by BB62vet » Sat Aug 15, 2026 7:50 am
I can't address your question directly, but this does open the door to a possible alternative:
In 1/200 scale, those barrels might be possible utilizing a 3D design/print method as opposed to machined or turned barrels. The larger (380mm) barrels would certainly be able to be 3D printed with either brass or another hollow metal insert as a liner to keep the barrel straight after printing. The smaller barrels could also be 3D printed without any problems - I replaced my 1/200 scale IOWA class barrels with my own 3D printed versions well over a year or so ago without any issues.
Turned barrels are probably the ultimate way to go, however possibly not so easy to find someone to turn them at a reasonable price.
Hope this helps,
I can't address your question directly, but this does open the door to a possible alternative:
In 1/200 scale, those barrels [i]might[/i] be possible utilizing a 3D design/print method as opposed to machined or turned barrels. The larger (380mm) barrels would certainly be able to be 3D printed with either brass or another hollow metal insert as a [i]liner[/i] to keep the barrel straight after printing. The smaller barrels could also be 3D printed without any problems - I replaced my 1/200 scale IOWA class barrels with my own 3D printed versions well over a year or so ago without any issues.
Turned barrels are probably the ultimate way to go, however possibly not so easy to find someone to turn them at a reasonable price.
Hope this helps,