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16" guns-HMS Nelson
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 03:26 PM UTC
I have a question.........for the 1:700 scale HMS Nelson....does anyone make a brass barrell for the main 16" guns? the secondary 6" guns?
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 05:03 PM UTC
Jim,

I have read somewhere?????? that a new 1/700 6" gun was being introduced, but do not remember where.

If you can not find a 16" /45 Mark 1 you might try writing to Burkhardt @ BMK he does special orders at a VERY good price!
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 01:22 AM UTC
thanks again ,Harry!
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 03:57 PM UTC
Jim, Just remembered who made those 6" guns(it takes a long time for this old mind to work) Clipper Models of Japan.
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:21 PM UTC
Youre the best,Harry! I got my package too,BTW...thanks!
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2008 - 04:47 PM UTC
Thank you
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