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Bent Barrels on White Ensign VIIC Cannon
AlexB1969
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Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 11:52 AM UTC
Hi everyone.

I purchased several White Ensign Models deck guns for the 1/72 VIIC U-boat. Each one has a bent barrel. Any suggestions on how to straighten it out? I'm having no success.

Thanks.

Alex
Gremlin56
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Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 05:15 PM UTC
Have you tried contacting WEM about this? They are always extremely helpful is my experience.
Grauwolf
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 11:18 PM UTC
Hi Alex,

I purchased off of Ebay and some of my barrels were bent too. I straightened them out using
finger pressure, as the metal is on the soft side but was not satisfied with the end result.
So I went on to replace them with brass barrels....they now look 100% better.

Cheers,
Joe
AlexB1969
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 11:32 PM UTC
Hi Joe. Same exact situation here. Are the brass barrels Griffon or Schatton? Speaking of Schatton, bought some of his periscope sets: incredible.

Thanks.

Alex
Grauwolf
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Posted: Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 12:50 AM UTC
Hi Alex,
I have purchased both RB barrels and Griffon details.

These replacements will make the guns look must better.

Cheers,
Joe
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