Designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors, this 40mm gun was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II and used by both of the Allies and Axis powers. These guns were on every US capital ship from destroyers to battleships, PT-Boats and submarines.

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Great looking sets Michael,

Thanks for post excellent review.

Cheers.

Si

Michael, these parts are stunning. That last picture of the turned brass 40mm barrel alongside a match... AWESOME!

Thanks, Si, but I wouldn't call it a review since I haven't actually seen them in person. I work off images I get from the vendors or what's on their sites.

But I'm seriously considering these things for my Trumpeter Texas when I get it.

Any Bofors experts out there who know when the versions with the covers over the pedestal works came in to use?

A MUST have! Stunning detail.

I wish North Star had posted pics of the actual built up model and not the CAD's, to see what they really look like. CAD's are often misleading. However, I have bought other North Star products and they are always very good. A product and price comparison between these and Alliance Modelworks would be interesting - although you can't beat the turned brass barrels of North Star!