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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Asuka m4a3e2 barrels?
jekrott
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Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 04:58 PM UTC
Was just wondering what replacement barrel was available for this kit,And what kinda of barrel is it I should be looking for.thanks for any input
hazzardm
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 05:26 PM UTC
Nothing special about a 'Jumbo', same 75mm as a normal Sherman so any replacement barrel will do

MJHJ
jekrott
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 05:39 PM UTC
Thank you very much.
Cantstopbuyingkits
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 06:02 PM UTC
There were also Jumbo re-fitted with the early M1 gun, if you prefer.
ericadeane
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 10:20 PM UTC
Totally your call but I've never swapped out any Tasca/Asuka Sherman barrel. The kit-supplied ones work just fine for me -- plus I'm cheap! hahaha
Big-John
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 01:00 AM UTC
With just a few minutes of work, you can use the kit barrel and save a few bucks. Its not that hard.
Cantstopbuyingkits
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 01:29 AM UTC

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With just a few minutes of work, you can use the kit barrel and save a few bucks. Its not that hard.


It's pretty hard adding the rifling that would be included on a turned barrel to a plastic piece..
Sgt_Pickle
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 01:36 AM UTC
Rifling is not that noticeable on a finished model.
Big-John
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 05:35 PM UTC
3 "Best of Show" awards with the kit barrel.

jekrott
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 05:47 PM UTC
I truly love all the input and help,i do see with a little work what can be achieved with a kits parts.For some reason I've been lured to replace the kits barrels with after market ones.
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