Fukuya

1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Machine Gun Barrels

 product # 032-16 from Hobby Link Japan

Product Article by Dave Johnson on Apr 20 2010

 

Some of you may have not heard of the aftermarket company Fukuya. Fukuya is based in Japan and produce some very high quality brass barrels for ships and aircraft and Pilot tubes from turned brass.

 

 

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One of Fukuya latest releases is for the Tamiya’s outstanding new 1/32 release, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc. These 1/32 Hispano-Suiza 20mm Brass turned cannons have exceptional detailed, also included are two cannon caps. They will surely be a nice addition to your Tamiya Spit. They are also designed to be a drop in fit, but you may find that they require a small shim.  

 

At the time of writing, the price of the set is very reasonable for the quality that you receive, only 2200 Yen (US$24) plus shipping from Hobby Link Japan

 

I would recommend checking out the rest of the Fukuya range (http://www.hlj.com/company/FUK/) at Hobby Link Japan, they do have some outstanding products. I would recommend their Pilot Tubes!

 

Thank you to Hobby Link Japan for the review sample that has been provided.

Dave Johnson

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford