Master's reference GM-35-073 is a Browning M2HB 50 .cal machine gun for mounting on an M49 ring. It can therefore be used on a large number of American vehicles that had this mounting:
- M8 Light Armored Car (Greyhound),
- M20 Armored Utility Vehicle,
- M26 Heavy Tractor (Dragon Wagon),
- M7 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage,
- M32 Recovery Vehicle,
- M4 and M5 High Speed Tractors,
- M2A1, M3A1, M5A1 and M9A1 Halftrack,
- GMC DUKW,
- GMC CCKW-353,
- White 666 Truck,
- Dodge WC-63,
- Studebaker US-6 etc.
Master also offers the Browning M2HB with tank mount and with a tripod.
Like other Master M2HB, it is 3D printed except for the barrel, which is made of turned brass.
A notable feature of this set is the large number of options it offers. The kit can be assembled:
- with or without the flash hider
- with or without the barrel change handle
- with two types of cooling jacket
- with the top cover open or closed
- With a 40731 50-round ammunition box, which was common during World War II or a 90078 100-round box that was used towards the end of World War II.
- With the boxes open and the ammunition ready to fire or boxes closed.
- With an empty tray, without the box for mounting the 90078.
- Decals for ammunition with or without tracer.
The parts are attached to the printing base and supports, and each plate also has posts at the ends to protect the parts. With a sharp blade and cutting pliers, they can be released quite easily, although care must be taken not to break any parts as some are very thin. The type of resin used by Master makes the job easier, as it is slightly flexible. Even so, there are parts such as the tips of the bullets on the belts that are quite delicate. Just in case, Master has included a spare flash hider and retracting slide handle.
The detail on the parts is excellent, so as the nice metal barrel. Assembly is not particularly difficult, as the instructions are clear and the fit is perfect.
Conclusion
A nice and detailed Browning M2HB for ring mounts, with plenty of options.
