Aber 350L-04 - 1:350 Set of 9pcs 406mm barrels for US ship: Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin

Aber 1:350L-04 – set of 9 turned 406 mm barrels for Iowa-class battleships in 1:350 scale

This set contains 9 turned metal 406 mm main gun barrels intended for models of the American Iowa-class battleships: Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri and Wisconsin, in 1:350 scale. The turned barrels replace the plastic parts of the base model.

The ship model is not part of the set and must be obtained separately.

What's in the box:

• 9 turned metal 406 mm barrels (main gun)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-04
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 406 mm main gun
• Dedicated ship: Iowa-class battleships (Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin)
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick model upgrade

Replacing the kit's plastic barrels with turned metal ones is one of the easiest ways to raise the realism of a ship model. Turned barrels offer more accurate dimensions, smoother walls and sharper muzzles than injection-moulded parts.

Cyanoacrylate (super) glue works best for fixing the barrels in place. It is worth considering priming and painting the barrels beforehand so they match the colour of the rest of the armament.

About the ship – Iowa-class battleships:

The Iowa-class battleships (Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin) were the fastest battleships ever to enter service with the US Navy. Their main armament consisted of nine 406 mm (16-inch) guns arranged in three triple turrets.

Ships of this class served during the Second World War and were later repeatedly modernised and used into the 1990s. The Japanese instrument of surrender was signed aboard the battleship Missouri in 1945.

Original specifications:

• Main gun calibre: 406 mm (16 inch)
• Number of main guns: 9 (3 triple turrets)
• Class: Iowa-class battleships
• Navy: US Navy

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories, known above all for photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels. For years the company has supplied modellers with precise components for upgrading military and naval models. Aber's turned barrels are valued for their dimensional accuracy and careful reproduction of detail. The products are prepared on the basis of historical documentation. The brand is recognised by modellers around the world.