Aber 350L-05 - 1:350 Set of 9pcs 406mm long barrels for US ships: North Carolina, Washington

Aber 1:350L-05 – set of 9 turned 406 mm barrels (long) for North Carolina and Washington in 1:350 scale

This set contains 9 turned metal 406 mm main gun barrels in the long version, intended for models of the American battleships North Carolina and Washington 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. Note that this is the long variant – the short version of the barrels is available separately (1:350L-06).

What's in the box:

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

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-05
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 406 mm main gun (long version)
• Dedicated ship: North Carolina, Washington battleships
• 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 – North Carolina and Washington:

North Carolina and Washington were American North Carolina-class battleships, brought into service in the early 1940s. Their main armament consisted of nine 406 mm (16-inch) guns in three triple turrets.

Both ships actively took part in Pacific operations during the Second World War. They were the first modern American battleships of the so-called fast generation.

Original specifications:

• Main gun calibre: 406 mm (16 inch)
• Number of main guns: 9 (3 triple turrets)
• Class: North Carolina-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.