Aber 350L-08 - 1:350 Set of 8 pcs 406 mm barrels for Japanese ships Mutsu and Nagato

Aber 1:350L-08 – set of 8 turned 406 mm barrels for Mutsu and Nagato in 1:350 scale

This set contains 8 turned metal 406 mm main gun barrels intended for models of the Japanese battleships Mutsu and Nagato 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:

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

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-08
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 406 mm main gun
• Dedicated ship: Japanese battleships Mutsu, Nagato
• 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 – Mutsu and Nagato:

Mutsu and Nagato were Japanese Nagato-class battleships, among the most powerful ships of the Imperial fleet of the interwar period. They were the first battleships in the world armed with 406 mm (16-inch) guns.

The main armament consisted of eight 406 mm guns arranged in four twin turrets. Nagato survived the Second World War, while Mutsu sank in 1943 as a result of an internal explosion.

Original specifications:

• Main gun calibre: 406 mm (16 inch)
• Number of main guns: 8 (4 twin turrets)
• Class: Nagato-class battleships
• Navy: Imperial Japanese 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.