Aber 350L-09 - 1:350 Set of 9 pcs 460 mm barrels for Japanese ships Yamato and Musashi

Aber 1:350L-09 – set of 9 turned 460 mm barrels for Yamato and Musashi in 1:350 scale

This set contains 9 turned metal 460 mm main gun barrels intended for models of the Japanese battleships Yamato and Musashi 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 460 mm barrels (main gun)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-09
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 460 mm main gun
• Dedicated ship: Japanese battleships Yamato, Musashi
• 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 – Yamato and Musashi:

Yamato and Musashi were Japanese Yamato-class battleships, the largest and most heavily armed battleships ever built. Their main armament consisted of nine 460 mm guns arranged in three triple turrets – the largest naval guns in history.

Both ships served in the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War. Musashi sank in 1944 during the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, and Yamato in 1945 during Operation Ten-Go.

Original specifications:

• Main gun calibre: 460 mm
• Number of main guns: 9 (3 triple turrets)
• Class: Yamato-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.