Aber 350L-11 - 1:350 Set of 8 pcs 380 mm barrels for German ships: Bismarck, Tirpitz

Aber 1:350L-11 – set of 8 turned 380 mm barrels for Bismarck and Tirpitz in 1:350 scale

This set contains 8 turned metal 380 mm main gun barrels intended for models of the German battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz 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 380 mm barrels (main gun)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-11
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 380 mm main gun
• Dedicated ship: German battleships Bismarck, Tirpitz
• 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 – Bismarck and Tirpitz:

Bismarck and Tirpitz were German Bismarck-class battleships, the largest warships built by Germany. Their main armament consisted of eight 380 mm guns arranged in four twin turrets.

Bismarck sank in May 1941 after the famous Royal Navy pursuit operation. Tirpitz spent most of its service stationed in Norwegian fjords and was sunk in 1944 by British aircraft.

Original specifications:

• Main gun calibre: 380 mm
• Number of main guns: 8 (4 twin turrets)
• Class: Bismarck-class battleships
• Navy: Kriegsmarine

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.