Aber 350L-12 - 1:350 Set of 12 pcs 150 mm barrels for German ships: Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau

Aber 1:350L-12 – set of 12 turned 150 mm barrels for German ships in 1:350 scale

This set contains 12 turned metal 150 mm secondary gun barrels intended for models of the German ships: Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, 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:

• 12 turned metal 150 mm barrels (secondary gun)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-12
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 150 mm secondary gun
• Dedicated ship: German ships Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau
• 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 gun – 150 mm:

The 150 mm guns formed the secondary (medium-calibre) artillery of the German Bismarck-class battleships and the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau battlecruisers. They were mounted both in twin turrets and in single positions.

The task of these guns was to engage lighter enemy vessels such as destroyers and torpedo boats. The 150 mm guns were a characteristic element of the armament of large Kriegsmarine ships.

Original specifications:

• Calibre: 150 mm
• Type: naval secondary gun (medium-calibre artillery)
• Application: German ships (Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau)

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.