Aber 350L-13 - 1:350 Set of 16 pcs 105 mm SFLAK barrels used in C/33 mount for German ships

Aber 1:350L-13 – set of 16 turned 105 mm SFLAK barrels (C/33 mount) for German ships in 1:350 scale

This set contains 16 turned metal 105 mm SFLAK anti-aircraft gun barrels, used in the C/33 mount, intended for models of German ships 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:

• 16 turned metal 105 mm SFLAK barrels (anti-aircraft gun, C/33 mount)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalogue number: Aber 1:350L-13
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 105 mm SFLAK anti-aircraft gun (C/33 mount)
• Dedicated ship: German ships
• 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 – 105 mm SFLAK:

The 105 mm SFLAK (Schiffsflak) anti-aircraft gun was the standard heavy anti-aircraft gun of large Kriegsmarine ships. In the C/33 mount it was fitted in twin, stabilised positions.

The 105 mm guns provided German battleships and cruisers with long-range anti-aircraft defence. They formed the backbone of the heavy anti-aircraft artillery of ships such as Bismarck and Tirpitz.

Original specifications:

• Calibre: 105 mm
• Type: heavy SFLAK anti-aircraft gun in C/33 mount
• Application: German ships (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.