Aber 350L-27 - 1:350 Set of 20 pcs 20 mm L/70 Oerlikon Mk.10 barrels for US Navy ships

Aber 1:350L-27 – turned 20 mm Oerlikon Mk.10 barrels for US Navy ships

This set contains 20 turned metal barrels in 20 mm L/70 calibre, representing the barrels of Oerlikon Mk.10 anti-aircraft cannons used on US Navy ships. A turned metal barrel improves the geometry and appearance of AA positions compared with injection-moulded parts.

The Oerlikon was one of the most common close-in anti-aircraft cannons of the American navy, so the set suits many models.

The set includes:

• 20 turned metal barrels in 20 mm L/70 calibre (Oerlikon Mk.10 cannon)

Technical data of the set:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-27
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 20 mm L/70 Oerlikon Mk.10 anti-aircraft cannon, US Navy ships
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Turned metal barrels are a simple way to raise the quality of a model without advanced work. To fit the barrels we suggest using cyanoacrylate glue, which bonds metal to plastic well.

About the gun – 20 mm L/70 Oerlikon Mk.10:

The 20 mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannon in the L/70 version was fitted in large numbers to US Navy ships during World War II. It served as close-in defensive armament against enemy aircraft.

The weapon came in single and twin versions and was one of the mainstays of short-range anti-aircraft defence on American vessels.

Technical data of the original:

• Calibre: 20 mm
• Barrel length: L/70
• Type: Oerlikon Mk.10 automatic anti-aircraft cannon
• Use: short-range anti-aircraft defence, US Navy ships

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories known worldwide. The company specialises in photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels for models of vehicles, aircraft and ships. Aber products are valued for their precision and fidelity of representation. The brand's turned barrels are among the most frequently chosen details for improving the look of models. Aber products are intended for modellers who expect high-quality detail.