Aber 350L-28 - 1:350 Set of 16 pcs 102 mm Q.F. Mk.XVI barrels for Royal Navy ships

Aber 1:350L-28 – turned 102 mm QF Mk.XVI barrels for Royal Navy ships

This set contains 16 turned metal barrels in 102 mm calibre, representing the barrels of QF Mk.XVI naval guns used on Royal Navy ships. A turned metal barrel improves the muzzle geometry and the overall look of gun positions in 1:350 scale.

The QF Mk.XVI guns were standard dual-purpose armament of British vessels, so the set suits many Royal Navy models.

The set includes:

• 16 turned metal barrels in 102 mm calibre (QF Mk.XVI gun)

Technical data of the set:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-28
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 102 mm QF Mk.XVI naval gun, Royal Navy ships
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Replacing plastic barrels with turned metal ones is a simple way to raise the quality of a model. To fit the barrels we suggest using cyanoacrylate glue, which bonds metal to plastic well.

About the gun – 102 mm QF Mk.XVI:

The 102 mm (4-inch) QF Mk.XVI naval gun was a British dual-purpose weapon mounted on Royal Navy ships in twin positions. It combined the roles of anti-aircraft and anti-surface artillery.

The weapon was widely used on destroyers and other escort vessels of the British navy.

Technical data of the original:

• Calibre: 102 mm (4 inch)
• Type: QF Mk.XVI dual-purpose naval gun
• Use: dual-purpose artillery, Royal 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.