Aber 350L-31 - 1:350 Set of 8 pcs 381mm (15in) L42 Mk.I short barrels for Hood, Repulse, Queen Elizabeth, Vanguard

Aber 1:350L-31 – turned 381 mm (15 in) Mk.I barrels (short)

This set contains 8 turned metal barrels in 381 mm (15 in) L/42 Mk.I calibre, short version, representing the main armament barrels of the British ships Hood, Repulse, Queen Elizabeth and Vanguard. A turned metal barrel improves the geometry and appearance of the turrets in 1:350 scale compared with injection-moulded parts.

Note the barrel variant: this set represents the short version. Aber offers the version separately, so before buying it is worth choosing the set matching the specific ship and turret.

The set includes:

• 8 turned metal barrels in 381 mm (15 in) L/42 Mk.I calibre (short)

Technical data of the set:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-31
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 381 mm (15 in) L/42 Mk.I naval gun (short); ships Hood, Repulse, Queen Elizabeth, Vanguard
• 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 – 381 mm (15 in) L/42 Mk.I:

The 381 mm (15 in) L/42 Mk.I naval gun was the first British heavy gun of this calibre and formed the main armament of many Royal Navy ships. It was mounted in twin turrets on battleships and battlecruisers, including Hood, Repulse, the Queen Elizabeth class and Vanguard.

With a barrel 42 calibres long, the design remained effective main armament through both World Wars. This set represents the barrels in the short version.

Technical data of the original:

• Calibre: 381 mm (15 in)
• Barrel length: L/42
• Type: Mk.I heavy naval gun
• Use: main armament; ships Hood, Repulse, Queen Elizabeth, Vanguard

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.