Aber 350L-36 - 1:350 Set of 14 pcs 152mm barrels for Kongo

Aber 1:350L-36 – turned 152 mm barrels for the ship Kongo

This set contains 14 turned metal barrels in 152 mm calibre, representing the secondary armament barrels of the Japanese ship Kongo. A turned metal barrel improves the muzzle geometry and the look of medium-calibre gun positions in 1:350 scale.

Barrels of this calibre correspond to the anti-surface artillery mounted in the ship's hull casemates.

The set includes:

• 14 turned metal barrels in 152 mm calibre (secondary armament of the ship Kongo)

Technical data of the set:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-36
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated gun: 152 mm naval gun; ship Kongo (Japanese)
• 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 ship – Kongo:

Kongo was a Japanese battlecruiser, later rebuilt as a fast battleship. Its secondary armament consisted of 152 mm (6 in) guns mounted in hull casemates and intended to engage surface targets.

The ship was built from a British design and took part in World War II operations as one of the more important vessels of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Technical data of the original:

• Secondary armament calibre: 152 mm (6 in)
• Arrangement: hull casemates
• Ship: Kongo (Imperial Japanese Navy)

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.