Aber 350L-38 - 1:350 Set of 8 pcs 380mm long barrels for ships Richelieu, Jean Bart

Turned 380 mm barrels (long version) for the Richelieu and Jean Bart battleships in 1:350 scale

This set contains eight turned metal main-gun barrels of 380 mm calibre in the long variant, intended for the French Richelieu-class battleships – Richelieu and Jean Bart – in 1:350 scale.

The ship model is not part of the set and must be purchased separately. The set comprises only the metal barrels intended to replace the plastic components.

The set includes:

• 8 turned metal main-gun barrels of 380 mm calibre (long version)

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: Aber 1:350L-38
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: Richelieu, Jean Bart (long 380 mm barrel version)
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Replacing the factory plastic barrels with turned metal ones improves the fidelity of the geometry and the sharpness of detail around the main artillery turrets. It is a simple way to raise the finish level of the model.

For assembly it is worth considering cyanoacrylate glue, which bonds metal parts to the plastic hull well.

About the ship – Richelieu and Jean Bart:

Richelieu and Jean Bart were French Richelieu-class battleships designed in the 1930s. Their main armament consisted of eight 380 mm guns arranged in two quadruple turrets forward.

Ships of this class were among the most powerful units of the French Navy during the Second World War and served in various theatres of operations.

Original specifications:

• Class: Richelieu-class battleships
• Country: France
• Main armament: 8 guns of 380 mm calibre in two quadruple turrets
• Period: Second World War

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories known for photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels. The company's products are intended for detailing and upgrading plastic models. Aber turned barrels feature precise reproduction of dimensions in scale. Products of this brand are valued by modellers worldwide. Aber sets allow you to raise the finish level of the completed model.