Aber 350L-40 - 1:350 Set of 9 pcs 152mm barrels for ships Richelieu, Jean Bart & Galissonniere clas crusier

Turned 142 mm barrels for French ships in 1:350 scale

This set contains nine turned metal secondary-gun barrels of 142 mm calibre, intended for the French battleships Richelieu and Jean Bart and the light cruisers of the La Galissonnière class, 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:

• 9 turned metal secondary-gun barrels of 142 mm calibre

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: Aber 1:350L-40
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: Richelieu, Jean Bart and La Galissonnière-class cruisers
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Replacing the plastic barrels with turned metal ones improves the fidelity of the secondary-armament detail. It is a convenient way to raise the finish quality of the model without altering its structure.

For assembly it is worth considering cyanoacrylate glue, which bonds the metal barrels to the plastic of the model effectively.

About the gun – 142 mm:

The 142 mm gun formed the medium-calibre armament of French ships – both the secondary artillery of the Richelieu-class battleships and the main armament of the light cruisers of the La Galissonnière class.

The La Galissonnière-class cruisers were light cruisers of the French Navy from the Second World War period, armed with guns of this calibre in turrets.

Original specifications:

• Calibre: 142 mm
• Country: France
• Application: Richelieu-class battleships, La Galissonnière-class cruisers
• 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.