Aber 350L-70 - 1:350 Set of barrels and periscopes for German U-Boot Type IX

Turned barrels and periscopes for the Type IX U-boat in 1:350 scale

This Aber set contains turned metal barrels and periscopes intended for a model of the German Type IX U-boat in 1:350 scale. The Type IX was a larger, ocean-going U-boat operating in distant waters during the Second World War.

The ship model itself is not included in the set and must be purchased separately.

The set includes:

• a turned barrel for the 10.5 cm deck gun
• turned submarine periscopes

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-70
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: German Type IX U-boat
• Type: turned metal barrel and periscope set
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Replacing the plastic deck gun and periscopes with turned metal parts is a simple way to raise the realism of a submarine model. The metal parts have thin walls and correct proportions that are hard to achieve in plastic.

Cyanoacrylate glue works best for assembly, bonding metal to plastic securely.

About the ship – Type IX U-boat:

The Type IX was a German ocean-going submarine, larger than the Type VII and with a greater range. Boats of this type operated in distant waters, including off the coasts of America and Africa.

Type IX boats were armed with torpedo tubes and a 10.5 cm deck gun, while periscopes allowed observation of the surface. Their long range made them useful for operations on distant shipping routes.

Original specifications:

• Type: submarine (ocean-going)
• Navy: Kriegsmarine (Germany)
• Period: the Second World War
• Gun armament: 10.5 cm deck gun
• Observation equipment: periscopes

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories, best known for its photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels. The company is valued by modellers worldwide for its precision and its wide range of detailing products. Aber turned barrels and periscopes stand out for their accuracy and the durability of the metal. Products of this brand are a respected addition to ship, vehicle and aircraft models.