Aber 350L-72 - 1:350 Barrels set for Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier: H.M.S. Ark Royal 16 x 4,5in (114mm) QF Mk I; 32 x QF 2-pdr (40mm) Mark VIII Pom-Pom; 32 x 0,5in (12,7mm) Vickers Mk III

Turned metal barrels for the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1:350 scale

This Aber set contains a complete set of turned metal barrels intended for a model of the British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1:350 scale. She was one of the more important Royal Navy carriers in the early period of the Second World War.

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

The set includes:

• 16 turned barrels for the 4.5 in (114 mm) QF Mk.I dual-purpose guns
• 32 turned barrels for the 2-pounder (40 mm) Mk.VIII POM-pom guns
• 32 turned barrels for the 0.5 in (12.7 mm) Vickers Mk.III machine guns

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Number: 1:350L-72
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: HMS Ark Royal (British aircraft carrier)
• Type: turned metal barrel set
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick upgrade for your model

Replacing plastic barrels with turned metal parts is one of the easiest ways to raise the realism of a model. The barrels have even, thin walls and correctly reproduced muzzles, which is hard to achieve with plastic parts.

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

About the ship – HMS Ark Royal:

HMS Ark Royal was a British aircraft carrier commissioned in the late 1930s. She played an important role in Royal Navy operations in the first years of the Second World War, including operations in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

The ship's defensive armament included 4.5 in dual-purpose guns and an extensive anti-aircraft battery. Ark Royal was sunk in 1941 after being hit by a torpedo.

Original specifications:

• Type: aircraft carrier
• Navy: Royal Navy (United Kingdom)
• Commissioned: late 1930s
• Dual-purpose armament: 4.5 in (114 mm) QF Mk.I guns
• Anti-aircraft armament: 2-pounder (40 mm) POM-pom guns, 0.5 in (12.7 mm) Vickers machine guns

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 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.