Aber 700L-03 - 1:700 Set of 9 152 mm gun barrels for Richelieu, Jean Bart

Set of 9 turned 152 mm naval gun barrels for the Richelieu, Jean Bart, 1:700 scale

The set contains 9 turned metal naval gun barrels of 152 mm calibre in 1:700 scale, dedicated to the Richelieu, Jean Bart model. The barrels replace the plastic parts and improve the fidelity of the armament.

The ship model is not part of the set and must be purchased separately.

What's in the box:

• turned 152 mm gun barrels x9
• illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Catalogue number: 1:700L-03
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: Richelieu, Jean Bart
• Accessory type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick model upgrade

Replacing plastic barrels with turned metal ones is one of the simplest ways to raise the realism of a ship model. The metal finish gives a crisp, even muzzle edge that is hard to achieve on injection-moulded parts. Cyanoacrylate glue works well for bonding metal to plastic during assembly.

About the ship – Richelieu and Jean Bart:

Richelieu and Jean Bart were French battleships of the Richelieu class, designed in the 1930s. Their most distinctive feature was the arrangement of the entire main armament — eight 380 mm guns — in two quadruple turrets placed forward.

Richelieu entered service in 1940 and operated alongside the Allies for most of the Second World War, including in the Indian Ocean. Jean Bart was completed only after the war and remained in service until the 1960s.

Original specifications:

• Type: Richelieu-class battleship
• Country: France
• Main armament: 8 x 380 mm guns (2 quadruple turrets)
• Commissioned: Richelieu 1940, Jean Bart after 1945

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories, known worldwide for photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels. The company specialises in details that raise the fidelity of scale models. Aber turned barrels are valued for their precision and faithful reproduction of the original gun shapes. The brand's products are aimed at modellers who expect high-quality detailing.