Aber 700L-05 - 1:700 Set of 9 460 mm gun barrels for Yamato, Musashi

Set of 9 turned 460 mm naval gun barrels for the Yamato, Musashi, 1:700 scale

The set contains 9 turned metal naval gun barrels of 460 mm calibre in 1:700 scale, dedicated to the Yamato, Musashi 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 460 mm gun barrels x9
• illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Catalogue number: 1:700L-05
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: Yamato, Musashi
• 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 – Yamato and Musashi:

Yamato and Musashi were Japanese battleships of the Yamato class, the largest ships of their class ever built. Their main armament consisted of nine 460 mm guns arranged in three triple turrets — the heaviest naval guns in history.

Both ships served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War. Yamato was sunk in 1945 during Operation Ten-Go, and Musashi at the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea in 1944.

Original specifications:

• Type: Yamato-class battleship
• Country: Japan
• Main armament: 9 x 460 mm guns (3 triple turrets)
• Service period: Second World War

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.