Aber 700L-12 - 1:700 Set of 9 406 mm barrels for the ships: North Carolina, Washington, short with shields

Set of 9 turned 406 mm naval gun barrels in the short version, with antiblast covers for the North Carolina, Washington, 1:700 scale

The set contains 9 turned metal naval gun barrels of 406 mm calibre in 1:700 scale, dedicated to the North Carolina, Washington 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 406 mm gun barrels x9 (short version, with covers)
• illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Catalogue number: 1:700L-12
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: North Carolina, Washington
• 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 – North Carolina and Washington:

USS North Carolina and USS Washington were American battleships of the North Carolina class, the first fast battleships built by the US Navy after treaty limits were lifted. Their main armament consisted of nine 406 mm guns arranged in three triple turrets.

Both ships served actively in the Pacific during the Second World War, screening carriers and supporting landings. North Carolina survives today as a museum ship.

Original specifications:

• Type: North Carolina-class battleship
• Country: United States
• Main armament: 9 x 406 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.