Aber 700L-18 - 1:700 Set of 9 406 mm barrels for the ships: Nelson, Rodney

Set of 9 turned barrels of 406 mm calibre for British battleships Nelson and Rodney in 1:700 scale

Aber 1:700L-18 is a set of 9 precisely turned metal barrels of 406 mm calibre in 1:700 scale, a detailing accessory for ship models. The turned barrels replace the factory plastic parts, improving the fidelity of the artillery.

The base model (ship) is not part of the set – it must be purchased separately.

What's in the box

• 9 turned barrels of 406 mm calibre for the main artillery
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications

• Scale: 1:700
• Catalogue number: 1:700L-18
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: British battleships Nelson and Rodney
• 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 quality of a ship model. Metal barrels have a perfectly round cross-section and crisp muzzle edges that are hard to achieve in plastic parts.

For assembly it is worth considering cyanoacrylate glue, which bonds metal to plastic well. Delicate parts are best fitted after a dry test fit.

About the ships – Nelson and Rodney:

Nelson and Rodney were British Nelson-class battleships, notable for the unusual layout of their main artillery – all three triple turrets with 406 mm guns were placed forward of the superstructure.

Both ships served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Rodney became famous for its part in sinking the battleship Bismarck in 1941.

Original specifications

• Class: Nelson-class battleships
• Main artillery calibre: 406 mm (16 in)
• Number of main guns: 9 in 3 turrets
• Navy: British Royal Navy
• Period: Second World War

About the manufacturer – Aber

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories, known above all for photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels. The company specialises in details for military and naval models in popular scales. Aber products are valued for their precision and fidelity. The brand's barrel sets make it easy to raise the realism of a finished model.