Aber 700L-29 - 1:700 Set of 14 152 mm (6 in) L50 Vickers Mk.M Type 41 gun barrels for the ships Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima, Fuso, and Yamashiro

Set of turned 152 mm (6 in) barrels for Japanese battleships in 1:700 scale

The set contains fourteen turned metal barrels of 152 mm (6 in) L50 Vickers Mk.M type 41 calibre, corresponding to the secondary artillery guns of the Japanese battleships Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima, Fuso and Yamashiro. The turned barrels replace the plastic parts from the model and improve the fidelity of the secondary armament.

The ship model is not included in the set – it is a separate purchase.

The set includes:

• 14 turned metal barrels 152 mm (6 in) L50 Vickers Mk.M type 41
• illustrated assembly instructions

Technical data of the set:

• Scale: 1:700
• Catalogue number: 1:700L-29
• Manufacturer: Aber
• Dedicated ship: Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima, Fuso, Yamashiro
• Type: set of turned metal barrels
• Material: turned metal (aluminium or brass)

Turned metal barrels – a quick model upgrade

Replacing the plastic barrels from the base kit with turned metal barrels is one of the simplest ways to raise the realism of a ship model. Metal barrels have even walls, crisp muzzles and correct proportions that are hard to achieve with injection-moulded parts. For assembly we suggest using cyanoacrylate glue, which provides a durable bond between metal and plastic.

About the ships – Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima, Fuso, Yamashiro:

The listed vessels are Japanese battleships of the World War II period. Haruna, Hiei and Kirishima belong to the Kongō class, while Fuso and Yamashiro form the pair of Fusō-class battleships.

The 152 mm guns constituted the secondary artillery of these ships and were used to engage surface targets. They were mounted in casemates and single positions along the sides of the hull.

Technical data of the original:

• Type: battleships (Kongō class and Fusō class)
• Secondary artillery: 152 mm L50 guns
• Service period: World War II
• Navy: Imperial Japanese Navy

About the manufacturer – Aber:

Aber is a Polish manufacturer of modelling accessories with an established position on the market of detail parts for plastic models. The company specialises in photo-etched parts and turned metal barrels that raise the level of detail on ship, vehicle and aircraft models. Aber products are developed on the basis of historical documentation and are valued by modellers worldwide. The brand's turned barrels stand out for their precision and dimensional fidelity in the given scale. The range includes accessories dedicated to a wide selection of World War II warships.