Aber 1/700L-037 Set of 20 pcs 20 mm L/65 Breda gun barrels for Italian Navy ships (1:700)

Aber 1/700L-037 is a high-quality accessory set consisting of 20 precisely crafted 20 mm L/65 Breda barrels intended for 1:700 scale Italian Navy ship models. This product is dedicated to demanding modelers who strive for the highest level of detail and realism in their historical ship miniatures.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for collectors and creators of small-format maritime dioramas.
• Number of barrels included: 20 pcs
• Material: High-quality turned brass – offers exceptional durability and crispness of detail, far surpassing the plastic components of base kits.
• Category: Metal model accessories / turned barrels

Purpose and Application

• The barrels are designed to replicate the 20 mm Oerlikon L/65 Breda armament, which was the main anti-aircraft gun of the Italian Regia Marina during World War II.
• This type of weapon was mounted on a wide range of Italian warships—including cruisers, destroyers, and larger escort vessels that participated in numerous Mediterranean battles.

Historical Background

• The 20 mm L/65 Breda gun proved highly effective against aircraft between 1939–1945.
• It was used by the Italian Navy, and after the war also by other countries that modernized their ships according to the Italian pattern.

Product Advantages

• High manufacturing precision – each barrel accurately reproduces the original shape and fine details in perfect miniature.
• An ideal solution to improve realism and enhance the sophistication of ship models made by Italian manufacturers such as FlyHawk, Trumpeter, or Pit-Road.
• Easy assembly thanks to high-quality materials and precise dimensional matching.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

• Build difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for modelers with basic to intermediate experience in ship miniatures;
• Indispensable for collectors valuing high quality and historical authenticity; also excellent as a component for dioramas or World War II battle scenes.

The Aber 1/700L-037 set is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to faithfully recreate the armament details of the Italian Navy during World War II and take their model to the highest level of detail and realism.