1:72 German tank barrel 8,8cm KwK 43 l/2/71 for Ferdinand and Elefant

8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 Barrel for the Ferdinand and the Elefant (Aber, 1:72)

This product is not a model but a turned metal replacement barrel for the long 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 gun. It replaces the plastic barrel from a kit with a faithfully shaped metal part with a drilled muzzle and exact geometry. It is intended for models of the German Ferdinand and Elefant heavy tank destroyers in 1:72 scale. Aber is a Polish manufacturer of turned barrels and photo-etched accessories.

The real subject

The long 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 gun was among the most powerful anti-tank guns of the war, and in the form of a derived version it made up the main armament of the Ferdinand, later rebuilt as the Elefant. The slender long barrel with its muzzle brake gave the vehicle great reach and penetration.

Fitting tips

Cut off the plastic barrel and clean up the seat, then glue the metal one on with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Metal keeps a long barrel perfectly straight. Degrease it before painting and apply a primer suitable for metal, ideally with an airbrush.

Who the barrel is for

• Modelers in 1:72 building the Ferdinand or the Elefant
• Builds that put the emphasis on a straight long barrel
• Detail enthusiasts and competition builders

This is a metal accessory, not a stand-alone model. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package.