AFV Club AG35018 20 Pdr. Gun Barrel (A type) for Centurion 1/35 – Metal Barrel for Centurion Tank

The AFV Club AG35018 20-pounder (A type) metal barrel is dedicated to the 1/35 scale Centurion tank model. This is a high-quality replacement for standard plastic parts, intended for modelers who value precision and authenticity when recreating details of historical armored vehicles. The product falls under the category of specialized modeling accessories, dedicated to post-war era tank model kits.

Historical Background of the 20 Pdr. Barrel (A type)

The 20-pounder gun (84 mm) was the key armament of the British Centurion tank in its early versions. The Centurion itself became an icon of the Cold War, serving in the armies of the United Kingdom as well as numerous allied nations worldwide. The A-type barrel was one of the first variants of this gun and was mainly used on Centurion Mk 3 tanks, which debuted in conflicts such as the Korean War (1950–1953) and operations in Egypt and India. The users of this equipment included the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Israel, and the Nordic countries, where Centurions formed the backbone of armored forces for over two decades.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35 – compatible with the most popular Centurion models
• Material: high-grade aluminum precisely CNC-machined
• Product includes: metal barrel with details cut true to the original (no plastic seams to remove)
• Dedicated for AFV Club, Tamiya, Academy kits (based on turret and mantlet compatibility)
• No need for time-consuming processing of plastic connections
• Significantly enhances the realism and collectible value of the finished model
• Historical period: Cold War, 1950s–1970s

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

AFV Club AG35018 is aimed at intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 2/5) who expect the highest quality of detail. The metal barrel ensures perfectly rendered geometry and durability, while also eliminating typical drawbacks of plastic castings such as warping or the need for filling. It is an indispensable addition for models depicting the Centurion as used by NATO and third-country armies from the 1950s to the 1970s – especially for enthusiasts of precise historical military technology reconstruction.