1/128 HMS Vanguard Director Control Towers Type 275 Set (4pcs)

1/128 HMS Vanguard Director Control Towers Type 275 Set (4pcs): Advanced Gunnery Radar

Equip Britain’s last battleship with its most critical post-war fire control assets using the meticulously crafted 1/128 HMS Vanguard Director Control Towers (DCT) Type 275 Set (4pcs). These towers served as the "brains" for the HMS Vanguard’s 5.25-inch secondary battery, featuring the advanced Type 275 radar array. Designed for the serious maritime modeler, this set provides the essential technological components required to replicate the ship's superior rangefinding and spotting capabilities.

Technological Precision in 1/128 Scale

• Museum-Quality Realism: The Type 275 radar-equipped DCTs were a massive leap forward in naval gunnery, allowing for accurate fall-of-shot spotting even in poor visibility or at night. At the imposing 1/128 scale, these four units capture the complex mechanical profile of the tower house and the distinctive dual-dish radar array with exquisite fidelity. Every feature, from the radar antenna supports to the optical sighting ports, is rendered with stunning clarity.
• Premium Material: Crafted in High Detail Resin Grey, this set offers superior precision and a remarkably smooth finish. The resin material allows for a level of architectural sharpness—particularly in the delicate radar framework and training mechanisms—that traditional plastic kits cannot achieve. This ensures a professional, high-fidelity look for the primary defensive controllers of your model.
• Hollowed for Lightweight Integration: Despite their intricate detail, these DCTs are expertly hollowed. This intelligent engineering ensures they remain lightweight, making them easy to mount on the bridge and aft superstructure platforms without making the model top-heavy, while maintaining the structural integrity needed for a large-scale replica.
• Unpainted for Customization: The unpainted resin provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. You can customize each tower with historically accurate Royal Navy grey tones to match your superstructure. The smooth resin surface is ideal for adding advanced weathering, such as salt-spray crusting on the radar dishes or grease staining around the rotating base, to achieve a high level of authenticity and realism.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/128 Scale: Specifically engineered for perfect proportional integration with large-scale HMS Vanguard hulls.
• Complete 4-Piece Set: Provides the full array of secondary battery directors needed for a comprehensive outfitting.
• Type 275 Radar Detail: Faithfully replicates the dual-dish radar system used for rangefinding and spotting.
• High-Quality Resin: Provides the crisp edges and professional surfaces required for museum-grade modeling.
• Hollowed Construction: Optimized for a lightweight build without sacrificing mechanical detail.

The Ideal Addition to Your Collection

The 1/128 HMS Vanguard Director Control Towers Type 275 Set (4pcs) in High Detail Resin Grey is an essential choice for any serious modeler. These components provide the sophisticated, historically accurate technological detail required to transform a standard build into a world-class masterpiece of modern naval engineering.