1/72 US PT Boat 20mm Mount Mk-12 MOD1 w/ 20mm Oerlikon Set

1/72 US PT Boat 20mm Mount Mk-12 MOD1 w/ 20mm Oerlikon Set: Retrofitted Firepower

Add specialized tactical authenticity to your "mosquito boat" with the meticulously engineered 1/72 Scale US PT Boat 20mm Mount Mk-12 MOD1. This set captures a specific and significant modification in PT boat history: the retrofitted forward turret armament. At this substantial 1/72 scale, this kit brings museum-grade precision to the unique offensive profile of some of the Pacific's most active squadrons.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Turret" Detail: In 1/72 scale, the secondary armament defines the specialized mission profile of a patrol boat. This model captures the Mk-12 MOD1 architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring the legendary 20mm Oerlikon cannon, its signature barrel, the heavy breech, the protective gun shield, and the specialized mounting platform. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the rugged engineering of the US Navy’s fast-attack fleet.

Historically Accurate Squadron Specialization: Meticulously researched to represent the specific hardware utilized by elite units during WWII.

• Squadron Specifics: Designed to accurately replicate the forward turret setup found on Squadron 9 (PTs 154, 155, 156, and 157), Squadron 25 (PT-115), Squadron 10 (PT-165), and Squadron 12 (PT-195).
• Exact Scale Proportions: Faithfully reproduced to 1/72 scale for seamless integration with professional-grade PT boat models.
• Three-Dimensional Realism: Captures the fine details of the gun shield and mounting mechanisms, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth on your foredeck.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while reducing weight and material usage—ideal for ensuring your model remains balanced and easy to assemble.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin

To ensure your PT boat’s armament showcases the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin, offering the ultimate foundation for elite shipwrights:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The resin achieves stunning clarity on minute components—from the cooling ribs on the Oerlikon barrel to the rivets on the gun shield.
• Professional Smooth Finish: Available in Grey or White, providing an ultra-smooth base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval camouflage patterns.
• Superior Quality & Stability: From the workshops of distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a professional-grade finish.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/72 Scale: Precision-scaled for perfect, historically proportional integration with standard 1/72 scale US Navy PT boat models.
• Museum-Grade Realism: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of mid-century American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision—from clean factory-spec to battle-hardened Pacific service.
• The Definitive Upgrade: Replaces simplified kit parts with a sophisticated, historically correct 20mm gun mount.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw resin finish, the 20mm Mount Mk-12 MOD1 serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Pacific Campaign" Look: Apply a base of Measure 31 or 32. The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the breech mechanism and the structural supports of the mounting platform.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/72 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply realistic "muzzle-blast" residue to the Oerlikon barrel and add subtle metallic "scuffing" to the gun shield edges to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.