{"product_id":"1-96-uss-cecil-j-doyle-stern-5-38-cal-gun-mount-set-v2","title":"1\/96 USS Cecil J. Doyle Stern 5\"\/38 Cal. Gun Mount Set v2","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 USS Cecil J. Doyle Stern 5\"\/38 Cal. Gun Mount Set v2: Destroyer Escort Main Battery Realism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density, structural authority, and naval combat realism to the aft quarterdeck and elevated stern gun tub of your large-format destroyer escort models with the masterfully engineered 1\/96 Scale USS Cecil J. Doyle Stern 5\"\/38 Cal. Gun Mount Set v2. Renowned for its pivotal role in the Pacific Theater—most famously rescuing survivors of the sunken heavy cruiser USS \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"406\"\u003eIndianapolis\u003c\/i\u003e—the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"423\"\u003eJohn C. Butler\u003c\/i\u003e-class destroyer escort USS \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"465\"\u003eCecil J. Doyle\u003c\/i\u003e (DE-368) relied upon the definitive dual-purpose naval weapon of World War II: the 5-inch\/38 caliber Mark 12 gun. Configured in this dedicated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"623\"\u003eSet v2\u003c\/b\u003e release, this complete main-battery assembly includes the enclosed gun turret housing fitted with an authentic weatherproof canvas gas bag (blast boot), paired directly with the turned-profile 5\"\/38 barrel and the matching cylindrical foundation barbette. At a large 1\/96 scale (1\/8\" = 1' naval architect scale), this standalone three-component suite captures the faceted armor face, flexible fabric folds of the gun port boot, rifled barrel muzzle, trainer sighting hoods, and structural deck foundation of original Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) blueprints with flawless structural clarity, making it an indispensable asset for discerning maritime shipwrights anchoring their veteran fleet representations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Destroyer Escort Main Battery Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAt 1\/96 scale, main-battery turrets step completely out of the background to become dominant mechanical centerpieces defining the vessel's stern profile, exposing every millimeter of plate weld relief, sighting hood aperture, canvas boot sag, and barbette foundation geometry to close visual-spatial inspection. This Set v2 replica captures the purposeful industrial silhouette of wartime American naval artillery with surgical clarity, completely eliminating the soft contours, split-seam two-piece barrels, flat blast bag textures, and tedious seam scraping typical of standard factory injection-molded plastic kits or basic cast substitutes. Featuring the flexible, gathered folds of the protective canvas gas bag sealed tightly around the barrel collar, the turret accurately replicates frontline combat weatherproofing designed to prevent corrosive salt spray and powder flash from entering the gun house. Deployed onto the aft quarterdeck or inside the elevated stern gun tub of your 1\/96 scale build, the assembly features true-to-scale physical contours, creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep visual relief that basic kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed using original technical layouts, historical U.S. Navy Bureau of Ordnance blueprints, and archival shipyard gun installation schematics to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions, turret plate angles, blast bag contours, and barbette foundation proportions of active wartime \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"332\"\u003eJohn C. Butler\u003c\/i\u003e-class destroyer escorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical Set v2 Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivered as a coordinated three-piece main-battery solution comprising the enclosed 5-inch turret housing fitted with an authentic canvas gas bag (blast boot), the 5\"\/38 caliber barrel, and the cylindrical deck foundation barbette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlexible Fabric Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the complex, natural draping, compression folds, and retaining clamp band of the heavy weather gas seal boot around the barrel root, providing realistic textural contrast against the rigid steel armor plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical Destroyer Escort Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e Tailored specifically for large-format 1\/96 scale U.S. Navy warship models, including the USS \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eCecil J. Doyle\u003c\/i\u003e (DE-368), \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eJohn C. Butler\u003c\/i\u003e-class, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eRudderow\u003c\/i\u003e-class, and related destroyer escort builds, custom scratch-built RC hulls, and museum-grade maritime diorama displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Armor Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentically captures the faceted turret faceplate, trainer and pointer periscope sighting hoods, access hatch seams, shell ejection chute, blast bag retaining collar bolts, crisp barrel muzzle crown, and lower barbette deck weld-bead relief, preserving structural sharpness and realistic spatial proportions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of heavy naval gun mounts, casting realistic deep shadows beneath the turret overhang, within the sighting hood openings, and around the circular barbette wall against quarterdeck non-skid surfacing with authentic mechanical contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Deck Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with a precision-molded flat lower barbette mounting flange designed to seat cleanly and securely flush onto standard 1\/96 scale weather decks or stern gun tubs, drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized internal core cavity to manage material mass across its prominent 1\/96 scale footprint. This configuration ensures an exceptionally rigid, warp-free gun turret that maintains dead-straight barrel elevation without drooping, bending, or stressing the aft deck platform over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale ordnance and specialized naval weapon mountings, this stern gun mount set is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth, non-porous surface finish, capturing the finest mechanical facets—from razor-sharp armor plate bevels to natural fabric ripples on the blast bag and barbette mounting rims—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers, fine-scale technical pin-washes, micro-masking, and authentic wartime US Navy vertical camouflage finishes, ensuring flawless paint adherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, straight barrel concentricity, and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious, professional-grade finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless, historically proportional integration with standard 1\/96 scale (1\/8\" = 1') U.S. Navy warship kits, custom scratch-built hulls, weapon vignettes, and museum-grade static displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentically represents the physical configuration of the stern 5-inch\/38 caliber single gun turret with blast bag and elevated barbette as operated by the USS \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003eCecil J. Doyle\u003c\/i\u003e (DE-368) and sister escorts during late-war Pacific operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSet v2 Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes one (1) 5\"\/38 Turret with integral canvas gas bag, one (1) 5\"\/38 caliber gun barrel, and one (1) cylindrical deck foundation barbette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Canvas Gas Bag Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Replicates the protective canvas seal boot installed across operational combat mounts, capturing soft folds and mechanical clamping bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an engineered internal cavity that minimizes top-heavy weight for display and RC stability while preserving exceptional structural rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives completely unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your creative vision. Customize the assembly to reflect standard U.S. Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue), Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over Navy Blue), Measure 31\/32 dazzle camouflage, or weathered Pacific sea-duty finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Main Battery Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces simplified, ill-fitting kit components with a sophisticated, historically correct three-dimensional representation of vital naval dual-purpose artillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eArriving in its raw finish, the 1\/96 USS Cecil J. Doyle Stern 5\"\/38 Cal. Gun Mount Set v2 serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting, precise component color-blocking, and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fleet Escort Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Base-coat the cylindrical barbette wall, armored turret house, and gun barrel in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors—such as standard 5-H Haze Gray or dark 5-N Navy Blue—matching the parent vessel's quarterdeck camouflage lines. Paint the canvas blast bag in weathered off-white, light sail cloth khaki, or tinted deck gray, picking out the steel clamping bands in dark gunmetal or satin black to emphasize material separation. Detail the trainer and pointer periscope optics in satin black with tiny jewel-clear lens drops, and finish the gun crew footplate decking in anti-glare Deck Blue (20-B) or dark non-skid charcoal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e High-relief naval artillery thrives on rich washes, textural filters, and environmental staining. Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the canvas blast bag creases, around the periscope sight housings, and along the lower barbette baseplate weld seam to establish deep structural shadows. Add highly realistic weathering effects like bare-metal chipping along the turret roof edges and hatch coamings where crew boots scuffed the non-skid paint, subtle gunpowder soot stains blowing back from the muzzle crown across the forward roof, dried white salt spray mineral crusting layered heavily across the forward barbette face and blast bag folds from trailing seas, and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from barbette scuppers toward the deck waterways to capture the true look of a hardworking Pacific escort maintaining vigilant watch over the fleet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Resin3Dinteractive","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin Gray","offer_id":50543067267137,"sku":"SPINVLG3J84EG-M43302873-MAT16","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/5243\/1429\/files\/1-96-uss-cecil-j-doyle-stern-5-38-cal-gun-mount-set-v2.jpg?v=1790514708","url":"https:\/\/distefano3dprint.com\/en-ca\/products\/1-96-uss-cecil-j-doyle-stern-5-38-cal-gun-mount-set-v2","provider":"distefan 3d print","version":"1.0","type":"link"}