{"product_id":"1-100-usn-single-5-inch-127-mm-38-cal-gun","title":"1\/100 USN Single 5-inch (127 mm) 38 Cal. Gun","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/100 USN Single 5-inch (127mm) 38 Cal. Gun: Definitive Fleet Firepower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eEnhance the defensive profile and technical realism of your mid-scale maritime projects with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003e1\/100 Scale USN Single 5-inch 38 Caliber Gun\u003c\/b\u003e. Widely regarded as the finest dual-purpose naval artillery piece of World War II, the 5\"\/38 caliber gun was the ubiquitous heart of the United States Navy's firepower. It served reliably as main armament on destroyers and auxiliary escorts, and as secondary batteries on cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. At this specialized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"504\"\u003e1\/100 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this replica captures the iconic silhouette and mechanical purpose of this historic mount with exceptional fine-scale precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Maritime Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Dual-Purpose\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/100 scale, capturing the clean industrial lines of standard naval turrets requires crisp geometric execution. This model reproduces the single 5-inch mount with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"203\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring an accurately tapered gun barrel, realistic base ring geometries, and sharp casing panels. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the heavy-duty engineering required to counter both surface combatants and high-altitude aerial threats across the Pacific and Atlantic theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Piece Modular Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a separated gun barrel and mount base configuration, allowing for easier painting access and precise dynamic elevation positioning during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntricate Panel Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the essential structural contours, sight hoods, and hatch lines of the real-world mount, creating realistic shadows on a compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExact Scale Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered to 1\/100 scale for a historically proportional fit on classic plastic kits, custom retrofits, or specialized fleet layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to optimize material usage—significantly reducing top-heavy weight—making it an excellent asset for maintaining structural balance on delicate upper works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo ensure your fleet combatant’s primary and secondary batteries showcase the finest technical textures, this mount is crafted from professional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The high-quality resin achieves stunning detail and a remarkably smooth surface finish, perfect for capturing fine panel seams and crisp edges despite the compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a non-porous, ultra-smooth base in a classic grey color, optimized for high-quality primers and specialized wartime naval camouflage palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e From the workshops of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003edistefan 3d print\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring clean surfaces and outstanding dimensional integrity for a seamless, professional fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eAccurate 1\/100 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered for historically proportional integration with standard 1\/100 scale US Navy warship models and fleet-level dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWWII Naval Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully replicates the look of the classic single enclosed or partially enclosed 5-inch mount configuration used throughout WWII and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision—allowing you to perfectly match the historical period, specific ship assignment, or complex camouflage measures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Fleet Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces simplified, soft-edged injected plastic kit parts with a sophisticated, highly accurate representation of the Navy's legendary gun system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/b\u003e finish, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eSingle 5-inch 38 Cal. 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