1/144 USN 1.1"/75 (28 mm) Mk1 Quad Mount

1/144 USN 1.1"/75 (28 mm) Mk1 Quad Mount: The "Chicago Piano" of the Pacific Fleet

Bring the distinctive rapid-fire defense of the pre-war and early-war US Navy to your fleet with the meticulously engineered 1/144 Scale USN 1.1"/75 (28 mm) Mk1 Quad Mount. Famously nicknamed the "Chicago Piano" due to the rhythmic staccato of its four synchronized barrels, this weapon was the primary medium anti-aircraft solution for everything from Omaha-class cruisers to the Yorktown-class carriers during the transition into WWII. At this specialized 1/144 scale, this replica captures the complex mechanical density of the Mk1 mount with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Quad-Mount" Detail: In 1/144 scale, the unique vertical-feed ammunition system and the compact arrangement of the four 28 mm barrels are primary visual highlights. This model captures the Mk1 architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring the cooling jackets, the integrated gunner's seats, and the specialized sighting gear. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the industrial complexity of the US Navy’s first dedicated multi-barrel AA system.

Historically Accurate USN Configuration: Meticulously researched from original Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) blueprints to ensure a seamless, flush fit with your 1/144 scale ship decks.

• Synchronized Quad Barrels: Faithfully reproduces the four-barrel cluster, capturing the specific spacing and alignment used on frontline warships.
• Intricate Turntable & Sights: Captures the fine details of the manual training wheels and the "spider" AA sights essential for 1/144 scale realism.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to optimize material usage—significantly reducing top-side weight to maintain your model's stability—without sacrificing the robust, forged-steel appearance of the original mount.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To ensure your warship’s secondary battery showcases the finest industrial textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin Grey, offering the ultimate surface for discerning shipwrights:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The resin captures minute details—from the cooling fins on the barrels to the rivets on the mounting base—with surgical precision.
• Professional Smooth Finish: Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized Measure 21 or Measure 12 Navy Blue and Sea Grey palettes.
• Dimensional Stability: Ensures that the four parallel barrels remain perfectly aligned for a rock-solid, professional-grade build.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/144 Scale: Precision-scaled for a historically proportional fit on 1/144 scale destroyers, cruisers, and aircraft carriers.
• Museum-Grade Detail: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of the 1930s-1940s US Navy with architectural clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the pristine, pre-war Peacegray or the weathered, salt-crusted look of a ship at Midway or Guadalcanal.
• Tactical Realism: Provides the visual "weight" and complexity necessary to transform a standard deck into a combat-ready historical replica.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw grey resin finish, the Mk1 Quad Mount serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Early War" Look: Apply a base of Ocean Gray or Haze Gray. The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the individual gun mechanisms and highlighting the "Chicago Piano's" mechanical complexity.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/144 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply subtle metallic "polishing" to the gun barrels and heat-staining around the muzzles to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.

Elevate your collection with this 1/144 USN 1.1"/75 (28 mm) Mk1 Quad Mount exquisite and historically evocative piece.