1/16 USN 3 inch 50 [7.62 Cm] Deck Gun Kit

1/16 USN 3"/50 (7.62 cm) Mk 22 Deck Gun Kit: The Workhorse of the Fleet

Equip your large-scale naval project with the definitive medium-caliber firepower of the US Navy with the meticulously engineered 1/16 Scale USN 3"/50 Mk 22 Deck Gun Kit. While the 5-inch guns handled the heavy lifting, the 3-inch 50-caliber mount was the ubiquitous "shield of the fleet," serving as the primary anti-aircraft and dual-purpose defense on everything from Destroyer Escorts and Submarines to Auxiliaries and Merchant Marine Liberty Ships. At this massive 1/16 scale, this kit captures the rugged, mechanical complexity of the Mk 22 mount with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Dual-Purpose" Detail: In 1/16 scale, every mechanical interface—from the breech block to the hand-cranked training wheels—becomes a major focal point. This model captures the Mk 22 architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring the open-pedestal mount, the specialized recoil cylinders, and the integrated crew platforms. Every bolt head and structural rib is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the rapid-fire engineering that defined US Navy ordnance during WWII and the Korean War.

Historically Accurate USN Configuration: Meticulously researched from original Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) technical manuals to ensure a seamless, flush fit with your 1/16 scale decks.

• Complete Mk 22 Assembly: Faithfully reproduces the open-mount configuration, capturing the specific elevation and training gear used for rapid tracking of aerial targets.
• Intricate Breech Detail: Captures the fine details of the horizontal sliding-wedge breech block and the shell-loading tray essential for large-scale realism.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to optimize material usage—significantly reducing the top-side weight of the mount to maintain model stability—without sacrificing the robust, forged-steel appearance.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To ensure your vessel's defensive battery showcases the finest industrial textures, this kit 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 rifling at the muzzle to the delicate graduated scales on the sighting gear—with surgical precision.
• Professional Smooth Finish: Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized Measure 21 Navy Blue or Haze Gray palettes.
• Superior Assembly Quality: Engineered to provide clean, stable surfaces that require minimal cleanup, allowing you to focus on the intricate painting and weathering of the gun crew stations.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/16 Scale: Precision-scaled for a massive and historically proportional presence on 1/16 scale ship models and coastal battery dioramas.
• Museum-Grade Detail: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of mid-century US naval weaponry with architectural clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the factory-fresh look of a new commissioning or the salt-crusted, grease-stained appearance of a gun that has seen heavy action in the Pacific.
• Complete Kit: Includes all essential components for a high-fidelity assembly of the gun, mount, and sighting platforms.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw grey resin finish, the 3"/50 Deck Gun serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Atlantic Convoy" Look: Apply a base of Ocean Gray. The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the mechanical joints and highlighting the grease-lubricated training racks.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/16 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply subtle metallic "polishing" to the breech handle and light rust-streaking around the pedestal base to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.

Elevate your USN ship models with this impressive and historically accurate deck 1/16 USN 3 inch 50 [7.62 Cm] Deck Gun Kit.