1/96 USN Anchor 30.000lbs. Set (2pcs)

1/96 USN Anchor (30,000 lbs.) Set (2pcs): Capital Ship Ground Tackle

Equip the bow of your large-scale capital ship project with the meticulously engineered 1/96 Scale USN Anchor (30,000 lbs.) Set. As the standard heavy anchoring equipment for the Navy's most iconic battleships and aircraft carriers, these 15-ton anchors provided the massive holding power required to secure the world's most powerful warships. At this substantial 1/96 scale, this 2-piece set captures the industrial weight and structural geometry of US Navy ground tackle with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Dynamic Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Ground Tackle" Detail: In 1/96 scale, the anchors are a defining visual element of a vessel’s bow profile. This set captures the 30,000 lbs. architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring accurately rendered flukes, shanks, and crown details. This "Elevated Aim" version is specifically designed to suggest a state of readiness for deployment, adding a dynamic and technically interesting element to your model’s appearance compared to standard stowed versions.

• Massive Fleet Compatibility: Historically accurate for the Navy's most legendary capital ships, including:
  • Iowa-class Battleships: USS Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky.
  • South Dakota-class: USS South Dakota, Indiana, Massachusetts, Alabama.
  • North Carolina-class: USS North Carolina, Washington.
  • Colorado & Tennessee-classes: USS Maryland, Tennessee, California.
  • Historic Dreadnoughts: USS Arizona (BB-39).
  • Standard US Navy Aircraft Carriers.
• Exact Scale Proportions: Faithfully reproduced to 1/96 scale to replace simplified or generic kit parts with sophisticated, historically correct hardware.
• Elevated Aim Design: Captured in a visually distinct orientation that emphasizes the technical readiness of the ship's anchoring system.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while optimizing weight—making them a seamless, lightweight addition to any large-scale hull or RC-equipped model.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To ensure your vessel’s ground tackle showcases the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin Grey:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The high-quality resin achieves stunning detail and a remarkably smooth finish, perfect for showcasing the heavy cast-steel aesthetic of the anchors.
• Professional Foundation: Provides a non-porous, ultra-smooth base in a classic grey color, optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval palettes.
• Superior Quality: From the workshops of distefan 3D print, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a professional-grade finish across both units.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/96 Scale: Specifically engineered for historically proportional integration with standard 1/96 scale US Navy capital ship models.
• Complete 2-Piece Set: Provides the matching pair of anchors required for a historically accurate portrayal of your vessel's bow.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision—from fresh "navy gray" to sea-weathered and rusted.
• The Definitive Upgrade: An essential choice for modelers seeking to add a dynamic edge and unparalleled realism to their collection.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Creative Vision: Arriving in its raw High Detail Resin Grey finish, the USN 30,000 lbs. Anchor Set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Active Duty" Look: Apply a base of Dull Black or Dark Gull Gray. The high-relief detail is ideal for dry-brushing with metallic tones like Gunmetal or Steel to highlight the friction points on the flukes.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/96 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply realistic "salt-crusting" and "rust-staining" to the lower flukes and crown to reflect the immersion and recovery history of the ground tackle, achieving high levels of authenticity and realism.