{"product_id":"1-426-usn-20mm-oerlikon-mk4-w-shield-set-20pcs","title":"1\/426 USN 20mm Oerlikon Mk4 w\/ Shield Set (20pcs)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e1\/426 USN 20mm Oerlikon Mk4 w\/ Shield Set (20pcs): Close-In Air Defense \u0026amp; Sponson Tub Gun Station Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e structural authority,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and naval air defense realism to the deck galleries,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e superstructure walkways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and perimeter gun tubs of your classic mid-scale Allied warship models with the masterfully engineered 1\/426 Scale USN 20mm Oerlikon Mk4 with Shield Set (20pcs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serving as the vital last line of close-in anti-aircraft defense across the United States Navy throughout World War II,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the rapid-firing 20mm Oerlikon autocannon mounted on the standardized Mark 4 pedestal shielded shipboard crews against strafing fighters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low-altitude torpedo bombers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and desperate late-war Kamikaze strikes across the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted across virtually every class of frontline combatant—including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"750\"\u003eEssex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class aircraft carriers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"781\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"791\"\u003eSouth Dakota\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class battleships,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy and light cruisers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fleet destroyers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e destroyer escorts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and auxiliary vessels—these compact weapon stations formed dense perimeter batteries ringing the hull and superstructures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to the classic 1\/426 collector builder scale (ideal for vintage kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e classic Renwal and Monogram toolings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or custom scratch-built fleet presentations),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this comprehensive 20-piece anti-aircraft suite faithfully captures the gun barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receiver body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e top-mounted 60-round drum magazine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curved armor splinter shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pedestal mount from original Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) blueprints with flawless structural fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/426 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light anti-aircraft weapons sit along the perimeter sponsons and bridge wings where standard vintage injection-molded kit parts almost universally fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mass-market plastic kits typically present nothing more than tiny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featureless plastic nubs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid triangles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or fused blobs that severely degrade an ambitious fleet build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While photo-etched brass frets can offer thin profile cutouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they remain flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two-dimensional shapes devoid of barrel roundness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drum magazine volume,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and true physical depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica 20-piece 20mm Oerlikon suite captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weapon-dense mechanical geometry of naval air defense with surgical micro-clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating clumsy cross-sections,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mold parting lines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and flash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed into the perimeter sponsons,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catwalks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deckhouse tubs of your 1\/426 scale builds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each gun assembly features true-to-scale physical relief,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep mechanical contrast that standard kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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\u003cspan\u003e Developed using original technical layouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historical U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Bureau of Ordnance blueprints (OP 911),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and naval ordnance archives to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trunnion centerline height,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gun cradle angle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shield curvature of the operational Mark 4 mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/426 Scale Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for 1\/426 scale Allied naval collections,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vintage warship conversions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carrier flight deck galleries,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade desktop showcases.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComprehensive 20-Piece Fleet Pack:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Packaged as an extensive 20-piece suite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing the necessary quantity to completely outfit an entire warship's light anti-aircraft battery across multiple galleries and deck levels in a single coordinated set.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Mechanical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the miniature barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gun breech block,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e top-mounted circular drum magazine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curved protective armor splinter shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and flared conical pedestal mounting base with foundation ring relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of marine-grade forged steel and face-hardened armor plate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows behind the curved shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and inside the gun tub.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Deck Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered with precision-molded base mounting pins designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush into standard 1\/426 scale gun wells,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catwalk apertures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or flat deck surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining fleet installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Structural Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with optimized micro-proportions to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring razor-sharp shield margins and dead-straight gun barrels that resist drooping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or thermal distortion over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized deck weaponry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 20-piece Oerlikon set is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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\u003cspan\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-porous surface finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capturing the finest mechanical facets—from scale-thin gun shield plates and drum magazine outlines to miniature pedestal bases—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine-scale technical pin-washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chipping mediums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e micro-masking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and authentic wartime US Navy vertical camouflage finishes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring flawless paint adherence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring clean surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identical axial symmetry across all twenty mounts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding structural integrity for a luxurious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e professional-grade finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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\/426 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/426 scale US Navy warship kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scratch-built hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade static displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized USN 20mm Oerlikon cannon on the Mark 4 single pedestal mount with splinter shield deployed across surface warships throughout World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete 20-Piece Fleet Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes twenty (20) complete high-detail gun assemblies ready for port,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starboard,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and island battery outfitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified High-Integrity Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Masterfully cast as cohesive single-piece units with integral gun barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pedestal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the impossible micro-assembly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate photo-etched brass folding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fragile glue joints at this scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an engineered structural profile that maintains exceptional structural stiffness across slender micro-scale barrels while ensuring solid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flush attachment to elevated weatherdecks and sponson platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e Arrives completely unpainted,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing an open canvas for custom finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Customize the mounts to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 12,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Measure 31\/32 dazzle camouflage patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Fleet Air Defense Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featureless kit nubs with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital naval anti-aircraft artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/426 USN 20mm Oerlikon Mk4 w\/ Shield Set (20pcs) serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e precise component color-blocking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Allied Fleet Camouflage Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the pedestal base,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cradle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and curved armor splinter shield in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors—such as overall 5-N Navy Blue for combatants in Measure 21,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or 5-H Haze Gray for Measure 22 matching the adjacent superstructure bulkheads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For vessels in complex Measure 31\/32 dazzle schemes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continue the disruptive camouflage bands across the outer faces of the shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the miniature gun barrel and receiver in dark gunmetal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e burnished steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or graphite to simulate Parkerized ordnance steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick out the top-mounted drum magazine in dark satin gray or black to produce striking visual contrast against the surrounding vertical camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e Sited on exposed sponsons,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flight deck edges,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bridge galleries subjected to heavy sea spray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stack soot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and intense combat alert readiness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these mounts thrive on fine weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil pin-washes into the rear shield recesses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the base mounting flange,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and into the gun tub corners to establish deep structural shadow definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic operational touches like delicate bare-metal highlights along the top of the gun shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine white sea-salt mineral crusting clustered in lower tub corners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and subtle vertical rust streaks weeping downward from base mounting fasteners toward the sponson scuppers to capture the true look of a veteran American warship defending against relentless air attacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Resin3Dinteractive","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin 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