{"product_id":"1-72-rn-depth-charge-throwers-mk-ii-set-4pcs","title":"1\/72 RN Depth Charge Throwers Mk. II Set (4pcs)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e1\/72 RN Depth Charge Throwers Mk. II Set (4pcs): Royal Navy Thornycroft Pattern Broadside ASW Projector 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 anti-submarine warfare realism to the waist bulwarks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e engine casing deckings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and quarterdeck margins of your mid-to-large-format British and Commonwealth escort models with the masterfully engineered 1\/72 Scale RN Depth Charge Throwers Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e II Set (4pcs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Developed by Thornycroft and standardized by the Admiralty as the primary broadside anti-submarine projector across the Royal Navy and Allied navies throughout World War II,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Depth Charge Thrower (DCT) Mark II was fitted in paired broadside banks to virtually every frontline escort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed aboard Flower-class and Castle-class corvettes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e River-class and Loch-class frigates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Swan-class sloops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e V\u0026amp;W-class destroyers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hunt-class escort destroyers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fleet destroyers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these robust black-powder impulse projectors threw heavy Mark VII depth charges up to 75 yards abeam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Working in lethal concert with stern chutes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II throwers formed the critical lateral wings of classic ten-charge diamond dispersion patterns that trapped submerged Axis U-boats during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to the commanding 1\/72 builder scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this dedicated 4-piece battery suite faithfully captures the inclined expansion chamber barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e breech chamber,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e powder combustion chamber,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arbor launch tray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural A-frame support legs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and circular deck mounting flanges of original Admiralty and naval ordnance construction blueprints with flawless structural fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Royal Navy Thornycroft Projector Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/72 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e topside anti-submarine broadside batteries sit directly along the open weatherdeck rails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where standard injection-molded kit parts typically present crude solid plastic cylinders,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blobby breech mechanisms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid-webbed support legs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft-edged mounting plates that severely degrade an ambitious fleet build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While flat photo-etched brass frets provide skeletal framing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they completely lack the true volumetric cylindrical heft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circular casting profiles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and heavy mechanical shadow relief of real cast-steel ordnance gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica 4-piece DCT Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II suite captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy industrial geometry of wartime British naval engineering 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 waist bulwarks or quarterdeck walkways of your 1\/72 scale build (such as the classic Revell Flower-class Corvette or custom scratch-built hulls),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each thrower 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 duplicate.\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 Royal Navy Admiralty outfitting specifications,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and naval ordnance archives to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45-degree barrel elevation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e powder chamber contours,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and A-frame support geometry of the operational Thornycroft Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II projector.\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\/72 Scale Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/72 scale Royal Navy and Allied naval escort models,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e waist battery dioramas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e anti-submarine deck cutaways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade collector 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 4-Piece Fleet Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Packaged as a dedicated 4-piece battery pack,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing the exact complement required to completely outfit the standard dual-broadside (two port,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two starboard) thrower stations on corvettes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frigates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and escort destroyers 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 thick-walled steel projector barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hinged breech-loading door with screw-clamp toggle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e impulse firing cartridge housing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e firing hammer linkage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arbor seat cradle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural tubular support struts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and triangular base gussets with raised foundation bolt heads.\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 cast iron and forged ordnance steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows beneath the inclined barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the open A-frame legs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and under the deck mounting plates.\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 collars designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush into standard 1\/72 scale wooden deck planking or steel casing layouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining 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 Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with optimized micro-proportions and an engineered structural core to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring razor-sharp support struts and dead-straight projector 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 4-piece depth charge thrower 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 breech hinge pins and firing lanyards to miniature clamp threads and foundation flange bolts—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 Royal Navy Western Approaches 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 four units,\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\/72 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/72 scale Royal Navy warship kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scratch-built escort 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 Royal Navy Depth Charge Thrower Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II (Thornycroft pattern) deployed throughout the Battle of the Atlantic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mediterranean operations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Arctic convoy escort sorties.\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 4-Piece Fleet Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes four (4) complete high-detail projector assemblies ready for port and starboard broadside 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,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating tedious micro-assembly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate photo-etched brass bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fragile adhesive joints at this commanding 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 open framework elements while ensuring solid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flush attachment to deck plating.\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 throwers to reflect standard Royal Navy 507C\/507A schemes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western Approaches pastel camouflage (blues and greens),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Mountbatten Pink.\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 Broadside ASW Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featureless plastic kit nubs with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital naval anti-submarine strike armament.\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\/72 RN Depth Charges Throwers Mk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e II Set (4pcs) 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 Royal Navy Camouflage Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the projector barrel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e breech casing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and structural support legs to match the vessel's vertical weatherdeck camouflage—such as Western Approaches White,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western Approaches Blue\/Green,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Admiralty Light Common Grey (507C),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Dark Common Grey (507A).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the open barrel bore and breech interior in dark gunmetal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graphite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or heat-resistant dark iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick out the breech door locking lever,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e firing mechanism,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and arbor receiving cup in unpainted steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oiled iron,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or dark satin black to produce striking mechanical contrast against the surrounding pastel 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 waist decks constantly washed by heavy Atlantic swells and subjected to black-powder cordite blowback from practice shoots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these projectors accumulated distinct operational wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil pin-washes into the breech hinge seams,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the chamber locking lugs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and along the circular base mounting flange bolts to establish deep structural shadow definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic operational touches like heavy black lubricant and grease pooling around the breech threads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subtle bare-metal scuffs along the muzzle lip where reload arbors were slotted home,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white sea-salt mineral crusting clustered in support leg corners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from base mounting fasteners toward the deck waterways to capture the true look of a veteran North Atlantic escort on continuous combat patrol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin 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