These boat cranes have excellent detail to them, although they are just slightly larger than the kit provided one. Unfortunately, I broke both crane “arms” when I was cutting them off of the sprue so I ultimately had to use the kit provided cranes.


1/72 USN 4 inch 50 (10.2 cm) Sub Deck Gun
1/72 USN 4 inch 50 (10.2 cm) Sub Deck Gun: Enhance Your 1/72 Scale Submarine Models
Equip Your 1/72 USN Submarine with Distefan's Highly Detailed 4"/50 Sub Deck Gun:
Ship modelers, elevate the historical accuracy and detail of your 1/72 scale U.S. Navy (USN) submarine model with this meticulously crafted 4"/50 Sub Deck Gun from Distefan 3D Print. Imagine this impressive deck gun, faithfully recreated from the original design, positioned on the deck of your Gato-class or Balao-class submarine model, ready to engage enemy surface targets.
Unparalleled Detail Meets Customization Freedom:
- Museum-Quality Realism: Faithfully replicates the design of the real USN 4 inch 50 (10.2 cm) sub gun deck, ensuring historical accuracy for dioramas or ship models. Every detail, from the gun barrel and breech mechanism to the intricate details of the gun carriage, shield, and mounting hardware, has been meticulously researched and reproduced to create a truly authentic miniature representation. This 1/72 scale model captures the essence of this essential weapon system.
- Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey: Achieve stunning detail and a smooth finish with our high-quality grey resin. Perfect for showcasing the intricate features of this model and providing an ideal surface for painting and weathering.
- Unpainted for Creative Vision: This 4-inch gun model arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for you to unleash your creativity and perfectly match the historical period and paint scheme of your project. Whether you're aiming for a pristine, factory-fresh look or a heavily weathered appearance reflecting years of service at sea, the unpainted model allows you to achieve the perfect finish.
Additional Features:
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Cleverly Hollowed Design: This design offers two key benefits:
- Reduced Weight: Ideal for easier integration into your project, especially important for smaller scale models where weight can be a factor.
- Material Savings: Making this high-quality detailing piece more accessible and affordable.
The Perfect Finishing Touch for Your USN Submarine Model:
This 4"/50 Sub Deck Gun is the ideal way to add a touch of historical accuracy and realism to your 1/72 USN submarine model. With minimal preparation, you can paint them directly or lightly sand them for a smoother finish before adding your custom paint scheme.

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