1/72 USN 40mm Bofors Quad Mount w/o Shield

1/72 USN 40mm Bofors Quad Mount w/o Shield: The Ultimate AA Defense

Bolster the anti-aircraft suite of your "Blue Ghost" carriers or heavy surface combatants with the meticulously crafted 1/72 USN 40mm Bofors Quad Mount w/o Shield. This version depicts the "Open Mount" configuration, stripped of its splinter shield to provide maximum visibility and ease of maintenance—a common sight on many US Navy vessels throughout the Pacific Theater. At the popular 1/72 scale, this model offers an unparalleled look into the mechanical soul of the weapon that broke the back of the Kamikaze threat.

Engineering Precision & Mechanical Fidelity

High-Fidelity Technical Detail: The 40mm Bofors was a masterpiece of mid-century engineering, and the quad-mount was its most devastating iteration. At the 1/72 scale, this kit captures every intricate detail with exquisite fidelity. Without the shield, the complex inner workings are fully exposed:

• The Breech Blocks: Intricately rendered loading mechanisms and spent-casing chutes.
• The Quad Barrels: Four perfectly aligned barrels featuring the distinctive cooling ribs and muzzle flash hiders.
• The Operator Stations: Detailed seating and handwheels for the pointer and trainer, allowing you to see exactly how a crew of seven operated this behemoth.

Premium High Detail Resin: Crafted in professional-grade High Detail Resin (Grey/White), this mount provides a level of crispness that traditional plastic molding cannot achieve. The resin material ensures that the fine sights, structural lattice of the mount, and individual ammunition clips are sharp and ready for a museum-quality finish.

Intelligent Hollowed Design: To ensure this prominent deck fitting remains lightweight and easy to secure—critical for maintaining the delicate balance of a ship's superstructure—the mount features a specialized hollowed construction. This preserves the "heavy metal" appearance while minimizing weight, making it ideal for both static displays and large-scale remote-controlled (R/C) projects.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in a professional unpainted finish, this mount serves as a blank canvas for your historical vision. The resin surface is optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval palettes:

• Pacific War Schemes: Apply the standard Haze Grey or the deep Navy Blue (Measure 21) found on late-war battleships and carriers.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/72 scale is perfect for applying advanced techniques. Use pin-washes to highlight the bolt heads on the mount base and add subtle metallic wear to the barrel muzzles and operator seats to achieve total authenticity and realism.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/72 Scale: Precision-scaled for seamless integration with 1/72 scale US Navy hulls (e.g., Gato-class subs, PT Boats, or partial Essex-class builds).
• Open Mount Configuration: Faithfully replicates the "No Shield" variant, providing a high level of visible mechanical detail.
• High-Quality Resin: Offers the professional surfaces and crisp edges required for competition-level modeling.
• Historian-Approved Accuracy: Researched to ensure the elevation arcs and training gear reflect authentic WWII USN specifications.

The Defining Defense for Your WWII Fleet

The 1/72 USN 40mm Bofors Quad Mount w/o Shield is more than just a detail; it is a tribute to the industrial might that won the war at sea. Elevate your build with a component that reflects the sheer technical complexity and historical weight of the world's most effective anti-aircraft gun.