{"product_id":"1-96-mk-13-guided-missile-launching-system-gmls","title":"1\/96 Mk-13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 Mk 13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS): The Versatile \"One-Armed Bandit\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eEquip your cold-war naval masterpiece with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"71\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/96 Scale Mk 13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS)\u003c\/b\u003e. Known affectionately as the \"One-Armed Bandit\" due to its single-rail arm and lightning-fast loading cycle, the Mk 13 was the definitive medium-range surface-to-air and surface-to-surface punch for Western navies for decades. At this specialized \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"374\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/96 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this launcher provides the mechanical density and historical \"high-tech\" look required for a museum-grade frigate or destroyer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Tactical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Missile Age\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/96 scale, the missile rail is the primary visual indicator of a ship's combat capability. This model captures the Mk 13 architecture with \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"179\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the iconic single launch rail, the armored training base, and the intricate blast doors at the loading station. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the rapid-response engineering that allowed it to fire the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"455\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRIM-66 Standard Missile\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"482\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRGM-84 Harpoon\u003c\/b\u003e every 8 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistorically Accurate Multinational Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to depict the standard GMLS used by the US Navy and allied fleets worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eGlobal Platform Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically accurate for outfitting 1\/96 scale models of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"93\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eOliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"125\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eCharles F. Adams\u003c\/b\u003e classes, as well as international subjects like the Australian \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"205\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eAdelaide\u003c\/b\u003e and German \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"225\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eLütjens\u003c\/b\u003e class destroyers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eVersatile Armament Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to realistically represent the launch platform for the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"92\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eTartar\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"100\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eStandard MR\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"117\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eHarpoon\u003c\/b\u003e missile systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to reduce material weight—ensuring your model maintains its center of gravity—while maintaining a robust \"armored steel\" appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure your modern naval ordnance showcases the finest mechanical nuances, this launcher is crafted from professional \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"121\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/b\u003e, offering the ultimate surface for discerning shipwrights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin captures minute details—from the electrical umbilical connections on the rail to the recessed bolts on the armored base—with surgical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eProfessional Smooth Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"121\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eHaze Gray\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"134\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eModern Navy\u003c\/i\u003e palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eDimensional Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures that the long launch rail remains perfectly straight and geometrically true for a flawless, functional-looking build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for a dominant and historically proportional presence on 1\/96 scale naval models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures individual mechanical features and sensor housings with architectural clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the standard \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eNavy Gray\u003c\/i\u003e or the weathered look of a ship on a long Mediterranean or Pacific deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eEasy Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for a seamless fit with standard 1\/96 scale deck and platform layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw resin finish, the Mk 13 GMLS serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Blue Water\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"39\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eHaze Gray\u003c\/i\u003e. 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