{"product_id":"1-96-uss-gato-conning-tower-fairwater","title":"1\/96 USS Gato Conning Tower (Fairwater)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e1\/96 USS Gato Conning Tower (Fairwater): Fleet Submarine Command Sail \u0026amp; Bridge Platform Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp 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 architectural realism to the topside profile of your mid-scale American fleet submarine models with the masterfully engineered 1\/96 Scale USS Gato Conning Tower (Fairwater).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Serving as the tactical nerve center of the United States Navy's submarine force throughout the Pacific War,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"369\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class fleet submarine relied on its streamlined free-flooding fairwater structure to enclose the pressure-resistant conning tower,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e periscope shears,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radar masts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and open bridge steering station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As wartime operational experience evolved,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these bulky early-war covered bridge structures were systematically \"cut down\" by naval shipyards to reduce surface radar detection,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e minimize silhouette visibility,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and accommodate heavier anti-aircraft gun mounts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as single 20mm Oerlikon autocannons and 40mm Bofors weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to 1\/96 ,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this dedicated standalone superstructure upgrade faithfully captures the teardrop streamline contours,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e free-flooding limber slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e periscope shears housing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open bridge cockpit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and flak platform steps of original Bureau of Ships (BuShips) builder blueprints with flawless micro-scale fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images 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data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Fleet Submarine Superstructure Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/96 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the conning tower fairwater forms the primary focal centerpiece of an entire submarine build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where thick-walled injection-molded plastic kit parts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e filled-in flood slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft railing stanchions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shallow bridge cockpits immediately degrade the finished presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica fairwater captures the hydrodynamic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aggressive geometry of wartime American fleet boat architecture with surgical clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the slab-like wall thickness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distorted periscope wells,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tedious joint seam cleanup typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed directly atop the pressure hull of your 1\/96 scale build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the assembly features true-to-scale physical relief,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating realistic physical shadow lines and authentic architectural depth that standard kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Yard 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 Ships builder blueprints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and archival shipyard outfitting records to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e outer sheer plating curvature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e free-flooding drainage patterns,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bridge deck geometry of the operational \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"338\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class fairwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/96 Scale Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class fleet submarine kits (including Trumpeter and Revell releases),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e custom scratch-built RC submarine hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade naval diorama presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Architectural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the scale-thin outer fairwater plating,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open bridge cockpit with steering stand and compass binnacle pads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e periscope and radar mast support shear guides,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deck navigation light recesses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grab iron positions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and stepped forward\/after gun platform flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of formed steel plating and open-cockpit naval architecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows within the bridge well,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the flood drainage slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and around the stepped gun galleries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Hull Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sized with precision-molded flat base contact lines designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush onto standard 1\/96 scale submarine deck casings,\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=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized internal core profile to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring razor-sharp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warp-free fairwater sides and flat bridge decks that resist drooping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or distortion over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized submarine fittings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e conning tower fairwater is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" 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 bridge coamings and open drainage slots to miniature periscope shear brackets—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" 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 submarine 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=\"8,2,0\" 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 true axial symmetry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding dimensional 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 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class submarine 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=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized combat-modified conning tower fairwater fitted across U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eGato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class submarines during frontline Pacific combat patrols.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified Single-Piece Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers the complete streamlined fairwater,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bridge cockpit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and gun platform steps as a cohesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-integrity unit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating tedious multi-piece gluing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e misalignment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and seam filling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an engineered structural geometry that preserves exceptional structural stiffness across thin outer plating while minimizing excess material weight on the upper hull.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" 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 structure to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Submarine Measure 32\/3SS or 32\/9SS (Light Gray \/ Dark Gray fades),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e overall Dull Black,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ocean-weathered camouflage schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Submarine Sail Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featureless plastic kit blocks with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of iconic American fleet boat command architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/96 USS Gato Conning Tower (Fairwater) 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 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fleet Submarine Camouflage Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the fairwater sides and bridge interior in authentic period-correct submarine camouflage—such as Ocean Gray (5-O) fading into Dull Black along upper horizontal surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or an overall Measure 32 scheme with mottled gray tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the interior bridge deck in non-skid charcoal or weathered deck black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detail the periscope shear brackets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radar mast collars,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and compass binnacle in dark graphite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oily steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or bronze to create striking visual contrast against the surrounding camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Submarine fairwaters subjected to prolonged saltwater immersion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intense tropical sun,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and diesel exhaust thrive on rich washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e textural filters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and environmental staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the open limber flood holes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the mast shear tracks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and along the base deck joints to establish deep physical shadow definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic weathering effects like bare-metal silver scuffs along the bridge coamings where lookouts leaned with binoculars,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy diesel soot trailing back from exhaust ports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white sea-salt mineral crusting clustered around drying recesses and handrails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from flood vents across the saddle tanks to capture the true look of a veteran fleet submarine returning from an aggressive war patrol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High Detail Resin 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