{"product_id":"196-uss-indianapolis-855-cal-turret-set","title":"1\/96 USS Indianapolis 8\"\/55 cal. Turret Set","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 USS Indianapolis 8\"\/55 cal. Turret Set: Heavy Cruiser Firepower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCommand the primary striking power of the \u003cem data-index-in-node=\"42\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePortland\u003c\/em\u003e-class with the meticulously crafted \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"87\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/96 Scale USS Indianapolis 8\"\/55 cal. Turret Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the main battery of one of the most famous heavy cruisers in naval history, these triple mounts were the defining feature of the \u003cem data-index-in-node=\"270\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIndianapolis’s\u003c\/em\u003e silhouette. \u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eAt the expansive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"314\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003e1\/96 scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e, this set provides the mechanical complexity and historical weight required for museum-grade naval builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Tactical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Technical Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8-inch (203mm) triple turrets of the US Navy were marvels of industrial engineering. At the \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"128\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e1\/96 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this set captures those nuances with \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"177\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each turret features the accurately rendered Mark 9 or Mark 14 gun house, including the rangefinder \"ears,\" top-deck access hatches, and the distinctive vertical armor seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePremium High Detail Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted in professional-grade \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"57\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin (Grey\/White)\u003c\/strong\u003e, these turrets offer a level of surface smoothness that traditional plastic kits cannot achieve. This material is specifically chosen to preserve the fine details of the sighting hoods and the minute technical fittings of the gun port bucklers—features that are critical at 1\/96 scale to achieve a realistic, \"heavy metal\" appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure these prominent deck fittings remain lightweight and easy to secure—especially for those building large-scale remote-controlled (R\/C) vessels—the turrets feature a specialized \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"215\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ehollowed construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. This engineering choice preserves the structural integrity of the triple mount while reducing top-side weight, helping to maintain the perfect stability and \"sit\" of your 1\/96 scale hull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA Canvas for US Navy Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arriving in a \u003cstrong data-index-in-node=\"49\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eprofessional unpainted finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, these turrets serve as a blank canvas for your historical vision. 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