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60's era aircraft carrier weapons

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  • Member since
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  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Friday, April 20, 2012 8:44 PM

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Posted by 2/20 Bluemax on Friday, April 20, 2012 7:54 PM

Thanks, Ed. Sorry about responding so late. I think I am involved in too many forums and lose track of what I'm doing. I started searching for threads regarding aircraft carrier interior bay colors when I saw my post. Crap, it's been a week. I haven't been able to find the Skywave/Pitroad set.  I did find a decent drawing with dimensions of the gun, so I decided to make my own. It doesn't look too complicated to make. I made a pair 1/300 scale Twin 40mm AA's, a year ago. That was a challenge. I even turned my own barrels, without a real lathe.

Thanks again, Ed.

Jim

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  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:53 AM

Check the PitRoad/Skywave aftermarket equipment sets.    Item PITE-01 Equipments for Modern Ships (V) contains the MK42 5-inch gun.  HLJ lists it as out of stock.  Try some of the other ship-specific model suppliers such as Freetime Hobbies/Pacific Front

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  • From: S.E. Michigan
60's era aircraft carrier weapons
Posted by 2/20 Bluemax on Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:25 AM

I have searched without results for a supplier for a Mk42 5"/54 weapons set in 1/720 scale. This is for the Italeri USS Independence, CVA 62 which I am backdating to the late 60's. I have tried Le'Arsonal, White Ensign, and others, with no luck. Maybe there are other lesser known suppliers .Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Jim

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