Model Monkey 5"/54 Mk.42 Mounts

[ModelMonkey]

We are very pleased to announce that the designs for 5"/54 Mk.42 Mounts, installed aboard many US Navy and allied warships, are complete and uploaded to Shapeways. Both double and single "frog-eye" dome versions are, or can be made, available.

They are available now in 1/96, 1/320 (Revell Forrest Sherman class DDs), 1/350, 1/542 (Revell Forrestals) and 1/600 scales (Airfix, Aurora, Heller, MPC, and Monogram Forrestals and Airfix L�tjens-Class Rommel). Other scales are possible.
Link: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/Model_Monkey

To assemble the model, insert the cannon, barrel first, through the open bottom into the gun slot

Features:
- overall dimensions from official US Navy drawings
- separate cannon and trunnion to allow the modeler to set the barrel at any realistic elevation from +85 deg. to -15 deg. just like the real mount.
- one or two detailed "frog-eye" local fire control domes (right for antiaircraft, left for surface firing)
- properly scaled hatches with hinge details
- access plates with hex-head bolt details

Here are some closeups of the double "frog-eye" dome design:

Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. Customers report that "Bestine" and "Goo Gone" also work well.

During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured. Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.

Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.

� Model Monkey Book and Hobby. This 3D-printed item may not be copied or recast.

Users:
United States Navy
First used on USS Northampton (CLC-1)
Forrestal-class aircraft carrier
Belknap-class cruiser and USS Truxtun (CGN-35)
Charles F. Adams-class destroyer
Farragut class destroyer
Forrest Sherman-class destroyer
Mitscher-class destroyer
Knox-class frigate

Royal Australian Navy
Perth-class destroyer (modified Charles F. Adams class)

Egyptian Navy
Damiyat class frigate (ex-USN Knox class frigates)

German Navy
L�tjens-class destroyer (modified Charles F. Adams class)

Hellenic Navy
Ipiros class frigate (ex-USN Knox class frigates)
Kimon class destroyer (ex-USN Charles F. Adams-class destroyer)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Tachikaze-class destroyer
Hatakaze-class destroyer
Haruna-class destroyer
Takatsuki-class destroyer
Shirane-class destroyer

Mexican Navy
Ignacio Allende class frigate (ex-USN Knox class frigates)

Spanish Navy
Baleares-class frigate (modified Knox class)

Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy
Chih Yang class frigate (modified ex-USN Knox class)

Royal Thai Navy
Phutthayotfa Chulalok-class frigate (ex-USN Knox class frigates)

Turkish Navy
Muavenet class frigate (ex-USN Knox class frigates)


Model kit box photos: Scalemates.com

[ModelMonkey]

And now available in 1/542 scale for classic Revell Forrestal class aircraft carrier kits.

Model kit box photos: Scalemates.com

[Joe Ellias]

These are beautiful. Now we just need a 350 scale Adams and Knox in plastic.

[Miguel]

These are beautiful. Now we just need a 350 scale Knox in plastic.

no need ...Orange Hobby Knox is exquisite and affordable

BTW Steve ,can this turrets be downscaled to 1/350?

[ModelMonkey]

These are beautiful. Now we just need a 350 scale Knox in plastic.

no need ...Orange Hobby Knox is exquisite and affordable

BTW Steve ,can this turrets be downscaled to 1/350?

I'll have them ready for you tomorrow (Thursday)!

[ModelMonkey]

I lied. 1/350 is ready now.

Great companions for the following recommended kits:
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Barry DD-933 (# 4-219)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Morton DD-948 (# 4-220)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Barney DDG-6 (# 4-225)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Ainsworth FF-1090 (# 4-078)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Horne CG-30 (# 4-165)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Truxton CGN-35 (# 4-161)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Mitscher DDG-35 (# 4-168)
Orange Hobby 1/350 scale Chi Yang FFG-932 (# N03-020)
Orange Hobby 1/350 scale USS Robert E. Peary FF-1073 (# N03-070-628)
White Ensign Models 1/350 scale USS Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22 (# K 3546)

[Paul Peterson]

Looks Like I'm going to have to shovel more money your way.

BTW, can you do these in 1/600 for the Airfix Forrestals?

[gtbred]

I lied. 1/350 is ready now.

Great companions for the following recommended kits:
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Barry DD-933 (# 4-219)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Morton DD-948 (# 4-220)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Barney DDG-6 (# 4-225)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Ainsworth FF-1090 (# 4-078)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Horne CG-30 (# 4-165)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Truxton CGN-35 (# 4-161)
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Mitscher DDG-35 (# 4-168)
Orange Hobby 1/350 scale Chi Yang FFG-932 (# N03-020)
Orange Hobby 1/350 scale USS Robert E. Peary FF-1073 (# N03-070-628)
White Ensign Models 1/350 scale USS Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22 (# K 3546)

Now we need a 1/350 early Forrestal class in plastic. Great job!!!!!

[Miguel]

Now we need a 1/350 early Forrestal class in plastic. Great job!!!!!

That is for sure Red!!!!!!!


BTW Steve ,just placed my order,please only port side domes

[robertmelvin]

Man, you're going to monkey me right into the poor house!

Bob M.

[ModelMonkey]

....BTW, can you do these in 1/600 for the Airfix Forrestals?

Sure! A set of eight double dome mounts is now available in 1/600 scale for:

Airfix 1/600 scale USS Forrestal CV-59 (# 08201 and 10201-8)
Aurora 1/600 scale USS Forrestal CV-59 (# 701 and 701-259)
Aurora 1/600 scale USS Saratoga CV-60
Heller 1/600 scale USS Forrestal CV-59 (# 81065)
MPC 1/600 scale USS Forrestal CV-59 (# 5301 and 1-5301)
MPC 1/600 scale USS Saratoga CV-60 (# 5302 and 1-5302)
Monogram 1/600 scale USS Forrestal CV-59 (# 3504)
Monogram 1/600 scale USS Saratoga CV-60 (# 3505)
Monogram 1/600 scale USS Independence CV-62 (# 3506)

A set of three single dome mounts is now available in 1/600 scale for the classic Airfix 1/600 scale L�tjens-Class Rommel.

Now we need a 1/350 early Forrestal class in plastic. Great job!!!!!

....That is for sure Red!!!!!!!

BTW Steve ,just placed my order,please only port side domes

Man, you're going to monkey me right into the poor house!Bob M.

Thanks, Red, Miguel and Bob!


Model kit box photos: Scalemates.com.

[TOMLABEL]

Man, you're going to monkey me right into the poor house!

Bob M.

Ha!! Ain't that the truth!!!

Would you like to order a pizza, Bob?

Kelley