{"product_id":"1192-usn-p-6-catapult-set-2pcs","title":"1\/192 USN P-6 Catapult Set (2pcs)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e1\/192 USN P-6 Powder Catapult Set (2pcs): Battleship \u0026amp; Cruiser Turntable Floatplane Launcher 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 aviation realism to the fantail margins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e quarterdecks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and turret tops of your large-format American warship models with the masterfully engineered 1\/192 Scale USN P-6 Powder Catapult Set (2pcs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serving as the quintessential rotating catapult across United States Navy battleships (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"364\"\u003eNorth Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"380\"\u003eSouth Dakota\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e classes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and modernized dreadnoughts) and cruisers (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"451\"\u003eBrooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"461\"\u003eCleveland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"472\"\u003eBaltimore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"487\"\u003eNew Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e classes) throughout World War II,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the P-6 (Mark VI) powder-charge catapult provided essential reconnaissance and gunnery spotting capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike flush,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fixed-track aircraft carrier flight deck gear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the P-6 was engineered on a heavy rotating turntable pedestal bearing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing the catapult track to pivot outward over the ship's side to launch OS2U Kingfishers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SOC Seagulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and SC Seahawks directly into the prevailing relative wind without requiring the parent warship to alter formation course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to the precise 1\/192 builder scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this dedicated 2-piece launcher suite faithfully captures the open-lattice girder track,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal launch piston tube,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e launch cradle shuttle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e turntable bearing housing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deck foundation ring of original Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) and Bureau of Ships (BuShips) builder blueprints with flawless structural fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Capital Ship Aviation Rigging Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/192 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rotating topside aviation gear steps out of the background into prominent foreground centerpieces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid-molded plastic kit tracks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e filled-in girder webbing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and indistinct circular bases immediately compromise an otherwise meticulous capital ship build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This matched 2-piece P-6 catapult set captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e industrial geometry of wartime American naval aviation machinery with surgical micro-clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the warped tracks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flash buildup,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and clumsy solid cross-members typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed onto the aft quarterdeck,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stern fantail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or aft turret roof mounts of your 1\/192 scale build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each catapult assembly features true-to-scale physical relief,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep mechanical contrast that standard kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal 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 Aeronautics blueprints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and archival shipyard construction records to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lattice boom taper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e launch cradle runners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pivoting turntable pedestal of operational P-6 \/ Mark VI powder catapults.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/192 Fleet Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/192 scale American battleship and cruiser models (such as Trumpeter releases),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e custom scratch-built RC capital hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade maritime diorama displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatched 2-Piece Launch Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Packaged as a dedicated set of two (2) complete rotating P-6 catapult assemblies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing matched hardware to outfit port and starboard stern quarters or dual quarterdeck foundations with historical symmetry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Turntable Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Correctly models the elevated circular pedestal bearing and traverse drive mechanism utilized on surface combatants to swing the launch rail out over the ship's side into the wind,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e distinguishing it from flush carrier track systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Mechanical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the open-truss side girder lattices,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e central powder-expansion impulse tube,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e launch trolley cradle with aircraft float support pads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e retrieve cable pulleys,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e operator control station,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and circular deck mounting ring with raised foundation fastener impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of structural angle iron and machined steel machinery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows through the open truss bays,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath the launch cradle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and around the circular pedestal base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Deck Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered with precision-molded flat base contact pads designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush onto standard 1\/192 scale teak decking or steel margin plates,\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=\"4,7,0\" 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 truss frames and a dead-straight launch rail 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=\"5\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized deck machinery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 2-piece P-6 catapult set is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" 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 lattice girder struts and launch rail grooves to miniature pulley wheels and base ring bolts—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" 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 vertical 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=\"7,2,0\" 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 identical dimensions across both units,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding structural 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=\"8\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/192 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/192 scale U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy battleship and cruiser kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scratch-built hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade static displ192ys.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized rotating P-6 (Mark VI) powder-charge catapult deployed aboard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy capital ships to launch floatplanes during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete 2-Piece Outfitting Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes two (2) complete high-detail rotating catapult assemblies ready for direct quarterdeck,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fantail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or turret-top installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified High-Integrity Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines the open-lattice launch rail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal powder tube,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e launch cradle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and turntable mounting base into a cohesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-integrity unit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating tedious multi-piece photo-etched brass folding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crooked rail alignments,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and messy cyanoacrylate joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an engineered structural geometry that preserves exceptional structural stiffness across long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate cantilevered rail spans while minimizing excess topside weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" 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 catapults to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 12,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Measure 32 dazzle camouflage patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Floatplane Facility 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 vital naval aviation launch machinery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/192 USN P-6 Catapult Set (2pcs) 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=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Capital Fleet Camouflage Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the structural launch rail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lattice trusses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and turntable pedestal in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors—such as overall 5-N Navy Blue for vessels in Measure 21,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or 5-H Haze Gray for Measure 22 matching the adjacent quarterdeck bulkheads and hull sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the launch trolley shuttle and float cradles in dark gunmetal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e burnished steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or graphite to simulate treated mechanical steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick out the internal powder chamber expansion tube and cable pulleys in dark oily steel or satin black to provide striking mechanical contrast against the surrounding naval camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quarterdeck and fantail catapults exposed to black powder discharge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e launch charge gases,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy following seas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and aviation fuel residues 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 pin-washes into the lattice girder bays,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the launch shuttle guides,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and along the turntable base ring to establish deep structural shadow definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic weathering touches like bare-metal silver scuffs along the launch rail tracks where the cradle accelerated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e faint powder flash burn marks around the breech end of the expansion tube,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white sea-salt mineral crusting clustered in sheltered structural angles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from the turntable foundation bolts into the deck waterways to capture the true look of an active combat vessel launching spotter planes on frontline fleet operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Resin3Dinteractive","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin 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