{"product_id":"116-us-pt-boat-aft-limiting-stop-turret","title":"1\/16 US PT Boat Aft Limiting Stop Turret","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/16 USN PT Boat Aft Limiting Stop Turret: Precision Gunner Safety Detailing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eComplete the tactical configuration of your large-scale patrol boat with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"101\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/16 Scale USN PT Boat Aft Limiting Stop Turret\u003c\/b\u003e. Essential for the safety of the crew and the vessel itself, these limiting stops were critical mechanical governors installed on the twin .50 caliber machine gun turrets. They prevented gunners from accidentally firing into the boat's own superstructure or mast during the chaos of a night engagement. Specifically designed for the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"482\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eElco 103-196 \u0026amp; 314-367 Class\u003c\/b\u003e vessels, this component is a must-have for the serious \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"566\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePT-109\u003c\/b\u003emodeler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Tactical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Safety System\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/16 scale, the mechanical nuances of the turret's traverse and depression stops are major focal points. This model captures the limiting stop architecture with \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"202\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered cam-surfaces, mounting brackets, and structural reinforcements. Every mechanical line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the high-stakes engineering of the Elco Naval Works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistorically Accurate Elco Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched from original naval shipyard blueprints to ensure a seamless integration with your 1\/16 scale aft turret assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eClass-Specific Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered specifically for the early-to-mid war Elco 80' series, ensuring your build reflects the exact structural safety specifications used in the Pacific Theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eIntricate Mechanical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the fine details of the stop mechanism that allowed gunners to track targets while protecting the ship's own profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to optimize material usage—significantly reducing top-side weight to maintain your model's stability and speed—without sacrificing the robust, industrial appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure your PT boat’s weapon systems showcase the finest mechanical nuances, this turret component is crafted from professional \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"131\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/b\u003e, offering the ultimate surface for discerning shipwrights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin captures minute details—from the structural rivets to the delicate mechanical cams—with surgical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eProfessional Smooth Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"121\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eNavy Gray\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"134\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eJungle Green\u003c\/i\u003e palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to provide clean surfaces that require minimal cleanup, ensuring a perfect, professional-grade integration with your weapons mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/16 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with large-scale \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"113\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eElco 80'\u003c\/i\u003e PT boat projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of WWII naval weaponry and safety systems with architectural clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the factory-fresh look of a new commissioning or the salt-crusted, battle-worn appearance of a boat operating out of the Solomons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eSophisticated Addition:\u003c\/b\u003e Adds a layer of mechanical complexity that transforms a standard turret into a historically accurate weapon station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw grey resin finish, the Aft Limiting Stop Turret serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Ironbottom Sound\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"45\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eDull Black\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"59\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eNavy Gray\u003c\/i\u003e. The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the mechanical joints and highlighting the stop mechanism's complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eRealistic Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1\/16 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply subtle metallic \"polishing\" to the contact surfaces of the stops and light salt-fading along the edges to achieve high levels of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"211\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eauthenticity and realism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:108\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unpainted 1\/16 US PT Boat Aft Limiting Stop Turret model is produced with exacting precision and offers a luxurious piece for any collector.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin Gray","offer_id":58043724398758,"sku":"chd1793833992464","price":33.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/2324\/5734\/files\/116-us-pt-boat-aft-limiting-stop-turret_1.jpg?v=1793834003","url":"https:\/\/moringaglow.shop\/products\/116-us-pt-boat-aft-limiting-stop-turret","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}