1/35 Scale German 10.5cm/40 (4.1") SK L/40 Shielded Gun
x1 for Dresden Class ships (SMS Dresden and SMS Emden). This is a highly detailed part modelled from plans and many reference photographs.
Details include:- Accurate rivet placement and hex nuts from photographic reference
- Handwheels, Sights, Training and Elevation mechanisms
- This set contains 3 parts: Shield, Main Gun Barrel and Gun Mount. Some assembly will be required.
- Gun can be elevated as desired (see My Shop for None Shielded version)
Historial Information
Used on cruisers and gunboats of the early 1900s. Some of these guns still served during World War II in coastal batteries and on small combatants. Used a horizontally sliding breech mechanism.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. 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. 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.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
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