1/48 German 8.8cm L/45 MPL C/13 Gun x1

1/48 Scale German Kriegsmarine 8.8cm L/45 MPL C/13 Gun x1. Highly detailed, created from plans and many reference photos. Will require some assembly as part has been printed to minimise wax support contact and maximise detail. Was used on DKM Karlsruhe, DKM Köln and DKM Könisgberg and many other smaller craft.

Details include:

• Set Contains 1 Mount
• No slip pattern on Footplates, rivets, hex bolts, sighting, elevation and training mechanisms
• Barrel is printed separately and can be elevated as desired up to maximum of 70º
• Kit comes in 3 Parts and will require some assembly: Shield, Mount, Gun

Historical Data
A series of weapons with similar performance that were used as anti-torpedo boat guns on pre-dreadnoughts, main guns on torpedo boats and destroyers and later developed into Germany's first AAA gun. The Flak L/45 was also used to replace some of the 8.8 cm/35 anti-torpedo boat guns on older warships.

During the 1920s these guns were used as an interim measure on the Panzerschiffe Deutschland and on light cruisers until the new 8.8 cm/76 SK C/32 gun was available, with most ships being refitted by 1939.

During the 1930s surviving guns were modified to take the same ammunition as was used in the 8.8 cm/45 (3.4") SK C/30 and then had the same performance as did that gun.

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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