{"product_id":"116-us-pt-boat-37mm-cannon-m9-kit","title":"1\/16 US PT Boat 37mm Cannon M9 Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/16 US PT Boat 37mm Cannon M9 Kit: The \"Tank-Killer\" of the Solomon Islands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eTransform your patrol boat into a formidable heavy-hitter with the meticulously engineered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/16 US PT Boat 37mm Cannon M9 Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally designed as an aircraft weapon, PT boat crews famously salvaged these cannons from Bell P-39 Airacobra wrecks to field-mount them on their forward decks. This improvised \"Old Ironsides\" firepower allowed the Mosquito Fleet to engage and destroy Japanese armor and coastal supply barges at close range. At this expansive \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"456\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/16 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this replica captures the mechanical grit and field-expedient ingenuity of the Pacific Theater with museum-grade precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Field-Mount 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 \"Barge-Buster\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/16 scale, the unique mechanical profile of the 37mm cannon is a major focal point. This model captures the M4 architecture with \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"170\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered long-recoil barrel, the massive breech block, and the specialized naval \"bell\" mount often used for deck integration. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the high-stakes engineering required to turn an aerial cannon into a naval deck gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistorically Accurate PT-109 Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched from original naval shipyard blueprints and field-mod records to ensure a seamless, flush fit on the forward deck of your 1\/16 scale \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"201\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePT-109\u003c\/b\u003e or other \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"217\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eElco 80'\u003c\/b\u003e class models.\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\"\u003eIntricate Breech \u0026amp; Feed Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully reproduces the rear-loading system and the specialized ammunition chutes used by the crew during intense surface actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eStructural Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the reinforced mounting base and the manual training handles essential for large-scale realism.\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, heavy-steel appearance of the original weapon.\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 primary forward armament showcases the finest industrial textures, this cannon is crafted from professional \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"133\" 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 on the mount to the delicate threading on the barrel assembly—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 ship's forward deck detailing.\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 Precision-scaled for a massive and historically proportional presence on 1\/16 scale US Navy patrol boat models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of improvised WWII naval weaponry 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 newly mounted gun or the salt-crusted, battle-worn appearance of a boat operating in the South Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eThe Kennedy Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive upgrade for any modeler recreating the famous 1943 configuration of LTJG John F. Kennedy's boat.\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 37mm Cannon 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 \"Blackett Strait\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"44\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eDull Black\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"58\" 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 weapon's physical 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 muzzle and add realistic \"grease-staining\" to the breech block to achieve high levels of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"206\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eauthenticity and realism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:80\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate your model with this exquisite and historically accurate 1\/16 US PT Boat 37mm Cannon M9 Kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin Gray","offer_id":68073502769235,"sku":"rai1794067015037","price":30.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0499\/4131\/files\/116-us-pt-boat-37mm-cannon-m9-kit_1.jpg?v=1794067020","url":"https:\/\/angorasoftfit.shop\/products\/116-us-pt-boat-37mm-cannon-m9-kit","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}