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Model of the 14" Turret 1/24th Scale |
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It is a 1-24th scale cutaway type
model. Hand machined out of aluminum about
90% , brass about 5%, bass wood about 5% , and some plastic.
Every single piece was machined or hand
formed with a dremel tool set.
The model stands 24" tall,
20" depth front to back and 34" from the tip of the gun
barrel to the back of the turret wall.
It is capable of rotating around on it's roller track at a limited means, the second barrel can pivot up and down and the gun breech can open and allow the loading tray to lay down into it . It weights about 35 pounds.
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click on it to see a larger image Gun powder bag scuttles, for passing the powder from the magazines to the lower section of the turret. click on it to see a larger image View of the lower area of the turret, referred to as the handling area. Note the detail of the fire hose assembly on the bulkhead. click on it to see a larger image |
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