12.7cm/50 Type 3 Naval Gun (1:50 model)

A scaled and mechanized scale model of the 12.7cm/50 (127mm/5 inches) Type 3 naval gun of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This model is specifically the type C twin mount featuring 55 degree of elevation and 7 degree of depression [1]. This mount is found on the Kagero class, Asashio class, Shiratsuyu class (except IJN Yuudachi) and some of the Hatsuharu class.

The guns can be elevated using the 2 knobs at the barbette of the turret, connected by a series of gears.

Features: 

• No glue / screws / bolts required
• Exclusively snap-fit joints
• Easy to assemble and disassemble
• Movable guns controlled by internal gears
• Rigid with extremely low backlash

Instructions:

Before combining the 2 halves of the barbette, ensure the top and bottom halves of the 2 gear shafts are aligned

Cross sectional view: note that the arrows on the barrel should point upwards

References:

[1] http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNJAP_5-50_3ns.php