{"product_id":"172-russian-152mm-45-naval-gun","title":"1\/72 Russian 152mm \/45 Naval Gun","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/72 Russian 152mm\/45 Naval Gun: Imperial \u0026amp; Soviet Fleet Main Battery Artillery Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" class=\"md-has-block-component\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-block-with-attachment\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density, structural authority, and naval combat realism to the forecastle decks, casemates, and shore battery installations of your large-format naval models with the masterfully engineered 1\/72 Scale Russian 152mm\/45 Naval Gun. Originally developed by the French designer Canet and manufactured extensively by the Obukhov State Plant as the Pattern 1892 6-inch\/45 naval gun, this iconic weapon served as the primary and secondary battery workhorse of the Imperial Russian Navy and Soviet Navy across three major conflicts: the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, and World War II. Mounted aboard famous pre-dreadnought battleships, armored cruisers, protected cruisers (most notably the legendary cruiser \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"743\"\u003eAurora\u003c\/i\u003e), gunboats, river monitors, and coastal defense fortifications, this rapid-firing medium artillery piece delivered relentless high-explosive and armor-piercing bombardment. Scaled to the generous 1\/72 builder scale, this dedicated standalone naval artillery replica faithfully captures the stepped gun barrel, breech block, recoil cylinders, elevation handwheels, traverse pedestal, and protective curved shield of original naval technical layouts with flawless fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Russian Imperial Artillery Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAt 1\/72 scale, naval gun mounts step completely into the foreground as dominant visual centerpieces, exposing barrel taper, breech mechanism levers, sighting optics, training gearing, and pedestal rivet patterns to direct visual inspection. This replica 152mm\/45 naval gun captures the purposeful, heavy industrial geometry of late 19th- and early 20th-century artillery engineering with surgical clarity, eliminating the thick, soft-molded contours, solid-cast handwheels, shallow breech relief, and warped barrels typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings. Deployed onto an open weather deck, inside a casemate embrasure, or showcased in a museum diorama vignette, the assembly features true-to-scale physical relief, creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep mechanical contrast that standard commercial placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed using original technical layouts, historical Obukhov Plant ordnance blueprints, and archival surveys of surviving museum weapons (including preserved mounts aboard the cruiser \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003eAurora\u003c\/i\u003e) to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions, stepped barrel sleeve profile, Canet-type hydraulic recoil cradle, and pedestal mounting geometry of the operational 152mm\/45 gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/72 Fleet Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/72 scale naval projects, including Imperial Russian and Soviet protected cruisers (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003eAurora\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eDiana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003ePallada\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eVaryag\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003eAskold\u003c\/i\u003e), pre-dreadnought battleships (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003eBorodino\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003eRetvizan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003eTsesarevich\u003c\/i\u003e), river gunboats, armored trains, and coastal battery dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Mechanical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentically captures the long 45-caliber stepped rifled barrel with defined muzzle ring, cylindrical breech ring with operating lever, pneumatic\/hydraulic recoil recuperator cylinders, operator training and elevating handwheels with delicate spoked rim details, telescopic sight bracket, and heavy circular deck-mounting ring with raised structural fastener bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurved Armor Gun Shield:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the distinctive curved armored faceplate with scale-thin rim cross-section, top sighting hood cutout, and internal structural stiffener brackets that shield the gun crew while maintaining crisp interior visibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of forged ordnance steel and heavy cast iron, casting realistic deep shadows beneath the recoil cradle, behind the protective shield face, and around the circular pedestal base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Deck Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with precision-molded flat base contact pads designed to seat cleanly, squarely, and securely flush onto standard 1\/72 scale deck flats, barbettes, or diorama bases, drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Material Optimization:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized structural profile to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity, ensuring a dead-straight gun barrel, crisp spoked handwheels, and a thin, warp-free shield that resist drooping, bending, or distortion over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale ordnance and specialized naval hardware, this 152mm\/45 naval gun is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth, non-porous surface finish, capturing the finest mechanical facets—from scale-accurate shield wall thinness to miniature elevation gear teeth, breech latch levers, and pedestal bolt heads—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality primers, fine-scale technical pin-washes, chipping mediums, micro-masking, and authentic Russian\/Soviet naval finishes, ensuring flawless paint adherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, true barrel concentricity, and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious, professional-grade finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/72 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless, historically proportional integration with large-scale 1\/72 Russian and Soviet naval vessels, coastal fortifications, and museum-grade static displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Weaponry:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized 152mm\/45 Canet Pattern 1892 naval gun deployed across the Imperial Russian Navy and Soviet Navy from the 1890s through World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Single-Gun Artillery Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the fully detailed gun barrel, breech assembly, recoil cradle, elevation mechanisms, pedestal mount, and protective gun shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an engineered structural geometry that minimizes top-heavy weight on elevated decks while maintaining exceptional structural stiffness across the long barrel and open carriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives completely unpainted, providing an open canvas for custom finishing. Customize the weapon to reflect Imperial Russian pre-dreadnought black-and-ochre schemes, Port Arthur olive-tinted wartime gray, Soviet Baltic\/Black Sea Fleet medium gray, or coastal camouflage patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Naval Artillery Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces simplified, blob-like plastic kit parts with a sophisticated, mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of legendary Russian naval firepower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eArriving in its raw finish, the 1\/72 Russian 152mm\/45 Naval Gun serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting, precise component color-blocking, and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fleet Artillery Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Base-coat the exterior gun shield and pedestal mount in authentic period-correct naval colors—such as warm light gray or dark Baltic gray for Soviet WWII service, or Victorian black shield with dark bronze-green or white mountings for Imperial Russian pre-dreadnought service. Paint the barrel in matching ship gray or heat-resistant dark graphite. Detail the sliding breech block, loading tray, and recoil piston rods in bright polished steel, oily silver, or burnished gunmetal. Paint the traversing and elevating handwheels in natural aged brass or bronze to create striking visual contrast against the surrounding naval gray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e Exposed topside artillery pieces subject to heavy gun firings and harsh maritime environments thrive on rich washes, textural filters, and environmental staining. Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the open breech mechanisms, around the pedestal mounting bolts, and behind the gun shield framing to establish deep structural shadows. Add realistic weathering effects like bare-metal chipping and silver scuffs along the breech lever, handwheel rims, and shield coamings where the gun crew stood during firing action, dark heat and cordite propellant soot shading fanning back from the muzzle after rapid bombardment, dried white salt spray mineral crusting layered across the front face of the armor shield, and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from the pedestal base toward the deck scuppers to capture the true look of a veteran warship in active combat service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin Gray","offer_id":53693645914293,"sku":"bss1793830959480","price":18.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/3449\/8997\/files\/172-russian-152mm-45-naval-gun_1.jpg?v=1793830967","url":"https:\/\/amyfreshessentials.shop\/products\/172-russian-152mm-45-naval-gun","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}