This model is only available from Shapeways; it is not printable in gray resin.  Click here to buy this model from Shapeways.  See Shapeways webpage for latest pricing and material options.
 
Scale: 1/96   (1/8 inch = 1 foot)
 
Recommended for to help build the Colorado-class battleship USS West Virginia BB-48 from The Scale Shipyard 1/96 scale USS Maryland BB-46 hull.

This model represents the aft fire control director station, known as the "Main Top" or "Main  Fighting Top", of Colorado-class battleship USS West Virginia BB-48, as it appeared in 1941.  The model features complete rivet detail.

The forward fighting top, the "Fore Top", is available separately (click here).

This fighting top is specific to USS West Virginia BB-48.  Other fighting tops for similar ships are differently shaped.

Notice: this model is available in either "Fine Detail Plastic", an acrylic plastic, or  "White Natural Versatile Plastic", a kind of nylon.  White Natural Versatile Plastic is waterproof and strong, a good choice for Radio Control models and Combat RC models where durability is important. 

Modelers find White Natural Versatile Plastic (nylon)  unsatisfactory for static display models where surface smoothness and fine detail are important.

Sharp edges of models printed in white strong and versatile plastic appear less defined and more rounded than those of models printed in Smooth Fine Detail acrylic plastic.  Being nylon, "White Natural Versatile Plastic" is generally not sandable and fewer types of paint and glue will adhere to it.  Care is recommended in choosing a paint that will adhere to, and fully cure upon, nylon.  Google "glue for nylon", "paint for nylon" and "primer for nylon" to find several good choices.

Customers report that "White Natural Versatile Plastic" will have noticeable striations (print lines).  To help smooth "White Natural Versatile Plastic" surfaces, apply thin layers of primer meant specifically for nylon.  Allow the primer to harden. Then smooth the hardened primer.

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