1:700 IJN Type 21 Radar (6x4 Dipoles)

The Imperial Japanese Navy Type 21 'Mattress' radar, 6x4 dipole configuration. This variant was seen on cruisers battleships and carriers, and is supplied in the following variants:

‘Mattress’ Antenna

Antenna with mounting brackets

Complete antenna on turret mount. (Pre-supported variant features separate upper and lower turret to ensure that the service door prints cleanly).

These parts are highly detailed replacements for parts found in injected styrene 1:700 scale kits. the level of fidelity achievable with these STL's in a well tuned printer far exceeds what is capable of injected styrene and even most photo etched brass alternatives.

While intended for use at 1:700, these radar antennas will still look good at 1:350 and will most likely be a significant improvement over what is supplied in kits currently.

1:700 scale is pushing the envelope of what domestic 3d printing machines are capable of, as such the parts are supplied with special printing sleds that have a roof that will clear the vat film of any parts which may have failed during printing. It is possible some trial and error will be needed to get parts like this to print so the sleds will prevent repeated sifting and vat emptying looking for failed parts. The effort is well worth it, and the final appearance of these parts at 1:700 scale is simply not achievable by any other means.