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Blue Ridge Models produces premium 1/700 scale ship accessories including 3D printed weapons, wood deck sets, metal gun barrels, photo-etched details, and crew figures for United States Navy warships. This comprehensive collection features 33 precision-crafted products including 5/38 caliber guns, 40mm anti-aircraft mounts, torpedo tubes, depth charge equipment, searchlights, paravanes, and authentic wood deck replacements for Trumpeter, Tamiya, and other 1/700 scale ship kits, transforming standard models into museum-quality replicas.
Blue Ridge Models specializes in highly detailed aftermarket accessories for 1/700 scale United States Navy ship models, utilizing advanced 3D printing technology to produce weapons and equipment with unprecedented accuracy and detail. The collection includes essential armament upgrades such as 5/38 caliber single and dual gun mounts (10014, 10015, 10017), 4/50 caliber guns (10012), 3/23 caliber guns (10010), 40mm single mounts with photo-etched details (10004), and 21-inch torpedo tube sets with directors (10018). These precision weapons replace the often-simplified kit parts found in Trumpeter, Tamiya, Veryfire, Pitroad, and Fujimi kits, providing the crisp detail and accurate geometry that serious ship modelers demand. The 3D printing process captures fine details like gun shield rivets, elevation mechanisms, training gears, and mounting pedestals that traditional injection molding cannot reproduce at this scale.
Blue Ridge Models offers an extensive range of laser-cut wood deck sets specifically designed for popular Trumpeter battleship and cruiser kits, replacing plastic decks with authentic wood planking that dramatically enhances realism. Available sets include USS Alabama BB-60 (W20009), USS Iowa BB-61 1984 (W20012), USS Missouri BB-63 (W20010), USS Missouri BB-63 1991 (W20017), USS New Jersey BB-62 1983 (W20013), USS Maryland 1945 (W20003), USS New York BB-34 (W20004), USS South Dakota (W20005), USS Astoria CA-34 (W20016), USS New Orleans CA-32 1942 (W20020), USS Tuscaloosa CA-37 (W20021), USS Wasp for Corsair Armada (71013), and USS Yorktown for Tom's Modelworks (71017). These precision-cut wood decks feature accurate plank patterns, deck seams, expansion joints, and fastener details that bring unmatched authenticity to 1/700 scale warship models. The wood material accepts stains and weathering techniques beautifully, allowing modelers to create realistic worn, weathered, or freshly holystoned deck appearances that plastic simply cannot replicate.
Beyond weapons and decks, Blue Ridge Models provides essential detail accessories that complete the authentic appearance of USN warships. The collection includes K-guns and depth charge racks (10019) for anti-submarine warfare equipment, 12-inch searchlights in sets of twelve (10027), paravanes for mine defense (10028), and aircraft carrier bollards in sets of fifty (10030). Metal gun barrel sets in 6/47 caliber are available in nine-piece (71004) and fifteen-piece (71005) configurations, providing superior rigidity and scale accuracy compared to plastic barrels. For bringing human scale to models, the range includes USN standard gun crew figures with twelve complete crews (10022) and ocean liner passengers seated in sets of sixty (10024), all produced in finely detailed 3D printed resin. Vehicle accessories include Willys Jeeps (10040), Sherman tanks (10042), LVTs (10041), and DUKWs (10043) in sets of twelve, perfect for depicting amphibious operations or deck cargo on transport and support vessels. A comprehensive decal sheet (D10039) provides USN hull letters and command excellence awards for final detailing.
Blue Ridge Models accessories integrate seamlessly with other premium aftermarket products, allowing modelers to create comprehensive upgrade packages for their warship projects. These products work alongside Trumpeter ship accessories, Tamiya detail sets, Hasegawa photo-etch, Pitroad equipment sets, AFV Club details, Artwox wood decks, and Veryfire upgrade sets. The standardized 1/700 scale ensures perfect compatibility across manufacturers, enabling modelers to mix and match products to achieve their desired level of detail. Blue Ridge's focus on USN subjects complements the broader international naval coverage from manufacturers like Pontos, Takom, Zvezda, Riich, Niko, Snowman, and Kajika.
Blue Ridge Models has established itself as a leading producer of American naval ship accessories, filling critical gaps in the aftermarket with products specifically designed for United States Navy subjects. Their adoption of 3D printing technology allows rapid development of new products while maintaining exceptional detail quality and dimensional accuracy. The company's commitment to research ensures historical accuracy in weapons configurations, deck patterns, and equipment placement for specific ship classes and refit periods. Each product undergoes careful design and testing to ensure proper fit with the intended kit, minimizing modification requirements and frustration during assembly. For modelers building Iowa-class battleships, Essex-class carriers, Baltimore-class cruisers, Fletcher-class destroyers, or any other USN warship in 1/700 scale, Blue Ridge Models provides the essential detail upgrades that transform good models into outstanding replicas. Visit the official Blue Ridge Models website for complete product catalogs, installation guides, and historical reference information that supports accurate and detailed naval modeling projects.