For those interested in improving Lindberg's classic "Bobtail Cruiser" USS Carronade IFS-1 or converting the kit to an LSM(R)*, accurate, detailed, 3D-printed 5"/38 mounts are available precisely scaled for the Lindberg kit. USS
Carronade 5" mount:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/F4ZVD ... nade-ifs-1LSM(R) 5" mount:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/39NXP ... or-lsm-r-sThe mount includes a separate barrel and base ring stand.
The kit's boxart states the scale to be 1/170. Sources report that the kit is actually 1/164. These mounts are precisely scaled for the Lindberg kit's true scale.
*A modeler on this site is converting his Lindberg kit to an LSM(R) and it is looking beautiful.
Boxart: Scalemates.com.