{"product_id":"1-125-uss-ward-boat-skids-starboard","title":"1\/125 USS Ward Boat Skids (Starboard)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/125 USS Ward Boat Skids (Starboard): Precision Lifeboat Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eComplete the midships detailing of your historic destroyer with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e1\/125 Scale USS Ward Boat Skids Starboard set\u003c\/b\u003e. As a member of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e class, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eUSS Ward (DD-139)\u003c\/b\u003e utilized these specialized structural skids to support and secure its lifeboats against the pitch and roll of the sea. This set captures the structural geometry and cradle system of the iconic \"four-stacker\" with museum-grade precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Naval Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Boat Deck\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/125 scale, the boat skids are vital visual anchors that define the functional complexity of the ship’s mid-deck. This set captures the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eWard’s\u003c\/i\u003e starboard-side skids with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered support pillars and curved cradles designed to hold utility whaleboats. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the specialized steel construction of early 20th-century naval hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Accurate Wickes-Class Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to ensure a seamless, professional fit on your 1\/125 scale model, specifically optimized for her 1941 defensive posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStarboard Side Specific:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered specifically for the starboard side of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eUSS Ward\u003c\/i\u003e to ensure accurate placement and a perfect fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntricate Component Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the fine details of the support frames, cradles, and associated mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThree-Dimensional Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike simplified kit parts, these resin components feature scale-appropriate relief, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth against the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while reducing weight and material usage, ensuring the components remain easy to integrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure your destroyer’s boat deck showcases the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e, offering the ultimate surface for elite shipwrights:\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin achieves stunning detail and a smooth finish, perfect for showcasing the intricate structural features of the skids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in Grey or White, providing a non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval gray palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e From the workshops of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003edistefan 3d print\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a museum-quality finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eAccurate 1\/125 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with massive 1\/125 scale \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class destroyer models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of pre-war American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision and custom weathering effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEasy Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for a seamless, professional-grade fit into your existing 1\/125 scale DD-139 deck assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw resin finish, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eUSS Ward Boat Skids Starboard\u003c\/i\u003e set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Pearl Harbor\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eMeasure 1\u003c\/i\u003e (Dark Gray) or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eMeasure 21\u003c\/i\u003e (Navy Blue). 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