{"product_id":"1-144-uss-ward-boat-skids-starboard","title":"1\/144 USS Ward Boat Skids (Starboard)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/144 USS Ward Boat Skids (Starboard): Precision Lifeboat Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the midships detailing of your historic destroyer with the meticulously engineered \u003cb\u003e1\/144 Scale USS Ward Boat Skids Starboard set\u003c\/b\u003e. As a member of the \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e class, the \u003cb\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\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Naval Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Boat Deck\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/144 scale, the boat skids are vital visual anchors that define the functional complexity of the ship’s mid-deck. This set captures the \u003ci\u003eWard’s\u003c\/i\u003e starboard-side skids with \u003cb\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorically Accurate Wickes-Class Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to ensure a seamless, professional fit on your 1\/144 scale model, specifically optimized for her 1941 defensive posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStarboard Side Specific:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered specifically for the starboard side of the \u003ci\u003eUSS Ward\u003c\/i\u003e to ensure accurate placement and a perfect fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\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\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\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\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure your destroyer’s boat deck showcases the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional \u003cb\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e, offering the ultimate surface for elite shipwrights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\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\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\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e From the workshops of \u003cb\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\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate 1\/144 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with massive 1\/144 scale \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class destroyer models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\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\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\u003eEasy Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for a seamless, professional-grade fit into your existing 1\/144 scale DD-139 deck assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw resin finish, the \u003ci\u003eUSS Ward Boat Skids Starboard\u003c\/i\u003e set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Pearl Harbor\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci\u003eMeasure 1\u003c\/i\u003e (Dark Gray) or \u003ci\u003eMeasure 21\u003c\/i\u003e (Navy Blue). 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