1/48 USN Carley Float Oval 60 Man

1/48 USN Carley Float Oval 60 Man: High Detail Resin Grey for WWII Naval Authenticity

Elevate your model collection with our exacting 1/48 USN Carley Float Oval 60 Man, meticulously crafted from High Detail Resin Grey. This replica, designed for discerning collectors and modelers, captures the historical significance and design of the essential life-saving devices seen across the Allied fleets during World War II.

Faithful Representation of the Original

• Museum-Quality Realism: This 1/48 scale model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a faithful reproduction of the oval 60-man life rafts common aboard U.S. Navy vessels. These floats were vital during emergencies and were frequently used to their absolute limit. Historically, a 60-person float was designed to support a large number of sailors, and could often accommodate up to 67 people if survivors remained in the water while holding onto the lifelines.
• High Detail Resin Grey for a Premium Finish: Crafted from premium High Detail Resin Grey, this model offers exceptional clarity and a smooth, realistic finish. The material perfectly captures the woven texture of the float’s outer casing and the recessed floor netting, enhancing the overall authenticity of your naval model.
• Hollowed Out for Precision and Customization: The model is expertly hollowed to ensure a lightweight yet sturdy piece. The unpainted finish provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Customize the life raft with historically accurate paint—typically Navy Grey or a weathered copper-chromate—and apply weathering effects like sea-salt crusting to match the specific vessel and scenario you are depicting.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/48 Scale: Ensures realistic proportions for large-scale maritime projects or diorama scenes.
• Precise Dimensions: Length of 88.9mm (14 feet), width of 57.15mm (9 feet), and a thickness of 10.56mm.
• High-Quality Resin: Provides the crisp edges and surface fidelity required for professional-grade modeling.
• Hollowed Design: Reduces weight without compromising the structural detail of the float.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for enhancing 1/48 scale models of U.S. Navy battleships, destroyers, destroyer escorts, and aircraft carriers.

Elevate Your WWII USN Ship Models

The 1/48 USN Carley Float Oval 60 Man is a crucial detail for any modeler looking to represent the "lived-in" and ready-for-action appearance of a wartime ship. Whether stacked on deck houses or mounted to the sides of the superstructure, these rafts bring a profound sense of scale and historical weight to your project.