1/72 USS Ward Depth Charge Loaded Set

1/72 USS Ward Depth Charge Loaded Set: Sub-Surface Warfare Detail

Equip the stern of your historic Wickes-class project with the meticulously engineered 1/72 Scale USS Ward Depth Charge Loaded Set. As the ship that fired the first American shot of WWII—successfully engaging a midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor—the USS Ward (DD-139) relied on its depth charges as its primary anti-submarine strike weapon. At this substantial 1/72 scale, this set captures the industrial silhouette and mechanical readiness of these legendary "ash cans" with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Anti-Submarine" Detail: In 1/72 scale, secondary weaponry like depth charges provides the essential technical density required to bring a destroyer’s deck to life. This set captures the Mark series charges with exquisite fidelity, featuring accurately rendered casings and fuse-setting mechanisms. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the specialized engineering required for the high-pressure environments of underwater demolition.

• Wickes-Class Specialization: Specifically designed for historically proportional integration with standard 1/72 scale USS Ward and related "four-stacker" destroyer models.
• Exact Scale Proportions: Faithfully reproduced to 1/72 scale to replace simplified kit parts with a sophisticated, historically correct anti-submarine suite.
• Three-Dimensional Realism: Captures the fine details of the depth charge fins and priming mechanisms, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth on your vessel’s stern racks or K-gun projectors.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while optimizing weight—a critical feature for maintaining the balance of RC-equipped models.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin

To ensure your destroyer’s stern battery showcases the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin, offering an industrial-grade foundation:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The high-quality resin achieves stunning detail and a smooth finish, perfect for showcasing the intricate priming hardware.
• Professional Foundation: Available in Grey or White, providing a non-porous, ultra-smooth base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval palettes.
• Superior Quality: From the workshops of distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a professional-grade finish.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/72 Scale: Precision-scaled for perfect, historically proportional integration with large-scale maritime assemblies.
• Museum-Grade Realism: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of mid-century American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Customize with your preferred colors and weathering effects.
• The Definitive Upgrade: Replaces simplified kit parts with a sophisticated, historically correct representation of the Ward's iconic weaponry.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw resin finish, the USS Ward Depth Charge Loaded Set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Pearl Harbor" Look: Apply a base of Dull Black or Ocean Gray. The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the casing seams and highlight the fuse settings.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/72 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply realistic "salt-crusting" to the casings and add subtle "scuffing" to the rack contact points to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.