{"product_id":"1-96-uss-iowa-84-18ft-rigid-whaler","title":"1\/96 USS Iowa ('84) 18ft Rigid Hull Whaler","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 USS Iowa ('84) 18ft Whaler: Modernized Rapid Response\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eComplete the auxiliary boat complement of your Reagan-era battleship with the meticulously engineered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/96 USS Iowa ('84) 18ft Rigid Hull Whaler\u003c\/strong\u003e. As seen during the 1984 recommissioning of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003eUSS Iowa (BB-61)\u003c\/i\u003e, these versatile, high-speed craft replaced traditional wooden whaleboats, serving as the primary \"Man Overboard\" (MOB) and security response vessels. At the popular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"367\"\u003e1\/96 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this model captures the sleek, functional lines required for a museum-grade modernized \"Iowa\" or \"New Jersey\" class masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Cold War Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Nautical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/96 scale, the shift toward modern fiberglass and outboard propulsion is a vital historical marker. This model captures the 18ft Whaler’s architecture with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered center console, protective windshield, and the detailed outboard motor assembly. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, ensuring your boat deck reflects the high-tech operational reality of the 1980s Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e'84 Recommissioning Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to depict the specific equipment carried by the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e class during their final decade of service. The design includes the specific console layout and safety equipment observed during her \"600-Ship Navy\" deployments, ensuring a seamless and authentic fit for your modernization project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium High Detail Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted in professional-grade \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e, this whaler offers a level of surface smoothness and structural clarity essential for modern naval vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharp Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures minute details like the console instruments, steering wheel, and outboard cooling vents with surgical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a non-porous, ultra-smooth base that is optimized for high-quality primers and specialized USN \"Haze Grey\" or \"Safety Orange\" palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for a perfect fit with 1\/96 scale \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eUSS Iowa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eMissouri\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eWisconsin\u003c\/i\u003e models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModernized Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully replicates the 18ft rigid hull utility boat configuration used by the US Navy in the 1980s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to reduce topside weight while maintaining a robust, seaworthy profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures individual structural fasteners and safety railings with architectural clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eprofessional unpainted finish\u003c\/b\u003e, the 18ft Whaler serves as a blank canvas for your historical vision. The resin surface is optimized for high-quality primers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Modern Navy\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a uniform base of Haze Grey for the hull, with Safety Orange for the life-ring details and a metallic finish for the outboard propeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1\/96 scale is ideal for advanced techniques. 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