{"product_id":"1-64-us-83-foot-patrol-boat-life-raft-oval-set-6pcs","title":"1\/64 US 83-foot Patrol Boat Life Raft Oval Set (6pcs)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/64 US 83-foot Patrol Boat Life Raft Oval Set (6pcs): Essential Deck Safety Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip your large-scale patrol craft or Coast Guard cutter with the meticulously engineered \u003cb\u003e1\/64 Scale US 83-foot Patrol Boat Life Raft Oval Set\u003c\/b\u003e. Serving throughout World War II on convoy escort duties, anti-submarine patrols, and the Normandy landings with the famed \"Matchbox Fleet,\" Wheeler-built 83-foot patrol cutters relied on readily accessible oval life rafts mounted along deckhouse bulkheads and cabin tops for emergency abandon-ship procedures. At this substantial \u003cb\u003e1\/64 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this six-piece mixed set captures the distinct buoyant contours, internal floor grating, and rope lashing details of both primary and secondary survival craft with museum-grade precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Marine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Survival Equipment\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/64 scale, secondary deck fittings and emergency stowage are essential for breaking up large, flat surfaces and delivering the visual density required for an authentic, service-worn look. This set captures the oval rafts with \u003cb\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring crisply defined outer buoyant flotation rings, perimeter grab lines, and the structural internal bottom slatting. Every section is rendered with architectural sharpness, creating realistic shadow lines when secured to deck racks or superstructure bulkheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorically Accurate Wheeler 83' Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to ensure a faithful, true-to-life representation for your 1\/64 scale \u003cb\u003eUS Coast Guard \/ US Navy 83-foot patrol craft\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive 6-Piece Mixed Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a complete historical complement consisting of \u003cb\u003e4 Large Life Rafts\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e2 Small Life Rafts\u003c\/b\u003e to accurately outfit cabin roofs, engine room deck hatches, and weather deck racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExact Scale Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully reproduced to 1\/64 scale for seamless, historically proportional pairing with 1\/64 scale deck fittings, railings, and crew figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree-Dimensional Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep floor grid recesses and raised perimeter flotation rings produce authentic depth and tactile surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly optimized to maintain structural strength and rigid geometry while minimizing unnecessary weight on upper cabin tops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExact Dimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4x Large Life Rafts:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 33.70 mm (1.33 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 17.40 mm (0.69 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.60 mm (0.18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2x Small Life Rafts:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 25.42 mm (1.00 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 13.13 mm (0.52 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.47 mm (0.14 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Set Yield:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 individual resin life rafts (4 large, 2 small)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure your vessel’s emergency stowage showcases the sharpest mechanical textures and clean surfaces, this set is crafted from professional \u003cb\u003eHigh Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin achieves pristine clarity on rope lashings, perimeter grab lines, and wood-slat seams with surgical precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a non-porous, ultra-smooth base that accepts acrylics, enamels, and oil-based washes without surface preparation issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; 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