{"product_id":"1-96-uss-kidd-dd-661-forward-bridge-upper-section-summer-1944","title":"1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Bridge Upper Section (Summer 1944)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Bridge Upper Section (Summer 1944): Task Force 58 Pilothouse \u0026amp; Open Flying Bridge Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural authority,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and naval combat realism to the primary command deckhouses of your large-format American destroyer models with the masterfully engineered 1\/96 Scale USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Bridge Upper Section (Summer 1944).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serving as an iconic combatant of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eFletcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e class throughout Task Force 58 operations in the Marianas Campaign and the Battle of the Philippine Sea,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"438\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (DD-661) operated a battle-refined forward superstructure layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Featuring the distinctive rounded pilothouse face,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extended flying bridge wings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e splinter shields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and overhead open command platforms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this forward upper bridge level served as the nerve center for helm navigation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e torpedo director control,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and anti-aircraft tracking during heavy carrier escort duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to the commanding 1\/96 builder scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this dedicated architectural component faithfully captures the compound curved faceplates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vision slit viewports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exterior horizontal coaming brows,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural vertical stiffeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wind-deflector coamings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pelorus\/compass repeater stations of original Gibbs \u0026amp; Cox and Bureau of Ships (BuShips) builder blueprints with flawless fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Mid-War Destroyer Command Deckhouse Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/96 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the upper bridge level stands as the primary focal centerpiece of the entire forward ship profile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where thick-walled plastic kit moldings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft-cornered vision ports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e missing wind deflectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and filled-in bridge wing decks immediately detract from an otherwise meticulous warship build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica forward bridge upper section captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e streamlined industrial geometry of wartime American destroyer construction with surgical clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the slab-like wall thickness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distorted window cutouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warped bulkheads typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed directly atop the 01 level forward deckhouse of your 1\/96 scale build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the assembly features true-to-scale physical relief,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep architectural depth that standard kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed using original technical layouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historical U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Bureau of Ships builder blueprints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and archival photographic surveys of USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (DD-661) during her Summer 1944 deployment to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounded pilothouse radius,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flying bridge wing contours,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and open command station layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/96 Fleet Destroyer Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eFletcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class destroyer models,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e custom scratch-built RC warships,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bridge cutaways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade naval diorama displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSummer 1944 Operational Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically reflects the mid-war bridge configuration utilized during the Marianas operations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capturing the round-bridge profile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specific splinter-shield heights,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pelorus stand placements,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and chart table deck spacing before late-war square-bridge kamikaze refits.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Architectural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the scale-thin curved forward pilothouse plating,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rectangular clear-view window cutouts with exterior drip brows,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open flying bridge wings with scale-thin outer splinter shields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal structural vertical stiffener ribs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open deck companionway cutaways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and central pelorus\/compass repeater mounting pedestals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of formed naval armor plate and welded steel deck structures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows beneath the window brows,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the flying bridge walkways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and behind the open wind-deflector coamings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Superstructure Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered with precision-molded flat base contact pads designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush onto standard 1\/96 scale lower bridge deckhouses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized internal core profile to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring razor-sharp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warp-free bridge walls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thin splinter shields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and flat decks that resist drooping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or distortion over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized command superstructures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this bridge upper section is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-porous surface finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capturing the finest mechanical facets—from scale-accurate splinter-shield wall thinness and window sill lips to miniature vertical stiffener ribs and pelorus mounting rings—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine-scale technical pin-washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chipping mediums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e micro-masking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and authentic wartime US Navy vertical camouflage finishes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring flawless paint adherence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring clean surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e true port-starboard symmetry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e professional-grade finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eFletcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class destroyer kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scratch-built hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade static displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized round-faced forward bridge upper section fitted aboard USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (DD-661) during her Summer 1944 Pacific campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified Single-Piece Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers the rounded pilothouse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flying bridge wings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e splinter shields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and open command platforms as a cohesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-integrity unit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the fragile multi-joint gluing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and seam filling associated with multi-piece photo-etched brass frets or bulky plastic kit parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an engineered structural geometry that minimizes top-heavy weight on the forward superstructure while maintaining exceptional structural stiffness across thin outer shields and open bridge floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arrives completely unpainted,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing an open canvas for custom finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Customize the bridge to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or weathered combat finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Bridge Deckhouse Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thick-walled plastic kit parts with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital destroyer command architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Bridge Upper Section (Summer 1944) serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e precise component color-blocking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Destroyer Fleet Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the exterior curved pilothouse bulkheads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flying bridge splinter shields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and exterior brows in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors—such as overall 5-N Navy Blue for USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"224\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during her Summer 1944 Pacific operations under Measure 21.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the open flying bridge walking deck and pilothouse interior floor in anti-glare Deck Blue (20-B) or dark weathered non-skid gray to reflect wartime glare suppression standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detail interior bulkheads in pale green or off-white,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pick out pelorus repeater stands,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e binnacles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and engine order telegraph heads in dark gunmetal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polished brass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or satin black to provide striking mechanical contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elevated forward bridge stations exposed to driving ocean spray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tropical sun,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and intense watchstanding traffic thrive on rich washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e textural filters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and environmental staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the open deck corners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the window drip brows,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the internal vertical stiffeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and into the scupper recesses to establish deep structural definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic weathering effects like bare-metal chipping and silver scuffs along the open bridge wing sills where officers leaned to scan the horizon,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e faint worn paint on high-traffic deck areas around the helm and pelorus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white salt spray mineral crusting layered across the windward pilothouse curve from plowing through heavy seas at 30 knots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from the window sill corners toward the lower deckhouse to capture the true look of a veteran Tin Can leading the fleet into battle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin 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