1/96 USS Ward Smokestack Set (4pcs)

1/96 USS Ward Smokestack Set (4pcs): The Iconic "Four-Stacker" Silhouette

Complete the legendary profile of your historic destroyer with the meticulously engineered 1/96 Scale USS Ward Smokestack Set. As a member of the Wickes class, the USS Ward (DD-139) was defined by its four towering funnels, earning these vessels the famous nickname "four-stackers". This comprehensive 4-piece set captures the industrial power and unique architectural lines of the ship's propulsion venting with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Industrial Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Superstructure" Detail: In 1/96 scale, the smokestacks are the most prominent visual anchors of the ship’s midships. This set captures the funnels with exquisite fidelity, featuring accurately rendered shapes, specific contours, and specialized reinforcing ribs. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the specialized boiler-venting engineering required for the high-speed dashes characteristic of early 20th-century destroyers.

Historically Accurate Wickes-Class Configuration: Meticulously researched to ensure a seamless, professional fit for your 1/96 scale model, specifically optimized for her 1941 Pearl Harbor appearance.

• Comprehensive 4-Piece Suite: Includes all four funnels required to fully outfit the destroyer’s mid-deck for a coordinated and accurate representation.
• Exact Scale Proportions: Faithfully reproduced to 1/96 scale for professional integration with large-scale maritime projects.
• Three-Dimensional Realism: Unlike simplified kit parts, these resin components feature scale-appropriate relief on the structural features, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while reducing weight and material usage, ensuring the components remain lightweight for easy integration.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin

To ensure your destroyer’s upper works showcase the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin, offering the ultimate surface for elite shipwrights:

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

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/96 Scale: Engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with massive 1/96 scale Wickes-class destroyer models.
• Museum-Grade Realism: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of pre-war American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision and custom weathering effects.
• Easy Integration: Designed for a seamless, professional-grade fit into your existing 1/96 scale DD-139 deck assembly.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

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

• The "Pearl Harbor" Look: Apply a base of Measure 1 (Dark Gray) or Measure 21 (Navy Blue). The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the structural ribs of each stack.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/96 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply realistic "soot-staining" at the funnel caps and add subtle "heat-tinting" or salt-fading to the lower sections to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.