{"product_id":"1-125-uss-ward-boat-skids-port","title":"1\/125 USS Ward Boat Skids (Port)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/125 USS Ward Boat Skids (Port): Wickes-Class Superstructure Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eComplete the midships superstructure detailing of your \"First Shot\" flush-decker with the meticulously engineered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 Scale USS Ward Boat Skids (Port)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serving as an essential logistical element on early 20th-century US Navy destroyers, these specialized framework cradles were positioned on the port side of the amidships deckhouse. They provided structural storage and deployment tracks for the ship's vital auxiliary boats, whaleboats, and life-saving gigs during her legendary engagement outside Pearl Harbor. At this precise \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this replica captures the architectural truss work, alignment brackets, and rugged functional design of the original port-side skids with museum-grade precision, making it an indispensable upgrade for discerning maritime shipwrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Architectural Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn 1\/125 scale, deck-side structural frameworks and boat cradles become major visual highlights that dictate the technical realism and mechanical complexity of your warship model. This model captures the early US Navy port-side skid configuration with exquisite fidelity, featuring an accurately rendered skeletal truss pattern, precise hull-to-deckhouse mounting pads, and the form-fitting bunk profiles designed to cradle standard auxiliary watercraft. Every structural beam, gusset plate, and mechanical line is rendered with architectural sharpness, eliminating the thick, blocky profiles and soft detail lines common to standard injection-molded kit parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed using original technical layouts and historical class blueprints to accurately reproduce the exact framing dimensions and structural spacing characteristic of the USS Ward's port-side deckhouse midsection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eExact Scale Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully reproduced to 1\/125 scale for seamless professional integration with large-format static display models and custom scratch-built destroyer hulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eThree-Dimensional Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the true open-framework depth and complex angles of the support trusses, delivering an exceptional level of visual accuracy that traditional plastic kit components cannot replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eIntelligent Lightened Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an optimized structural profile to dramatically reduce weight. This smart engineering ensures a lightweight superstructure addition that mounts effortlessly to your midships deckhouse without warping or creating a top-heavy imbalance.\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\"\u003eTo ensure the thin structural frames and crisp bracket faces showcase the finest engineering textures, this port-side boat skid assembly is crafted from professional High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The high-quality resin achieves superior precision and a remarkably smooth finish, perfect for maintaining sharp, uniform edges on thin girder sections and tiny mounting bolts without any distracting layer lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers, fine masking tapes, and optimal naval paint adherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, precise alignment, and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious, professional-grade finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/125 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with large 1\/125 scale USS Ward or Wickes-class destroyer hulls and superstructure kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003ePort-Side Specific:\u003c\/b\u003e Mirror-imaged and structurally tailored specifically to align perfectly with the port-side contours and companionway cutouts of the standard midships deckhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives completely unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your creative vision. Customize the assembly to match her pre-war peacetime look or her famous December 1941 combat configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eThe Definitive Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces simplified, solid-faced moldings or brittle kit parts with a sophisticated, historically correct representation of vital shipboard logistical gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Superstructure Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eArriving in its raw resin finish, the USS Ward Boat Skids (Port) assembly serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced fine-scale painting and realistic deck weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Pearl Harbor Logistics\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a crisp coat of standard pre-war Navy Light Gray or the darker camouflage measures (such as Measure 1 or Measure 11) utilized during her early WWII service life. The open, hollowed design allows you to paint the deck space beneath the skids with complete freedom before securing the assembly down permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eRealistic Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e The generous 1\/125 scale is an elite playground for superstructure detailing. Use subtle dark oil washes to let deep shadows settle naturally around the structural joints, bracing plates, and boat bunk pads. Add highly realistic vertical rust weeping down the frames from water-retaining corners, subtle scuff marks along the cradle edges to simulate the friction of launching whaleboats, and realistic salt-crusting along the outer girders to achieve the ultimate level of authenticity for a destroyer constantly executing grueling ocean patrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin Gray","offer_id":44002158510145,"sku":"SPINPXSZ42NWP-M8709184-MAT16","price":31.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/5243\/1429\/files\/1-125-uss-ward-boat-skids-port.jpg?v=1780319511","url":"https:\/\/distefano3dprint.com\/products\/1-125-uss-ward-boat-skids-port","provider":"distefan 3d print","version":"1.0","type":"link"}