{"product_id":"1-125-uss-ward-searchlight-tower","title":"1\/125 USS Ward Searchlight Tower","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/125 USS Ward Searchlight Tower: Wickes-Class Superstructure Detailing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eEnhance your \"First Shot\" destroyer model with the meticulously crafted \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 Scale USS Ward Searchlight Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e. This component is the essential addition for completing your \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e model of the historic\u003cstrong\u003e USS Ward (DD-139)—a Wickes-class destroyer\u003c\/strong\u003e legendary for its role at Pearl Harbor. As a prominent feature of the flush-decker superstructure, this searchlight tower faithfully captures the distinctive profile and intricate mechanical features of the ship's midships lighting array, adding a touch of realism and historical authenticity to your miniature warship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Historical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, elevated superstructure assemblies and signaling platforms become major visual anchors that dictate the technical realism and combat era of your warship model. The searchlight tower was a vital component for night operations, combat illumination, and visual signaling on World War I-era destroyers that served through World War II. At this impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1\/125 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, every detail is captured with exquisite fidelity, from the elevated platform and angled support legs to the safety railings. The set also includes a high-resolution replica of the primary searchlight itself, featuring the cooling fins and lens housing that defined early 20th-century naval optics.\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 Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed using original technical layouts and historical class blueprints to accurately reproduce the open framework tower and optical layout characteristic of the USS Ward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"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 hulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThree-Dimensional Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the true volumetric depth of the platform structure, safety railings, and the searchlight yoke, providing exceptional visual accuracy that traditional thick-walled plastic kit parts cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly optimized, hollowed-out internal structure to dramatically reduce weight. This smart layout ensures a lightweight superstructure component that mounts effortlessly to the deckhouse without adding unnecessary top-heaviness or affecting the model's balance.\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 your vessel’s midships signaling station showcases the finest technical textures, this tower 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-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The high-quality resin achieves superior precision and a remarkably smooth finish, perfect for maintaining sharp, architectural edges on thin railing sections and small mechanical components without any distracting layer lines.\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 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-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, crisp edge transitions, and 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-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"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 kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntricate Mechanical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes high-resolution renderings of the elevated platform, structural support legs, protection railings, and the primary searchlight unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives completely unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your creative vision. Customize the tower to match the USS Ward’s specific service period, whether in pre-war peacetime colors or her famous December 1941 combat configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEasy Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered to fit perfectly onto the deckhouse or midships superstructure of the standard destroyer hull.\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 Searchlight Tower serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced fine-scale painting and realistic weathering.\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 \"Pearl Harbor\" 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 smooth resin surfaces are ideal for picking out the searchlight reflector in bright metallic silver or chrome, and detailed painting of the control handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"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 cooling fins, platform corners, and lattice leg joints. Add highly realistic vertical rust weeping down the support legs from the platform scuppers, subtle soot tracking along the rear surfaces from the nearby funnels, and realistic salt-crusting along the outer railings 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":44001783054401,"sku":"SPINVZ8AP2P25-M43316847-MAT16","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/5243\/1429\/files\/1-125-uss-ward-searchlight-tower-resin.jpg?v=1780307737","url":"https:\/\/distefano3dprint.com\/products\/1-125-uss-ward-searchlight-tower","provider":"distefan 3d print","version":"1.0","type":"link"}