{"product_id":"1-144-uss-ward-dd-139-hull","title":"1\/144 USS Ward (DD-139) Hull","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/144 USS Ward (DD-139) Hull: Historic Pearl Harbor Wickes-Class Flush-Decker Realism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor your next museum-grade naval build or custom radio-control project with the masterfully engineered 1\/144 Scale USS \u003ci\u003eWard\u003c\/i\u003e (DD-139) Destroyer Hull. Famed for firing the very first American shots of World War II on the morning of December 7, 1941, outside the entrance to Pearl Harbor - sinking a Japanese Type A midget submarine hours before the aerial attack - the \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class flush-deck destroyer stands as one of the most storied warships in United States naval history. \u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring a commanding 663 mm (26.10 in) in total length with a 67.60 mm (2.66 in) beam\u003c\/strong\u003e, this high-precision scale hull captures the distinctive continuous flush deck sheerline, knife-edge vertical bow profile, flared forward hull sections, bilge keels, and signature flat-transom counter stern of original Mare Island Navy Yard and Bureau of Construction \u0026amp; Repair blueprints with absolute structural fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Precision and \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-Class Destroyer Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a prominent 1\/144 scale, the expansive lines of a classic four-stack flush-decker demand flawless structural symmetry and crisp hydrodynamic geometry across every centimeter of the hull envelope. This standalone replica hull captures the iconic silhouette of early-twentieth-century American destroyer design with surgical accuracy, completely eliminating the asymmetrical warpage, thick non-scale walls, heavy surface porosity, and tedious multi-piece seam line filling typical of traditional multi-piece fiberglass moldings, vacuum-formed shells, or vintage injection-molded plastic kits. Engineered from authentic historical lofting lines, every contour—from the raked stem to the underwater prop-shaft skeg transitions—provides an uncompromising foundation for static collectors, RC conversion hobbyists, and dedicated naval shipwrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed using original technical layouts, historical U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships lofting data, and archival shipyard construction plans to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions, waterline deadrise, and hull sheerline of the wartime \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototypical Dimensional Footprint:\u003c\/b\u003e Precisely scaled to an overall length of 663 mm (26.10 in) and a maximum beam width of 67.60 mm (2.66 in), providing exact true-to-scale historical proportions for 1\/144 scale fleet integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Hull Geometry \u0026amp; Surface Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurately replicates the continuous flush upper deck edge, sharp bow entry lines, molded hydrodynamic bilge keels, and stern counter profile with crisp, true-to-scale physical shadow relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Platform for Static or RC Conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with uniform, structurally rigid sidewalls and an open internal layout, making it exceptionally easy to outfit with interior running gear, drive motors, servo trays, and micro-electronics for operational RC use, or to serve as the centerpiece of a high-end static museum display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed in White Resin with an optimized, lightweight internal wall structure to manage material mass across its prominent 1\/144 scale footprint. This smart configuration ensures exceptional strength and torsional rigidity without excessive weight, preventing hull sag, thermal distortion, or adhesive separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Material: White Resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of large-scale naval presentation, this USS \u003ci\u003eWard\u003c\/i\u003e hull is crafted exclusively from premium White Resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth, non-porous surface finish, capturing the finest structural lines - from razor-sharp stem edges to seamless hull transitions - with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth, clean base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers, fine-scale technical pin-washes, masking tapes, and multi-toned US Navy camouflage schemes, ensuring flawless paint adherence and vibrant color payoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, precise geometry alignment, and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious, professional-grade finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate 1\/144 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered for perfect integration with standard 1\/144 scale naval aftermarket parts, 3D-printed superstructure components, photo-etched brass detailing frets, and custom RC drive systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExact Historical Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures 663 mm (26.10 in) in length and 67.60 mm (2.66 in) in beam width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully represents the physical hull configuration of the USS \u003ci\u003eWard\u003c\/i\u003e (DD-139 \/ later APD-16 high-speed transport) and standard \u003ci\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class flush-deck destroyers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives completely unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your creative vision. Customize the assembly to reflect pre-war peacetime Standard Navy Gray (#5), early WWII Measure 1 (Dark Gray \/ Light Gray), Measure 21 (Overall Navy Blue 5-N), or high-speed transport disruptive camouflage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Fleet Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces flawed multi-piece plastic kit hulls or rough fiberglass castings with a sophisticated, historically correct single-piece foundation of a legendary American destroyer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in its raw finish, the 1\/144 USS Ward (DD-139) Hull serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting, precise component color-blocking, and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Fleet Paint Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Coat the upper hull in authentic period-correct U.S. Navy surface colors - such as pre-war Standard Navy Gray or Measure 1 featuring Dark Gray (5-D) on the lower vertical hull transitioning to Light Gray (5-L) above the main sheerline. Paint the lower underwater hull in anti-fouling Red Oxide (Copperoyd Red) separated by a crisp semi-gloss black boot-topping line along the waterline. Apply the distinctive hull classification numbers (\"139\") on both sides of the bow in clean naval stencil white or shaded black to establish authentic wartime operational identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e Large-format hulls thrive on high-contrast texturing and pin-wash filtering. Use rich dark raw umber or black oil washes along the hawse pipe lips, bilge keel joints, and deck edge margins. Add realistic maritime weathering effects like vertical rust streaks weeping down the vertical bow plating from forward anchor hawse pipes, subtle salt-water tide lines and white salt spray crusting along the forward splash zones, and delicate algae\/exhaust staining along the waterline and stern rudder post to capture the true look of a veteran flush-decker patrolling the open Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"White Resin","offer_id":44489065758785,"sku":"SPINJV6CXE3UB-M43549194-MAT18","price":243.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/5243\/1429\/files\/1-144-uss-ward-dd-139-hull-01.webp?v=1787991931","url":"https:\/\/distefano3dprint.com\/products\/1-144-uss-ward-dd-139-hull","provider":"distefan 3d print","version":"1.0","type":"link"}