1/700 USS Wisteria Funnel

1/700 USS Wisteria Funnel: The Iconic Liberty Ship Silhouette

Complete the vertical profile of your US Army hospital ship with the meticulously crafted 1/700 USS Wisteria Funnel. This high-precision component replicates the classic, single-stack exhaust system of the USS Wisteria (HN-8). As a vessel converted from the legendary Liberty ship design, this funnel is the defining architectural feature of the midships section, capturing the industrial heart of this vital humanitarian vessel.

Miniature Engineering & Historical Fidelity

• Sophisticated Technical Detail: In the compact 1/700 scale, this funnel captures the utilitarian elegance of the "Emergency" cargo ship design with exquisite fidelity. Every detail—from the subtle weld lines of the stack plating to the internal baffle structures and top-mounted steam pipes—is rendered with the architectural sharpness required for a museum-grade display. This piece provides the essential height and character needed to transform a standard hull into a specialized hospital ship.
• Premium Material Quality: Utilizing high-resolution 3D printing, this model offers a level of surface smoothness and detail retention that surpasses traditional injection-molded plastic. The resin material is chosen for its structural stability, ensuring that the funnel maintains its perfectly vertical alignment and crisp edges, providing a professional-grade aesthetic for your waterline or full-hull masterpiece.
• Intelligent Hollowed Design: To ensure this prominent upper-deck piece remains lightweight and easy to secure, it is expertly hollowed. This engineering choice preserves the structural integrity of the funnel while minimizing the weight on your model's profile—a critical factor for maintaining the delicate balance and "sit" of a 1/700 scale vessel.
• Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving unpainted, this funnel serves as a blank canvas. While most Liberty ships wore Haze Grey, the USS Wisteria was famously finished in a stark hospital-ship white, often with a colorful band or the iconic Red Cross markings on the stack. The smooth resin surface is optimized for high-quality primers, allowing you to achieve a clean, professional finish with total authenticity and realism.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/700 Scale: Specifically engineered for perfect proportional integration with 1/700 scale Liberty ship hulls and hospital ship conversions.
• Liberty Ship Design: Faithfully replicates the iconic single-stack profile characteristic of the EC2-S-C1 cargo ship hull.
• High-Quality Resin: Provides the crisp edges and professional surfaces required for high-end maritime modeling.
• Hollowed Construction: Lightweight design that preserves fine architectural nuances without adding unnecessary bulk.
• Museum-Grade Finish: Provides the professional surfaces required for high-end competition or display models.

The Defining Feature of Your Mercy Ship

The 1/700 USS Wisteria Funnel is an essential choice for collectors and modelers focused on the diverse roles of the US Army and Merchant Marine during WWII. It provides the sophisticated structural detail required to transform a standard build into a world-class replica of a vital humanitarian veteran.