{"product_id":"1-96-us-liberty-class-24ft-lifeboats-set-4pcs","title":"1\/96 US Liberty-class 24ft Lifeboats Set (4pcs)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 US Liberty-class 24ft Lifeboats Set (4pcs): SS Jeremiah O'Brien Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eComplete your tribute to one of the most famous survivors of the \"Arsenal of Democracy\" with the meticulously engineered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/96 US Liberty-class 24ft Lifeboats Set (4pcs)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These double-ended, 24-foot lifeboats were the primary means of survival for the merchant mariners and Armed Guard who manned the O'Brien during her historic voyages, including the 1944 D-Day landings. At the expansive \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"385\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/96 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this four-piece set provides the organic hull lines and internal detailing required for a museum-grade replica of this legendary vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Nautical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Architectural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In the world of 1\/96 scale, the \"clinker-built\" (lapstrake) hull of a lifeboat becomes a major focal point. This set captures those nuances with \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"181\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered hull curvature, internal thwarts (seating), and the specialized gunwale fittings for the davit attachments. Every element is sharpened to museum-grade standards, ensuring your model reflects the industrial reality of the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"456\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eJeremiah O'Brien\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistorically Researched Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically modeled to reflect the standardized 24-foot lifeboat design used by the War Shipping Administration (WSA). This set includes \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"172\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003efour individual boats\u003c\/b\u003e, providing the full complement required for the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"242\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eJeremiah O'Brien's\u003c\/i\u003e midships boat deck. The design accounts for the specific proportions and internal slat-work floor found on surviving Liberty-class ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePremium High Detail Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted in professional-grade \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"57\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e, these boats offer a level of surface smoothness that traditional plastic or wood kits cannot match. This material is specifically chosen to preserve the fine edges of the internal seating and the subtle textures of the hull—features that are critical at 1\/96 scale to achieve a realistic, \"ship-shape\" appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA Canvas for Merchant Marine Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"49\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eprofessional unpainted finish\u003c\/b\u003e, these lifeboats serve as a blank canvas for your historical vision. The resin surface is optimized for high-quality primers and specialized merchant palettes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Normandy 1944\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply the standard wartime Haze Grey or Ocean Grey to match the O'Brien's 1944 camouflage scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eRealistic Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1\/96 scale is ideal for advanced techniques. Apply subtle salt-fading on the outer hull, light wear on the thwarts, and dark pin-washes to the floorboards to achieve high levels of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"207\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eauthenticity and realism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for a perfect fit with 1\/96 scale Liberty Ship models (e.g., Dean's Marine or custom builds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eStandard 24ft Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully replicates the proportions of the most iconic lifeboat used by the US Merchant Marine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eComprehensive 4-Piece Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the full complement of boats required for a standard Liberty ship superstructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to reduce top-side weight while maintaining the robust, three-dimensional look of the hulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Essential Detail for Your O'Brien Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1\/96 US Liberty-class 24ft Lifeboats Set (4pcs)\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just an accessory; it is a tribute to the sailors who navigated the dangerous waters of the Atlantic and Pacific. 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