{"product_id":"1-96-uss-kidd-dd-661-forward-oerlikon-platform-summer-1944","title":"1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Oerlikon Platform (Summer 1944)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Oerlikon Platform (Summer 1944): Forward Deck 1 Flak Sponson Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" class=\"md-has-block-component\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-block-with-attachment\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density, structural authority, and naval combat realism to the forward superstructure of your large-format American destroyer models with the masterfully engineered 1\/96 Scale USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Oerlikon Platform (Summer 1944). Serving as an essential close-in air defense station during Task Force 58 operations throughout the Marianas Campaign and the Battle of the Philippine Sea, this forward Deck 1 20mm Oerlikon platform provided protective anti-aircraft fire arcs across the vessel's bows and forward quarters. Sited directly on the 01 level forward deckhouse margin flanking the bridge, this platform supported rapid-firing 20mm Oerlikon autocannons to defeat low-angle torpedo bombers and diving strafers attacking the command spaces. Scaled to the commanding 1\/96 builder scale, this dedicated architectural upgrade faithfully reproduces the curved steel armor splinter shields, internal vertical structural T-section stiffeners, integrated ready-service ammunition drum stowage recesses, deck drainage scuppers, circular Oerlikon pedestal mounting foundations, and external support bracing of original Gibbs \u0026amp; Cox and Bureau of Ships (BuShips) builder blueprints with flawless fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Forward Flak Gallery Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAt 1\/96 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elevated forward gun platforms stand in the direct visual foreground beside the pilot house and bridge wings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where thick-walled plastic kit moldings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e missing deck drainage scuppers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and solid-molded ammunition stowage immediately compromise an otherwise meticulous warship build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica forward 20mm Oerlikon platform captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compact geometry of wartime American destroyer topside architecture with surgical clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the slab-like wall thickness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft rounded coamings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warped mating surfaces typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed directly onto the 01 level forward deckhouse of your 1\/96 scale build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each platform component features true-to-scale physical relief,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep mechanical contrast that standard kit placeholders cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Quality Arsenal Replication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed using original technical layouts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historical U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Bureau of Ships builder blueprints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and archival surveys of USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (DD-661) during her Summer 1944 deployment to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e splinter-shield curvature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal framing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mounting pedestal geometry of the operational forward 20mm Oerlikon platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/96 Fleet Destroyer Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eFletcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class destroyer models,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e custom scratch-built RC warships,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bridge superstructure cutaways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade naval diorama displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSummer 1944 Operational Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the mid-war forward 01 level anti-aircraft refit profile utilized during the Marianas operations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring period-accurate ready-service 60-round drum magazine stowage positions and splinter-shield heights before late-war Kamikaze refit alterations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Architectural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the scale-thin curved armor splinter shields with capped coaming sills,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal vertical structural T-section stiffener ribs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e central raised single 20mm Oerlikon pedestal mounting ring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perimeter deck drainage scupper slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and recessed stowage bays for ready-use ammunition drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of formed naval armor steel plating and structural angle iron,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows inside the open gun platform well,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e behind internal vertical stiffeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and beneath the coaming lip.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Bridge Deck Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered with precision-molded flat base contact pads designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush onto standard 1\/96 scale 01 level forward deckhouses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntelligent Hollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized internal core profile to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring crisp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warp-free platform walls and thin splinter shields that resist drooping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or distortion over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized anti-aircraft gun stations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this forward 20mm Oerlikon platform is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-porous surface finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capturing the finest mechanical facets—from scale-accurate splinter-shield wall thinness to miniature vertical stiffener ribs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scupper slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mounting bolt rings—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine-scale technical pin-washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chipping mediums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e micro-masking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and authentic wartime US Navy vertical camouflage finishes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring flawless paint adherence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by distefan 3d print,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring clean surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e true blueprint geometry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e professional-grade finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/96 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/96 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eFletcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class destroyer kits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scratch-built hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade static displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized forward Deck 1 20mm Oerlikon platform fitted aboard USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (DD-661) during her Summer 1944 Pacific operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified High-Integrity Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers the open platform floor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curved splinter shield,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal stiffeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mounting ring as a cohesive unit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating fragile multi-joint gluing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and seam filling associated with multi-piece photo-etched brass frets or bulky plastic kit parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Lightweight Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an engineered structural geometry that minimizes top-heavy weight on the forward superstructure while maintaining exceptional structural stiffness across thin outer shields and open deck floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arrives completely unpainted,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing an open canvas for custom finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Customize the platform to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue) or Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over 5-N Navy Blue).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Forward Battery Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thick-walled plastic kit parts with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital destroyer air-defense architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/96 USS Kidd (DD-661) Forward Oerlikon Platform (Summer 1944) serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e precise component color-blocking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and realistic maritime weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Destroyer Fleet Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the exterior curved splinter shields and adjacent bridge deckhouse bulkheads in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors—such as overall 5-N Navy Blue for USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003eKidd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during her Summer 1944 Pacific operations under Measure 21.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint the interior walking deck in anti-glare Deck Blue (20-B) or dark weathered non-skid gray to reflect wartime glare suppression standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detail the central Oerlikon mounting ring in dark gunmetal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e burnished steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or satin black to provide striking mechanical contrast against the surrounding naval camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forward superstructure gun platforms positioned alongside the bridge wings thrive on rich washes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e textural filters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and environmental staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the open deck corners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the internal vertical stiffeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and along the perimeter scupper slots to establish deep structural definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic weathering effects like bare-metal chipping and silver scuffs along the deck floor and shield top sills where gunners braced during rapid air defense evolutions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spent 20mm cartridge brass scuff marks across the deck plate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white salt spray mineral crusting layered across windward faces from plowing through heavy Pacific swells at high speed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from the drainage scuppers toward the main deck waterways to capture the true look of a veteran Tin Can in active combat 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