1/96 USS Ward In Racks Set (7pcs)

1/96 USS Ward "In Racks" Depth Charge Set (7pcs): ASW Combat Readiness

Complete the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) suite of your historic destroyer with the meticulously engineered 1/96 Scale USS Ward In Racks Set. As the vessel that fired the opening shot of the Pacific War, the USS Ward (DD-139) required constant readiness for submarine engagement. This 7-piece set captures the specialized stern storage racks used to house depth charges with museum-grade precision.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Stern Deck" Detail: In 1/96 scale, the depth charge racks are primary visual anchors that define the lethal mission profile of a Wickes-class destroyer. This set captures the Ward’s ordnance storage with exquisite fidelity, featuring accurately rendered support frames, structural bracing, and the complex securing mechanisms required to hold heavy explosives in rough Atlantic or Pacific swells. Every line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the rugged steel construction of early 20th-century naval hardware.

Historically Accurate Wickes-Class Configuration: Meticulously researched to ensure a seamless, professional fit on your 1/96 scale model, specifically optimized for her 1941 defensive posture.

• Complete 7-Piece Component Suite: Provides a comprehensive set of racks to fully outfit the destroyer's stern gallery for a coordinated, "mission-ready" appearance.
• Exact Scale Proportions: Faithfully reproduced to 1/96 scale for professional integration with large-scale destroyer projects.
• Three-Dimensional Realism: Captures the fine details of the frame supports and securing latches, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth on your model's aft deck.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while reducing weight and material usage, ensuring the components are easy to integrate into your build.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin

To ensure your destroyer’s anti-submarine batteries showcase the finest technical textures, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin, offering the ultimate surface for elite shipwrights:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The resin achieves stunning detail and a smooth finish, perfect for showcasing the intricate structural features of naval ordnance racks.
• Professional Foundation: Available in Grey or White, providing a non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval gray palettes.
• Superior Quality & Stability: From the workshops of distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a museum-quality finish.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/96 Scale: Engineered for perfect, historically proportional integration with massive 1/96 scale Wickes-class destroyer models.
• Museum-Grade Realism: Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of pre-war American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the clean look of her 1930s service or the weathered appearance of her December 1941 patrol.
• Easy Integration: Designed for a seamless, professional-grade fit into your existing 1/96 scale DD-139 deck assembly.

A Canvas for Naval Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw resin finish, the USS Ward In Racks Set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Pearl Harbor" Look: Apply a base of Measure 1 (Dark Gray) or Measure 21 (Navy Blue). The high-relief detail is ideal for pin-washes, allowing dark oils to define the individual structural supports of the racks.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/96 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply realistic "metal-on-metal" scuffing where the depth charges would sit and add subtle "rust-streaks" near the base-plate bolts to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.