{"product_id":"1240-uss-ward-forward-mast-kit","title":"1\/240 USS Ward Forward Mast Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/240 USS Ward Forward Mast Kit: Wickes-Class Communication Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eRestore the historic silhouette of the ship that fired the first American shot of WWII with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003e1\/240 Scale USS Ward Forward Mast Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Specifically designed for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003eUSS Ward (DD-139)\u003c\/b\u003e, a famed Wickes-class \"four-stacker\" destroyer, this mast was the nerve center for communication and observation during its service at Pearl Harbor. At this specialized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"376\"\u003e1\/240 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this kit captures the skeletal complexity and technical profile of the forward mast with museum-grade precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Historical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Mast-Top\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/240 scale, the mast defines the vertical character and \"busy\" look of a destroyer’s superstructure. This kit captures the forward mast architecture with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring accurately rendered platforms, yardarms, and antenna arrays. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the specialized engineering required for the observation systems of the early 20th-century US Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Accurate Wickes-Class Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to ensure a definitive, true-to-life representation for your 1\/240 scale naval projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePearl Harbor Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for recreating the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eUSS Ward\u003c\/i\u003e as she appeared in December 1941, providing an essential touch of realism for immersive dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Assembly Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes all necessary components for a full mast reconstruction, including the main mast, platforms, yards, and associated fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike simplified kit parts, these resin components feature scale-appropriate relief on the railings and platforms, creating realistic shadows and mechanical depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to maintain structural integrity while optimizing weight—a critical feature for maintaining the balance and center of gravity on small-scale maritime models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure your destroyer’s communication suite showcases the finest technical textures, this kit is crafted from professional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin achieves stunning detail and a smooth finish, perfect for showcasing the intricate yardarms and platform railings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eGrey or White\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a non-porous, ultra-smooth base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval gray palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e From the workshops of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003edistefan 3d print\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring clean surfaces and dimensional integrity for a professional-grade finish.\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-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/240 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for perfect, historically proportional integration with standard 1\/240 scale \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eUSS Ward\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eWickes\u003c\/i\u003e-class models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the unique industrial aesthetic of mid-century American naval technology with absolute technical clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives unpainted, providing a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Customize with your preferred colors and weathering effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces simplified or fragile kit parts with a sophisticated, historically correct communication hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA Canvas for Naval Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw resin finish, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eUSS Ward Forward Mast Kit\u003c\/i\u003e serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"First Shot\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a base of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eMeasure 1\u003c\/i\u003e (Dark Gray) or specialized pre-war \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eOcean Gray\u003c\/i\u003e. 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