{"product_id":"1144-uss-iowa-bb-61-forward-mast","title":"1\/144 USS Iowa BB-61 Forward Mast","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/144 USS Iowa BB-61 Forward Mast: 1945 Capital Ship Bridge Rigging \u0026amp; Primary Sensor Platform Fidelity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring an exceptional layer of technical density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural authority,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and naval architectural realism to the forward conning tower,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bridge levels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and primary fire-control stations of your large-format American dreadnought models with the masterfully engineered 1\/144 Scale USS Iowa BB-61 Forward Mast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serving as the primary command signaling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tactical rigging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and radar platform centerpiece aboard USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (BB-61) and fellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"429\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class battleships in their definitive 1945 Pacific War fit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the forward tower mast surmounted the multi-tiered pilot house,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e armored conning tower,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Mark 38 main battery director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered to support crucial wartime radar equipment - including the SK or SK-2 air-search antenna platform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SG surface-search brackets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identification yardarms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and halyard rigging - this forward structure defined the towering profile of the American fast battleship fleet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to the commanding 1\/144 builder scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this dedicated architectural upgrade faithfully captures the structural tower lattice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yardarm tapers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perimeter observation galleries,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e foot platforms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deckhouse collar footings of original Bureau of Ships (BuShips) builder blueprints with flawless structural fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEngineering Precision and Fast Battleship Bridge Rigging Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1\/144 scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the forward mast stands as the crowning vertical focal point above the ship's armored conning station,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid-molded plastic kit parts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e filled-in platform open-bays,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warped yardarm alignment angles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and clumsy mold seam lines immediately compromise an ambitious dreadnought build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This replica 1945 forward mast captures the purposeful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rigid geometry of wartime American capital ship engineering with surgical micro-clarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the clumsy cross-sections and flash typical of mass-production plastic moldings or heavy white-metal castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deployed directly atop the bridge superstructure of your 1\/144 scale build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the assembly 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=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" 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 shipyard outfitting records to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural tower taper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e platform catwalks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yardarm rake angles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deckhouse mounting collars of the operational 1945 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"352\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class forward mast.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrototypical 1\/144 Fleet Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifically engineered for large-format 1\/144 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class battleship models (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eMissouri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eWisconsin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e custom scratch-built RC dreadnought hulls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bridge cutaways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and museum-grade maritime displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1945 Late-War Outfitting Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accurately represents the definitive late-war Pacific configuration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring correct foundation seating and mounting platforms for primary air-search radar equipment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signal halyard blocks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tactical navigation platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExposed Hardware \u0026amp; Structural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically captures the primary tubular tower legs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal structural bracing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perforated walkway decks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e railing foundation lips,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signal halyard eyelets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e horn cleats,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lower superstructure mounting plates with raised fastener impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue-to-Scale Volumetric Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the imposing physical three-dimensional presence of heavy naval structural steel and rigging assemblies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e casting realistic deep shadows through the open mast core,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath the platform overhangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and around the bridge house collars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStreamlined Bridge Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered with precision-molded base mounting pads designed to seat cleanly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e squarely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and securely flush onto standard 1\/144 scale bridge tiers and conning tower roofs,\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=\"4,6,0\" 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 razor-sharp platform edges and dead-straight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sag-free mast columns and yardarms that resist drooping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bending,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or distortion over time across their substantial vertical height.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale naval architecture and specialized superstructure rigging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 1\/144 forward mast is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" 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 structural tube junctions and platform drain holes to miniature halyard cleats and mounting plate bolts - with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" 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=\"7,2,0\" 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 axial symmetry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding structural 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=\"8\"\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/144 Scale Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered for seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e historically proportional integration with standard 1\/144 scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class battleship 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=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Authentic Fleet Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized late-war forward mast fitted aboard USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (BB-61) and fellow sister ships throughout operational combat service in 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad Class Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfectly suited for all four operational \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-class battleships (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eIowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eMissouri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eWisconsin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) in their late-war fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnified High-Integrity Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines the primary mast tower,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal bracing struts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lookout platforms into a cohesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-integrity unit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating tedious multi-piece butt joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e misaligned yardarms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and messy adhesive cleanup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" 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 elevated forward superstructure while maintaining exceptional structural stiffness across tall,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slender cantilevered spans.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" 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 mast to reflect standard U.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy Measure 21 (overall 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measure 22 (5-H Haze Gray over 5-N Navy Blue),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Measure 32 dazzle camouflage patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Definitive Bridge Rigging Overhaul:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces simplified,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fragile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or out-of-round kit parts with a sophisticated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital naval command and sensor architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving in its raw finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 1\/144 USS Iowa BB-61 Forward Mast 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=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Capital Fleet Camouflage Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base-coat the structural tower legs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bracing struts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and platform undersides in authentic period-correct vertical camouflage colors - such as overall 5-N Navy Blue for vessels in Measure 21,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or 5-H Haze Gray for Measure 22 matching the adjacent bridge deckhouses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paint horizontal platform walkways and footboards in anti-glare Deck Blue (20-B) or dark non-skid gray to reflect wartime topside glare suppression regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detail signal halyard cleats and wire attachment rings 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=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Frontline Operational Weathering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sited directly above the forward superstructure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the forward mast is subjected to intense funnel blowback during headwind steaming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy ocean spray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and muzzle blast overpressure from Turret B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil pin-washes into the mast joint angles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around platform floor perforations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and along the base mounting collars to establish deep physical shadow definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add realistic weathering touches like subtle dark exhaust soot accumulation across the trailing mast surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bare-metal silver scuffs along platform access edges where lookouts and radar technicians walked,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried white sea-salt mineral crusting clustered in structural corners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from platform bracket joints toward the bridge deck scuppers to capture the true look of a veteran fast battleship anchoring the Pacific Fleet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Protosoon","offers":[{"title":"High-detail Resin 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