All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits Come with a Full Resin Hull, Pieces, Instructions, and Photoetch Parts for Ultimate Historical Accuracy.
U.S.S. Ward DD-139
Kit #4-074
This is a complete kit with optional parts for the following ships:
- USS Decatur — armed with 6 × 350 cal guns
- USS Bainbridge — armed with 4 × 450 cal guns
- USS Ward DD-139 — as of 7 Dec 1941
Product Overview
This Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale kit is the most accurate kit on the market for these destroyers — correct in dimensions (length and beam), faithful in design (open bridge and galley areas), and rich in detail. The kit arrives brand new and unassembled; product photos of completed models are for reference only.
Highlights
- Full resin hull and high-quality resin detail parts
- Precision photo-etched brass parts for fine detail
- Complete, easy-to-follow instructions included
- Optional conversion parts to build USS Decatur, USS Bainbridge, or USS Ward
- Decals for all ships in this class are included.
- Excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked
Kit Contents
- Full resin hull
- Resin detail parts and fittings
- Photo-etched parts
- Complete instruction sheet
- Decal sheet covering all ships in the kit's class
- Optional parts for alternate ship fits and armament
Notes & Accessories
- Model kit does not include a display stand. Display stands sold separately.
- Product photos of completed models are for display only — all kits ship unassembled and unpainted.
Brief History (Summary)
- USS Ward (DD-139) was a Wickes‑class destroyer built for World War I and commissioned in 1918. She spent interwar periods in reserve and was recommissioned as tensions rose before World War II.
- On 7 December 1941 Ward engaged and sank a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor — widely cited as the first American shots fired in WWII.
- During WWII she served in convoy escort, patrol, and amphibious‑support roles after conversion to a high‑speed transport/escort, supporting landing operations and convoy protection in the Pacific.
Approximate Model Length (1/350 scale)
The Wickes‑class overall length is approximately 314 ft (314 ft 4 in). At 1/350 scale the model measures roughly 10.8 inches (≈27.4 cm) long (rounded to the nearest tenth).
Recommended Books: See the instruction sheet and our customer support for recommended references and further reading.
Complete instructions and excellent customer support are included. If you need replacement parts or assistance, contact us and we will help — no questions asked.
Order now to add the most accurate 1/350 scale USS Ward class destroyer kit to your collection — complete with decals for every ship in the class.
