{"product_id":"mooring-hooks-to-imitation-the-decks-hooks-of-american-wwii-aircraft-carriers-scale-1-72-metallic-details-md7221","title":"Mooring hooks to imitation the decks hooks of American WWII aircraft carriers Scale 1:72 Metallic Details MD7221","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Details MD7221\u003c\/strong\u003e is a photo-etched set of \u003cstrong\u003emooring \/ deck hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e for representing tie-down style fittings on aircraft carrier deck scenes in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is intended for dioramas and ship-deck displays where repeated small hardware needs to stay consistent in size and spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese hooks can be used to add structure to a carrier-deck base around parked aircraft, deck equipment, or parking areas. The set is universal, so placement and density are fully scene-dependent rather than kit-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay out a light pencil grid or tape guide on the deck to keep rows straight, then install hooks in small sections to maintain alignment. If you’re using a textured deck surface, spot-sand tiny mounting points first so each part sits flat before glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e aircraft carrier deck mooring hooks (deck fittings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant \/ Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e scene accessory (layout-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72 (also written as 1:72)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo-Etched Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType of equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleet \/ Diorama\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e universal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService \/ Subject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States (period deck style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo-etched metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MD7221\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metallic-details\"\u003eMetallic Details\u003c\/a\u003e and belongs to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aftermarket\"\u003eAftermarket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama\"\u003eDiorama\u003c\/a\u003e. For related projects, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fleet\"\u003eFleet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-72\"\u003e1\/72 aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these hooks intended for a specific carrier kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—this is a universal diorama accessory in 1\/72. Use it on scratch-built decks or with ship\/flight-deck bases where you want repeated deck fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the spacing consistent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark reference lines with tape or a pencil and work in small sections. Test one row first, then repeat the spacing pattern across the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I install these before painting the deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither approach works. Installing before painting helps blend the parts into the deck finish, while installing after painting reduces the risk of filling small details with paint—choose based on your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Metallic Details","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381143793846,"sku":"MD7221","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/MD7221_1.jpg?v=1762441921","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/mooring-hooks-to-imitation-the-decks-hooks-of-american-wwii-aircraft-carriers-scale-1-72-metallic-details-md7221","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}