USS Garcia DE-1040 Ocean Escorts and FF-1040 Fast Frigates

Garcia Class Destroyers were modified and enlarged versions of the earlier Bronstein Class.

The USS Garcia DE 1040 was commissioned in 1963 and proudly served until 1989 when she was transferred to Pakistan and recommissioned as SAIF. Returning to the US Navy in 1994 and sold for scrapping.

The ten Garcia Class Destroyers were all built between 1961 and 1968. They were originally designated as Ocean Escorts with their classification being changed in 1975 to FF or Fast Frigate to further clarify and redefine their role with the Fleet.

USS Garcia measured out at 390' in length with a 44' beam. Her steam turbine engine could propel her maximum crew of 270 through the water at a strong 27 knots.

We build each model by hand in the USA using only professional grade materials.

This is but one example of an outstanding investment quality scale model of the USS Garcia DE 1040, a Garcia Class Ocean Destroyer Escort.

Loaded with airbrush and brass enhancements to create that incredible look and depth of realism.

Ladders, railings, windows, doors, stairs, radar dishes and much more have all been enhanced. The intricacy involved in this type of detail work is immense.

This example of a 1/700th scale model indicates just how detailed we can get even in the smaller scale versions.

Yes, that is a dime!

Mounted on a solid very rare Bee's Wing Mahogany base sealed and finished in numerous coats of natural hand rubbed fine oils.

Shown here as dual mounted ship models for a special patron who served aboard both vessels.

Includes a brass engrave nameplate and protective clear acrylic cover to ensure the long term integrity of this beautiful work of art.

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Custom built Garcia Class Ocean Escort and Fast Frigate models available in a multitude of sizes, configurations and levels of detail.

1/700th scale:	7" long x 1" deep x 4" tall
1/350th scale:	15" long x 3½" deep x 7" tall
1/200th scale:	24" long x 5" deep x 9" tall
1/96th scale:	48" long x 7" deep x 12" tall

Sizes are approximate.

Available in the following Garcia Class configurations

USS GARCIA DE 1040, USS GARCIA FF 1040, USS BRADLEY DE 1041, USS BRADLEY FF 1041, USS EDWARD MCDONNELL DE 1043, USS EDWARD MCDONNELL FF 1043, USS BRUMBY DE 1044, USS BRUMBY FF 1044, USS DAVIDSON DE 1045, USS DAVIDSON FF 1045, USS VOGE DE 1047, USS VOGE FF 1047, USS SAMPLE DE 1048, USS SAMPLE FF 1048, USS KOELSCH DE 1049, USS KOELSCH FF 1049, USS ALBERT DAVID DE 1050, USS ALBERT DAVID FF 1050, USS O'CALLAHAN DE 1051, USS O'CALLAHAN FF 1051

Custom built ship models such as the USS Garcia DE 1040 Destroyer Escorts and USS Garcia FF 1040 Fast Frigates are available as both investment and museum quality ship models. United States Navy Garcia Class Escort Destroyer also known as Ocean Escorts and Fast Frigate version models are built by professional Master Model Builders with more than 35 years experience.

Each one is a custom work of art built by hand in the USA. All ten of the Garcia Class Destroyer Escorts and Fast Frigates are available in a multitude of configurations and sizes.

The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts in Washington State are the west coast's premier custom modeling service located just west of Seattle, WA