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USS Constellation CV-64 (vietnam era vet would like to model the "Connie"

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    February 2011
USS Constellation CV-64 (vietnam era vet would like to model the "Connie"
Posted by mjhelow on Thursday, February 10, 2011 12:38 AM

I served aboard the USS Constellation from 1969 through 1971 and would like to know my best option for modeling the Connie in 1/700 scale.  I recently retired and would like to get back into modeling plastic ships and aircraft from the Vietnam era.  My last build was a 1/48 scale Monogram "Sherman Tank" back in the early sixties.  I've seen kits for the Kitty Hawk, and Saratoga and other carriers in 1/700, but not for the Connie.  Are decals available if I were to purchase a Kitty Hawk or other model.  Please advise and excuse my ignorance as I am just getting back into the hobby and am excited about it.  

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  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:54 AM

Gold Medal Models offers a set of decals which includes deck number and stack numbers for the Connie.   

If you need more deck marking than is in the GMM set.   Starfighter Decals offers some sets for similar carriers (no, not one for the Connie) which you can use to supplement the markings.

http://www.starfighter-decals.com/70045-uss-independence-cv62-shi.html

Starfighter also has decals for the aircraft

Perhaps you can contact Mark @ Starfighter about a set for the Connie

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    January 2005
Posted by wahooman on Sunday, March 13, 2011 1:24 PM

Connie Vet, I was station aboard the costellation from 1967-1968. I have a 1969 cruise book that could give you some info about squadrons and other facts. If you would like to talk to me about the "Connie'  send me a telephone Number and I will chat with you.. I've built a model of each aircraft and squadron we had aboard with U.S.S. CONSTELLATION  decals. Send your reply to my E-Mail ggpuva@yahoo.com and we can get started on you building  the "Connie".   wahooman

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Posted by redbird15 on Monday, March 14, 2011 9:00 PM

Fujimi makes a Connie in 1/700 scale. Current issue is for her 1999 config but it also contains a parts sprue to back date her to her Nam config from an earlier kit (SPS-30/43 radars, Terrier launchers, etc).  It's out of production but it's available here:

http://www.internethobbies.com/fu1aicaussco.html

eBay auction here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/FUJIMI-CV-64-1-700-USS-CONSTELLATION-NEW-OLD-PACKAGE-/350446781049?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5198418279#ht_500wt_1156

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