aircraft carrier dio question

What about a LHA, LHD, LPD?

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mike F6F One thing to think about. SH-60B helos don't serve on aircraft carriers. They operate aboard destroyers, cruisers and frigates. HH-60's and SH-60F variants operate with carrier air wings. What ever surface you choose, I'd try to mark it as a destroyer deck, not a carrier one. Mike

I agree...a destroyer or cruiser deck would make a better diorama. Th carrier deck in the helo area would be pretty devoid of markings, but on a DDG or CG you could paint stripes and tie downs.

True Mike,
BUT, all aviators like to visit places, it would not be wrong to have an SH60B on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. . .just stopping by to get a free meal. . .say hello to friends. . .bring the CO of said destroyer, cruiser, frigate to see the Admiral. . .the got lost. . .while serving as plane guard they picked up an aviator from the carrier wing and deposited him at home. . .


Don

One thing to think about. SH-60B helos don't serve on aircraft carriers. They operate aboard destroyers, cruisers and frigates.

HH-60's and SH-60F variants operate with carrier air wings.

What ever surface you choose, I'd try to mark it as a destroyer deck, not a carrier one.

Mike

I did this by accident once with a DML flightdeck. I sprayed it with Krylon flat black laquer and it crazed the plastic. It made the best scale non-skid surface.

I don't know if it is the best matrial to use, but I have heard of some people using sand paper to simulate the decks non skid surface.

If you can find a grit that is acceptable in the scale you are working with ( maybe 400 or 600 grit) you could easily paint it the color you want....

Hope this helps
Paul