Carrier Deck Dimensions

Toother1321

Member since
June 2005

Carrier Deck Dimensions

Posted by Toother1321 on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 7:28 PM

I am in the process of putting together a diorama of a plane making an arrested landing. I was wondering if anybody had a picture straight down on the deck of a carrier that it would be possible to take dimensions off of. It has to be fairly close so i could get the measurements of the distance between the cables and all that. I want it to be very accurate

Steve

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ddp59

Member since
April 2005

Posted by ddp59 on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 10:14 PM

what plane, what carrier & what time period

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eddie miller

Member since
May 2004
From: Burton, Texas

Posted by eddie miller on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 10:43 PM

I took this while I was stationed on board the USS Midway. If I'm not mistaken, the wires are approx. 40ft. apart and here's a link to a spec page for the Midway. Hope this gets you started. Smile [:)]

Drop me a line if you need anymore pix. I've got PLENTY. Big Smile [:D]

Here's the exact moment of arrestment.
Eddie
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midway/specifications.html

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Toother1321

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June 2005

Posted by Toother1321 on Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:49 PM

I'm doing a modern day carrier, for an f-14. Thanks for those pictures they are awesome. I'm a naval aviation freak. Just out of curiosity, what are those little circles scattered throughout the deck. I thought they were like drains on the flight deck and i had previously thought they were recessed but it doesnt appear to be in that photo. Also if you have any idea what the circumfrence of them are that would be awesome.

Steve

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eddie miller

Member since
May 2004
From: Burton, Texas

Posted by eddie miller on Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:14 PM

Those are called padeyes and they're roughly as big in dia. as a soft ball. That's what the tie down chains are connected to after they're hooked to the aircraft.They are cupped and the white stains you see is salt water that has been blown out by aircraft during recovery. Here are a couple of F-14 photos I took while stationed on CV-61. One is an arrestment and the other is a touch n go. Post some of your progress photos when you can. Cool [8D]

Eddie

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Friday, July 1, 2005 7:02 AM

Hey Eddie, I am a Ranger-boat veteran too! I was stationed on her from !972 until 1975 when she was CVA-61. I was in Navigation Department. How about you?

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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eddie miller

Member since
May 2004
From: Burton, Texas

Posted by eddie miller on Friday, July 1, 2005 4:06 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by subfixer

Hey Eddie, I am a Ranger-boat veteran too! I was stationed on her from !972 until 1975 when she was CVA-61. I was in Navigation Department. How about you?

I was on board from 89-91. V-1 Div. Crash&Salvage. Good to hear from you! Cool [8D]

Eddie

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Mike F6F

Member since
November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by Mike F6F on Saturday, July 2, 2005 8:12 AM

Steve,

You'll find several straight down flight ops shots at www.news.navy.mil.

This is the Navy's Visual News Service site and they maintain a photo gallery of thousands of photos avaliable for free down load. Do a search on "Washington" and/or "Truman," and you'll find helpful photos.

Are you planning to show the Tomcat at hook engagement, after, or just before? There are lots of other photos that will help you too.

Enjoy,

Mike

Mike

"Grumman on a Navy Airplane is like Sterling on Silver."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:59 PM

I was on the Independence when she relieved the Kitty Hawk in Japan in early 90's!

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Sasarchiver

Member since
June 2005
From: Dundee, Scotland.

Posted by Sasarchiver on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:30 PM

hi eddie, just reading through the posts and saw yours. Wonder if u can tell me what all these white marks are ondeck on this model??
http://files.photojerk.com/sasarchiver/models/ussenterprise-top.jpg

regards gordon J

Im doing this enterprise myself, but am wondering what/why these marks are there....thnkx again

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ddp59

Member since
April 2005

Posted by ddp59 on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:44 PM

those white dots if i am right are the tie downs for the aircraft

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Sasarchiver

Member since
June 2005
From: Dundee, Scotland.

Posted by Sasarchiver on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:48 PM

ahh really?? just that there all over the ship http://files.photojerk.com/sasarchiver/models/ussenterprise-whole.jpg

Mm didnt know that :)

thanks

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Par429

Member since
October 2004
From: Maryland

Posted by Par429 on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:07 AM

Steve-
There is indeed 40 feet between the arresting wires (plus or minus a few inches). This is true for carriers back to Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Before that, there is less distance between arresting wires.

Phil

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jmcquate

Member since
March 2003

Posted by jmcquate on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 1:01 PM

The USS Ronald Reagan has 3 arrestor cables not 4 like the other Nimitz class ships. They may more than 40 feet with just 3 cables.

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