trumpter 1/350 CV 13

The Franklin (CV13) was a short-hulled Essex.   The Ticonderoga (CV14) was a long-hulled version.

While the waterline length of the ships was the same (820'),  the long-hulls had a different shaped bow that resulted in them being 16 feet longer (888' vs 872').   There are also flight deck shape and length differences.  You really cannot get to a long-hull from a short hull without major surgery.  

I recommend that you check out John Sheridan's Essex class guide on the SteelNavy website for more info

http://www.steelnavy.com/essex_data.htm

As far as aftermarkets to get you to the angle deck -- there are none aviailable now.   A long-hulled Essex in 1:350 is on the horizon as the Hancock.  Aftermarkets to make the change are sure to follow. 

I think I'd watch Nautilus Models for a laser-engraved wooden deck.    They also did an Enterprise/Yorktown for the Trump Hornet -- so they would likely be among the first sources for the updated island.     James Corley at Nautilus is likely also working on new & different conning towers for the upcoming Revell Gato sub - so aircraft carriers may be somewhat low on the priority list.    I know he has the references for the carriers

 

 

thanks ed for the info: I thought it was just another reissue kit with different decals.  I found an article by r bean in scale ship modeler dec 93 and jan 94 on coverting a 1/700 scale model from an hasegawa kit into a scb-27c in 1968.  I also found a kalmbach book on her sister ship the uss lexington. thanks bruce

There might be an aftermarket release of resin parts for a SCB27C modification towards the end of the year in 1/350.

As far as making a 1/350 Trumpeter kit into a SCB125 (this has the angled deck and hurricane bow), you will be building about 89% of the model from scratch.  That much had changed from the WW2 configuration.  Even using a SCB27 resin island is going to require some extensive modifications by adding a Pri-fly and other little boxes that contained electronics and avionic radars.

I am insane enough to have started one of these conversions in both 1/700 and 1/350.  But boy is it fun.

Scott

thanks scott for the update: I saw your picture great job; I may be placing this project on hold due an upcoming deployment thanks again bruce