NIMITZ CLASS AIR CRAFT CARRIER

Larry,

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your experience here at FSM.

In answer to your question, yes, I have built a few carriers. The last Italeri one I built was the USS Kitty Hawk. As for Nimitz class, I was stationed on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower for 4 years, and during that time spent quite a few days working with the Stennis and her crew before she went to San Diego. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on this forum, or at my e-mail address listed in my profile. I would be more than pleased to help in any way that I can.

Best of luck with the build.

Scott

I am a little confused.

I am new to this group and posted my first message on August 15.

Thirty-six (36) people read the posting, but only one (1) person responded.

I do not understand why only one (1) person responded. All we requested was help in identify some of the parts and help in painting the parts.

Can anyone tell me how I can post a better message and hopefully get some additional help?

Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, Larry.

In answer to the forum, you have to understand that not everybody is comfortable with every subject. The questions that you're asking are valid and logical, but very few people honestly know the answers to those questions. I myself have posted several topics on here with no reply, even if the subject was fairly common. Please do not get discouraged if a post is not replied to immediately. Some of us on here check the forums multiple times per day, others barely once per week. It's just the nature of the forum.

demono69

BTW send any information you want answered about the build to dsvandeman@sbcglobal.net

Larry,

You have e-mail...

Since I don't build modern ships, I can't offer much assistance, but stop by Modelwarships.com and someone will be sure to help you out.

Regards,

Jeff Herne
Modelwarships.com

Larry,

I am currently building this kit, and I was stationed on the ship for 2.5 years starting in '95. I have some insight to the challenges/shortcomings with this kit. It is a good starting point, though, and is a nice and challenging kit for building together with your grandson.

When is your tour? One of the shortcomings with Nimitz ships is detail photos - take many if you have the chance, especially of the obscure areas (fantail, weapons platforms, etc). Of course, feel free to share any photos you take! ;-)

Let me know of your specific questions. You can reach me here or at lentzf@aol.com. And best of luck!

Fred Lentz