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I an building one 1/48 scale aircraft from each squadron that was aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) during it's maiden voyage which was the 1983 World Cruise. I was aboard the ship attached to VA-37 during the entire cruise.So far I have completed:A-7E from VA-37: F-14 from VF-51:S-3A from VS-29:EA-6B from VAQ-134:I am starting the SH-3H from HS-4 right now.Still have the following aircraft to build:E-2C from VAW-114F-14 from VF-111A-7E from VA-105A-6E from VA-52Will post as each one is completed.
Website:
David's Scale Models - https://www.davidsscalemodels.com
Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the air wing!
Chasing the ultimate build.
Not sure of VQ-1, They do not make a EA-3B in 1/48 scale. And I have been thinking about doing the COD bird as well (although 3 different squadrons landed on the Vinson depending on the ships location during the cruise.) But yes to all the others (see original post)
Very cool! Too bad you couldn't have them all in same air wing tail code.
Mike
I believe that the Trump KA-3B kit also has the E parts in it. I will check with a friend of mine as he just got the kit to do his as a VAQ-130 bird from the Midway.
WIP: Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 73rd BS B-26, 40-1408, torpedo bomber attempt on Ryujo
Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 22nd BG B-26, 7-Mile Drome, New Guinea
Minicraft 1/72 B-24D as LB-30, AL-613, "Tough Boy", 28th Composite Group
Which kits have you used so far (manufacturer)? Great job! You just need a 1/48th Carl Vinson to display them on now.....
Devil Dawg
On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build
Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!
A-7E (VA-37) is Hobby Boss
F-14 (VF-51), S-3A, EA6B, and the soon to be built E-2C are Italeri
A-6E is Kinetic
Sh-3H is Hasagawa
F-14 (VF-111) is the Eduard "Danger Zone" edition
A-7E (VA-105) is an unpurchased kit. Will get it later. Which ever kit is on sale at the time.
Don't have room to make a 1/48 scale CVN-70 (LOL)
I am thinking of making the shelf look like a section of the carrier deck.
This is sweet! Nice builds knox
Gotta get a Tamiya kit in there, plus a Revel and a Monogram. Maybe even a Lindberg.....nahhh!!!!
The SH-3H from HS-4 is now completed. Starting the E-2C from VAW-114 now.
Nice!
That is very cool! The early 80s are a great time for markings options as you could see early TPS, overall Gull Gray with toned down markings, or the full color markings all in the same Air Wing.
F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!
U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!
N is for NO SURVIVORS...
- Plankton
LSM
Very cool Wolfman. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the birds finished.
Nice work!!! Like the idea of building a complete group. This is similar to the plans that I have, by building one of each of the aircraft that are currently or have been based with the Idaho Air National Guard and at Mountain Home AFB. I currently have a couple of 1/48 F-15E's that I am going to do one of the 391th FS Bold Tigers and the 389th FS T-Bolts, I also will be building the F-16C that was based with the T-Bolts. For Gowen Field I will have the A-10C, F-4G and the F-102. Still trying to find the RF-4C, and some others from Mt. Home.
On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects!
I have finished the E-2C from VAW-114. Had to make my own decals for the 1983 scheme.
Starting the A-6E from VA-52 next.
Wow, such a ambitious project, congratulations on a job well done.
Toshi
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi
Just finished the A-6E from VA-52. Only two aircraft left. A-7 from VA-105 and the F-14 from VF-111.
awesome work those planes remind me of that movie the final count down ah the 80's
Nick.
Nice idea and nice work so far. I'm wondering after you posted the E-2C and you mentioned creating the decals for that particular scheme, what stopped you from creating correct timeframe decals for the A-7 & S-3?
Great idea, what you have built so far looks great
Ish47guy Nice idea and nice work so far. I'm wondering after you posted the E-2C and you mentioned creating the decals for that particular scheme, what stopped you from creating correct timeframe decals for the A-7 & S-3?
The decal sets for VA-37 and VS-29 (A-7 and S-3) have the correct paint scheme, Just the ship name and CAG/CVW group designations are from the squadrons normal attachment. When we started the world cruise, all the squadrons were done in the Hi-Vis paint scheme but by the end of the cruise many planes were re-painted to the Lo-Vis scheme.
Great builds, Wolfman.
John
To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
FINALLY! I have completed the last aircraft completing on 1/48 scale aircraft for every squadron on the USS Carl Vinson for it's 1983 world cruise.
Here is the F-14 from VF-111:
I scrolled back and see I forgot to post the pictures of the A-7 From VA-105. (Ooops)
So here is the A-7 from VA-105 (CAG bird)
That is quite a collection of very well built models. My faves are the two Tomcats, mostly cause that is my favorite modern jet.
Niceley done sir and thank you for your service.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
An assemblage of air power! All of them a welcome addition to any model collection. Well done!
Gary
Here is the last picture. Shows all the aircraft together.
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