Aircraft Carrier GB 2016

Having just wrapped up on the Trumpeter A-4 time to pop the top on the Trumpeter Ticongeroga.

she's a big sucker!

It it doesn't have a SEAM problem than it's not by Trumpeter.

That issue ought to keep me occupied until I order the PE set from Gold Metal unless someone knows if the Eduard set is a better one to get?

The first and last carrier I built was the Tamiya Enterprise back in the 80's and she was a beaut! This one looks like she will be fun to do too, paint scheme looks like it will be a bear.

GMorrison

I'm pretty sure that she had a camo pattern of 507B (medium grey) and 507C (light grey) on the verticals, and the decks were 507A (Dark Grey). Testors MM makes all three.

A wood base isn't too hard. You will have to make it though, too big to use a plaque blank.

I bought about sixteen feet of 1x6 oak from Home Depot about ten years ago and chopped it up into 12, 16 and 24 inch lengths. I took it to a wood shop and had them run a 1/4 round all around each piece. When I need a base I grab one and clean finish it.

You can set her on blocks, or make pedestals, which I prefer. I've got a bag full of these cute little brass cylinder lamp parts. Before I glue the deck on, I drill a pair of holes through the bottom and a pair to match in a base. Then I put a 8-32 through each hole from the inside, spin a nut tight against the hull from the outside, and give it a shot of CA glue. My little cylinder fits over the outside of the nut. Put it on the base and install nuts from the bottom, countersunk.

Here's my Lusty on a temporary base:

And here a ship on the finished base.

I hope that's helpful. It's easier than it looks.

 

Good luck!

 

GM,

If i may, what are the steyro strips down the centreline?

Great to see some builds underway. Bish, Italeri did quite a few US modern Carriers in 720 Scale and Indy is one of them. They did some Forrestal Class and Kitty Hawk Class Carriers as well as some Nimitz Class Carriers. They even did the Adm Kuznetsov......Cheers mark 

Nice to see everyone's start-ups.  

I'm still doing some research to determine various aspects of CV-5, particularly her weapons fitting.

Scottrc:  I built the same Enterprise from Tamiya a while back for a GB.  Maybe you've seen them, but I found a couple of threads over at ModelWarship that were really helpful. I pretty much followed Mr. Bjorklund's lead.

http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4759

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cv-06/700-gb2/gb-index.html

The build-log and finished photos are here, if you'd find them helpful:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/t/153706.aspx?page=19

Starfighter Decals now also makes a set of 1/700 decals with deck markings and insignia for the airwing.  The set includes decals for all three of the Yorktown class carriers.  I thought they were very good.

http://www.starfighter-decals.com/700102-usn-yorktown-class-cv-with-aircraft-mar7001021942.html

I think they are also available from Sprue Brothers.  I hope I can get Yorktown to turn out as well.

Well, starting the Tamiya Enterprise CV6 soon, even though I got the kit and all the goodies to backdate it to Spring 1942 back in 2006, I just opened up everything to see I have what I need to start.  Looks all there.  I'm pretty much building the ship right out of the box and resisting the urge to either buy a Trumpeter Hornet or an aftermarket kit for the skinny, rounded island that this kit is known for.  

That is going to be a cool subject to watch get built Raider, seems the Wasp was a forgotten subject and 1/350 will really show the ship well.  

SurfsUp,

I vote yes on the build badge you have selected.

I know Italeri have done smaller ships, like PT and S-Boats, but not seen a large ship from them before. Will interested to se how this builds surf.

Consider yourself added Freem.....Cheers mark

If you got room for one more I'd like to try to "fix" the Revell Yorktown CV-5 in 1/480ish scale.

When I finish the Hyuga, this will be my entry......Cheers Mark

ModelMan68 is now on the list and welcome to the GB.....CHeers mark

Thanks, it's not too hard to do. Having the model on a temp base makes it so much easier to detail. It took me a while (aircraft modeler) to get used to. My several temp bases, those pine peices, have a whole bunch of holes down the middle so that I can set the distances between the final pedestals easily (except the one here. I had to make a new one for the length of this ship). On battleships I usually set the pedestals under the first and last turret, otherwise at the third points.

GM,

Very nice job on your ship block. That is a look I am going to start applying to my ship builds.

SurfsUp,

Is it to late to throw my hat in? If not put me down for a Tamiya 1/350scale USS Enterprise CVN-65.

Thanks

I have been thinking about useing the wood blocks for my ships. I do like the look of them and i can't find those lamp parts anywhere.

GM, have you thought about investing in a router. I got a cheap one last year and its really come in useful.

I'm pretty sure that she had a camo pattern of 507B (medium grey) and 507C (light grey) on the verticals, and the decks were 507A (Dark Grey). Testors MM makes all three.

A wood base isn't too hard. You will have to make it though, too big to use a plaque blank.

I bought about sixteen feet of 1x6 oak from Home Depot about ten years ago and chopped it up into 12, 16 and 24 inch lengths. I took it to a wood shop and had them run a 1/4 round all around each piece. When I need a base I grab one and clean finish it.

You can set her on blocks, or make pedestals, which I prefer. I've got a bag full of these cute little brass cylinder lamp parts. Before I glue the deck on, I drill a pair of holes through the bottom and a pair to match in a base. Then I put a 8-32 through each hole from the inside, spin a nut tight against the hull from the outside, and give it a shot of CA glue. My little cylinder fits over the outside of the nut. Put it on the base and install nuts from the bottom, countersunk.

Here's my Lusty on a temporary base:

And here a ship on the finished base.

I hope that's helpful. It's easier than it looks.

Good luck!

Jay, the only range of ship paints i know of are colourcoats. have you tried matching it up with theirs.

Hey all. Just opened up the Illustrious and I seem to have my work cut out for me. Few questions:

How simple is it to do a wood base at the plastic one seems quite flimsy.

Can someone point me in the direction of which paints to order? I found a colour drawing of her at the time of Taranto but am having trouble matching it to manufacturers.

Hope this uploadscorrectly, first time uploading via mobile 

Here we go! USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CV-42.

I've picked up a "started" CV-60 kit as well, for $ 10.00. I'm going to try the old article to add a full hull to the Midway class flat bottom.

One more thing. I'm going to start a thread here in GB's called Flat Top GB 2016- unused aircraft". Just a place to list aircraft not used...

Happy New Year one and all and we are officially underway with the Carrier GB.....CHeers mark

You are now added to the list my Friend......CHeers mark

First group build for me. Put me in for Trumpeter's USS Lexington CV-2 in 1:350. 

Planning on oob 5/42 appearance with the Gold Medal Models PE set plus extra Trumpeter aircraft kits and GMM figures.

Waterline on an ocean base entitled "Sailing into history". 

We will be starting on Jan 01 to give everyone time to complete their Kits in the Calender Year. Like all other GB's they will be under this thread to keep it all together. When eack Kit is completed, we will put a Photo of the Finished Carrier under their Title Header at the top of the Thread.....Cheers mark

I am assuming the build is still a "GO"  for this year. We should make a separate thread and page to post builds in progress...mmm on 2nd thought you should recommend each crafter post to his own page, under the head line of the group build “Aircraft Carrier GB 2016”

Regards

MP

rescueranger01

Look forward to seeing your Build of her Jay.....Cheers mark