1/200 USS Nimitz 2003. Scratchbuild

I was just looking and realising that you have actually made wheel wells and what looks like a hollowed cockpit for the F-14, are you planning to add detail there too?

Thank you friends. I am thinking about what will be the next plane. Probably it will be the Prowler. ;-)

Amazing work, love the lighting in the hangar bay!

Mike

Jorge--

You are a master at this.  Here I've been sweating in my own project over how to scratchbuild a compound curve, and you dash off a freakin' F-14!  A glass of wine with you, sir!

Charles

Dear friends, i think it's time to change a little bit, and focus in the airwing of the carrier. I have decided to start working on my favourite plane, the F-14. Currently i am working in a master for, later, make as much resin copies as i need. I know that in 2003 she did not embark any f-14, but i can't resist the tentation to add some of these planes on her.

here is the construction process of the master.

the plane is not finished yet, but it only needs a few details more  :thumbs_up_1: Thanks for viewing

Jorge

Thank yo very much. Sorry for the delay in my answer but i was on holiday until today ;-).

Dean, today i have been working for four years, and yes, when i finish the carrire i will start another model, probably a frigate or a destroyer. Thank you again for your comments.

Jorge

Jorge,

Thanks to Dean30 who mentioned it, I just looked at your video from a month ago. Absolutely astounding!! Here's the Utube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQn8hI2imdI

More pictures! More video!!

Mike

The youtube video really shows the lights up brilliantly, it's really a masterpiece, just out of curiosity, how long has your build taken you to get to this point? I really love the level of detail in this. Also do you plan to make any other models like this when you finish this one?

This is amazing work, Jaguar. Not sure how I've missed this thread until now.

I bow to you, sir.

Thank you very much for your comments Tankerbuilder. I use your method of construction friend. I think that it is the best method and the one that offers the best results.

Jorge

Hey !

You know what ? I think I'll retire .Looks like scratch - built ships are in good hands .

Oh , You'll get there Grasshopper ! Your Sensei .

Hi :

I am glad to see I am not the only one who does plate type construction . Or did you use panels ?

Thanks Pawel. No problem seeing the decals through the elevators. The hangar bay will have its own lights and i am going to install two or three micro cameras inside the hangar.

Jorge

Hello! Those decals are a very interesting touch. I hope you will be able to see enough of them through the elevators. Good luck with your build and have a nice day!

Paweł

Thank you Mike and thank you Charles for your kind words and for your confidence. I am currently working in the hangar deck again in order to finish it. So new shots soon.

Thank you again

Jorge

Jaguar--

This is such outstanding work.  I cannot wait to watch your further progress here.  I'm flabbergasted at the weathering job you did on the flight deck, both from the research and the execution.  I'd love to hear more about your process here if you feel like sharing.

Bravo!

Charles

Jaguar1969,

Based on what you've documented of your build so far I can't imagine selling it to a museum for less than 25,000 USD! Of course I have no idea if you really are going to sell it or not, nor do I have any clue if any naval/ship museum would want it or be willing to pay so much, but it sure looks like it's worth it to me so far.

Mike

Thanks Buckeye

This build is just amazing!!

Thank you Raider. I am currently lighting the flight deck. New potos son

Jorge

Thank you warshipguy

Wow! I just hope that I can make my Trumpeter 1/350 kit look half as good!

Bill

Thank you very much Pawel

Hello friends, my ship has returned home after a six month deployment. See the results 

Next step: install the arrestor wires.

Thank you very much.

Jorge

Jaguar1969 - I'm happy to see the next update here! You did a very nice job with the painted lines, you keep a very consistent high quality here! Good luck with the next steps and have a nice day!

Paweł