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Post subject: Calling all Forrestal class & Kitty Hawk class CV Fans

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:44 pm

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Post subject: USS Constellation CV-64

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:46 pm

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Post subject: USS America CV-66 & USS Kennedy CV-67

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:46 pm

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Avery Boyer

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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:17 pm

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What do you guys think the chances are that Forrestal, Ranger and Saratoga will be saved? I think that at least one of the above.

It's too bad there are no 1/350 (0r good 1/700) kits of any of these vessels. I know I would buy one if there was. Trumpy to the rescue? At least in 1/700?

Anybody here serve on a Forrestal or Kitty hawk class?

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ScottOram

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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:19 pm

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Location: San Diego, CA

I served on USS CONSTELLATION (Kitty Hawk Class) for her final cruise 2002-2003.

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Doneganart

Post subject: USS FORRESTAL

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:50 pm

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Location: CA but orginally Guam, U.S.A.

Avery,

Although there is an organization trying to save the Forrestal if is very doubtful because,

1. It has been put on the list for disposal

2. When she was halfway thru her overhaul the funds were cut and she was placed in mothballs - so she is a very incomplete ship and would have to be put back together first.

No idea on the other ships.

Mike

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MartinJQuinn

Post subject: Re: USS FORRESTAL

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:54 pm

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Doneganart wrote:

At one point, the Forrestal website said the Mayor of Baltimore promised pier space for the Forrestal? IIRC, it would have been along 95 and tower over the highway (if it ever happened). The main page says the Governor of MD is looking for a home near Ft McHenry. However, the "what's new" page hasn't been updated in almost six years, however!

There is a group in Rhode Island trying to save the Saratoga. They want to moor her at the carrier pier at the old Quonset Pt naval base near Newport.

There is also a group trying to bring the Ranger to Portland or Vancouver (WA).

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Rick_H

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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:54 pm

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Location: Seattle, WA

Quote:

Anybody here serve on a Forrestal or Kitty hawk class?

I served on USS Independence (Forrestal class) from 1983-84.

Rick Heinbaugh

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Doneganart

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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:30 pm

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Location: CA but orginally Guam, U.S.A.

Avery,

I served on the KITTY HAWK from 1969 to 1971 during Vietnam.

SCOTTORAM

I went aboard the Connie a few years ago and it was like being at home on the Hawk - I was able to find my way around without any problem.

But I always said those two ships should NEVER be in the same port at the same time - still have bad memories of Bremerton. Ok so we were all proud of our own ship :-)

Mike

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jgrease

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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:38 pm

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Location: Richmond TX

Can anybody help with a copy of Detail & Scale for the USS Forrestal? I am desperate to get my hands on a copy, but not for the $99 wanted on Amazon.com or the $40 on eBay. If anyone can help, I'd be much obliged.

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Mac

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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:44 pm

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jgrease,

Check your messages, I sent you a PM.

Mac

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jgrease

Post subject: Revell Forrestal project.

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:39 pm

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Location: Richmond TX

So I have started work on Revell's 1/5xx Forrestal-class carrier model. I have chosen to model Forrestal CV-59 as she appeared in 1975. I have started work on the hull and figured I'd get this thread moving again. Here are some pics (please feel free to offer any observations or criticisms - I am not easily hurt):
Here is an overview of the starboard side from the bow

This is elevator two on the port side. I have scratchbuilt a replacement catwalk area which is visible in white plastic at the bottom left

Closeup of elevator one with the sponsons in place.

Fantail area. I have to replace the posts in the oval-shaped area on the rear quarter.

Please bear in mind that this is a hobby for me and not a way of life. I cannot possibly rival folks like Kelly Quirk or other master carrier builders. Hope you like what you see - I will post more when I make more progress.
John

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Nektarios

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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:09 pm

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It looks really nice so far. I just wish i could help more with photos of mid-1970s era. I ll look for some more during the weekend when i have time.

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gtb -red

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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:21 pm

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Location: SAN FRANCISCO CA.

jgrease it looks good to me man. My Nimitz is not PERFECT,thier is a lot of mistakes on her and I don't do this for a leaving. As long as it looks good to you who cares what others think. Hope those mags help you out a lot brother. :thumbs_up_1:

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jgrease

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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:28 pm

Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:30 pm
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Location: Richmond TX

Red- can't thank you enough! That Forrestal book is awesome - I am getting a lot of use out of it. The America book may force me to build one in 1/800. Thanks for the help as well Nektarios - I hope to have more before my vacation starts.

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ScottOram

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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:33 pm

Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:40 am
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Location: San Diego, CA

I have some pictures that were taken of SARATOGA and FORRESTAL in Newport last December.

Here is the Library on Photobucket: http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/ScottOram/Ships/

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jgrease

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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:21 am

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Location: Richmond TX

Scott - great pictures, and a shame that these ships are just rotting while being stripped for other craft. Not exactly a dignified end for these fighting ships.

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ModelMonkey

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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:46 am

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Here is a link to a very good collection of photographs from USS Kitty Hawk's recent visit to Sydney.

HyperScale wrote:

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - Air Wing In Action Pt.1

While the USS Kitty Hawk was still steaming along the Australian East Coast en route to Sydney, Rodger Kelly was fortunate enough to be able to hitch a ride on a COD from Sydney Kingsford-Smith airport to the deck of CV 63.

Following his carrier trap, Rodger had the opportunity to see Kitty Hawk's Air Wing in action.

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/kitt ... 07rk_1.htm

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nzmatt

Post subject: uss kitty hawk

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:44 pm

Joined: Thu May 26, 2005 5:40 am
Posts: 102
Location: brisbane australia

hi there,

i plan to make a model of uss kitty hawk scale 1/192 scale,i got plans of the uss america from the floating drydock awesome plans worth getting, good detail to do a good model those plans are 1984 era also the body plan as well,together with the plans i got for the kitty hawk from webbs warships all good,and i ordered the uss america book by Bert Kinzey,and with about 92 photos i took of the kitty hawk, could not get on board but took great shots from the domain, and top of the defence car park here in sydney,and nice resource here to of this class,cheers :jump_1:

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gtb -red

Post subject: Calling all Forrestal class fans

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:42 pm

Joined: Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:06 pm
Posts: 1612
Location: SAN FRANCISCO CA.

Hey out there any pics or drawings of the 4 ships of the Forrestal class? :big_grin:

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