Calling all Nimitz-class CVN fans

Mark Deakin · Post by **Mark Deakin** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:26 pm

Hi Jim,

early version, and I learnt a lot from building Enterprise, so a whole different set of mistakes to come

Mark D.

metalnpolymer · Post by **metalnpolymer** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:57 pm

Great! I can learn from you on both... my Big E is half done. I'll post some pix next weekend.

Are you putting F-4s or F-14s on the Nimitz?

Jefgte · Post by **Jefgte** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:35 pm

Superb Mark

Jef

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:53 am

ahhh

the F U N * part !

Mark Deakin · Post by **Mark Deakin** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:52 pm

Jim,

trumpeter F14s with which I have a love hate relationship, hate the fiddleness but love the clear canopies.

Mark D.

metalnpolymer · Post by **metalnpolymer** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 12:43 pm

Know what you mean about the Trumpeter F14s. After adding PEs to them, they are a kit on their own... counted some 40+ parts with one of them. Then there are the decals!!!

Mark Deakin · Post by **Mark Deakin** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:49 pm

Hi,

Jim you are right, and this time I have some weapons to add as well, courtesy of the now defunct 1/350 range from loose Cannon I think.

I have also redone the hanger bay doors having decided the original gap was to small and I have redone the forward part of the hanger to get a more even finish, pictures to follow......

Regards,
Mark D.

Tony Bunch · Post by **Tony Bunch** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:12 pm

Hi Guys,
Mark,
Looking good!
We're here and we're watching!
Nice work, as always.
Take care, Tony

Jason M. · Post by **Jason M.** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:21 pm

Is anyone else left feeling a bit underwhelmed at the new CVN-21 class name? To me, it just sounds stupid. We have Forrestal class, Kitty Hawk class, Enterprise class, John F. Kennedy Class, Nimitz class, and now CVN-21 Class? You'd think that with all the work they are putting into the project, they could come up with a better name to the class. I know, I know...CVN-21 is for leading us into the"21st century". That just sounds stupid. You watch, when they get done w/ the newest CVN-78 (CVN-21 Class--see, redundant) they will probably name it something like USS FUTURISTIC CVN-78. Dumb.

Post by **Timmy C** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:22 pm

Actually, last I heard was that CVN-78 will be named USS Gerald Ford.

Jason M. · Post by **Jason M.** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:21 am

Well, at least that's a little bit of a relief. Now...If they can just change the name of the class...........

Gervais8 · Post by **Gervais8** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:01 pm

I am looking for more pictures of the JBD's. Any help would be appreciated. I have the pictures from this thread just looking for more for a 1/32 diorama.

Gervais8 · Post by **Gervais8** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:54 pm

I hope somebody can tell me what those white lines are for on the flight deck next to the catapult? I assume they are for lining up aircraft? You know what happens when you ass/u/me though. Sorry, can't remember where I saw the picture.[/url]

Tim Barron · Post by **Tim Barron** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:22 pm

Gervais8 wrote:I am looking for more pictures of the JBD's. Any help would be appreciated. I have the pictures from this thread just looking for more for a 1/32 diorama.

http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=30491

http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=6930

http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=10299

Tim Barron · Post by **Tim Barron** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:24 pm

Gervais8 wrote:I hope somebody can tell me what those white lines are for on the flight deck next to the catapult? I assume they are for lining up aircraft? You know what happens when you ass/u/me though. Sorry, can't remember where I saw the picture.[/url]

I think some are called "foul lines," as in safety - don't cross the line or die.

Gervais8 · Post by **Gervais8** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:30 pm

Thanks huge Tim. Much appreciated!

Tim Barron · Post by **Tim Barron** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:37 pm

Gervais8 wrote:Thanks huge Tim. Much appreciated!

Hopefully not stating the obvious - be sure to click the links as there are massively large hi-resolution versions available.

If you need another "angle" or something, let me know, and I can see what I can find.

ScottOram · Post by **ScottOram** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:52 am

The Long Red/White or Solid Yellow lines that run parallel to the Catapults are the Foul Lines.

The small white hash marks located near the track end are to assist with aircraft turning and alignment with the catapult shuttle.

jgrease · Post by **jgrease** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:39 pm

Anyone have a 1/500 or so helicopter they are willing to either sell or trade? I am looking for anything that looks decent. Thanks.

jgrease · Post by **jgrease** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:04 pm

OK - next question. Does anyone make a 1/350 or 1/400 accurate Sea Sparrow launcher or am I going to have to scratchbuild? Your input folks...

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