Scratchbuilding USS Saratoga CV-3, 1944 in 1/350 scale.This model will depict
Saratoga late war with asymmetrical hull, cut-down funnel, and heavy AA fit. It is
NOT being converted from the Trumpeter kit.
Jim Russell did convert the Trumpeter kit into a 1944
Saratoga beautifully. You can see his conversion here:
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=39515&start=0Actual ship length overall: 910' - 1-3/4"
Model Length: 31.205 inches (79.26 cm).
Material: Evergreen polystyrene sheet, strips, tubing, rods, H-sections, etc.
Hull construction method: double plank on frame
Plans and References:
1.
US Navy Booklet of General Plans dated 1942 (implemented following Kamikaze damage sustained on February 21, 1945), available from Floating Drydock
2.
US Navy Booklet of General Plans dated April 23, 1936 (implemented during a refit in December, 1943, plans updated Aug., 1944 to include cross sections - vitally important for this build).
3.
US Navy Booklet of General Plans for
USS Lexington CV-2, dated 1936, for comparison
4. detail photos and comments posted by Tracy White (invaluable)
5. photos from
USS Saratoga Squadron at Sea by David Doyle (Tracy contributed much to that effort).
6. hull sections for
USS Lexington CV-2, drawn by Thomas Walkowiak, available from Floating Drydock.
Technique inspiration:
Paul Budzik's masterful scratch-built USS Enterprise CV-6 http://paulbudzik.com/current-projects/Enterprise%20Scratch/Enterprise_Scratch.htmlFinish inspiration:
Martin Quinn’s exquisite prewar USS Lexington CV-2:
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cv-02/350-mq/mq-index.htmlYour advice, constructive criticism and comments are most welcome and appreciated.