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Mark McKinnis wrote:
kidcurrie42 wrote:Great Job Mark, I was gonna build Randolph in that camo, i should have researched first before adding Stbd side 40mm sponsons, Oops :big_grin: Guess it will be Hancock.


Happy Modeling

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She was the only on that wore it so it is unique. That kit will work for Hancock as well for the later fit. I have to go play navy for the week but I will be starting the surgery on the Ticonderoga when I get back.
Interesting Mark! I didn't know the Randolph was the only one to use that camo :big_eyes:
Now go play Navy & we'll be waiting for surgery to commence :heh: :heh:
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CV-20 USS Bennington was actually commisioned in 32-17A-1 but was soon repainted to the 32-17A-2,
CV-15 USS Randolph was in 32-17A-1 for about 3 months,

17A-1 used 6 colors 5-P, 5-L, 5-H, 5-O, 5-N and Dull Black,

17-A-2 used/reduced to 3 colors, 5-H, 5-O and 5-N.

I have not found evidence of any other scheme using 6 colors, makes for a unique model.

USS Randolph later changed to MS-21 and also became first carrier to have white flightdeck numerals.

Be safe Mark

Happy Modeling

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WoW John! That's interessting!! I did not know that!
I dsid read somewheres that the Hancock had undergone some experimental camo but, can't confirm this at the moment.
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Hiya Guys,
Starfighter Decals 700-70 The Essex class Super Set should be available this coming week, This set will cover the 27A produced by ISW and the 27C/125 from Ships and Co, all the carrier names, Elevator markings, Flightdeck and Island numbers in many styles plus lots more. Time to put the finishing touches to my 27A, I have ordered my decals, I need to decide how many more 27A to build.

Happy modeling

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kidcurrie42 wrote:Hiya Guys,
Starfighter Decals 700-70 The Essex class Super Set should be available this coming week, This set will cover the 27A produced by ISW and the 27C/125 from Ships and Co, all the carrier names, Elevator markings, Flightdeck and Island numbers in many styles plus lots more. Time to put the finishing touches to my 27A, I have ordered mine, I to decide how many more 27A to build.

Happy modeling

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:heh: :heh: Ya know ya want them all... :big_grin:
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kidcurrie42 wrote:Time to put the finishing touches to my 27A, I have ordered mine, I to decide how many more 27A to build.
I ve got the answer for you John. Lots of them.
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Hippy Ed wrote:
kidcurrie42 wrote:Hiya Guys,
Starfighter Decals 700-70 The Essex class Super Set should be available this coming week, This set will cover the 27A produced by ISW and the 27C/125 from Ships and Co, all the carrier names, Elevator markings, Flightdeck and Island numbers in many styles plus lots more. Time to put the finishing touches to my 27A, I have ordered mine, I to decide how many more 27A to build.

Happy modeling

John
:heh: :heh: Ya know ya want them all... :big_grin:
Oh i will build all :big_grin:
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Nektarios wrote:
kidcurrie42 wrote:Time to put the finishing touches to my 27A, I have ordered mine, I to decide how many more 27A to build.
I ve got the answer for you John. Lots of them.
Helpful as ever i see :big_grin:
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kidcurrie42 wrote:
Nektarios wrote: I ve got the answer for you John. Lots of them.
Helpful as ever i see :big_grin:
I did my best :wave_1:
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kidcurrie42 wrote:
Nektarios wrote: I ve got the answer for you John. Lots of them.
Helpful as ever i see :big_grin:

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You can Zip it too Hippy :big_grin:
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kidcurrie42 wrote:You can Zip it too Hippy :big_grin:
CCCCRRRRAAAAAAAAAACCCCCKKK!!!!
No comments from the nut gallery :heh: :heh:
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:wave_1:

Count me in!

I am currently rebuilding the USS Constellation CV-64 that I made which was trashed into shambles months ago. I think this model is quite better than the previous one, and there is lots of room for deatiling.

..........gtb, here's the 'prise!!
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for me, this is the 2nd best part of the ship, but why 2nd?????.........
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Have you ever wondered why there's a silver Christmas light cord sticking out of the stern?......
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That's why!

The hangar deck is lighted using Christmas lights which are so darn cheap! ($2.75). they didn't have white ones so I used the yellow one. It has an airwong of one SH-60 helicopter, F-14C and D Hornets, and a SB2 Viking.

All machinery, tow tractors, and cargo are made out of ERASERS!!
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I also added 2 lights on the stern.
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More to come soon!

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WOW!WOW! you are a master coming up. Nick did you glue down your flightdeck? If you didn't place a piece down the center underneath so the flightdeck won't warp from the paint.All in All a well done build. Hey where's the portside? :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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Nick!!!! Yer alive!! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
Now I dunno what to say... Just Stunning!! :big_eyes: :faint:
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Maby u guys are interested in my 1:545 scale revell USS Saratoga CV60.
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I stole this pic's from my own topic whit these pics (dutch forum)

NOTE: the front lift panel whas straight, while the hull goes make a turn to the inside.
I managed to heat up the panel and turn it.
100% fitting into the hull.
Went to sleep.
Woke up, looked DAMM it went a bit back to normal.
While it whas attached to the hull.
So now i gotta fix it :S
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Looks like you're havin' fun with it Mitch :thumbs_up_1: She's coming along nicely. I have the same kit along with the 1956 Forrestal & Essex all screaming to be built :big_grin: My Forrestal is in the works as I'll be adding the GMM phot etch set to it.
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:wave_1:

hey Ed, YUP! I'm alive than ever this month!!!

gtb, thanks for the tip, but there's actually no need to place stiffiners under the flight deck since it's made of 4mm thick cardboard.

My ONLY problem is the airwing. I have Hornets and Tomcats here, but The planes I lack are the EA-6B Prowlers, E2C Hawkeyes and S2 Vikings. If anyone has the mentioned planes in 1/350, I'd be happy to hear.

Oh, and mitchell, You have a very major project coming up!! will you be adding photoetching?


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Nick
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Hiya Nick! :wave_1: Ku Musta? Good to see ya posying again :thumbs_up_1: Thought we'd have to deploy the SAR helos out after you :heh: :heh:

Post some pics when you get the chance :thumbs_up_1:
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nick wrote: Oh, and mitchell, You have a very major project coming up!! will you be adding photoetching?


Thanks,
Nick
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To expensive :P
And yeah major project.
Needa do 2 ships, 1 modernising in 1:540 scale from ww2 to 1990.
And i have to fix the revell kit.
That doesnt fit pretty well :mad_1: :censored_2: :mad_2:
So.
I am now bizzy whit the scratchbuild hangar.
And stil trying to find some pics from the modern new jersey :D
Thnx for the comments!

Mitch!
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