Mark McKinnis wrote:I like using the Trumpeter kits for my Tomcats so I can get the oversweep look. The will fit like that on a Nimitz, not a Kitty Hawk though. I am am also going to build the Roosevelt with the fly off. It isa great looking deck of aircraft and the Tomcat is my sentimental favorite jet! That was my first pic out of flight school. The E-2 community drafted me instead. It has worked out 22 years later though!
I like the Trumpeter Tomcats too. The only problem is that only 6-7 are usable out of 12 in a kit. The ratio of 6 with open wings and 6 with their wings swept is not so good for us.
You are right on there!
You have to buy a lot of sets to fill the decks. I normally like to have 6 of each squadron and then 2 or 3 E-2's and Prowlers since they normally cruise with 4 planes. You do end up buying alot of boxes of Tomcats though! I guess that is good for Trumpeter.
You have to buy a lot of sets to fill the decks. I normally like to have 6 of each squadron and then 2 or 3 E-2's and Prowlers since they normally cruise with 4 planes. You do end up buying alot of boxes of Tomcats though! I guess that is good for Trumpeter.
I used some of the F-14s in the hangar bay after cutting their wings and placing them in the swept position. Another option is to use some for an airfield diorama. That s a little crazy idea but i think i ll do it in the future.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
A friend of mine used to fly A6's off the JFK back in the beginning (he later was captain of same). He told me that Subic Bay had facilities for rolling aircraft off the carrier deck directly onto the NAS without the use of cranes (NAS Cubi Point). Don't know if this was a ramp, an elevator, or what. Are any of you aware of this?
It sounds intriguing and might make for a cool dio.
Jack Ray wrote:A friend of mine used to fly A6's off the JFK back in the beginning (he later was captain of same). He told me that Subic Bay had facilities for rolling aircraft off the carrier deck directly onto the NAS without the use of cranes (NAS Cubi Point). Don't know if this was a ramp, an elevator, or what. Are any of you aware of this?
It sounds intriguing and might make for a cool dio.
Butting in sincerely,
Jack Ray
HMMM... interesting... This is new to me
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
On the Bench:
1/720 Italeri CVN-68 ca 1976/77
1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
Jack Ray wrote:A friend of mine used to fly A6's off the JFK back in the beginning (he later was captain of same). He told me that Subic Bay had facilities for rolling aircraft off the carrier deck directly onto the NAS without the use of cranes (NAS Cubi Point). Don't know if this was a ramp, an elevator, or what. Are any of you aware of this?
It sounds intriguing and might make for a cool dio.
Butting in sincerely,
Jack Ray
I do not remember that when I was there in 91. It would be a pretty cool dio though!
Here is an overall pic. The carrier is docked at the Naval Air Station. Too far to see details however.
I wonder if I misunderstood. I know two retired A6 jockeys at work and I will ask them. In any case, that was a a pretty cool base. Too bad the Philippines asked us to leave.
Here is an overall pic. The carrier is docked at the Naval Air Station. Too far to see details however.
I wonder if I misunderstood. I know two retired A6 jockeys at work and I will ask them. In any case, that was a a pretty cool base. Too bad the Philippines asked us to leave.
Here is an overall pic. The carrier is docked at the Naval Air Station. Too far to see details however.
I wonder if I misunderstood. I know two retired A6 jockeys at work and I will ask them. In any case, that was a a pretty cool base. Too bad the Philippines asked us to leave.
red, I'm waiting for that one too! I'm planning to superdetail a 350 Burke one of these days, so logic dictates more modern ships to follow. I'm very excited for this kit in particular! Maybe we'll see a Tarawa someday soon?? How about an Adams, or an LPD-17 or a Forrestal or a or a or a...... Great time to be a modeler!!
"It is best to remain silent and let others assume you are dumb than to speak up and remove all doubt"
Avery Boyer wrote:red, I'm waiting for that one too! I'm planning to superdetail a 350 Burke one of these days, so logic dictates more modern ships to follow. I'm very excited for this kit in particular! Maybe we'll see a Tarawa someday soon?? How about an Adams, or an LPD-17 or a Forrestal or a or a or a...... Great time to be a modeler!!
For Adams class in 1/350 try WEM kit. Tarawa would be a welcome addition to a fleet. LPD-17 its to soon to be released. Forrestal is a good option but no company released it in 1/700. I doubt that it will be in 1/350.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Avery Boyer wrote:red, I'm waiting for that one too! I'm planning to superdetail a 350 Burke one of these days, so logic dictates more modern ships to follow. I'm very excited for this kit in particular! Maybe we'll see a Tarawa someday soon?? How about an Adams, or an LPD-17 or a Forrestal or a or a or a...... Great time to be a modeler!!
let me see. john has the 1:350 Forrestal,Jason has 1:350 Indpendence, Ed has 1:350 Ranger, 1 left Avery Sara,you could do it.
Avery Boyer wrote:red, I'm waiting for that one too! I'm planning to superdetail a 350 Burke one of these days, so logic dictates more modern ships to follow. I'm very excited for this kit in particular! Maybe we'll see a Tarawa someday soon?? How about an Adams, or an LPD-17 or a Forrestal or a or a or a...... Great time to be a modeler!!
let me see. john has the 1:350 Forrestal,Jason has 1:350 Indpendence, Ed has 1:350 Ranger, 1 left Avery Sara,you could do it.
Saratoga is a ship i would like to build as DS i have lots of material for it.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
