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Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:36 pm ]
Post subject:  USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Greetings,

Just completed, Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Saratoga circa 1936 with 72 biplanes. Details on the air group can be seen here:

viewtopic.php?f=60&t=378479

I have not yet decided on placement of the air group so the photos will show various arrangements. I may also add crew figures once the aircraft positioning is finalized.

The build includes various photo etch sets, Starfighter decals, scratch built details and items from the spares bin. Some of the kit parts were modified to better reflect Saratoga in 1936.

Thanks for having a look, questions and comments always welcome.

Cheers,
Bill

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Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
More photos . . .

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Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
This group of images show Saratoga without any aircraft. Flight deck was finished with Derwent watercolour pencils applied dry over a Tamiya base coat and rubbed down to give a subtle planking effect.

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Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Next set of photos show TG2's only . . .

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Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Final group of photos. F3F's, BFC-2's, and SBU-1's.

Thanks again for having a look!

Bill

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Author:  Dan K [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Utterly superb work. Love the sisters in their prewar livery. And that airwing........... :thumbs_up_1:
Author:  MartinJQuinn [ Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Great stuff - I love it. Gotta love a pre-war Sister Sara with the funnel stripe and yellow winged aircraft. Well done!
Author:  JoeP [ Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
I have that model, haven't dared start it.

Most impressive work, well done.

Joe C-P
Author:  G. Shoda [ Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Thumbs up from Hawaii! Very realistic.
Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Dan K wrote:
Utterly superb work. Love the sisters in their prewar livery. And that airwing........... :thumbs_up_1:


Thank you for having a look and commenting!
Bill
Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
MartinJQuinn wrote:
Great stuff - I love it. Gotta love a pre-war Sister Sara with the funnel stripe and yellow winged aircraft. Well done!


I always wanted to do a carrier from the 1930's, they just look so fantastic.
Many thanks,
Bill
Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
JoeP wrote:
I have that model, haven't dared start it.

Most impressive work, well done.

Joe C-P


G. Shoda wrote:
Thumbs up from Hawaii! Very realistic.


Thank you very much!
Author:  SG1 [ Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Outstanding! :woo_hoo:
Author:  dhenning [ Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Wow! Fantastic work!!
Author:  Jaguar [ Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Very realistic build. I love the perfection you have achieved in this project.

Jorge
Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
SG1, dhenning, & Jaguar - Thank you all for having a look at the photos and posting comments. Much appreciated!

Happy New Year!
Bill
Author:  Themongoose [ Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
That is a sea of yellow wings! Everything just looks so well done in those pictures
Author:  Red Devil Squadron [ Sun May 19, 2024 11:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: USS Saratoga CV-3 1936
Themongoose wrote:
That is a sea of yellow wings! Everything just looks so well done in those pictures


Many thanks for having a look and commenting!

Regards,
Bill
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