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I had the same issue looking for detailed pics for my 1/800 TR. The black netting follows the framing of the escape trunk. I just used a flat piece of brass from an etched parts set, cut it and bent it to shape. Then I put the square pieces for the blast shield area.
Found these- they might help get a more correct look for -65:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_060309-N-7748K-002_Airman_Lorne_Horit,_of_Huntsville,_Mich.,_inspects_the_foil_of_an_EA-6B_Prowler.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/US_Navy_040707-N-0119G-005_USS_Enterprise_%28CVN_65%29_steams_through_the_waters_of_the_Atlantic_Ocean_following_a_port_visit_to_Portsmouth%2C_England.jpg

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I’ve got a pretty unique opportunity with my latest build. I’m lifting the flight deck 4” off the hull with a set of linear motors. As a result the bow area will be visible. Since the anchor hause holes are just above the deck on the Trumpeter 1/350 KittyHawk i thought i’d add some interest to this area and model the focsle.
I found a few pics on that same sight. Hoping someone has some cleaner shots that really show the layout.
Here’s what i have to start with


**found what i needed!

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Hi guys, I have on my todo list this beautiful aircraftcarrier.
Can anyone suggest to me a book for some references?

Thanks a lot.

"USS Enterprise in Detail and Scale" may be very helpful. Link: https://www.amazon.com/The-USS-Enterprise/dp/B004BU80AW

You may have to shop around for the best price.

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Thanks! Very useful!

If you wish to develop your upper body musculature, you might take on Dave McKay's USS Enterprise, CVA(N)/CVA-65: The World's First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier. It runs to almost 700 pages, is lavishly illustrated, and weighs in at a little under six pounds (2.75 kilos).

Maurice

I’d go for Ray Beans photo CD’s. I forget who sells them now, someone here might know. They are far more informative than the books.

Does anybody have dimensions data or even sketches/drawings of the SLQ-17 ECM system installed on the Enterprise in the late 1970's?
https://nara.getarchive.net/media/a-vie ... red-f6c613

Has anybody used the Starfighter Decals 1/350 scale USS Enterprise CVN-65 set for their TAMIYA Enterprise carrier model?
When I looked at the #4 decals for around the jet blast deflectors, I noticed they were all too large and don't fit properly around the JBD's on the model.
The same is also for the #'s 7 and 8 decals for the crash barricade supports.
Anyway, I'm not putting any of those numbered decals on my carrier.
Is there some other aftermarket Enterprise decals I can get that have better sized/fitting decals for the JBD's and the crash barricade supports?

I notice your copy says "350-53a" at the bottom while the one on Starfighter's website is 350-53s: https://www.starfighter-decals.com/cvn6 ... 22001.html

Maybe they updated it? Worth sending them an email with a photo of the decal next to the JBD for reference.

If that's no help, probably easier to just cut them down to size. Flight deck decals are rare enough as it is, nevermind a set just for the JBDs.

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