Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway

[JTninja]

Hey guys, I am planning my first real build that I want to go all out for and use more than the kit, so I am gonna do a 1:350 trumpeter USS Hornet during the Doolittle raid, I ordered the bombers, I am gonna go look for the carrier before I buy that online, but I am also gonna build a full hanger deck, are there any good builds on here with something similar? Does anybody have a reliable site to make sure I get the right number of planes?

As mentioned above, 16 B-25Bs on the flight deck. If you want to be super accurate, you'll need to delete the bottom ball turrent on those planes.

Here's a good thread with tons of USS Hornet info! viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4866

[Mark McKinnis]

Hey guys, I am planning my first real build that I want to go all out for and use more than the kit, so I am gonna do a 1:350 trumpeter USS Hornet during the Doolittle raid, I ordered the bombers, I am gonna go look for the carrier before I buy that online, but I am also gonna build a full hanger deck, are there any good builds on here with something similar? Does anybody have a reliable site to make sure I get the right number of planes?

The info out of the Terzibaschitsch "Aircraft Carriers of the United State Navy" list the following Airwing on board Hornet CV-8 for the Doolittle Raid:

VF-8 18 F4F Wildcats ( I think that they were the F4F-4s with folding wings)
VB-8 16 SBD Dauntless
VT-8 15 TBD Devastator
VS-8 16 SBD Dauntless

16 B-25s on Deck

Everything I have read about the operation indicates that Hornet took her full airwing and kept them in the hangar bay for contingency ops in case they were discovered prior to the B-25 launch.

I beleive that the aircraft would have been painted intermediate blue over gray with the red centered round insignia and red and white striped rudders I believe that the navy changed to the "Midway" colors after the Battle of Coral Sea. Perhaps someone can chime in with a definative call on that one.

Good Luck,

Mark

[footballdude2k3]

Thanks for all of the help guys, this place has been a fantastic wealth of knowledge and helpful members

[kidcurrie42]

A little treat for some of you guys, I know Mardis will enjoy

http://www.aircraftcarrieralliance.co.u ... -2013.aspx

Happy Modeling

John

[Hippy Ed]

Well fellas, I'm still alive & I do apologize for not being around much. Daily life has hit hard the past couple months. My dad's health was failing & he just passed away on Monday night (the 13th) here at his house.
I don't know when I'll be back at the bench as there's alot of BS I have to deal with that I wish I didn't have to...
Just wanted to let y'all know I'm still alive & aint abandoned ship on y'alls!!

[Mark McKinnis]

My condolences Ed!

Hang in there. We will be here when you are ready to get back in the game.

Take care,

Mark

[Hippy Ed]

My condolences Ed!

Hang in there. We will be here when you are ready to get back in the game.

Take care,

Mark

[kidcurrie42]

Take Care Ed, Take it easy and do not let it all get on top of you, keep yourself in good health, we are here and you will be in my prayers my friend.

John

[Hippy Ed]

Take Care Ed, Take it easy and do not let it all get on top of you, keep yourself in good health, we are here and you will be in my prayers my friend.

John

Thanks John. I'm doing my best to keep ontop of the BS & have been biting my tongue...

[gtbred]

Ahh man! Sorry about your lost Ed I haven't been around myself lately. I'll be in praying for you to get by this. Mardis

[Hippy Ed]

Ahh man! Sorry about your lost Ed I haven't been around myself lately. I'll be in praying for you to get by this. Mardis

Been wonderin' where ya been hiding!! Thanks.

[JimVarnellABH2USN]

Ed I'm very sorry for your loss, Just take things one day at a time and return to the ship yard when your ready, were all friends and family here and we'll be here for you anytime, all the time.
Take care my friend.

[Cliffy B]

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Ed. We'll be here when you're ready man.

[Hippy Ed]

Thanks Fellas. Looks like I'll be moving in up here at my mom's Hopefully things'll settle down and I can get back into the slipways again sometime soon....
It's been a week now since dad passed away and it still hasn't quite hit me, I keep waking up thinking he's gonna holler at me. I know, when it does hit me.... I'll know.

[kidcurrie42]

Here is a Very good link to the Gerald R Ford, I was going to post a couple of pics from the site, but there are too many good ones, Does not look like a Nimitz hull, the bow area looks totally different.
Anyways here you are, Enjoy......... http://www.freewebz.com/jeffhead/worldw ... /cvn21.htm

Happy Modeling

John

[Hippy Ed]

Well fellas, I just lost my eldest niece Friday night. She was killed in a head on collison. Some 69 yr old gal swerved into her lane of traffic.

[JimVarnellABH2USN]

Ed I'm so very sorry to hear this news, man that's tuff , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

[kidcurrie42]

Sorry to hear your latest bad news Ed, You will be in my Prayers my Friend, Take Care of Yourself and Stay strong.

[Hippy Ed]

Thanks fellas, I don't like to hijack a thread but, y'alls like family to me so, thought I'd inform ya'll that my slappin' plastic's on hold due to circumstances beyond my control... I do believe God has taken my niece from us because HE needs her help since she's the only one who can keep my dad in line... LoL. Yep, I do believe that

[Cliffy B]

Ed I'll continue to keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there man. We'll certainly be here when you're ready.