Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
By Jove Mark's on a roll!!
Looks real good all lit up like that!! 
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
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1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
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ChrisAZ
Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln from 2003-2006 and I want to convert the Trumpeter Nimitz to the Lincoln any thoughts or ways to help make this easier would be appreciated.
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Any word on the fit. Working on the aft starboard side for the sponson.gjholmes77 wrote:Awesome supercarrier hangar deck action this weekend! Great job, John and Mark!
I have a picture that will make Mardis happy!
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
ChrisAZ wrote:I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln from 2003-2006 and I want to convert the Trumpeter Nimitz to the Lincoln any thoughts or ways to help make this easier would be appreciated.
Well,
If you're not stuck on 1/350 scale, Trumpeters USS Lincoln in 1/700 scale is what you are looking for:
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/ ... 5732.shtml
If you want a 1/350 scale version, get the 700th scale kit as a reference and you will have to scratch build the differences. Lots of work for sponsons and island details. Sgt Ryan has done a couple of modern Nimitz Class ships out of the 1/350 scale Nimitz kit.
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... llery.html
Look at his Truman and George Busch builds.
Good Luck!
Mark
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
I have to agree with all what Mark has said, Also Sgt Ryan has a USS Lincoln in build, viewtopic.php?f=59&t=153354Mark McKinnis wrote:ChrisAZ wrote:I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln from 2003-2006 and I want to convert the Trumpeter Nimitz to the Lincoln any thoughts or ways to help make this easier would be appreciated.
Well,
If you're not stuck on 1/350 scale, Trumpeters USS Lincoln in 1/700 scale is what you are looking for:
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/ ... 5732.shtml
If you want a 1/350 scale version, get the 700th scale kit as a reference and you will have to scratch build the differences. Lots of work for sponsons and island details. Sgt Ryan has done a couple of modern Nimitz Class ships out of the 1/350 scale Nimitz kit.
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... llery.html
Look at his Truman and George Busch builds.
Good Luck!
Mark
Happy Modeling
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Oh and I did find another 1/350 scale Nimitz I forgot I had in my closet
Now I have to decide which to build.......
Happy Modeling
John
Now I have to decide which to build.......
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
gtbred wrote: Any word on the fit. Working on the aft starboard side for the sponson.
Still not even shipped yet
The SPG-55 is getting close to being done though. Maybe another week on that if all goes well.
Thanks!
~Greg
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Yes I am on the slow list too this timegjholmes77 wrote:gtbred wrote: Any word on the fit. Working on the aft starboard side for the sponson.
Still not even shipped yet. Shapeways has put me on the slow list lately.
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The SPG-55 is getting close to being done though. Maybe another week on that if all goes well.
Thanks!
~Greg
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
1/350 scale? George Washington CVW-5. You might even get lucky and these decals will come true!kidcurrie42 wrote:Oh and I did find another 1/350 scale Nimitz I forgot I had in my closet![]()
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Now I have to decide which to build.......![]()
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Hello Mark,Mark McKinnis wrote:1/350 scale? George Washington CVW-5. You might even get lucky and these decals will come true!kidcurrie42 wrote:Oh and I did find another 1/350 scale Nimitz I forgot I had in my closet![]()
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Now I have to decide which to build.......![]()
Happy Modeling
John
http://www.boatswainmodel.com/uploads/2 ... ster_b.jpg
Sounds like a good one, Yes those decals would be very Nice indeed.
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Okay, I'm working on the hangar bay. Also doing the beehive base.gjholmes77 wrote:gtbred wrote: Any word on the fit. Working on the aft starboard side for the sponson.
Still not even shipped yet. Shapeways has put me on the slow list lately.
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The SPG-55 is getting close to being done though. Maybe another week on that if all goes well.
Thanks!
~Greg
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
I think Shapeways only has you on the fast list until you are hooked. Then when you really need it you're on the slow list...kidcurrie42 wrote:
Yes I am on the slow list too this time![]()
Anyway here is what was on the virtual workbench this weekend:
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Superb work Greggjholmes77 wrote:I think Shapeways only has you on the fast list until you are hooked. Then when you really need it you're on the slow list...kidcurrie42 wrote:
Yes I am on the slow list too this time![]()
Anyway here is what was on the virtual workbench this weekend:
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
You are spoiling us Greg!

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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
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"
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"
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
SPG55 is that for the Terrier missiles ?
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Yes sir, he also did the curve sponson. Fun times for me.simon b wrote:SPG55 is that for the Terrier missiles ?
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
Another designer on Shapeways has come up with these, he sent me pics today, hopefully mine will be here soon, just waiting on a CVCC from Greg to finish printing.....
Here is a link.... https://www.shapeways.com/product/232QX ... li=ostatus
Happy Modeling
John
Here is a link.... https://www.shapeways.com/product/232QX ... li=ostatus
Happy Modeling
John
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Re: Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway
CHRISAZ;
Please checkout the Uss Lincolin Build in 1/350 by SGTRYAN. It is 2001-2003.
Major B
Please checkout the Uss Lincolin Build in 1/350 by SGTRYAN. It is 2001-2003.
Major B