Carrier Builders Yard, whats on the Slipway

[gtbred]

You're making good progress, Mardis! It won't be long before you have some Phantoms on deck!

Had someone send me a photo of F-14's on deck with the Terrier launchers intact. I have 6 boxes of Trumpy and Tamiya each.

[Mark McKinnis]

I took a look at the pics I have of Conny. It appears that she didn't shed the Terrier's until the 1982/83 Complex Overhaul. You can do CVW-9 with what you are doing with Tomcats if you wish. The nice Gloss Gull over White High Viz Schemes of VF-211 and VF-24.


Phantoms or Tomcats. That is a tough one! I am looking forward to seeing either.

[gtbred]

I think the F-4's would be better choice. J.F.K will have the Tomcats.

[gtbred]

I will post later on the starboard side.

[gtbred]

Did some work over the weekend.

[MAJOR-B]

RED,
Looking good, sent you a email with a question on your build. Can not wait to see more.

[gtbred]

Major, I pm you back. Mardis

[gtbred]

I'll be working on it this weekend. Also start on the beehive of Enterprise. That should be a challenge.

[Mark McKinnis]

Original CVAN-65.....


Way cool!

[MAJOR-B]

Again,
Must follow....

[gtbred]

Hello Supercarrier guys, just added the last sponson on the build. Starting on drilling out the openings on the forward starboard side. Order more p.e. railings from FreeTime Hobbies. Seems I misplace a set some were. Anyway adding warning markings inside the hangar bay. After I do all that prime the hull in Ocean Gray. The island will be next thing to tackle from the looks of it. A lot of modify will have to be done. Glad I got the CD from Ray!

[gtbred]

Connie is no longer Connie. She will be Kitty Hawk 1961-1969.

[Mark McKinnis]

Happy 4th of July everyone,

Here is what I have gotten done on JFK 1969. The pics aren,t great but you can see where I had to re-work the kit to get rid of all of the sponsons that showed up during her life.

[gtbred]

Nice work Mark!!!

[ModelMonkey]

[gtbred]

Mark, any updates on your build?

[Mark McKinnis]

Hi Red,

She is mostly done. I need to build out "Tilly" and place the deck tractors. I am in the process of moving so I will get some pics after we are moved. Yesterday I got the Intrepid Air Wing completed so she is next.

What is up your world?

MM

[gtbred]

Too many carriers! LOL The Wasp has been put aside to finish Kitty Hawk. Also I just started on the America. Took the J.F.K hull and wet sand it clean. It just be my luck if Merit or Trumpeter came out with a model. Good luck on your move.

[gtbred]

Hey Mark, how did your move go? Hopefully everything was not in danger from your moving. Every Supercarrier is on hold until I finish Wasp and the DD. Take care!

[Mgunns]

Hi GT:

Not sure you meant me, but; My Arizona and Pennsylvania sustained some damage, albeit minor, still needs to be fixed. Other than that, I am now in Arizona, in my house, and working on models in my model room. Airbrushed last night for the first time. Life is good.

Mark