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Title: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 20, 2018, 06:02:43 am
Dear Folks,  Well...  I couldn't wait until Christmas to open my present, so I cracked the box on the Intrepid and have started with adding bilge keels and prop shafts, rudder, etc.  She promises to be a great build ahead and I hope you folks enjoy it as much as I do.  This Vietnam era angled deck carrier of the Essex Class with a nice compliment of A-1 Skyraiders, A-4 Skyhawks, F-8 Crusaders, UH-2 Sea Sprite helicopters, of which I plan to purchase more of, plus some additional photo-etch parts for added detail.. although this kit is loaded with a ton of goodies to make a great model.  She was off shore Vietnam during the time I was stationed in country (1968)  and I suppose is the closest I will come to building the USS Ranger CVA-61 I served aboard in the US Navy.  Estimating 3 mos. for the build, sit back and enjoy.  Best regards and Merry Christmas,  Dennis
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Post by: deadbeat on December 20, 2018, 02:47:28 pm
Good luck with the build, I shall follow it with interest. I know Santa is bringing me Trumpeter's 1/700 HMS Hood. I would have preferred the 1/350 version but I have little space left with other models to display it.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 20, 2018, 04:33:21 pm
And there in lies another problem.  5 aircraft carrier models, even at 1/350 scale, all in cases, fills up a room quickly. What do people do.  this illness requires that I have to keep building.  I even have airplanes hanging from the ceiling.  My wife is very understanding, she calls it our little museum.  Maybe I should start charging for tours?  I know I couldn't build a 1/700 until I get these cateracts taken care of.  Oh the joy of aging. But I am having fun.  Dennis
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Post by: Akira on December 21, 2018, 12:15:23 am
Dennis, Get them fixed, you will not regret it. Did it five years ago and never looked back.Besides, Now I can go out to dinner and not worry about driving after dark.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: rnli12 on December 21, 2018, 07:47:30 am
Dennis,
Keep at it many of us are inspired by your models  :-))
Festive best wishes to you and your family.

Rich
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: deadbeat on December 21, 2018, 12:58:13 pm
I had both cataracts done this year, oh what a difference it makes! Clarity, colour everything so vivid after years of dullness which you really don't appreciate how bad it gets as it slowly creeps up on you.
Gives a modeller new life, although I'm not sure the wife appreciates the increasing number of models in the house.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 24, 2018, 04:43:12 am
Yes, I will be making an eye appt. after the holidays for sure.  Ok, on with the build.  First time with Gallery models kit and its a beauty. Never seen as good a casting aside from resin kits. Beautifully rendered details in this kit. Drawbacks are no real detail given inside hanger deck, so I will not be doing much there. Most doors will be in the closed position with the exception of the port side elevator hanger deck door. I want to show a Crusader being moved out on the elevator in its down position.  Its very visible, as its on the outside side of the hull.  Lots of detail given with PE, etc.  I will show most detail on deck and will have to purchase PE detail upscale kits to render tugs, etc. Also will need to purchse additional aircraft kits to boost my inventory to show. Its going to be a nice model and I'm thinking its gonna build quicker than I thought, until eye surgery slows me down a bit.  Cheers for Christmas holidays to all.  Dennis ;)
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Post by: dlancast on December 24, 2018, 04:43:40 am
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Post by: spearfish99 on December 27, 2018, 05:38:51 pm
Visited the ship 3 years ago, as she is a floating aviation museum in New York, along with a submarine and a Concorde on the dock alongside. Worth a visit if you go to NYC.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 27, 2018, 06:18:14 pm
Thankyou, I have heard she is a good museum to visit. We won't have that opportunity unfortunately.  I'm proceeding with detail along both sides of the hanger deck, outside.  Again , casting is amazing for detail and with the added plastic and PE details I'm placing, its looking very real.  Including the esculator housing on the port side.  The USS Ranger CVA-61 I was station aboard in the 60's had one of those, although, I'm not certain the housing was on the outside of the ship.  Just an interesting detail is all.  I'm debating if I should spring for the high cost of the Upscale kit that is available with a ton of PE sheets to add even more detail.  It appears the PE provided in this kit might just be adequate and I can still get some nice detail.  Especially the bottom sides of both side elevators is amazing in PE detail.  Pictures soon when I begin that part.  So far, a fun build, highly recommended for those inclined.  Regards, Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 28, 2018, 05:19:11 am
On to elevator supports in PE.  Like working with jewlery... pretty amazing stuff. This one is complete, one more to do.  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on December 31, 2018, 04:07:21 am
Moving along.  Flight deck is just about done with paint.  Port and STBD elevators are painted, decals on and both are installed on the hull. They are both in the down position to have aircraft either coming or going up or down.  The forward elevator is installed on its frame, which will be mounted to the underside of the flight deck.  Decals were tricky at best.  I had to cut them into short pieces in order to manage the wet slide.  I think they look good enough.  Next will be the flight deck border trim and then mount the forward elevator and then glue the deck to the hull. Dry fit is very nice compared to the other decks I've had to install.  A bit of a waste to not see the hanger deck much.  I can see why the model company did not detail it.  But, since the flight deck is one solid section, it could be made to be removed to view hanger deck details if one wanted.  I look at it this way, if the model is encased, it would be a bit of a hassle opening it just to remove the flight deck to say...."see"....  most folks just stare and get overwhelmed with all the detail and don't say much.. its funny really.  You folks are really the only people who do appreciate what goes into making one of these things.  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on December 31, 2018, 04:07:47 am
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Post by: Dreadnought on December 31, 2018, 10:44:10 am
Wow the detail on the elevator is superb!  :-)) :-)) 
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Post by: Akira on January 01, 2019, 09:58:10 pm
Repeat:WOW:Repeat
And here I thought it was all just cut and paste Dennis.... :embarrassed:
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on January 03, 2019, 08:12:12 pm
Hahah... no, its real....  ok, here is another example of the wonderful detail in this kit. The pictures show the hull turned upside down to do the next phase of work required on the model. The focus now is on the support gussets for the antenna that are located around the perimeter of the flight deck.  I'm quite sensitive to these antenna as it was one of my responsiblities on board the USS Ranger CVA-61 to lower and raise those antenna (at least the ones assigned to me) during and after flight ops.  These on the Intrepid are very much like the ones I messed with on the Ranger.  The antenna will be shown in the raise position, as lowering them would require having to cut the platform and gluing it in the down position.  I've considered it, but with what will be going on on the flight deck on my model, flight ops will not be happening with the exception of one of the choppers spinning up to take off.  Great fun!  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on January 03, 2019, 08:12:41 pm
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Post by: dlancast on January 06, 2019, 04:02:32 am
All decals are now on the Flight Deck.  Most diffiuclt task for me to date.  Forced to cut the decals down to managable lengths.  Time in water is critical.. wrong amount in, and the decals will crack and fall apart.  Achieving alignment was very difficult and looking at the end product, it looks like a had a few too many!  Hopefully it will look better after the island is built and in and aircraft are mounted.  Very challenging for this old guy.  I still think the kit itself is amazing.  Cheers  ok2  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on January 06, 2019, 04:02:58 am
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Post by: ballastanksian on January 11, 2019, 05:58:09 pm

You say the kit is amazing Dennis and you are certainly doing justice to it  :-)) Any of those elevator frames could have gone wonky, but they are straight and true.


You are doing a lovely job and I reckon the kit is detailed enough not to need any upgrades. Are you going to add a little crew figure in the antennae control position? Perhaps a sailor in the same role as your goodself?? A wee Dennis  :}
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on January 11, 2019, 06:14:48 pm
hahaha.. :}  I hadn't thought of that, but I could do it.  As for crew, yes... I'm going to get one of those painted 3D figure sets at scale to populate the carrier.  I ordered 10 additonal A-4 jets to place on deck and will order more A-1 Skyraiders with wings folded, also on deck.  Plus, a selection of tug tractors and mobile crane.  You are correct, there is sufficient PE in the kit to add detail.  I am however using up leftover PE railings to add that to the model.  The railings supplied are minimal in the kit.  All antenna are in place now, as is all railing.  I'm finishing the painting on that now.  Next will be a few guns, a crane and some kind of monster antenna, not sure its purpose yet.  Then I start the island build, a full kit in itself, highly detailed.. blows my mind %% . Cheers,  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on January 17, 2019, 01:18:25 am
Been busy with Island construction.  A mini kit into itself, tons of parts and loaded with detail.  Pic. just does not show how much has already gone into this thing.. amazing casting and lots of PE.  Painting along the way.  Major portion of antenna work is yet to come.  Technology very advanced with the Intrepid as she appeared in the late 60's, early 70's.  Anxious  to begin work on aircraft, I have ordered 20 more airplanes to crowd the flight deck.  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on January 17, 2019, 01:18:54 am
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Post by: dlancast on January 19, 2019, 02:33:32 am
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Post by: dlancast on January 19, 2019, 02:34:22 am
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Post by: dlancast on January 24, 2019, 04:12:16 am
I should have waited a couple hours more for my eyes to settled down after being dilated, got eye surgery coming up next week.  The carrier is completed now, minus aircraft.  I have started to build my squad.  Two Douglas sub chasers are on deck and one Skyraider.  So far, I have 30 more to build and add decals too. the Squad will be A-4's, A-1 Skyraiders, F-8 Crusaders and two UH-2 Sea Sprite Helicopters.  Most of the Skyraiders will have wings folded and on deck.  Again, I am impressed with the kit detail on the aircraft. The additonal Skyraiders and A-4's are resin cast with PE for landing gear and props.  Sorry for the blurry pics.  I'll do better next time.  Cheers,  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on January 24, 2019, 04:12:52 am
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Post by: dlancast on January 24, 2019, 04:13:45 am
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Post by: dlancast on February 04, 2019, 04:46:53 am
time has gone into building aircraft.  All my Skyraiders are built and painted, just need decals added. Working on Crusaders now. Very tedious work and slow.  But who is in a hurry... right?  23deg and blowing snow outside.. happy to be in and working on my model.  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on February 04, 2019, 04:47:15 am
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Post by: ballastanksian on February 04, 2019, 08:38:26 pm

Bloomin heck Dennis, you worked on that so fast I doubt it had time to touch the bench! Lovely job matey  :-))


I h pe you have been warm in your Mancave?
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 04, 2019, 08:48:23 pm
Tku sir.  I do spend alot of time with this hobby.  Very rewarding for me.  Been staying warm nicely, as long as the power stays on. We lost it for a couple hours last night, but just piled on the blankets and hugged the cats.  Classic NorthEaster blowing now with the sun out, clear and cold, in the low 20's.  Drive slow.  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: ballastanksian on February 05, 2019, 07:04:45 pm
Luckily our ice and snow had all thawed by Sunday evening but of course it hasn't been as biblical here as it has been in the US.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 06, 2019, 01:10:33 am
got decals on one of my F-8's and mounted it to the port elevator.  Adding decals is going to take a good deal of time.  I need to order more for the extra aircraft I have added.  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on February 06, 2019, 01:11:23 am
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Post by: TailUK on February 06, 2019, 09:23:37 am
I hate to mention this but in case you hadn't noticed, the "stars and bars" are on upside down.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 06, 2019, 04:20:05 pm
Yes sir, I did notice after the fact. Tks for the heads up I will correct it.  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 16, 2019, 09:13:27 pm
My USS Intrepid model is now finished.  One thing remaining is to add a "Tilly Crane", which I've ordered from a 3D printing company.  I'll try to get some closer, detailed pictures after I install that crane.


I will be off the forum for a while, as my next project is moving on to building a 3/4"=1' Guillows model of the infamous "Spitfire" fighter of WW2.  I have always loved that aircraft and built a flying model when I was a kid.  This will be a static build with as much detail as I can add.  I enjoy doing an airplane now and then out of wood and tissue.  The new kits these days are cleaner and easier to build, since the frames and ribs are now laser cut, very cleanly.  I will be learking out there to see what you gents are up to.  Build on and enjoy yourselves, keeping the ships of yesteryear alive.  Cheers!  :}   Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on February 16, 2019, 09:14:37 pm
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Post by: Dreadnought on February 17, 2019, 11:25:55 am

She looks great Dennis!!  :-)) :-))
Enjoy building your Spitfire.  :-)
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: Akira on February 19, 2019, 12:04:14 pm
Dennis, Spectacular work as usual. Good luck with your surgery. It will take a couple of weeks for your eyes to settle down. Enjoy the break...try some snow shoveling like us other mortals.Jonathan
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 19, 2019, 04:41:29 pm
hahah.... tks!  The Spit is coming along just fine.  I'm having to scratch build cockpit detail as their are no detail kits out there at 3/4"=1' scale.  I'm also trying to find a scale 3 bladed prop.


I've had enough snow for this old body.  Had a friend come over and dig me out this last time.  More coming I hear.  Oh well.  Compared to East coasters, this is nothing.


Left eye is on the 27th.  Right eye is healing and amazing clarity.


Build-on!  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: frogman3 on February 21, 2019, 03:34:33 pm

Hello im a newbie on the forum an I have just skimmed through your build like I did on the enterprise build as I fully intend to look more closely when the missus is whatchin tv  an I think its fantastic how you can sqeeze so much into such a small scale brilliant work an I as well wish you well on your eye surgery an i'll be watching your build as well
chris
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 21, 2019, 04:39:12 pm
My builds are all static.  I keep telling myself that I will venture into RC at some point.  I chose 1/350 scale for mainly, the small footprint.  With aircraft carriers, you tend to run out of space quickly, especially if you case them, which I do.  My Maritime Museum, as my wife calls it is cases of ship models stacked everywhere. My friends sure enjoy taking the tour.  I don't know how this scale would lend itself to sailing, as it is so small.  For the detailer, their are many cottage industries out there now who support the bigger kit manufacturers in getting out fine detail in PE or resin cast.  Seems to be no limit.  You can even fit out the aircraft cockpit if you have a mind to.  Best of luck sir and enjoy this great hobby.  (I'm currently building a wood and fabric Spitfire at 3/4"=1' scale).  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: ballastanksian on February 21, 2019, 09:07:03 pm

That was quick, but you said the kit was really good so you had less to rebuild/scratch detail than with earlier builds. But that doesn't mean Intrepid is any less impressive!


It just struck me that if you were doing that level of work with dodgy eyes, imagine what work you will be doing post surgery! Is the canopy in one of the images for a Crusader!!!!!! Do pop some pictures up of your Spit when done Dennis, we'll see you on the other side and look forward to what you may build next.
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on February 22, 2019, 01:46:44 am
Thank you... yes, Crusader is correct.  This kit was less complex, but better manufactured pieces, so less time to build.  Truly, I'm not completely finished.  I ordered a "Tilly Crane" and want to add more deck tugs and 3D sailors on deck.  Yes, I'll post a finish of the Spit.  It floats, so I think I can get away posting on this site. :}  Dennis
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: Bob K on February 22, 2019, 02:50:44 pm
Awesome work Dennis, as usual.  I always look forward to the latest report on your current build.

I hope the Spitfire goes well.  Best wishes for your eye surgery  :-))
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Post by: dlancast on February 23, 2019, 07:55:13 pm
Ok, here is the "Tilly Crash Crane".  3D producted to scale by Shapeways. Wild detail, looks like a bug, but is authentic for the time period on that ship.  Heavy lifter.  Oh, sorry, I snuck in a pic of my Spitfire under construction... hope you don't mind.  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on February 23, 2019, 07:55:41 pm
Spitfire
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Post by: dlancast on March 05, 2019, 06:54:42 am
I know its not a carrier, but I'm almost done and will be moving on to my next project, plank on bulkhead model of the Mayflower on commission.  More later.  Dennis
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Post by: ballastanksian on March 05, 2019, 08:48:08 pm
It is relevant because Seafires (conversion of the land based fighter/interceptor etc etc ) were used on RN Carriers. The TCC and Spit look great!
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Post by: dlancast on March 05, 2019, 08:56:38 pm
You are correct sir and I had forgotten that fine point.  I have always loved the lines of the Spitfires, one of the most beautifully designed aircraft of all time.  Now I will have one hanging from my ceiling soon.  Cheers,  Dennis
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Post by: raflaunches on March 05, 2019, 10:36:27 pm
Very relevant for today... 83 years ago the Type 300 took to the air for the first time, later to be called Spitfire, which according to her chief designer ‘that’s the sort of stupid name they would choose!’.
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Post by: ballastanksian on March 06, 2019, 10:29:58 pm
It is interesting to compare the traditionally built Hurricane with fabric and wood elements to the all metal Spitfire. Both beautiful, both versatile, both appreciated at the time, and both icons.
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Post by: dlancast on March 06, 2019, 10:52:32 pm
I watched a recent made documentary on the Spitfire... beautiful filming.  Interestingly, they said the eliptical wing was originally of German design.. never knew that.  The Spitfire was originally a racing aircraft back in the 30's and evolved from there.  Similar to the US P-51, as designs matured, they got stronger and faster.  I think I'm correct in remembering that the Mk with clipped wing tips topped at over 450 mph!   Fantastic!  Love that aircraft.  Dennis
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Post by: warspite on March 07, 2019, 12:02:01 pm
From memory of watching a program a couple of days ago, the type 7 (could be a later model) had several wing types - a,b,c etc and the wing was used for different characteristics, i.e. the clipped wings for low level operations, the super-marine float plane was the forerunner in the Schneider trophy races - there was a film with David Niven as the test pilot. 
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Post by: raflaunches on March 07, 2019, 12:19:48 pm
I watched a recent made documentary on the Spitfire... beautiful filming.  Interestingly, they said the eliptical wing was originally of German design.. never knew that.


The documentary must have got a few things mixed up, the Spitfire wing designer (Beverley Shenstone) worked with Professor Lippisch (a German aerodynamicist) on wing design in the late 1920s and early 1930s. There similarities between certain designs but the Spitfire wing was actually a double elliptiod with washout. All other designs were actually pure elliptical but it was the twist in the wing that made it so special. The Spitfire wing actually shares a lot of features of the delta wing (of which Shenstone and Lippisch both worked on together) and the Concorde and Eurofighter Typhoon have the same twist in the wing.
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Post by: dlancast on March 07, 2019, 06:06:46 pm
Well sir, you are over my head in aerodynamic design.  I believe the documentary was British made, so I just assumed they were giving accuract truth.  As they told it, a British design engineer in the late 30's was working for a German aircraft manufacturer and worked along side a German designer who penciled out the wing as an eliptical shape.  As war loomed, this British designer left Germany and went to work for the company in Britian which built the Spitfire and presented this rough sketch to the design team at that company.  Refinements were made and the Spitfire wing was born.  They made the statement that the wing was of German origin. Either way, a truly fitting outcome, as that aircraft was key in winning the battle over Britian.  I will be proud to have a model of it hanging here in my shop.  Cheers,  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on March 10, 2019, 06:44:49 pm
Spitfire is finished.  P-51 coming in the mail today...  Dennis
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Post by: dlancast on March 10, 2019, 06:45:31 pm
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Post by: Akira on March 10, 2019, 08:50:24 pm
Very nice job Dennis, but I am confused. how are you going to fir the Spit onto the Intrepid?  %%
Title: Re: U.S.S. Intrepid CV-11 Essex Class Carrier
Post by: dlancast on March 11, 2019, 01:10:23 am
Simple, its all a matter of perspective.  The Intrepid is laying off about 3 miles distant and the Spitfire is making her approach leg... if she can just get by that PT-17 on her nose. {-)   Dennis
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