| shaun from s and s models | 16 Oct 2007 11:48 a.m. PST |
just added some more to my 1/300 (6mm) scale uss forsestall aircraft carrier.
wanted something different for my modern us forces, back in the 1980's.
i hope to finnish it one day.
link
wonder if i could mould it…………..? |
| Yankyaeger | 16 Oct 2007 12:43 p.m. PST |
Looks Interesting! Were you on it, in the 80's? I am still trying to finish my 1/350 USS Wainwright CG 28, part of the Forestals (sp) task force group. Was snipe onboard the WWT, from 1986-1989. The Kit I am using is a JAG model, (mostly Resin /White metal) Originally labelled as USS Horne. We'll be having our next reunion, in July 2008 in Jacksonville FL. (Ships link below) The WWT was sunk as a target in 2002, off the east coast. usswainwright.org -Troy |
| shaun from s and s models | 16 Oct 2007 1:39 p.m. PST |
no i have never been in the forces, too much shouting for my likeing.
just a humble model maker!!!!!!11 |
| not bing | 16 Oct 2007 2:07 p.m. PST |
Yes a humble model maker who makes stuff in his loft then finds he cant get it out its so big good job he wasnt working on the Colditz glider. I have to game against shaun tomorrow night heaven knows what hell turn up with this week. Stewart. |
| pavelft | 16 Oct 2007 5:00 p.m. PST |
My father was on the Forrestal in the 80s. Great ship. Forest |
| aercdr | 16 Oct 2007 5:44 p.m. PST |
I see the Forrestal every time I drive past the back gate to the Naval Station here in Newport. It and the Saratoga are side by side, slowly being readied for their transformation into reefs. |
| Top Gun Ace | 16 Oct 2007 6:37 p.m. PST |
Of course you can mould it, since they do that all the time with kayaks, boats, and even yachts. You will just be using different materials, on a much larger scale. It goes without saying that you will need a large gametable to put it on, and an even larger playing area for takeoffs and landings. |
miscmini  | 17 Oct 2007 2:39 a.m. PST |
Looks like quite the project. Good luck with it! |
| MaksimSmelchak | 17 Oct 2007 7:50 a.m. PST |
Hi Shaun, Awesome work! Amazing! I can't wait to see you finish it. Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
6mm-minis.blogspot.com |
| Chris PzTp | 20 Oct 2007 7:33 a.m. PST |
Very nice project! thanks for sharing the pics.
My father in law was on the Forestall's inaugural crew.
Somewhere we have a certificate that he received declaring that he is a "plank owner." |
| Windward | 29 Oct 2007 2:51 p.m. PST |
Anyone tell you; "Your Mad!"? Wow quite a project, and to think I was worried about building a 1/300th scale submarine… |
| MCV 80 | 18 Jan 2008 7:46 a.m. PST |
What a nice Aircraft Carrier!
I have plans to build HMS Fearless for my 6mm modern British miniatures but only managed to purchase a scale plan so far.
Furthermore your photos of the Trojan AVRE with the Engineer Trailer and two of the FRES contenders are very interesting! Cheers Ben |
| archstanton73 | 18 Jan 2008 9:55 a.m. PST |
Shaun, only 6mm…. why not 1-76th? |
| Covert Walrus | 26 Jan 2008 6:08 a.m. PST |
Man, that is awe inspiring . . . Makes me want to put together something similar on the SF line for an objective with teeth for my 6mm gaming. thanks for that – good luck with moulding! |
