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"Well, David, I served on Independnece, not intrepid. And yes, I have seen flight ops in action (being a squadron Ordie, I saw more than a few "unannounced swim calls"). The big thing is that the flyers that want to attempt this all are aware of the…"
"Thanks David. I have scaled back on the size.
I like the suggestion of electrics for the powerplants and the four screws.
This is my first "major" modelling project. The reason for the huge size is that there are several model flying clubs in my…"
I like the suggestion of electrics for the powerplants and the four screws.
This is my first "major" modelling project. The reason for the huge size is that there are several model flying clubs in my…"
"You are right when you say my math is off.... not just a little, but alot! Now my problem is to get the scale right so that I can make this thing as accurate as possible. And, yes, my wife is seriously thinking of having me sleep on the thing. As…"
"Thanks Duane.
The link however, gives a "operation too Complex" error message when I try to open it."
The link however, gives a "operation too Complex" error message when I try to open it."
"Yep, that helps. Now all I need is the time and patience. And, yes, it will be HUGE. My estimates are about 24' long and about 6' across her angle."
"Will do, John. I've got some of the planes done and I have them sitting on the aft section of the framing with a temp flight deck. I'll post some pics in a day or two."
"Hey John, I don't know if you remember me or not, but we served at the same time.
Drop a fella a line some time. "
Drop a fella a line some time. "
"From the 1977 Cruise Book
Overall Length 1052 feet.
Height keel to mast top = to a 25 story building about 250'
Extreme beam 251 feet
Try the following website: www.navsource.org
"
Overall Length 1052 feet.
Height keel to mast top = to a 25 story building about 250'
Extreme beam 251 feet
Try the following website: www.navsource.org
"
"Don, if you go to google and type in the name and hull number, then click images and you will get tons of pictures, then click on photo to increase size. the reason i say hull number otherwise you will get other ships also.
good luck Ron Brabbin"
good luck Ron Brabbin"
"I have been working on a model of the Harry S. Truman in 1/96 scale and she is about 11 1/2 feet long by 34-36 inches in beam. The model weighs in at 245 pounds when in the water and she is Radio Controlled.
Duane"
Duane"
"Wow that will be one huge model in 1/45 scale.
She is:
LOA: 1046 feet 6 inches
Beam: 129 feet 1 inch
Draft: 37 feet
Displ: 56,000 Tons
I hope that this helps some
Duane"
She is:
LOA: 1046 feet 6 inches
Beam: 129 feet 1 inch
Draft: 37 feet
Displ: 56,000 Tons
I hope that this helps some
Duane"
"I served with VA-176 in the Ordy shop from 1979 until our return from the IO/Med cruise in June of 1981"
"I also remember the days of the Green Pawn Squadron Patch. Never knew they adopted the old VA-176 Patch."
"I was an instructor with VA-42 in 1981 until my discharge in 1985"
"Served on Indy as a member of VA-176 for the '79 and '80 cruises to the Med and IO."
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Location
Buffalo, MN
Birthday:
May 30
Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Where were you or your family stationed?
NAS Oceana with VA-176 and deployed in USS Independence CV-62
Veteran of Foreign War
The Cold War
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
July 21, 1977
End date of your service
April 12, 1985
Comments
Ah.. It is a carrier... I wanted to build a model of USS Hector (AR-7) in 1/87 (HO scale) It would have been just over six feet long. I was going to use the thick paper used in file folders.
Hey Don, I'm sure we worked together at some point. Your name sounds familiar. Interesting hobby you have. Send me pictures when she's finished. Looks great.