USS Tarawa LHA1 1/200

Well barry.............. when you get this one done........... there won't be anything that you can not do!

If I remember correctly these are as big as a WWII carrier.......... so will there be a "flat top" in the future? Maybe even CVA-40 the USS Tarawa??!!

john
 
Tarawa

Need a bit of help. Has anyone been closeup to one of these to know if the cutouts on the hanger deck are covered in mesh or just open to the elements. Just had this awful thought they will probably all need edging.

Thank you if anyone can help.

Please not not everything including the lettering is cleaned up yet.

regards
 

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And another view........... looks like they are just open with rails........

This is a hi-rez picture, if you think you want it barry I can email it to you.

Also check out www.navy.mil they have a very large picture file.

john


edit- barry this is a LHD not a LHA sorry:oops:
 

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Tarawa

Thanks for the pics John big help........ as to building Tarawa 1 have to see how much shelf space can be gained.

regards
 
Portside

I know I should do it white but I don't think I can build it twice I have not got the dedication. I shall console myself it will probably look ok in 1/700th scale if it all goes wrong and I shall build in some overlaps just in case.

The shape of the bow flare is a bit disturbing, metasequoia is usually right though.
 

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Looking excellant. You've really grasped this design stuff! I'm still caveman-ing it with simple 2d stuff and alot of trial and error when I do have to make a part. Great job sir!
 
Flight deck

Thanks lads

On to the flight deck bit of a compromise I have had to trim off the overhangs might be a pain to glue on later we will see if plenty of cantilever supports do it.

This is as far as I got before my eyes crossed totally Photoshop is about a centimeter off it's limit with tis one. Still needs the landing bay numerals
 

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Bow formers

Just a look to see what I am getting into there are 4 more a4 sheets to go several times spine, keel,flight deck,upper deck and flight deck should keep me buzy for a while. At least it is moving ahead again

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Bow formers

Just a look to see what I am getting into there are 4 more a4 sheets to go several times spine, keel,flight deck,upper deck and flight deck should keep me buzy for a while. At least it is moving ahead again

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And he's off!....:grin:

A very nice start, bazzer!

What's the thickness of the card you are using for the formers? Seems a tab thin, but, then again, I've not built any of these larger ladies yet so what do I know?:oops:

Just noticed how extreme that curve is for the bow, mit be a bit of a challenge to set up the skins, but I have no doubt you will get it right.

Oh, she's going to be a big one, what?:grin:

Cheers!
Jim
 
And he's off!....:grin:

A very nice start, bazzer!

What's the thickness of the card you are using for the formers? Seems a tab thin, but, then again, I've not built any of these larger ladies yet so what do I know?:oops:

Just noticed how extreme that curve is for the bow, mit be a bit of a challenge to set up the skins, but I have no doubt you will get it right.

Oh, she's going to be a big one, what?:grin:

Cheers!
Jim
 
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