Check the poster that was in the inner hangar next to the central elevator
YORKTOWN CV-5 at Battle of Coral Sea
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More color modulation and aging.
Check the poster that was in the inner hangar next to the central elevator
Check the poster that was in the inner hangar next to the central elevator
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Re: YORKTOWN CV-5 at Battle of Coral Sea
Thank you LyleLyleW wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:27 pmI see it, and my, oh my, is the work impressive. Stunning.speedgraflex wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:41 am Wonderful assembly! Lyle our admin should see this! He’s currently building a Liberty ship.
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And now adding equipment supplies and the first Wildcats F4F3...enjoy
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Very nice work. I need to get past my fear of PE. Sure looks nice when done well.
Thanks,
John
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BlackSheep214
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Oh my… he even rigged the Wildcats. 
Very nice work! 
Very nice work! “Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Okay I am so totally blown away! This is such incredibly masterful work that I am just gobsmacked! You Sir, are a true Master and a brilliant addition to this Forum! 
As for 'spamming' us, by all means! Keep spamming us as this is the kind of spam we love to see! It's in the title after all! 
You Sir, are a true Master and a brilliant addition to this Forum! As for 'spamming' us, by all means! Keep spamming us as this is the kind of spam we love to see! It's in the title after all! The Duke
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Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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Yep - spam away Greg - I'm always happy to see this.
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Thank you all for your kind comments...
I will continue to post, to arrive at NOW situation.
I will continue to post, to arrive at NOW situation.
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Some details like the 5"3/8 cal. AA cannons.
And Admiral's launch
And Admiral's launch
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