Four Ships Launched from Maddog Manufacturing Shipyards.

[Duke Maddog]

Despite having a rough month, I managed to get four ships launched from my slipways.

The first ship out for her shakedown cruise is my 1/700 scale Arleigh Burke-class USS Forrest Sherman destroyer:







Following her is another destroyer, the 1/700 scale USS Arthur Radford. She was a test bed for the proposed AEMS:






Next out is my frigate, the Uss Ingraham in 1/700 scale:






Finally, in trail is my 1/700 scale USS New York. She'll get her air wing a little later on after her shakedown cruise:






Finally, after this little flotilla had formed up, we were able to get a flyby picture taken as they all sailed into the sunrise to start their shakedown cruise:




That's all for now. I have more finished models in the Aircraft and Armor Forums as well, Feel free to check them out. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.

[Stikpusher]

Nice little Task Group there! I have seen three of the four types (no more Sprue Cans ) fairly close when they are moored at Seal Beach. You captured their look!

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Carlos! I'm glad to hear that I captured the look. I am quite thrilled to have finished these.

[Stikpusher]

I see the LPDs and Arleigh Burkes pretty regularly, and yes, you did just right there. they are impressive sleek ships to see up close. I saw the last of the Perrys right before she was de commissioned. And you nailed that one too! What other modern ships do you have going?

[KSaarni]

Nice work Duke & great "family-picture" of the 4 !

- Kari

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Kari! Yeah, I had to get a shot of the whole flotilla.

[LyleW]

Nice! Sailing serenely off into the sunset on the Sea of Berber.

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Lyle! Actually I mentioned them sailing into the sunrise on their way out to their shakedown cruises.


Later on, I'll get better photos of them with their air wings aboard.