Dragon 1/700 USS Antietam CV-36

[dmminiatures]

Some of the few kits that i managed to complete in my new place. I bought this a few years ago and worked on a bit of the hull. But that is all I did. fast forward a few years I thought it would be good to work on it again. The box fit perfectly in my suitcase...and off I went buidling it in Surabaya.

[dmminiatures]

This was the fist ship model I made almost in 10 years. I like this Dragon kit. I am glad they included a full hull opposed to waterline. wish they gave more aircraft though.



I built the Antietam as she cruised prior to her retrofit in 1955, hence the shorter mast.

[dmminiatures]

She was the first Essex carriers that got an angled deck and a catapult. One day i will buy her a better display stand made of stained wood.



I always like carriers in this period. perhaps because of their contribution to the technology used for today's carriers.

[LyleW]

Impressive. By the way, fell free to repost old builds in the member's gallery area. We lost a bunch of stuff when Proboards dumped us.

[dmminiatures]

Right, got it. Thanks Lyle.

[dmminiatures]

i have a ton of WIP images and tex to go along with it.. not if it is worth posting it since the project is complete.

[LyleW]

You can post as much or as little as you like. I, personally, enjoy your WIP pics. And your tips, and your finished work. Whatever you are comfortable with.

[Duke Maddog]

That's a beautiful carrier! Well done! If you want more aircraft, Trumpeter makes extra sets of aircraft for carriers in 1/700 and 1/350 scale. They are always molded in clear plastic, but they look excellent!

By all means, post as much as you can of everything you can.

[GMorrison]

That's a good looking model. The deck weathering is right on, subtle and more gray than black.
We sure got our moneys worth from that design.

[Stikpusher]

Yes, the Essex Class truly brought the aircraft carrier into the modern age. Great ships!

And yes indeed that is a beautiful build