Looking in that hangar bay brought back so many memories. I served on her in the late 80s. Her top speed is classified, but she can move. We were coming in from workups one time, and we were racing a storm. We were probably doing 40+ knots. The storm caught up to us eventually and we had to slow down. That was crazy. The surge was so bad there was spray on the flight deck from the waves. Nothing was breaking on the flight deck, but it was pretty close. I remember walking through the hanger bay (I worked in AIMD in the island) to see if the gedunk store was open. We were in modified Yankee I believe, so I had to take the long way since there were some doors on my normal path that were dogged. The hanger bay doors were closed tight, and what freaked me out was water - a lot of water - coming in through those hanger bay doors. She took that storm like a champ though and we were soon heading into the bay on the way to Alameda.
I served on this carrier for 4 1/2 years (Feb 2003 to Sep 2007), and let me tell you. The amount of detail is insane. The most accurate model that I have seen so far. She was the Queen of the Seas. Saw and felt her doing 38+ knots at sea. It's so sad and disappointing that she got scrapped, unique in her class, and the only aircraft carrier equipped with eight nuclear reactors in the world!!!!. Thanks for posting this. You brought many memories.
Thanks for the comment. Some still criticize saying that I mixed current planes with decommissioned ones, or that I did not use the specific insignia of the Enterprise aircraft teams. First, I'm a retired steel worker, I make these miniatures to pass the time, and I didn't get into the merits of which plane was deactivated or not. Second, I wouldn't know where to get (if any) the Enterprise team-specific decals. I did it with the focus of a toy and having fun. This was my first job and just by ship I have nine more built and several others in the box. It is really a pity to dismantle this ship, even more so because it is the first one powered by nuclear energy. They could keep it as a museum like they did with Wisconsin. This one was a perfect copy because I had a lot of material to base myself on, such as photos and videos of visitors. Once again, thank you for your comments, especially coming from someone who served and knew this boat in depth. Others who have also served on it have already contacted me directly by mail and this demonstration of admiration for my work also makes me very happy. Thanks.
y'know, she's not scrapped yet. Her hulk is still sitting in Norfolk, but they've taken a lot of steel out of her for the next Enterprise. Apparently they're gonna tow her to the breakers' yard in '25.
It's a "Love-Hate" thing. I love watching a video where a talented model builder works his magic to turn out an incredible model ship, just outstanding work. I envy his skill, patience and foresight to craft such a beauty. I have "attempted" to build quality models for decades and still the end results evade my best efforts. Still, it's mixed emotions seeing such a beauty...great model by a master builder...and then I go downstairs to my shop and look at my attempts.
My dad served on the ship in Vietnam when it was *USS Enterprise CVA(N)-65* The *"A"* was for *Attack* If he could see this, he woud lose his mind🤯 Thank you! This the best I've ever seen!
Beautiful build. The detail is spectacular. This ship is so important, and should not have been scrapped. She should be a museum. I cried when they announced that they are destroying she. MAY HISTORY NEVER FORGOT THE NAME ENTERPRISE. When CVN 80 is finished I hope that ship will prove to be every bit as great as CVN 65. And CV 6.
Very, very, very nice job. And a great job making the ship look alive and busy in service with the crew bringing the ship to life. Terrific airplane modeling, too. Your modeling is of the quality that inspires others. Beyond a certain point, modeling rises above making a just a realistic miniature copy, and approaches art.
Fantastic Job! Damn thing looks real! - um just so you know, you would very VERY rarely see F-4s with F-14s on the same deck at the same time , and certainly NOT with F-18s in the mix, and DEFINITELY NOT with super hornets on the same deck with F-4s. But still a stunning model!!! I'm envious!
Belo trabalho Jorge, o modelo ficou lindíssimo. Eu já comprei vários modelos de carro de fórmula 1, alguns aviões mas, porta aviões são a minha paixão. Atualmente não encontramos muitos para se comprar. Abraços aqui do Japão.
Beautiful & straight to the point! I constructed the same model. Mine was nice but yours reaches the upper limits of precision, Great work & beautiful detail! Keep up the awesome work! Post more!
Absolutely fantastic Jorge! I have just started a 1/200 USS Hornet, monster of a carrier kit. It will take me nearly a year I am estimating, because agricultural work stops me for two seasons. I hope it can turn out near as well as your masterpiece!
Awesome work - although mixed superHornets with Tomcats, along with phantoms, corsairs, intruders, I think there is a mix of everything of different eras. If you take out the phantoms and hornets it would be more time accurate wouldn’t it?
Beautiful work. I never saw launching and landing at the same time except during carrier qualifications when there were few aircraft on board. I have heard it said that it could be done, but where do you put the returning aircraft to get them out of the way fast for the next to aircraft coming in when the bow is being used for launches.
beautiful realization. I'd like to start building the kit. Did you make the insides of the hangar or are they available to buy? Where did you find the aircraft decals? Thank you
Thanks The Hangar I made myself based on photos on the internet and a good dose of imagination. The decals are from "Boatswain Model", I bought them in China (Hobbyeasy). I don't know if this brand still exists for sale.
Curious how long did it take you to do this model? I had one, spent 4 years building it only to have it stolen when my home was burglarixed. Would you ever consider selling this one or building one for a fee?
OI gostaria de saber se vc^w sabe se tem jeito de adquirir avies e outros itens para esse modelo de Porta aviaoes , Queria os personagens , avioes, decalques ou itens que sejam ppara usar em escala 1/350. vejo no filme que parece que vc abriu caixas com aviões novos teria condiçao de dizer em quais lojas pode se adquirir esse materias. Por enquanto obrigado e fico ancioso aguardando resposta se possivel. Trabalho magnifico parabens.
Oi Ricardo, obrigado. Comprei muita coisa por fora do Kit e outras tive que fazer eu mesmo. Nos sites abaixo faço um detalhamento maior do que usei. Os decalques na época foi difícil, mas espero que encontre. Qualquer coisa estou a disposição. www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cvn-65/Enterprise-350-je/index.htm www.hyperscale.com/2019/galleries/enterprise350jg_1.htm
Such detail too bad a few of the planes don’t have night market lights on them. I e looked it over hard and can’t see a whole lotta missed detail love the murial painted on the hanger deck wall it’s flight down. Also I’ve ne er seen the night flashlight wands light up. Plane captain Revo g up with pilot wands light up or a flashlight on in hand of troubleshooter on elevator I k ow they would be very small. It that’s all I can see, I was on the Washingron and Lincoln
Oi marcelo Comprei o kit no M Livre e o kit em si é muito simples. O hangar interno não faz parte e até os aviões, tratores, lança misseis tripulação, PEs, decalques, etc, foram adquiridos separadamente. Muita coisa também implementei através de pesquisa e fotos do navio real. Levei um bom tempo comprando acessórios e hoje não saberia dizer o valor. Nos sites abaixo detalho melhor o que usei. www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cvn-65/Enterprise-350-je/index.htm www.hyperscale.com/2019/galleries/enterprise350jg_1.htm Jorge
Thanks for the compliment Larsenal (Code: AC 350 25) - Marins résine 1/350 Larsenal (Code: AC 350 33) - Marins à 1/350 combat post Eduard 53233 1/350 Aircraft Carrier Figures The vast majority were L'asernal + a good deal of patience to paint figure by figure. Also some of the other sets in specific locations, such as Eduard's (flat figures) in the background inside the Hangar.
That is one of the best I've see. I have a 1/350 scale USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 kit, by Merit International. I purchased for my dad. He retired off the Kennedy in 79. I want to give it to him for his birthday. The problem? I have zero skills when it come to model building. I'm looking to hire a professional. If you know of anyone that would be willing to take on the task, I'm ready to get started. Thanks in advance!
I don't know who to do it and I couldn't do another one. It took me a long time on this one. I don't know where you are from, but even the distance gets in the way. I think if you start with a small kit and go training, you will get experience and after a while with patience you can do it yourself. I think your father would even like it better. If I can help you with any tips I'm at your service.
Hello from Italy, Thomas. I would suggest to look for some modellers associations near you. In my country there are many and usually the most skilled are the pensioneers since they have a lot of free time. Keep in mind that to make a model like Jorge's one takes at least 3 months working on it daily. He placed lights inside and i think (have to ask him) he made the interiors himself. Planes are from Trumpeter and crew, as he has written in above reply, are Eduard figures, Ka Models, Fugimi and L'arsenal (AC35025 and AC35033)". After seeing this video i too want to make one and already looking for what is necessary. A final consideration: i think that if you make yourself the model for your dad, in the best way you can, he probably will appreciate much more than receiving a professional built model but just bought and given. Surely a surprise but maybe missing something. In other words, in your model there will be much more love for your dad than in the model built by somebody else.
Hola Jorge! i hooked at your video i don't know how, and now i am too planning to make a carrier like your Enterprise. Already looking for the model and planes. About the making of, I need to know if you did yourself the inner hangars and in which way, or if the pieces to make the decks are already in the box . Also if some planes are already included and you have added new ones by Trumpeter. Another question is if the planes are coming with decals or not and if inside the ship you applied decals or you have painted everything. I have many other questions concerning lights inside and extra details you may have added or if all is already in the box. Wonderful ship!!! i think best compliment is to let you know that you make me arising the will to make one even if i only made when i was teen ager a 1/720 Nimitz :)
The internal hangar is not part of the kit, as well as some other details of the upper deck. All planes I used from Trumpeter. The decals were all purchased separately. The problem in which the work is sometimes criticized, is with the insignia of the planes, but it will be difficult (I did not find) decals for 1/350 planes exclusive to the Enterprise. I also misplaced an older plane (Phanton) mixed with more modern ones (it was a lack of knowledge), but that is also not impossible because they could be being taken to an exhibition (laughs). But seriously, as I made this model only as a hobby and it's just a toy, I didn't care. As for lights and internal details, nothing is from the Kit.
@Jorge Evandro, at the 45s mark, all the detail markings on the structure, is that the same as the hull colour, or is that a darker tint that you airbrushed over in the hull colour?
At the junctions I did a shading before then applied the normal color of the hull. In the photos there is not much shading under the hull paint, but live it is very smooth and cool.
I used the figures below: Larsenal - Marins resin 1/350 (Code: AC 350 25) Set of 50 pieces Larsenal - Marines at the combat post 1/350 (Code: AC 350 33) Set of 50 pieces And some Eduard figures placed inside the internal hangar. Note: The Larsenal figures do not come painted and I had to paint them in the team colors with a lot of patience. At least in my case, there were a lot of them broken and many of them broke when removing them from the sprue. In this case, buy excess quantity. Check the Aliexpress websites as I think you can find other types of figures there.
Não vendo . Fiz esse como passatempo e levei em torno de 1 ano planejando e comprando peças e mais 13 meses construindo, por isso, não tenho como fazer outro..
I used a few Eduard figures at the bottom of the Hangar, always facing and not sideways so as not to show the fineness of the piece. Some also from Ka Models and Fugimi. But the vast majority were L'arsenal (AC35025 and AC35033) which for me are the best. However, if so, buy in excess because they are very fragile and come many broken. And prepare your patience to paint them. First with magnifying glass, holding with tweezers paint the top, after drying paint the bottom. My patience I spent all of them (KKKK), now from now on only pre-painted figures.
@@Jorgeevandro1 Thanks Jorge for the feedback. Your build inspired me to build this shelf queen of a ship. Bought by my wife and son a few years back in Singapore. God Bless mate.
@@Jorgeevandro1 A couple more questions. What figures did you use (team and technique)? Where did you get them? Do you have photos (or a diagram) of the location of the lights on the flight deck?
@@vitan3440 The figures are from L'arsenal and painted with a good dose of patience. There are also some by Eduard at the bottom of the internal hangar. As for the lighting of the Island, I used small pieces of Led tape placed so that they do not appear directly when lit, only the brightness. I haven't had a schematic for a long time.
