Amazing (that's actually an understatement) scale model of USS Enterprise

Zero Niner · 09-19-07, 07:50 AM

I read this in another forum, and after picking my jaw off the floor I thought I'd share with you guys....

It's a scratch-built 1/72 model of the Big E, CVN-65. Took the maker 19 years to make

The level of detail is astounding. Check it out yourselves!

Link: http://www.carrierbuilders.net/galle...prise_1-72.htm

TarJak · 09-19-07, 08:07 AM

Wow the man is keen I'll give him that!

The smell of Airfix glue must send the guy nuts!

The Avon Lady · 09-19-07, 08:13 AM

Is that an AH46 Sea Knight on deck? They're hot!

Skybird · 09-19-07, 08:16 AM

Now we need a sub modeller to sink that beast!

Letum · 09-19-07, 08:19 AM

The model in the yamoto museum in Japan is impressive in terms of size, finish and detail, let alone setting!

I would love to see it float.

Syxx_Killer · 09-19-07, 08:55 AM

The level of detail in that model is nothing short of amazing. I was waiting for that Tomcat to take off!

Oberon · 09-19-07, 11:40 AM

That is INCREDIBLE!! Absolutely beautiful...so intricate and detailed...

That guy is a legend!

August · 09-19-07, 02:21 PM

Largest ship model in the world. Anyone know?

Kapitan_Phillips · 09-19-07, 05:24 PM

I hope to god he doesnt have pets or children

Camaero · 09-19-07, 05:34 PM

I give him credit for keeping inspired for so long... How many people would have built it a 1/4 of a way and just given up.

HunterICX · 09-19-07, 05:46 PM

I still am amazed that its so detailed,
I could watch that ship for hours. from all angles and places

bookworm_020 · 09-19-07, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I hope to god he doesnt have pets or children

I think he'd be lucky to have a wife after that effort.

I would love to have it, but the wife wouldn't want to give up any space that's reserved for her antiques, dolls and other collectables (I just content myself with the computer in the back room to play SH3 and SH4)

kiwi_2005 · 09-19-07, 08:42 PM

Nice work!

HunterICX · 09-20-07, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I hope to god he doesnt have pets or children

I think he'd be lucky to have a wife after that effort.

I would love to have it, but the wife wouldn't want to give up any space that's reserved for her antiques, dolls and other collectables (I just content myself with the computer in the back room to play SH3 and SH4)

Ouch! mate.

heheh,
well If I would know that the project is going to cost me 19 years
my brain would go ''No 'F'ing way

!''

09-19-07, 07:50 AM	#1
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Amazing (that's actually an understatement) scale model of USS Enterprise I read this in another forum, and after picking my jaw off the floor I thought I'd share with you guys.... It's a scratch-built 1/72 model of the Big E, CVN-65. Took the maker 19 years to make The level of detail is astounding. Check it out yourselves! Link: http://www.carrierbuilders.net/galle...prise_1-72.htm

09-19-07, 08:13 AM	#3
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Is that an AH46 Sea Knight on deck? They're hot! __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

09-19-07, 08:16 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,717 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Now we need a sub modeller to sink that beast! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-19-07, 08:19 AM	#5
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The model in the yamoto museum in Japan is impressive in terms of size, finish and detail, let alone setting! I would love to see it float. __________________ Last edited by Letum; 09-19-07 at 10:46 AM.

09-19-07, 02:21 PM	#8
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,227 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Largest ship model in the world. Anyone know? __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

09-19-07, 08:07 AM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Wow the man is keen I'll give him that! The smell of Airfix glue must send the guy nuts!

09-19-07, 08:55 AM	#6
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	The level of detail in that model is nothing short of amazing. I was waiting for that Tomcat to take off!

09-19-07, 11:40 AM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	That is INCREDIBLE!! Absolutely beautiful...so intricate and detailed... That guy is a legend!

09-19-07, 05:24 PM	#9
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I hope to god he doesnt have pets or children __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

09-19-07, 05:34 PM	#10
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I give him credit for keeping inspired for so long... How many people would have built it a 1/4 of a way and just given up. __________________

09-19-07, 05:46 PM	#11
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I still am amazed that its so detailed, I could watch that ship for hours. from all angles and places __________________

09-19-07, 08:42 PM	#13
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Nice work! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.