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What's new: July 13, 2007
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We have the next Editor's Choice -
Excellence Award winner at Aircraft Carrier Builders!
Congratulations to Dan Linton! Let's see what the award winner
submission is: |
- Dan Linton is here with the
last part of his
Scratchbuilt 1/144 USS Nimitz CVN-68. The construction is done,
and in the last part of the series, he shares all the expreriences
gained during the build process. Lot's of useful info for everyone who
ever considered to start similar a project. Lessions Learned...
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News by Alert 5:
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What's new: April 25 , 2007
- Pete Hudson returned to us again, this time with
one of the nicest kit a
Tamiya
1/48 Fairey Swordfish floatplane diorama. Excellent job, really
impressive!
- Frederick J Seitz III joins us with his first
contribution to carrierbuilders.net, a
Trumpeter 1/32 F4F Wildcat. This cat is just looking awesome
with the folded wings! Good work!
- Clare Wentzel posted a not that widely known kit,
and
Emhar 1/72 F3H Demon. Nice to see this jet in this scale!
- Chris Mentzel shows the next carrier of his
impressive fleet, this time it's a
HP Models 1/700 USS F.D. Roosevelt CV-42. This expensive short
run kit is not something we see every day!
News by Alert 5:
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Blue Angel Jet Crashes
A Blue Angels has crashed during the Marine Corps Air Station Air Show in Beaufort Saturday afternoon. U.S. Navy Blue Angels Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Davis was named "Top Stick" in his class at VF-101 while he trained on Tomcats.
He also graduated from Navy Flight Weapons School in 2004.
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Anglo-French aircraft carriers proposed
Thales has proposed to the U.K. government that Britain and France should share the construction of the next generation of aircraft carriers in a bid to make them more affordable. Denis Ranque, chief executive of Thales, said a French yard could build one-third of the hull for each ship; British yards could build the other two-thirds.
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Growler zaps through initial testing
The EA-18G Growler has completed the first phase of test and evaluation, and is set to receive hardware and a final build of software.
The Growlers are set to receive their final software and hardware build in July, software build 2.0 will fix deficiencies discovered in the first software tape, which also includes 36 percent more software functionality as well as rolling in capabilities for Communications Countermeasures and Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal systems hardware.
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Ronald Reagan Strike Group Returns Following Deployment
Thousands of family members and friends crowded the pier at Naval Air Station North Island on Apr. 20 to welcome home the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) following a three-month deployment in support of operations in the Western Pacific.
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"Golden Hawks" celebrate 40 years
VAW-112 celebrated their 40th anniversary Apr. 18 aboard USS John C. Stennis.
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What's new: March 19, 2007
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We have the next Editor's Choice -
Excellence Award winner at Aircraft Carrier Builders!
Congratulations to Gabriel Suranyi! Let's see what the award winner
submission is: |
- Gabriel Suranyi was kind enough to
share 117 photos of his incredible
scratchbuilt 1/72 USS Enterprise CVN-65. I think
no more comments are needed, it's enough if you see the pictures of this
project, which took near 20 years to complete! On the top of the 117
detail photos, we compiled a near 10 minutes long video where he
introduces the model in depth. It worth seeing it, even if it takes a
while!
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What's new: January 31 , 2007
Editorial:
- 2007's survey is on the way. It's Led by Dan Linton,
and like before we try to get informed about your expectations about ACB,
and find our how could we make the site more interesting for you! We've done
this before and as we have more visitors and members, we thought we should
make this survey this year too! You'll find the appropriate topic in the
forum's General Discussion section.
Please participate to it if you have a few minutes to share your thoughts!
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New arrivals:
We have 2 new aircraft types, S-3B Viking, and
E-2C Hawkeye in the product range. We have over 200 items in the store now,
also lots of new paintschemes, and new squadrons! Please see few of the
latest ones below:
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Final Tomcat Cruise, VF-103 Jolly Rogers - CVW-17, USS John F. Kennedy,
1995-2004 - Limited Edition
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F-14D
Tomcat VF-2 Bounty Hunters, NE100 / 163894 and NE105 / 163418.
CVW-2, USS Constellation - Last Tomcat Cruise, 2003
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E-2C
Hawkeye 2000 VAW-113 Black Eagles, NK600 / 165648. CVW-14, USS Ronald Reagan
- 2006
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VF-2
to VFA-2 Bounty Hunters Transition, 2003-2004 / F-14D Tomcat - F/A-18F Super
Hornet
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S-3B Viking VS-21 Fighting Redtails, NF710 / 160604. CVW-5, USS Kitty Hawk -
Retirement Scheme, 2004
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F-14B Tomcat VF-74 Be-Devilers, AA101 / 162919 / 1993
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A-6E
Intruder VA-196 Main Battery, NK500 / 159579. CVW-14, USS Carl Vinson - 1996
News by Alert 5:
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Pilot blamed in jet's crash on carrier
The
San Diego Union-Tribune has obtained a report on the crash of a VFA-25
F/A-18C BuNo. 164642 on board USS Ronald Reagan at 11:15 p.m., Jan. 28,
2006. This Flash video was converted from the Real Video version on the
Union-Tribune's website.
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Pentagon halts sale of F-14 parts
The Pentagon has halted the sales of surplus F-14 parts after criticism from Congress over the lack of security awareness.
Defense
Logistics Agency spokesman Jack Hooper said sales were halted last
Friday and will remain suspended until a "comprehensive review" is
completed.
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US Marines say V-22 Osprey will fly well in desert dust
James
Darcy, spokesman for the Navy's V-22 program office, said the recent
problems experienced by the Air Force with the V-22 in desert
conditions can be attributed to an inefficient supply system and
inexperienced maintenance planning.
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Gray Wolves Home After Prowling Afghan Skies
Electronic
Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 returned home to Naval Air Station Whidbey
Island (NASWI) in the early morning hours of Jan. 27 after successfully
completing a deployment to Afghanistan.
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Phoenix Missile Hypersonic Testbed
The phoenix rises from the ashes! First picture of the AIM-54 Phoenix attached to NASA Dryden's F-15B.
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IKE Reaches Halfway Point
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 have reached the halfway point in their deployment Jan. 28.
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Navy's new MiG-29K to have superior capability to SU-30 MKI
MiG officials say the first MiG-29K will be handed over to Indian Navy in June and reach India by the end of the year. The firm is also offering to upgrade India's existing MiG-29 fleet to the same avionics standard as the MiG-29K.
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MiG-29 K/KUB fighters for India
A picture gallery of the MiG-29KUB's first flight.
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Landing gear failure blamed in 2002 jet crash
A faulty axle caused an F/A-18 Hornet to crash while landing at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in early 2002.
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Search and Rescue Efforts for Navy Aircrew Suspended
Search
and rescue (SAR) efforts for the remaining three crewmembers involved
in a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter crash Jan. 26 off the coast of
California was suspended Jan. 27 at approximately 3 p.m.
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Families Ready as Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Deploys
USS
Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and attached ships of the Reagan Carrier Strike
Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations from
Naval Station North Island on Jan 27.
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What's new: December 15, 2006
Editorial:
- As I had lot's of problems with the
forum security recently, I upgraded the forum to the latest released version
to avoid further problems on the site! Everything should be the same on you
side, but you might notice some small differences, and some new features.
Please report me if you experience something you think is not functional!
- Christmas is here really soon, so
I'd like to give you some Christmas
gift! I issued a couple of Discount Coupon codes that gives you 50% off of
your purchases in our store. This
half price discount can be used to purchase any of the items in the store
excepting the Limited Edition prints!
The coupon code you have to
enter in the checkout process is:
ACBCSDC2006
This coupon code cannot be
used together with any other discounts you might have based on your
purchases, or other promotional discounts! Also it cannot be applied
after completing an order! You
can use this coupon till 23rd December, 2006
with no value limitation!
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New arrivals:
There are lot's of new
things in the store, so I'll show you only some of them this time! Please
feel free to see the store to see what new items are added to the shop! We
have a new aircraft type now, A-6E Intruder! A new LIMITED EDITION print has
been released as well: "Final Gypsy Roll" - VF-32 Swordsmen
Few samples from the bellow mentioned products!
Please see the store for further items!
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A-6E Intruder
VA-35 Black Panthers
AJ502 / 151582, 1977 |
A-6E Intruder
VA-196 Main Battery
NK500 / 152905 ,1990 |
F-102 to VFA-102
Diamondbacks Transition, 2002
F-14B Tomcat - F/A-18F Super Hornet |
VF-103 to VFA-103
Jolly Rogers Transition, 2005
F-14B Tomcat - F/A-18F Super Hornet |
F-14D Tomcat VF-31
Tomcatters
NK200 / 164340 / 1994 |
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Final Gypsy Roll,
VF-32 Swordsmen, 1974-2005 -
Limited Edition |
News by Alert 5:
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What's new: October 17 , 2006
Editorial:
- There was a short break in the forum operation due to
maintenance, sorry for the inconvenience! I had some technical issues to be
fixed!
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New arrivals:
20% discount for all registered
Carrierbuilders community members! If you'd
like to get this discount, please register to the store, and send an email
with your name and forum user name!
There were no updates for a while, so
there are lot's of new items in the shop! Please click on the links below in the
list to go directly to the items! Please note that these links are pointing to
the A2 size prints which are the largest ones. We have further 3 smaller sizes
for less of each standard edition prints!
Few samples from the bellow mentioned products!
Please see the store for further items!
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VF-11 to VFA-11 Red Rippers
Transition, 2005
F-14B Tomcat - F/A-18F Super Hornet |
F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-115 Eagles
NK200 / 165781 , 2006 |
F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-11 Red
Rippers
AC100 & AC101 - 2006 |
A-7E Corsair II VA-86 Sidewinders
AJ400 / 159292 , 1977 |
F-14D Tomcat VF-31 Tomcatters
AJ103 / 164350 LAST CAT STANDING, 2006 |
Standard Edition prints:
F-14A/B/D Tomcat
F-14D Tomcat VF-31 Tomcatters, AJ103 / 164350 / LAST CAT
STANDING, 2006 - A2 Size
F-14D Tomcat VF-31 Tomcatters, AJ102 / 163904 / LAST CAT STANDING, 2006 - A2
Size
F-14B Tomcat VF-102 Diamondbacks, AB102 / 163225 / Last Cruise, 2002 - A2
Size
F-14B Tomcat VF-103 Jolly Rogers, AA103 / 163217 / Last Cruise, 2004 - A2
Size
F-14A Tomcat VF-111 Sundowners, NL200 / 161621 / 1989 - A2 Size
F-14B Tomcat VF-143 Pukin' Dogs, AG100 / 163220 / Last Cruise, 2005 - A2
F-14B Tomcat VF-143 Pukin' Dogs, AG143 / 162926 / Retirement Scheme, 2005 -
A2
F-14A Tomcat VF-201 Hunters, AF100 / 160396 / 1998 - A2 Size
F-14A Tomcat VF-201 Hunters, AF100 / 162709 / 1994 - A2 Size
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-11 Red Rippers, AC100 / 166632 /
2006 - A2
F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-11 Red Rippers, AC101 / 166634 / 2006 - A2
F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-115 Eagles, NK200 / 165781 / 2006 - A2
F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-143 Pukin Dogs, AG100 / 166608 /
2006 - A2
A-7E Corsair II
A-7E Corsair II VA-82 Marauders, AJ300 / 159289 / 1977 - A2
A-7E Corsair II VA-86 Sidewinders, AJ400 / 159292 / 1977 - A2
Dual Series:
F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-11 Red Rippers AC100 & AC101 - 2006
F-14B Tomcat VF-143 Pukin' Dogs AG143 & AG100, Last Cruise - 2005
F-14B Tomcat VF-11 Red Rippers AA100 & AA101, Last Cruise - 2005
F-14D Tomcat VF-31 Tomcatters AJ103 & AJ102, Last Cat Standing - 2006
F-14D Tomcat VF-31 Tomcatters AJ100 & AJ101, Last Cruise -
2006
Transition Series:
VF-11 to VFA-11 Red Rippers Transition, 2005 / F-14B Tomcat -
F/A-18F Super Hornet
VF-143 to VFA-143 Pukin' Dogs Transition, 2005 / F-14B Tomcat
- F/A-18E Super Hornet
Photo Posters:
F-14D Tomcat, VF-31 Tomcatters AJ103 / 164350 - Last Cat
Standing
S-3B Viking VS-31 Topcats, AG700 / 160152 - 2005
News by Alert 5:
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What's new: September 12, 2006
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We have the next Editor's Choice -
Excellence Award winner at Aircraft Carrier Builders!
Congratulations to Stéphane Aït Ouarab! Let's see what the award winner
submission is: |
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News by Alert 5:
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What's new: August 8 , 2006
Editorial:
- As probably lot of you noticed, lot's of post and
topic disappeared last week. Unfortunately a spam bot filled up the forum
with sex and casino advertisements, and while I tried remove these, and
upgrading a newer version of the forum the database got damaged, and I was
not able to get an up to date backup from the service provider.
Unfortunately several weeks has been lost. If you
were registering in the last 5-6 weeks, please double check if you can login
with your username and password! If you can't it means that your
registration was included in the database that was damaged. In this case, if
you cannot sign in, please re-register, or send me an email, and I help you
check if you're in the database or not (but please first try to
log in!)
- Today I'd like to Introduce our store. From now on,
the button that was grayed out on the left side is active! We've just
opened a store to provide high quality, high accuracy aviation related
prints for the fanatics like we are. These products running under
"Deployment productions" name, and new products will be announced here.
The sells hopefully help covering the higher and higher expenses of the site
as well.
I opened a "Deployment Productions" forum in the Sponsors / Manufacturers
section, here you can discuss about the prints, make comments,
recommendations, and qualify for getting a free poster!
- Don't forget that we have an operational "Calendar"
section as well on the sidemenu! Registered users can add aviation and
modeling related event's, history days, model shows any time!
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New arrivals:
If you're interested to see these products in
detail, or buy, please enter the shop
here! or click on the product
image!
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F-14D VF-213 / AJ213 |
F-14D VF-31 / AJ100 |
F-14D VF-31 / AJ101 |
F-14D VF-31 / AJ102 |
F-14A VF-31 / AE202 |
News by Alert 5:
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What's new: July 22, 2006
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We have the next Editor's Choice -
Excellence Award winner at Aircraft Carrier Builders!
Congratulations to John Chung! Let's see what the award winner
submission is: |
- John Chung present the final
part of his building article. This is
Revell 1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet
Part III. Just like in the previous 2 parts, John describes his
building process in detail, explains the modifications he made. Really
good work John, we hope you'll share your next build too with us!
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- Leander Niederhauser joins us
today with his
Tamiya 1/48 A-1H Skyraider packed with full of aftermarket
products! Nice representation of this famous aircraft!
- Craig Lieberman is here, and shows
his
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Lexington CV-2 with very busy deck! Good
job!
- This is the first review of
Sebastijan Videc. He will contribute regularly in the future. This time
he reviewed the
Sword 1/72
F8F Bearcat. Nice review, thank you for it!
News by Alert 5:
- Shaw hosts Operation Iron Thunder
F-14 Tomcats join F-22 Raptors in Operation Iron Thunder this week, a large scale exercise simulating the full-scale invasion of the North Carolina coast.
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F-14 delay all about war games, not war
News-Register says that erroneous information from Evergreen Aviation Museum lead to the wrong story about Tomcats heading back to combat in the Middle East. But there is something fishy about the Navy's reply as well.
The Navy said the F-14s are to be deployed for Operation Bold Step, an exercise with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. But why send a four-member crew from Titan Corp. to Oregon to prepare for the jet's arrival when its scheduled to participate in a war game?
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Museum ready to move Navy F-14 Tomcat
Prairie Aviation Museum folks have moved the VF-32 Tomcat from the tarmac near the old airport terminal to a concrete pad in the museum’s display area.
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Pictures: Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotors fly over downtown London
Pictures of the MV-22 flying up and down the Thames.
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Indian Navy eyes 100 aircraft by 2020
The Indian Navy is shopping for up to 100 aircraft in a mix of fighters, patrol planes and trainers by 2020.
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Navy Probes Multiple V-22 Surges, Stalls
The U.S. Navy is investigating a series of compressor surges and stalls on the V-22 fleet.
It has emerged that the other MV-22 that flew successfully across the Atlantic for Farnborough Air Show had experienced a compressor surge that was imperceptible during the flight. A backup MV-22 also experienced an imperceptible compressor surge during its return flight to New River.
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Museum's fighter called back to duty
A VF-31 F-14D was expected to be flown into Oregon's Portland International Airport where it will be dismantled and ship by road to McMinnville Airport for display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
But the fighter is now on standby at NAS Oceana as the Navy plans to send USS Theodore Roosevelt to the Middle East.
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US aircraft carrier in South Korea
USS Enterprise has arrived in the South Korea port of Busan for a scheduled visit.
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Northrop Grumman Reveals First Advanced Hawkeye Fuselage
Northrop Grumman Corporation has mated the major subassemblies of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft at its St. Augustine, Fla., manufacturing center into a single fuselage structure.
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US Navy to advance Hawkeye testing
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye's new APY-9 radar will tested on a modified Lockheed Martin NC-130H later this year.
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