By BillMichaels | Published: 01/15/2021
Modeler's notes...
Radio Controlled model of a Casablanca-class Escort Carrier. Model is 42” long. Hull is balsa, then a layer of fiberglass. Hangar and flight deck are made from foam core board, with scratch-built styrene details. Island, catwalks, gun tubs, etc, all made and detailed from styrene.
Guns are 3-D printed. Aircraft are a mix of Minicraft and F-toys Avengers, and Sweet FM-2 Wildcats.
Forward elevator is operable via RC. Air search radar antenna is animated.
Build Specs
- Name
- USS Guadalcanal CVE-60
- Scale
- 1:144
- Brand
- Scratch Build