Bogue Class Escort Carrier

Hey Mark,
can the SS be a float?
thanks,
Nikki

 

Yes, you can make the tower into a float. Below you can see how I did mine. With the tower removable, it is also easier to transport.

 

Mark,
thanks for the help with her! Erik said he would get to going with her when he gets her off mike? I was looking at getting her and the Artemis, a Small pump, what do you thing??
Nikki

 

I'm turning mine into Empire Widgeon for convoy duty. I've discovered that with a complete superstructure, all internals, and a 12ah SLA, the water line is just about where the penetrable area ends so I'm going to have to remove a lot of fiberglass to give it 1" penetrable below the waterline.

The penetrable area which results from the kit as built is probably perfect for combat ships carrying much more weight, but I want buoyancy so am running it light. Still very pleased. I'll try to post pictures soon.

 

Here's how Empire Widgeon turned out.

 

That's a beautiful ship! Love the tanks on the deck!

 

That is a great looking ship. Now I want one. Where did you get the Tanks?

 

You can get 1/144 armor at hobby shops that do wargaming sometimes. I know the HobbytownUSA (a hobby shop that sorted EVERYthing by scale!) in Little Rock carried them, and have seen them in other places during my travels.

 

Thanks for the info on the Tanks.

 

I now remember that this store did not do wargaming, but they did have painted 1/144 armor when I lived there five years ago. Roger runs an excellent shop.

 

What's the brand name or who makes the 1/144 tanks and trucks? May be able to find via search on the internet.
Thanks, Bob

 

I was able to find a whole bunch by searching for "1/144 tank" on google.

 

Do you make and sell those sheets containing the 20 mm AA guns seperately? I could use those on my Mo and the NC I am building plus my other ships in the fleet.

 

I don't make the 20mm guns anymore, they turned out to be too fragile. At some point I hope to redesign them and offer them again.

 

Hey Mark,
Are my Six volt 12ah brick going to be two big or will they fit in her?
Nikki

 

The 12 Ah brick will fit nicely.

 

hey Mark,
is 16lbs, to heavy for the carrier?? I have two 6-volt 12 AH and 4 6-volt 4.5 ah brick, and i'm wondering which is easier for her?
Nikki

 

16 pounds exceeds the maximum allowable weight. Please check the ship list and read back through this thread, it answers your questions.

 

hey Mark,
Sorry about that, Jumped the gun there.. but like i said, I have two 6-volt 12 AH and 4 6-volt 4.5 ah brick, and i'm wondering which is easier for her?

Float question I have a 10lb and 30lb Test Fishing line, which is better for the carrier?
Nikki