USS Nimitz 1/350 scale

[louis Carabott]

I used to build ships a while ago this was my last build about 2 years ago....

[Madhatter]

so this is what you've been doing since the Enterprise then? Damn! This is another master piece to come from your desk. Your work is flawless - I wish I had that kind of talent Great stuff

[Jim B]

That's absolutely stunning!  Fantastic details.

[Mike 1017]

KUDOs That is museum quality.

Mike

[happy grumpy]

This is what I call dedication. This is a testament to your talent and craftsmanship. As Michael said , this is a museum worthy piece.

[louis Carabott]

Thank you kind Sirs ?

[Mike 1017]

Did you build any planes that were flown by a specific piolet?

Mike

[shoopdog]

Outstanding detail!

[louis Carabott]

13 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

Did you build any planes that were flown by a specific piolet?

Mike

NO ...but this carrier was built based upon its fiirst cruise in 1976 

[Jim N]

Wow that is stunning - absolutely stunning!

[peteski]

WOW!

[skymnky721]

That is fantastic,,wow.  Love the led lighting.

[PappyD340]

Awesome build!!

[Repstock]

Very impressive. A project like that takes quite a bit of time. It truly is a museum quality piece.

[Mike 1017]

louis,

Every time I look at your ship, I see something different. Do you have a stem to stern picture? How long did it take you to build it?

Mike

[espo]

Excellent detailing and lighting. Very realistic looking. I wouldn't have the patience needed for such a build. 

[louis Carabott]

16 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

louis,

Every time I look at your ship, I see something different. Do you have a stem to stern picture? How long did it take you to build it?

Mike

It took 3 years to build this...1,532 hours.............I couldn't fit the whole ship in one pic...it's more than 3 feet long   

[Mike 1017]

9 hours ago, louis Carabott said:

It took 3 years to build this...1,532 hours.............I couldn't fit the whole ship in one pic...it's more than 3 feet long   

Maybe pictures taken from a ladder looking down?

[louis Carabott]

14 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

Maybe pictures taken from a ladder looking down?

Have to try that one though am a bit afraid I will phone down Im 76 years old  

[Mike 1017]

5 hours ago, louis Carabott said:

Have to try that one though am a bit afraid I will phone down Im 76 years old  

Just thinking. How about using a small home drone that has a camera and works with cell phone. A flyby video would be KOOL.

Mike

[louis Carabott]

18 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

Just thinking. How about using a small home drone that has a camera and works with cell phone. A flyby video would be KOOL.

Mike

 Good Idea..my grandson has a drone and I will ask him to take a few shots....thanks for the tip ?

[Mike 1017]

9 hours ago, louis Carabott said:

 Good Idea..my grandson has a drone and I will ask him to take a few shots....thanks for the tip ?

Keep us up-dated Please !!

 

Mike

[vamach1]

Amazing build and detail and realism.  Have you ever taken it and displayed it at a show, library, museum, etc?  The last time I visited the Smithsonian museum in DC there were several large scale ship models on display.

[louis Carabott]

11 hours ago, vamach1 said:

Amazing build and detail and realism.  Have you ever taken it and displayed it at a show, library, museum, etc?  The last time I visited the Smithsonian museum in DC there were several large scale ship models on display.

Yes I displayed in one of our annual expos ....It is at home ....maybe one day I will donate it tothe Malta Maritime museum 

[slusher]

Impressive and amazing detail!