Scale: 1/350

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This model represents the island of Forrestal-class aircraft carrier USS Ranger CVA-61 as it appeared circa early 1957-1959, shortly after commissioning.  The Forrestal-class was the world's first class of "super carriers". 
 
For valuable reference photos of USS Ranger CVA-61, the third ship of the Forrestal-class, click here.

This model is designed from official US Navy drawings to match features and dimensions of the actual ship.  Therefore, it may be sized and shaped differently than your plastic kit's parts.  Some adjustment of your kit's parts or other aftermarket products such as photo-etch may be needed for best fit.

Features:
overall dimensions from official US Navy drawings
open navigating bridge, flag bridge and primary flight control station "prifly" windows with correct wiper motor detail for 1957-1959
accurately positioned portholes for the signal shelter on the 09 level
accurately positioned battle lookout ports, fore and aft
highly detailed doors of 2 types fixed to the bulkheads in the open position, and one closed door
exterior cabling detail correct for 1957-1959
detailed and textured starboard side intake vents
accurately shaped decks, platforms, catwalks and splinter shields properly located specific to 1957-1959
SPN-8 radar dome
lower portion of the swing-down mast fixed to the superstructure (does not move) with hinge detail at the base, with small locator dimple to aid in attaching your kit's mast
open funnel uptakes
diesel generator exhausts between funnel uptakes
sloped funnel cap, correct for 1957-1959 

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To help you know which aircraft are correct for this period, SeaForces.org reports that "Lone Ranger" embarked Carrier Air Group 8 (CVG-8) for her 1957 Atlantic shakedown cruise, then Carrier Air Group 14 (CVG-14), tail code "NK", though 1959.
 
June–August 1958: CVG-14 was composed of:
Fighter Squadron 141 (VF-141) "Iron Angels" - F4D-1 Skyray
Fighter Squadron 144 (VF-144) "Bitter Birds" - F9F-8 Cougar
Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) "Blue Diamonds" - AD-6 Skyraider
Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 61 (VAP-61) "World Recorders", Detachment F - F9F-8P Cougar
Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) "Early Eleven", Detachment F - AD-5W Skyraider
Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) "Pacific Fleet Angels", Detachment F - HUP-2 Retriever

January–July 1959: CVG-14 was deployed again, including:
Fighter Squadron 141 (VF-141) "Iron Angels" - F4D-1 Skyray
Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) "Fighting Falcons" - F8U-1 Crusader
Attack Squadron 144 (VA-144) "Roadrunners" - FJ-4B Fury
Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145) "Swordsmen" - AD-6 Skyraider
Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) "Blue Diamonds" - FJ-4B Fury
Heavy Attack Squadron 6 (VAH-6) "Fleurs" - A3D-2 Skywarrior
Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 61 (VAP-61) "World Recorders", Detachment F - F9F-8P Cougar
Airborne Early Warning Squadron 11 (VAW-11) "Early Eleven", Detachment F - AD-5W Skyraider
All-Weather Attack Squadron 35 (VA(AW)-35) "Flying Eagles" - AD-5Q Skyraider
Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1) "Pacific Fleet Angels", Detachment F - HUP-2 Retriever

Model aircraft are NOT included with this island.