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[centaur567]

After finishing the M-46 model, I wasn't sure what to build next. I was finishing reading a book ad out the 2nd Armored Division in WWII and starting a book by Gen. E. Harmon. So while I was waiting to be inspired, I decided to dust my models and room which was long over due. After rearranging stuff on the book shelves there was a big enough space for a ship model. So the choice became clear, along with watching Rino Dave's build, the choice is Revell's USS Enterprise, CV 68. The fit is not great but doable. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice one Gary.

So someone tell me what the deal with such a radical change on the island of the Big E? Was the weird cone some radar/radio setup?

 

[Impisi]

OHH! I remeber having build that as a kid

 

[Rhino]

Nice one Gary.

So someone tell me what the deal with such a radical change on the island of the Big E? Was the weird cone some radar/radio setup?

SCANFAR - Wikipedia

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This might help. The Follow-on system was:

AN/SPS-48 - Wikipedia

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[Rhino]

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After finishing the M-46 model, I wasn't sure what to build next. I was finishing reading a book ad out the 2nd Armored Division in WWII and starting a book by Gen. E. Harmon. So while I was waiting to be inspired, I decided to dust my models and room which was long over due. After rearranging stuff on the book shelves there was a big enough space for a ship model. So the choice became clear, along with watching Rino Dave's build, the choice is Revell's USS Enterprise, CV 68. The fit is not great but doable. Gary S.

The kit is engineered to make the lower hull removeable. You can display it on the stand and then separate the lower hull when you want to play air-strike with the waterline model. It makes bottom painting easy!