All Aircraft Carriers in My 1/350 Scale Model Fleet

[@photo7839]

16 years Navy Veteran here,, I been on Aircraft Carriers, LHAs, and a Oilier... Great collection, you are right the collection is very dead on as accuracy goes. Great building. It brought back a lot of memories. thank you..for sharing

[@bovineman61]

From a veteran who has served on CVN-65 USS Enterprise I think you have done a good job in building her. BZ to you.

[@JJModelMaking]

Fantastic to hear, thank you

[@christhebeau]

i was on 65 from 2000-2004

[@trainliker100]

I have a little story about CVN-65 from when I in the Naval Communication Unit on Midway Island 1966-1968. A big purpose of our unit was to relay message traffic. The Enterprise was passing fairly close once and Midway radioed them asking if they would like us to help handle some of their message traffic. They responded, "We don't think you could handle our level of traffic." Sort of good natured snub, and probably partially true. We had many transmitters, and many Technical Materiel Corporation 10KW transmitters, but they had some Technical Materiel Corporation 40KW versions.

[@niceguy60]

How do you feel about your CVN-65 sad fate

[@ethancrash]

@@JJModelMaking hey I’m curious where did you buy your models as I’m just getting into the hobby I got a model Arizona at a michaels dealership n Saskatchewan however they are only in the cities and we don’t make city trips that often so I’m curious wheee you got yours

[@MicaelSG23]

This is a very impressive collection, and I can't imagine the insane effort and passion put into these babies...Very beautiful indeed!

[@JJModelMaking]

Wow, thank you!

[@vandanachaturvedi2979]

That’s cool

[@Durgesuth]

Incredible detail... I guess the QE class is next on the list?

[@coca-cola4871]

Ya

[@t.kotoky3490]

I am also making a paper aircraft carrier uss nimitz

[@JeffHead-IdahoUSA]

M Dad was the lead Engineer on the F-8 and A-7 at Vought. He was a combat naval officer in WW II in the PEcific, and then worked 50 years for Vought. I worked there for several years myself in the late 1970s and got to work on the A-7 while there as well as other things. Great video!

[@stingerveteran1982]

Just ordered the USS Constellation kit by Trumpeter. Cannot wait to start it as the ship is near and dear to my heart having served aboard her in the late 80s

[@daleinarizona1561]

I was stationed aboard the USS America, CV-66. So I know that you put in a LOT of time and detail in putting these together.

[@tomvernon2123]

I met a navy veteran last month in Charleston, SC when I visited the Yorktown at Patriots Point. He told me he had cruised on the America, and he loved his service on board. Could tell he was proud to have been a crewman.

[@24602400]

I spent 2 years 7 mos 13 days on USS Fortrestal CVA 59. I was there for the big fire in Vietnam "G Div." and Aircrew on Grumman C1A #146052 in the med. I have no idea how many Cat shots and arrested landings. Once went off the angle deck with out a Cat. The plane was fully loaded and we went down 1/2 way to the water. Once we took some boiler repair supplies to USS Independence so one time on and off her.

[@daleinarizona1561]

I was in Navigation on the bridge. Our Captain was a Vietnam POW. A great person to serve with.

[@gvs376]

Thank you for such a lovely trip down "Memory Lane". The Enterprise was one of my very first models as a young boy, and this gave me such nostalgic vibes. Brilliant craftmanship, sir.

[@adstaton8461]

I worked on the last overhaul/refueling of Enterprise at Newport News Shipbuilding in the early 90s as an apprentice welder. Breaks my heart to see it tied up awaiting an unknown fate, so I know how you feel about Illustrious.

[@nackdibby7960]

Those are all spectacular! I love seeing the finished and unfinished ones together. It shows your dedication and attention to some incredible details! Keep us posted on the progress of your in work projects! Beautiful collection!

[@jamelreed3269]

It’s cool seeing this. My dad served from 90-07 in the NAVY and he was stationed on the USS Enterprise before. He ended up working at the shipyard after getting out the service and he’s told me countless stories of working on many decommissioned aircraft carriers that he and some of his colleagues have served on. He said it hits hard seeing the ships they once lived on for weeks to months at a time so consistently end up not being functional anymore and just being broken down for parts. Love the video btw. Keep it up 👌🏿💯

[@falloutfreak111]

I was on the Carl Vinson (cvn70) from 2013-2016. These are impeccable

[@pashon4percushon]

I do HO model railroading and decided to add aircraft to my layout eventually deciding to purchase some carriers. My first purchase was in 1998 when i purchased a 1/400 USS Enterprise by LEE that came with a motor. Then i got a 1/400 Enterprise by Revell in 2001. THEN i got a 1/350 CVN 68 Nimitz made by Trumpeter that i purchased in Japan. Not seeing the time to put them together, i started looking for diecast carriers and opted to buy a few of the GI Joe Saratoga carriers by Hasbro. Now i have two of those and ended up selling my LEE and Revell carriers some years ago on ebay. I still kept CVN 68 for the effort i put in to mail it and just can't find something like that normally.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

OMG! This is a US NAVY Aircraft Carrier Size Modelling indeed! Thank You So Much for the Efforts & for Sharing! Stay Safe & World Peace! 🌍🌷🕊

[@PInk77W1]

True story My brother was on the Enterprise He was an S-3 Viking computer guy. And he was in port at Fremantle AU. My ship was USS Tripoli USMC. Machinegunner We were ordered to drop anchor about 1 mile Outside of Fremantle. They didn’t want two Military ships in at same time. I walked up to my 1st Sgt and said “My brother is on the Enterprise can I go visit him ?” 1st Sgt said “What the F do I look like, a tour guide ?” LoL.

[@Leo-ch4qu]

Him Bike lol

[@PInk77W1]

Leo Gallegos moral of the story. Never ever join the Marines !!!!!

[@MikhaelAhava]

Huh?

[@Leo-ch4qu]

George Bobb didn’t ask it’s still funny nigga!

[@operatordokkaebi8306]

@George Bobb there is actually.....

[@hundredlux9665]

I like how you did the helicopters flying. You should set one of them up hovering and dropping supplies off. Maybe some black string with a crate. Or maybe even get your hands on the tiny people models and set them on the carrier decks. Any how, good job mate!

[@McRocket]

I love them all...but the Intrepid (to me) was SOO impressive. The detail!

[@ferrarogaming223]

WHERE DID U GET THE WASP MODEL, my grandpa served on the wasp, I still have his hat, it would mean the world to me if u can give me the info where u found the wasp

[@JJModelMaking]

I found it on eBay

[@fredtedstedman]

he wouldn't have served on this Wasp , but the WW2 carrier . My Dad served on her for a time , he was in the Royal Navy , Fleet Air Arm .

[@philburch1970]

Enterprise was a good boat... did two 5 year tours on it as a nuclear operator. Complex as hell, but almost impossible to stop.

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Hey J.J. I was on the U.S.S Guam. It's in the same class as the wasp carrier that you have there. I was in the U.S Marine Corps. And I got the opportunity to serve next to the British Royal Marines. Had a lot of fun. I hope you will do more videos. I really like the way you did those ships. Take care

[@fantom1422]

I'm happy to say that my father and I have made that \same exact carrier, CVN-65< over the years has he worked on it (in the 94-98) as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and its fun to see that someone else has made an exact copy of the ship. I've been on it myself before it was scuttled and it is amazing how well you done with it, impressive indeed.

[@JJModelMaking]

Thank you both very much for taking the time to write this, wonderful to hear. So happy you both thought it was up to scratch

[@joeyshofner639]

JJ's hobbies: Make aircraft carrier models. My Hobbies: Watching JJ's videos on making aircraft carrier models.

[@Mr67Stanger]

Amazing! The detail is incredible, and so well built. you are a superb craftsman my friend.

[@frankm4243]

I there I was thinking my Big Truck models were great! :-) Great collection of aircraft carriers. Congrats! From the USA.

[@rvail136]

Nice work. I built models when I was young, and have a pretty good idea just how much work you've put into it. Well done sir.

[@JJModelMaking]

Thanks Richard!

[@Ullikummi86]

@jj Model Making. I like your video. Though you had some information wrong. The USS Wasp is used by the Navy to transport Marines. The aircraft you called LCAC is actually called V-22 Osprey. The LCAC stands Landing Craft Air Cushion which is a hovercraft to transport equipment and troops.

[@JonesingUSAF]

Seeing the Big E is pretty cool! If you get a chance, you can see it at Newport News Shipyard before it gets torn down completely! It was awesome doing some work on the new JFK while looking down onto the E. Great work bro!!!

[@marbleman52]

You have put a lot of work & a whole lot of time in those...wow..!! At 2:22 I was excited to see not just one, but three of my beloved A-3 Skywarriors just aft of the superstructure and on the starboard side with their tails hanging over the water. I was a Plane Captain for them when I was in an aviation squadron from 1971-75 and land based at N.A.S., Norfolk, Va. We had four of them and they had all kinds of Counter-Electronic Warfare equipment in them and they were designated as ERA-3B. I loved taking care of "MY" planes; I let the air crews just borrow them for the exercises..LOL..!!

[@JJModelMaking]

Amazing, thank you for sharing. Did I get them right then?

[@marbleman52]

@@JJModelMaking Yes, the A-3's look real good. I think that the wings did not fold quite so close to the top of the wing, but I assume that that is just the way the model pieces fit, so no big deal. Also, the scale looks a little off but that just might be me. To be honest, I have seen just a few models of the A-3 over the years and since I do not have one myself, I will not claim to be the 'expert' on the models. I appreciate the hard work that you have put in, and a BIG thanks for including a few of "my" planes...well done..!!

[@LuisSoto-ho5fw]

Your Intrepid looks better than the model they have at the actual Intrepid in NYC, which is now a museum. If I recall correctly, they capture the different eras in which the Intrepid served (I haven't been there in a while!).

[@JJModelMaking]

Wow, thank you! I went in 1986 or something but can't remember the details

[@Cobble_PC]

That’s the sickest set I laid my eyes on

[@commissargarudaslivestream5177]

Look up the set the Naval aviation museum has, its even larger and more amazing, recomend if you ever go into pensacola too stop by their museum and look at them they have some 20 models over 6 ft long and highly detailed

[@Cobble_PC]

Xavier C Selby ok

[@Laura_Battleship_Row]

Looking really good. I’ve just restarted model making after a break of several decades and I’ve gone a bit mad and bought all of Trumpeters 1/350 and 1/200 carriers as well as a few 1/200 scale battleships, so I have about a decades worth of building ahead of me.

[@chandlerwhite8302]

Very nice collection. The USS Essex is my favorite, the details of the refit from the refit to an angled deck carrier looks great. V

[@GJones462-2W1]

I'll wager that just working on the island superstructure on the big "E" , as big as she is, took many, many days to finish. Well done, sir. Respect to your dedication. Obviously, it's a passion, as well.

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Just so you know, the nickname " the big "E" belonged to the original Enterprise that serve before and thru most of WW2.

[@GJones462-2W1]

@@jeffgarberding4499 No, I didn't know that, but thanks for that info! All the little pieces (of info) create the big picture...

[@jknott1003]

Very impressive work and collection of flat tops. I wish I had the space to work on and display 1/350 scale ships.

[@ronringwald5120]

Awesome job sir, I was on the constellation, ranger & the Carl Vinson working on the flight deck on the catapults as a troubleshooter, great detail.

[@djjoniej.jimenez7142]

How beautiful all your carriers... its so detailed and fantastic. Very.......Good Job!!!

[@iamsiuuuuuu]

That USS Intrepid looks amazing, especially with that deck surface

[@keefterry2155]

Very impressive skills there young man. Most folks cannot imagine the dollar amount each item costs but you have talent sir. May you continue in your hobby with great satisfaction!

[@JJModelMaking]

Thank you very much!

[@j.b.macadam6516]

Nice carrier fleet! I've been on board the Enterprise several times during fleet day at Alameda. My favorite 'modern' carrier!

[@chrismulligan6987]

USN vet (c.1982-1990); I had the pleasure of sharing deployments with CVN65 & HMS Invincible, at different times.

[@Leescreativeart]

Thansk for sharing. Ive always been into modeling since i was little. Now at 40+ I have income, tools and workign on more time for modeling. haha. these videos are a good source of inspiration for me.

[@titodalessandro1909]

That is some very nice work. It’s the work in progress that’s the most rewarding and enjoyable.

[@kingspointscalenavalshipso5417]

Great collection of Carriers, James! That's serious dedication to the hobby and real motivation for those of us still cutting our teeth, so to speak.

[@perry858]

Yes very true, I was thinking about trying my hand at doing a carrier, After seeing this lot, my mind is made up.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🇺🇸

[@ambush5682]

You have an F-35C on the wasp class, I recommend moving that to a carrier

[@JJModelMaking]

They do have them on the Wasp, I've seen photos

[@ArkansasBassMan]

@@JJModelMaking i would love to see a photo of a charlie on an LHA/D. They cannot land on them. The bravos can hover land like a harrier but the charlies need arresting cables. Excellent ships. I think you got the colors spot on

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Why? The Marines will be flying the F-35c vertical take-off version. Eventually. When or if they ever figure how to do it with 1 engine.

[@neighbor18]

Love the respect for different eras especially the Crusaders on big E.

[@davidholden1093]

Looking good! Well done look forward to seeing the finished ship. I only wish they would come out with a 1/200 scale model of the Enterprise. 🤔

[@ROOSTER333]

I was on CVN-70. Carl Vinson. Never thought something manmade vould be that big

[@embalm209]

The Intrepid looks really nice, hope mine turns out well. Started mine about three months ago. Been in the market for a book about her, and/or maybe a few of her sisters, as I'm still undecided about aircraft. Have a WW2 era Essex that I'd like to turn into a Korean era ship, and the Enterprise similar to yours still in the box. Have a USS New York and a USS Kennedy coming.

[@robertmetzger6467]

Modeling is an Art Form Unto itself ! And You Sir are an ARTEEST !! LOL Can't believe this is 5-Years Old. Gotta See what ya been up to.

[@youknoweverything7643]

This is probably 10 years worth of work impressive. I did one with my dad wgen i was like 10. He was a very good model builder I spent months of sitting at kitchen table painting little crew members planes and gums and the other details for on flight deck. Took us a year to build it working every night

[@rocket3man]

They look great, love the Illustrious in the sea setting.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

The Essex is my favourite. 👍 I was very fond of the Corsair II when I was a kid. I have never built a ship. Not a project for my skill level! But I do have a couple of huge planes on order including a 1/18 Harrier!

[@prabhakarkmv4135]

During these Covid Holidays I am busy creating a simple Model of an Aircraft Carrier.Bcz I simply love them-i love both ships&planes.That means it's a 2-in-one! But it's a tedious job.But I will complete it.Good luck to me! This video inspired me further.Thank u for this nice video.

[@JJModelMaking]

That's why I wanted to share it, best of luck!

[@4lderion]

Good luck for you

[@fourthhorseman4531]

They look great! Any plans for one of the Queen Elizabeth class carriers?

[@JJModelMaking]

Amazingly, there still isn't a model kit available to buy! But when that changes, yes

[@halfordwyrmbane618]

Look so REAL and GREAT! Very beautiful !!!

[@joseherrera1062]

Excellent collection definitely a good job, I hope to see the nimitz class finished

[@jroar123]

Just wonderfully crafted pieces of art. My passion is wooden ship building.

[@blingbling574]

Nice addition of the deck crew👍🏻

[@SteamboatWilley]

What's the best method for cutting the bottom off? I have a 1:72 MTB and an as-yet unbuilt flower class corvette I would like to include in a model railway layout.

[@griffinsutich1067]

It'd be cool if you got an Akagi or a Kaga.

[@jillroumannsolde302]

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing.👌👌👌

[@VanDerLaars]

I started building again. Last time was in 2012, two years before my son was born. Now he's 6 and is interested in my Revell, Tamiya, Trumpeter models. The problem is that they break when he plays with them. When I was a kid I used to play with GI Joe. Is there anyone who can tell me if there is today something similar that is just realistic as the building kids but more robust like the gi joe vehicles? Thank you. PS: nice collection you have.

[@justinkeefe3456]

Fantastic job building those Goliath’s! I’d actually love to see an ever closer view if your camera can do it and you ever feel like it. And I doubt I’m the only one. Great video! Take care :)

[@ashleyturner6521]

Fantastic Effort.For the Enterprise flight deck did you use a decal kit or hand painted Ashley

[@JJModelMaking]

Thank you! It took me a moment to remember then, hand painted the lines on the Enterprise

[@ashleyturner6521]

Many Thanks

[@mikeleiby6737]

As a Navy Vet your models are superb … only missing a sole marine blown off the back being picked up by following destroyer..!! 😊

[@roofrat68]

Served on the USS Ranger CV61 from 89-93. Looking for that particular model kit. Do you know where I can find one? Want to make a coffee table and put it in it with a glass top.

[@hfe1833]

Im impressed with this type of collection than expensive cars

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I wish to ask which of the Nimitz class you plan to build or built? Considering this video is now 14 months ago. I served on USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN69) in the 1980's. She did recently return from a record setting deployment, Jan 17-Aug 9, 2020 continuous at sea.

[@murmur3966]

WOW! I am new to your channel so thank you for sharing your beautiful pieces. You must have the patience of a monk. The details are so incredible it makes me feel a little afraid of trying the one I have been looking at. I have a pretty decent 3D printer to help create some of the extras I might want to add. You said they are over a meter long, but I was wondering how wide and high they ended up being? I was thinking of building a display case for it if I live long enough to finish all the details. It will go in the den but I was curious if there would still be room for me in with it or if I would need to move my computer into the garage. LOL Keep up the awesome content and I look forward to seeing the wasp evolve.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Did the sailor figures come with the model or did you get them/make them? - I do 1/400 commercial airline modeling and it's hard to find people at 1/400 scale. Thanks nice models!

[@MegaScotsman1]

Very well done mate🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. I have all of them but I prefer clear canopy for the aircraft, I know with some of these kits they are all molded together, I spend the time finding clear aircraft for the ships, do you also use other decal sheets for the air wing? Wish they would hurry up for the new Queen Elizabeth, any word on that ?

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

I haven't built a model since I was a kid but I got an impressive deal on a 1:350 Bismarck which just shipped. I'm on pins and needles waiting for it to arrive and going through different paint design ideas in my head. Been thinking of adding some gold leaf to it

[@JJModelMaking]

Fantastic!

[@eliothowell8654]

I just got back into modeling too (it's been about 55 years). I would suggest that you "warm up" with a easier kit. Try to build a PT 109 as an example. Just a suggestion as I am now on my third model and I can see both knowledge and skills improving. Good Luck.

[@daviddarling4794]

Very nice collection and I admire your ability to stick to your long term projects. Nice presentation, I being in the Army for 24 years have my own collection of tanks and other combat vehicles.

[@JJModelMaking]

Wow!

[@Emperorvalse]

I am impressed by the USS Intrepid, you definitely took great care with constructing that model. I have the Tamiya USS Enterprise quarter assembled, and it has been that way for 15 years, the sametime I have been with my now wife.....we just do not have room for assembling and displaying it.

[@JJModelMaking]

Thanks, very kind of you to say. I thoroughly enjoyed building both ships. It was a bit of a race finishing the Enterprise while my wife was pregnant with our daughter

[@connybob87]

So freaking cool! Great work!

[@robertduffield5979]

Great modeling. Always thought the take off area was further back.

[@KiwiKaosAgent]

When are you going to add a WWII CVL or CVE in the mix?

[@Warhawk76]

Very cool collection of huge ships. You never really get how big till you see them. I got to wander the deck of the carrier Lincoln and it is enormous.

[@eddgong]

Killer jobs here for sure, love the detail on such a small scale ,and theres room for a few more on the shelf .

[@pavannayar9342]

That was a very impressive collection! I too am fond of such models, the scale at which these are made is perfect with clarity of details both with respect to the ship size and aircraft

[@faulltw]

Very nice. My father served on the USS Yorktown in WWII. I have his plank owner certificate.

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Which one ? The one that sank at Midway? or it's Exxex class replacement.

[@GotHoai]

This is great, thanks for going through and giving some history on each

[@brandons9398]

Fantastic work! Well done

[@patrickpatrick9132]

I was an F14A mechanic out of Miramar California. We deployed on the Lincoln, CVN72. I would like to find a 1/350

[@mattjames9941]

These look amazing. What colour paint do you use for the below water line? I am building a 1/600 HMS Belfast model and the instructions say to use Humbrol 70 Matt Red Brick.....to my eye it looks too brown.

[@JJModelMaking]

Thanks Matt! I use a mix of 2/3 flat red, 1/3 flat brown and a drop of flat black. Experiment a little before painting the Belfast but think it should give you what you are after

[@paulperry8800]

Great models with superb detail and so much that looks just right. This is not meant to be nitpicking, but from a constructive point of view, on an Invincible class carrier at Flying Stations, the Harriers are generally arranged around the fantail and the helos are generally parked either below decks, alongside the island, or in the Graveyard (0 spot area) unless they are being prepared for launch or recovery. BUT, it's absolutely your model and is still a superb piece, either way. 👌

[@tomobrien4182]

They look awesome! Nice job!

[@SunDevil31]

What carriers do you suggest? Im new to models and have done the Academy 1/800 Kittyhawk.

[@paulmiller3409]

My god perfection at its best they look sweet. Wish I had the patience and steady hand to such a level required to make those. Wow

[@JJModelMaking]

Thanks Paul

[@supermegavega]

All of this is quite impressive. Love it!

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@mpoyart]

Awesome collection!Great job!

[@faded_specter6495]

My dad was a drive Amtrak’s off the back of the wasp really happy to see it

[@samsami1155]

Lovely fleet. Please can you tell me from where i can buy the 65 ship or USS Enterprise

[@admiralmallard7500]

Love the Illustrious diorama!

[@stephen5019]

Hi lovely models. I’ve got a 1/350 scale enterprise all built would now like to add figures to her any advice you could give me on how to stick them to the deck would be very great full.. thanks

[@JJModelMaking]

Just a drop of super glue will do the trick

[@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III]

Excellent work.. Did you make a conscious decision to forego A-6 Intruders/EA-6B Prowlers? One version or the other of this airframe has been on U.S. carrier decks for six decades up until last year when the Marine Corps finally retired them... You seem very intent on authenticity. You need those aircraft if so. There's a little bias as well. I was a "I" level engine mechanic for Prowlers in the Corps.

[@JJModelMaking]

On which model sorry, it's been a while?

[@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III]

@@JJModelMaking the Intrepid and Enterprise both carried Prowlers..I'm not as up on the Intruders but I think they were around till the 90's. My eyes are getting bad. After my third watch I "think" there are some Intruders on the port side of the Enterprise near the elevator. You really do need Prowlers though.

[@JJModelMaking]

Yes there are intruders on the Enterprise. I mostly used the kit supplied aircraft, can't say I noticed I'm afraid. After building 40 of them, I just wanted to get the model finished

[@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III]

@@JJModelMaking No doubt.. If you can't find Prowlers (which you probably can't) you can easily turn a few A6's into them. Add the little pod to the vertical stab and a jamming pod under each wing. Prowlers are 2+2 so you could paint an extended cockpit. You do fantastic work. I just get bummed because Prowlers were such a awesome aircraft but they always get overlooked. I miss my beautiful pig.

[@JJModelMaking]

Thank you

[@stejer211]

How do you keep them clean and dust free without breaking off parts?

[@JJModelMaking]

By dusting with a brush, very carefully

[@TeamDoc312]

Hey JJ! I know I'm late for the party, but, what's the story on that "Drunk Harrier" close to the bow?

[@JJModelMaking]

Sorry, can you be a bit more specific, it's been a while!