Hms queen elizabeth

**herky** · #1 07-05-2014, 12:35 AM

UKs biggest warship was named by the queen.She is 280 metres long and weighs in at 65,000 tons <the ship that is,not the queen,

In reponse the US navy announced unveiling of new Clinton class carriers .
Sorry to our american members,couldnt resist

**herky** · #2 07-05-2014, 12:46 AM

couple more shots of the new ship

**RAFleischman** · #3 07-05-2014, 04:08 AM

Ya, but it looks like the Clinton's are going to carry an F-14. Only thing cooler than that would be an F-4!!

russ...

**herky** · #4 07-05-2014, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RAFleischman

Ya, but it looks like the Clinton's are going to carry an F-14. Only thing cooler than that would be an F-4!!

russ...

looking at the photo of the queen walking past ship im actually interested to know the identity of ship to the left of the carrier.looks classy

**cardist** · #5 07-05-2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by herky

looking at the photo of the queen walking past ship im actually interested to know the identity of ship to the left of the carrier.looks classy

It is HMS Illustrious, the last of the Falklands era carriers. I was at the ceremony yesterday and a great day was had by all. I hope to post some pics as soon as I can find my download cable.
Incidentally, I was talking to one of the engineers involved with the design of the ship and he has designed a 1/200 scale model of the ship in card. It was designed as a schools project for the local primary schools here and is built in a modular fashion after the real thing. He has graciously agreed to share the template with me. More of this to follow so stay posted folks.
All the best and happy modelling

Bernie

**RAFleischman** · #6 07-05-2014, 05:19 AM

Where was she built? Where will she be homeported?

russ...

**db-sa** · #7 07-05-2014, 07:11 AM

Built in several pieces and places, see bottom of
pieces and places

**RAFleischman** · #8 07-05-2014, 09:31 AM

Great article...very cool design!!

russ...

**herky** · #9 07-05-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cardist

It is HMS Illustrious, the last of the Falklands era carriers. I was at the ceremony yesterday and a great day was had by all. I hope to post some pics as soon as I can find my download cable.
Incidentally, I was talking to one of the engineers involved with the design of the ship and he has designed a 1/200 scale model of the ship in card. It was designed as a schools project for the local primary schools here and is built in a modular fashion after the real thing. He has graciously agreed to share the template with me. More of this to follow so stay posted folks.
All the best and happy modelling

Bernie

thought so,she looked a bit too clean though

**herky** · #10 07-05-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cardist

It is HMS Illustrious, the last of the Falklands era carriers. I was at the ceremony yesterday and a great day was had by all. I hope to post some pics as soon as I can find my download cable.
Incidentally, I was talking to one of the engineers involved with the design of the ship and he has designed a 1/200 scale model of the ship in card. It was designed as a schools project for the local primary schools here and is built in a modular fashion after the real thing. He has graciously agreed to share the template with me. More of this to follow so stay posted folks.
All the best and happy modelling

Bernie

will keep a watch out for that if you can use it