Dutch aircraft carrier Hr. Ms. Karel Doorman (R81)

[Hans van de Pavoord]

These pictures are from a rather simple kit that was issued ages ago by Veritas and has been re-done by Scaldis. Laser cut parts are included as well as some details that were added by myself.

Hr. Ms. Karel Doorman (R81) was a light aircraft carrier from the British Colossus-class. She served in the Royal Dutch Navy from 28 May 1948 - 8 October 1968 after which she was sold to the Argentine Navy and renamed Veinticino de Mayo. She was scrapped at the beaches of Alang in 1999.

As Karel Doorman she was rebuilt twice. During the second rebuilt at Wilton Feyenoord at Schiedam she received amongst other changes an angled deck.

Enjoy the pictures........

[shipbuild]

Interesting project. Nice build and thanks for posting !

[wireandpaper]

very nice, simple is nice. Completion time is also important. Thanks for sharing!