The Simple|BASE line is designed to provide a good-looking and inexpensive alternative for displaying scale model aircraft. This display base for scale airplane models is a representation of the United States Navy wooden flight decks fitted to aircraft carriers built in the 1930s through to the end of the Second World War. This includes the decks of fleet, light, escort and training carriers.
Each carrier deck is made from 3 mm thick Baltic Birch or MDF and is laser-engraved with aircraft securing rails (aka: tiedown strips) and planking in an angled orientation.
Take the carrier deck and insert it flush into the hardwood holder and now you have a top-level presentation of your model that is sure to turn heads.
The holder is high-quality Wisconsin Cherry hardwood, with a routed inset to accept the carrier deck and finished with your choice of five stain colors. Holder is topcoat with a semi-gloss polyurethane. Please note that carrier decks are ready-to-finish.
Features
- Engraved Aircraft Securing Rails
- Engraved Deck Planking
- Scaled for 1/72 and 1/48
- Carrier Deck is workshop sealed and sanded
- Holder from Wisconsin Cherry hardwood, stained and topcoated
- Holder includes hole to pop out carrier deck
Dimensions
| Scale | Holder Dimensions | Deck Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/72 | 7.75" x 7.75" 196mm x 196mm |
6.5" x 6.5" 165 mm x 165 mm |
| 1/48 | 10.875" x 10.875" 276mm x 276mm |
9.75" x 9.75" 248 mm x 248 mm |
Material Options
- Baltic Birch Plywood or MDF material
- Baltic Birch features simulated plank graining
- MDF features defined details and easier paint finishing
Finishing
- US Carrier Deck Douglas Fir planks were color stained
- Aircraft Securing Rails were of steel and were painted
- Typical hobby paints may be used to finish the base to resemble actual carrier decks
- Check references if specific carriers and years of service are important to you
- Appropriate colors are available from a number of hobby paint producers including:
- ScaleColors (Acrylic)
- ColourCoats (Enamel)
- Tru-Color (Acrylic solvent-based)
- True North (Enamel)
Guarantee
All Bases by Bill products are sold with a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied for any reason.
This product is designed and manufactured in the United States.