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 base is made from 6 mm thick wood-based materials to resist warping and is laser-engraved with aircraft securing rails (aka: tiedown strips) and planking. The Straight orientation base allows for placing the bases together.
Features
Dimensions
Material Options
Finishing
Each base is made from 6 mm thick wood-based materials to resist warping and is laser-engraved with aircraft securing rails (aka: tiedown strips) and planking. The Straight orientation base allows for placing the bases together.
Features
- Engraved Aircraft Securing Rails
- Engraved Deck Planking
- Scaled for 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 aircraft
- Options for Straight or Angled
- Wood is workshop sealed and sanded
Dimensions
| Scale | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/72 | Straight | 6.5" x 6.5" 165 mm x 165 mm |
| Angled | 6.25" x 6.25" 158 mm x 158 mm |
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| 1/48 | Straight | 9.75" x 9.75" 248 mm x 248 mm |
| Angled | 9.25" x 9.25" 238 mm x 238 mm |
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| 1/32 | Straight | 11.375" x 11.375" 288 mm x 288 mm |
| Angled | 9.25" x 9.25" 238 mm x 238 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.