Does anyone know if a kit/diecast/whatever exists of an Eisenhower class aircraft carrier?

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Hello all,
Subject line sez it all. A friend asked if I knew of any such model or pre-built display piece that could replicate the Eisenhower aircraft carrier, so I thought I’d ask those who would know!
TIA!
Steve

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Steve,
You must know that’s a pretty broad question.
What size do you (your friend) have in mind?

In general terms, the Eisenhower is a recent edition of the Nimitz class, and there is a relly large kit of the Nimitz.

There is a 1/720 kit (~14’ long) of the Eisenhower herself.

It all depends on what you have in mind.

Good luck,
Rick

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GHQ makes a pewter Nimitz-class carrier in 1:2400 scale (1" = 200’). IIRC it comes with decals for hull numbers which will include the Eisenhower.

It is available in many wargame type stores or through ALNAVCO

http://www.alnavco.com/warship.htm

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the plastic Nimitz by Trumpeter in 1:350 scale. Couple that with the photoetch set from White Ensign Models which will have the Eisenhower-specific radar supports aft of the island. You will also need to pick up a set of decal hull numbers for the Ike.

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Thanks for the replies all!

Was after a pre-built/pre-paint similar to Dragon Can.Do “Waves” offerings (which are still limited to just cruise lines!), as he is not into the effort of building a model. Or certainly not a decent one “giveable” as an Xmas gift for a desk display.

Thanks!

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The GHQ small one is not a lot of work to put together. I think you just have to glue on the superstructure and then prime and paint. I have their Enterprise from my days playing Harpoon on the table top and it painted up nicely.

Steve

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At $15.00 plus shipping for a 1/2400th - would that be about 3" long? Hmmm.
I have a few - as in 3 - of the Superior 1/12?? ships I bought as a kid (ALNAVCO has been around forever, I can recall their extensive armor offerings including Tamiya 1/21-1/25th, 1/35th kits, but I digress) and they were expensive for their size even in the 60’s.

I spotted an Academy 1/500? Eisenhower at a Hobbytown for about $20.00, looked like it had F8 Crusaders on the deck! More bang for the buck but would require building.

Have already checked PNAS and Norfolk websites for gift shops - no luck.

Thanks!