by Mike Komo |
1/700 USS Randolph CV-15 (Dragon)
The long hull USS Randolph, launched in October, 1944 with camouflage MS 32//17a paint scheme. CV15 was the only carrier to receive this 6 color paint scheme. The Randolph was awarded 3 battle stars in WWII. The ship was named after Peyton Randolph, President of the First Continental Congress.I used the following in constructing this model:
- Planes from Dragon and Trumpeter
- Fine Molds 20mm Oerlikon AA guns
- Blue Ridge Quad Bofors 40mm Guns
- Blue Ridge 5”/38 Closed Twin Turrets
- Corsair Armada 5"/38 Single Open Mount
- Flyhawk Essex Carrier Photo Etch
- Gator Paint Mask
- Starfighter Decals