Scale: 1/800
Model length: 15.5 "
Base length: 18 "
Code: SM800CV61

Now you can own a 1/800 scale museum-quality model of the USS Ranger CV-61, completely handmade from resin, wood and metal crafted and combined by hand to make this model of America's first angled-deck carrier. The model comes to you all ready to display on a beautiful wood display base atop brass pedestals; her aircraft spotted and fixed on the deck; with a brass nameplate. If you served on the Ranger and have a lot of good memories of your time aboard her, here's the perfect token for the tales you swap with your buddies! If you act now, you will be one of the few to own what had only been previously available as a low-priced undetailed plastic model kit or PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE custom wood model.

You will really appreciate the attention and effort put into this model ship, turning it into an excellent model ship replica over 15 inches long, It comes detailed with guns and missile launchers; antennae and sensors; various aircraft and many other handcast resin and metal pieces. Now, imagine this precise work of model ship art sitting proudly on top of your desk in the office, or on the mantle at home. Your friends, colleagues, or maybe even your former shipmates, come in and marvel as they admire your (latest) acquisition, wondering aloud how expensive this RARE and valuable model ship is. You, of course, will smile, pleased that you had seized the opportunity when it was offered - knowing what a bargain it really is, a very well-made model ship at the very best possible price...less than half of what it could actually cost on the market!

Overall you will see that it is a very attractive display which you will surely be proud to show off to your family, friends, colleagues and even your shipmates! But what you will love most of all, and will be excited about, is the fact that even if the overall quality of this model ship could command more than $400 in retail value, or even if this model ship is RARE and stocks are limited, it is now available for you at our extremely LOW price, the LOWEST ever for a model of this quality! Why? Because you deserve to enjoy owning a model ship of high quality without having to invest an arm and a leg! And, of course, you are getting it direct! Nobody is standing in your way to make things more expensive!

Remember, there is only a limited number of pieces of this unique ship model, so don't just wait and watch - own your USS Ranger TODAY!

This is a Model Art master's work of very high quality and value, perfect for personal display at home or in the office, or as a special gift to that very special someone!

This is NOT a plastic kit, nor a mass-produced model. Each museum-quality replica is handcrafted by the same master artist-craftsmen making models for America for more than thirty years! This model ship will make a perfect gift or memento for the sailor, ship or military enthusiast. Now in stock and ready to ship direct from our California Warehouse, you get it direct and ONLY through this store. We will ship this model display to you in a heavy-duty carton box; the model ship itself will be encased in a secure wood frame which will require some simple disassembly using a Philips screwdriver.

Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift! Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - before it's too late and someone else gets what should be yours!

• Excellent, hand-carved and hand-detailed 15-inch long model ship of the USS Ranger CV-61 Aircraft Carrier
   
• The FIRST and only commercially-available scratchbuilt USS Ranger supercarrier precisely scaled to 1/800
   
• 3-dimensional Masterwork of art by dedicated Master artist-craftsmen
   
• Craftsmanship followed precise plans and scale drawings to quality standards stricter than that of larger ship models
   
• Mahogany wood hull, resin and metal fittings/details such as various aircraft, antennae and weapons
   
• Painted by hand in Navy gray scheme and painstakingly detailed
   
• Comes with an elegant, hand-routed, rich mahogany furniture-finish wood base
   
• Real, not plated, hand-turned and -polished brass pedestals
   
• Engraved brass name plate
   
• VERY LOW PRICE - LESS THAN HALF OF ITS ACTUAL RETAIL VALUE ON THE MARKET! THE LOWEST BECAUSE YOU GET IT DIRECT FROM US! SAVE AS MUCH AS $170!
   
• Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The seventh USS Ranger CV-61, formerly CVA-61, is a United States Navy Forrestal-class supercarrier. She was the first aircraft carrier in the world to be laid down as an angled-deck ship (her elder sisters Forrestal and Saratoga had been laid down as axial-deck ships and were converted for an angled deck while under construction). Ranger was laid down 2 August 1954 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia, launched 29 September 1956, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Radford (wife of Admiral Arthur W. Radford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and commissioned at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard 10 August 1957, Captain Charles T. Booth II in command.

Ranger was decommissioned on 10 July 1993, and is at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Washington. As of 2004,a nonprofit organization is working to bring ex-Ranger to Portland, Oregon to serve as a naval and aerospace museum, educational center, and a setting for special events.

Ranger earned 13 battle stars for service in Vietnam.