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Posted by Martin J Quinn on March 28, 2022, 7:46:39, in reply to "Any one make a 1/700 ACR 5 USS West Virginia?"

Niko makes her sister: https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-niko-uss-maryland-acr-8-armored-cruiser/

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Any company make a 1/700 ACR 5 USS West Virginia or her sister ships in the ARC Pennsylvania Class? In 1917 she was renamed the USS Huntington. My great uncle (and namesake) was her captain from 07/22/1916 - 08/06/1917.

During his time as her commanding officer she not only changed her name but also conducted early experiments with launching and retrieving balloons aboard ship. later an experimental catapult was added and tested. At one point the Martin Thomas seaplane caught fire while on board. She later catapulted a Curtiss "F" type flying boat while underway. All this may have catapulted his career as he became the commandant of the Panama Canal when the US entered WWI to 1920.

Thanks Martin - Len Fricke March 28, 2022, 17:43:59

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[quote] Niko makes her sister: https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-niko-uss-maryland-acr-8-armored-cruiser/ [quote] Any company make a 1/700 ACR 5 USS West Virginia or her sister ships in the ARC Pennsylvania Class? In 1917 she was renamed the USS Huntington. My great uncle (and namesake) was her captain from 07/22/1916 - 08/06/1917. During his time as her commanding officer she not only changed her name but also conducted early experiments with launching and retrieving balloons aboard ship. later an experimental catapult was added and tested. At one point the Martin Thomas seaplane caught fire while on board. She later catapulted a Curtiss "F" type flying boat while underway. All this may have catapulted his career as he became the commandant of the Panama Canal when the US entered WWI to 1920. [/quote] [/quote]

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