Rebuilding the fleet by mikegr - 1/700 - restoring old plastic models

[mikegr]

After a lot of experimentation I made the funnel and the bridge structure to the desired size and shape. PE parts added

 

[Baker]

 I have zero knowledge of 20th century shipbuilding...

But

Funnel facing to the rear ( i think)

Funnel facing forward?

Taking into account the sailing direction I would think,  towards the rear.

 

Edited 23 hours ago by Baker

[ddp]

Baker, the funnel is actually leaning out so the ship's exhaust gases do not interfere with flight operations especially for the aircraft landing on the flight deck from astern.

[mikegr]

This is my reference

I Measured the angle between the front leg of the vertical tripod and the inclined funnel pipe only to find out that this is 32°. According to this I made the new funnel

[Baker]

Thank you. 

As mentioned before, "zero" knowledge about carriers.

But again, very interesting to follow this rebuild 👍