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JoeFest 2023

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Visit our booth at JoeFest in Augusta, Georgia from June 9-11, 2023.  For more information about JoeFest, visit https://www.joefestusa.com/.

The USS Flagg Custom Base

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USS Flagg Custom Parts

USS Flagg Custom Base Bulkhead Door Frames

$15.00
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USS Flagg Custom Base Portholes

$7.50
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USS Flagg Custom Base Hatch

$10.00
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USS Flagg Restoration

USS Flagg Elevator Support Repair Kit

$12.00
Repair the Flagg!
This is a kit of 3D printed tabs to repair the "Long Elevator Support" and the two "Elevator Side Supports" of the USS Flagg.  


Included: This kit includes two (2) pairs of long plate hook tabs, four (4) individual short plate hook tabs, four (4) long plate tabs, and four (4) short plate tabs. Two tabs are to be attached to the top of the Long Elevator Support and will insert into the holes of the flight deck. The other two tabs are attached to the top of the Elevator Side Supports (1 on each) and will insert into the holes of the flight deck. The hook tabs are placed on the side of each Elevator Side Support and will insert into the slots of the Long Elevator Support. Enough tabs are included to replace all of the tabs.


Not Included: Glue. You will need a strong adhesive intended for plastic. You can find this at a hobby or craft store. The USS Flagg pieces shown in the photos are not included, they are for illustrative purposes.


Color Variation: All tabs will come in gray unless you request black at the time of your purchase.
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USS Flagg Mast 99 Cap & 99 Sleeve

$20.00

Repair the Flagg!

These are custom 3D printed mast attachments designed specifically for the USS Flagg mast. The cap and sleeve both have a custom "99" on them. The "99 Cap" is designed with an "X" slot to hold the upper section of the mast together with straight alignment. The "99 Sleeve" slides over the lower section of the mast to provide additional stability. The Flagg mast is NOT included.


Q1: Will this fix a broken mast?

I cannot guarantee that it will "fix" your broken mast. There are certain stress points on the mast that are prone to break. Depending on where the break occurs, the sleeve can reinforce the mast without the need for glue. You can decide if glue is necessary.


Q2: Can I use this on my mast even if it isn't broken?

Yes. The cap and sleeve actually reinforce the mast and can protect it from damage.


Q3: Is it easy to install?

Yes. Simply align the "X" on the bottom of the "99 Cap" with the upper section of the mast. DO NOT force and risk further damage to the mast. It should be a snug fit without forcing the cap to fit. Likewise, the "99 Sleeve" should slide from the bottom over the lower section of the mast. DO NOT force and risk further damage to the mast. It should be a snug fit without forcing the sleeve.

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Restore Original Color

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Restore Original Color

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Speaker Replacement

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9V Battery Connector Replacement

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Affordable Parts Replacement

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Microphone / Bullhorn Repair Video Tutorial

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USS Flagg Lighted Custom Parts

USS Flagg Mast Custom Lights

$8.50

Light Up the Flagg!

These are custom 3D printed mast attachments designed specifically for the USS Flagg mast. There are two lights and two base attachments. The Flagg mast is NOT included.


Q1: How are they powered?

Each light is individually battery powered. They use LR41 batteries.


Q2: How do they turn on and off?

Each light is turned on and off by twisting the bulb.


Q3: Are other colors available?

This auction comes with 2 red battery operated light bulbs. We will include an instruction sheet that includes details for additional light bulbs and color variations through Amazon.


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USS Flagg Landing Strip

$35.00

Light up the Flagg!

The USS Flagg Landing Strip comes with 13 base plates each with a custom "99" on one side. It also includes 11 blue lights and 2 red lights to attach to the base plates. The base plates can be placed anywhere you want to create a landing strip for Ace to land the Skystriker. 


Q1: How are they powered?

Each light is individually battery powered. They use LR41 batteries.


Q2: How do they turn on and off?

Each light is turned on and off by twisting the bulb.


Q3: Are other colors available?

This auction comes with 11 blue and 2 red battery operated light bulbs. We will include an instruction sheet that includes details for additional light bulbs and color variations through Amazon.

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USS Flagg Optical Landing System

$35.00

Light up the Flagg!

The USS Flagg Optical Landing System is no longer available. However, additional lights of various colors are available on Amazon and can be purchased to use with the base plates from the Landing Strip. The OLS uses green, yellow, and red lights.


  • CUT LIGHTS: The green lights on the top row are the "CUT LIGHTS" and are used to signal different things based on where the approaching aircraft is in its approach. Early in a no-radio approach, cut lights are flashed for approximately 2-3 seconds to indicate that the aircraft is cleared to continue the approach. Subsequent flashes are used to prompt the pilot to add power. The longer the lights are left on, the more power should be added. Cut lights are operated manually by the LSO (Landing Signal Officer).


  • THE BALL: The vertical column of yellow lights in the center are called the "ball" or "meatball." The top yellow light would indicate the aircraft is coming in too high. The bottom yellow light would indicate the aircraft is coming in too low. The center yellow light would be the goal for landing.


  • DATUM LIGHTS: The center row of horizontal green lights is used to give the pilot a reference against which he may judge his position relative to the glide slope. 


  • WAVE-OFF LIGHTS: The red lights on the bottom indicate the pilot must add full power and go around. When the wave-off lights are lit, all other lamps are extinguished.


Q1: How are they powered?

Each light is individually battery powered. They use LR41 batteries.


Q2: How do they turn on and off?

Each light is turned on and off by twisting the bulb.


Q3: Are other colors available?

Additional lights and color variations can be purchased on Amazon.

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Bulb Replacements & Color Variations

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USS Flagg Custom Sets ​(Coming to JoeFest 2023)

USS Flagg Custom Base HVAC System

$50.00 $45.00

HVAC Set

The HVAC is designed to add character to the custom base. The set will require some glue to assemble the pieces in the desired configuration.


Q1: What is included?

There is one HVAC condenser unit, one small duct, one medium duct, one tall duct, and four individual vents. The decals will come attached to the HVAC condenser unit. These pieces allow for a wide variety of display combinations.


Q2: What is NOT included?

You will need some glue to connect the pieces in the desired configuration.


Q3: Tell me about the pictures.

  • PIC 1: Shipwreck standing next to the HVAC System. This configuration is the tall duct attached to the HVAC system and then a medium duct attached across the top.
  • PIC 2: This is the same configuration as PIC 1, but is located in the Maintenance Hangar.
  • PIC 3: This is the other side of the wall of PIC 2. It shows how the system fits over the wall and through the trussing.
  • PIC 4: This is the same configuration as PIC 1.
  • PIC 5: This configuration shows the HVAC condenser unit with the small duct attached. It was designed to align with a 1x6 board and a 1x2 wall beam across the top. This gives the appearance that the 1x2 wall beams are part of the duct system.
  • PIC 6: This configuration shows how the duct can be attached to the wall and sits within a corner. The back side of each duct is flat and makes it easy to glue to the walls.
  • PIC7: This shows the three ducts, the HVAC condenser, and one of the four individual vents.
  • PIC 8: This is a close-up of the HVAC condenser unit. The two decals will be included and attached.
  • PIC 9: This is a close-up of the three duct sizes.


Q4: When will they be available?

My goal is to have 20 sets ready by JoeFest (June 9-11, 2023).


Q5: Can I reserve one of the 20 sets?

Yes. Email me at chris@chrisdortch.com and let me know you'd like to reserve the "HVAC System." No payment until it's ready to ship.

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USS Flagg Custom Base Restroom Set

$80.00 $65.00

Restroom Set

The restroom is designed to be a removable section from the custom base. It sits near the stern of the aircraft carrier, just off the sleeping quarters. The stall door is hinged and actually moves.


Q1: What is included?

There are two unpainted white urinals (Regular $15 each), one unpainted white toilet (Regular $15 each), and the gray stall walls with silver rails (Regular $30). Purchased individually would be $75.


Q2: What is NOT included?

The showers are not included, but they are available on Amazon. You will also need to create two walls from 1x6 boards.


Q3: Can I use Shapeways toilets and urinals instead?

If you prefer the Shapeways' toilet and urinals, then you should purchase the stall walls separately. The Shapeways' fixtures mount to the wall and will need to be measured for placement. The fixtures in this Restroom Set rest on both the floor and the wall and simply need to be glued in place without need for measurements. The Shapeways fixtures are seen in the photos with the stalls. FYI, Shapeways fixtures are also unpainted. The fixtures with this set can be seen in the last photo.


Q4: When will they be available?

My goal is to have 20 sets ready by JoeFest (June 9-11, 2023).


Q5: Can I reserve one of the 20 sets?

Yes. Email me at chris@chrisdortch.com and let me know you'd like to reserve the "Restroom Set." No payment until it's ready to ship.

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USS Flagg Custom Base Restroom Stalls

$35.00

Restroom Stalls

The restroom stalls only.


Q1: What is included?

The gray stall walls including a hinged door with the silver rail and baseboards.


Q2: What is NOT included?

The toilet, urinals, and showers are not included.


Q3: When will they be available?

My goal is to have 20 sets ready by JoeFest (June 9-11, 2023).


Q4: Can I reserve one of the 20 sets?

Yes. Email me at chris@chrisdortch.com and let me know you'd like to reserve the "Restroom Stalls." No payment until it's ready to ship.

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Restroom Toilets & Urinals

$15.00

Restroom Toilets & Urinals

These are 1:18 scale commercial-style toilets and urinals with manual flush. These have been designed to be installed without the need for measuring height. Both the toilet and the urinal rest directly on the floor and are glued to the wall.


Q1: What is included?

Your choice of unpainted white urinals and unpainted white toilets. You can choose whether you want toilets, urinals, or both; and the quantity of each.


Q2: When will they be available?

My goal is to have 20 toilets and 40 urinals ready by JoeFest (June 9-11, 2023).


Q3: Can I reserve these now?

Yes. Email me at chris@chrisdortch.com and let me know you'd like to reserve "Toilets" and/or "Urinals." Make sure to include the quantity of each. No payment until it's ready to ship.

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USS Flagg Custom Base Engine Room Tank

$40.00 $35.00

Furnish the Flagg!


Engine Room Tank

The Engine Room Tank features an emergency shut off switch, connection points on the tank and the mainframe, two hoses, and a connection valve that attaches to the wall of your Engine Room. The "99" is embossed on tank's support frame. More pictures coming soon.


Q1: What is included?

The Engine Room Tank comes with decals, two hoses, and a connection valve. You can choose quantity and left/right variations.


Q2: What is NOT included?

My Engine Room contains six tanks in total (3 left and 3 right variations). The wall also shows the Electrical System (sold separately).


Q4: When will they be available?

My goal is to have 30 tanks ready by JoeFest (June 9-11, 2023).


Q5: Can I reserve one or more of the 30 tanks?

Yes. Email me at chris@chrisdortch.com and let me know you'd like to reserve the "Engine Room Tank." No payment until it's ready to ship.

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USS Flagg Custom Monitors (Set of 4)

$25.00 $20.00

Furnish the Flagg!

There are two monitor sets from which to choose.


These 3D printed monitors come with decals printed on a glossy finish and then sealed with a protective clear laminate.


If you choose to print you own decals, the files are available on the "Custom Decals" page. You can DIY by attaching the decals to black foam board.


These files were created to match the video files used in the video system as described in the book. Visit the "Video Files" page for more details.


Set A:

Pic 1: Cobra Communications Monitor with "99" and speaker on monitor (75mm x 43mm)

Pic 2: Cobra Island Monitor (36mm x 43mm)

Pic 3: Red Alert Monitor (80mm x 55mm)

Pic 4: Pilot Monitor (80mm x 55mm)

Pic 5: All 4 monitors from Set A


Set B:

Pic 6: Keel Haul Monitor with "99" and speaker on monitor (75mm x 43mm)

Pic 7: Chopper Monitor (36mm x 43mm)

Pic 8: Sonar Monitor (80mm x 55mm)

Pic 9: World Map Monitor (80mm x 55mm)

Pic 10: All 4 monitors from Set B

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Wall Clocks (Set of 4)

$16.00 $12.00
Furnish the Flagg!
This is for a set of 4 wall clocks that can be placed on the USS Flagg's custom base.


These 3D printed wall clocks are 32mm in diameter. The clock decal is printed on a glossy finish and then sealed with a protective clear laminate.
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USS Flagg Custom Base Sick Bay X-Ray View Box

$10.00 $8.00

Furnish the Flagg!

This is a 3D printed X-Ray View Box for use in sick bay of the USS Flagg. The decal is printed on a glossy finish and sealed with a protective laminate.

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USS Flagg Custom Base Electrical System

$20.00 $15.00

Furnish the Flagg!

This is a 3D printed electrical system to be added to the wall of your USS Flagg custom base. The conduit and electrical boxes are all connected as one piece with a functioning sliding door on the larger electrical box.


The decals are printed with a glossy finish and sealed with a protective laminate.

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1:18 Scale Coca Cola Vending Machine Diorama

$25.00
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1:18 Scale Snack Vending Machine Diorama

$25.00
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1:18 Scale ATM Machine Diorama

$25.00
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Additional Resources

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Showers

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Bulb Replacements & Color Variations

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Restore Original Color

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Restore Original Color

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Power Bank for Video & Lighting Systems

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USB Power Source for LED Lights

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LED Light Strip

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LED Light Pucks (Battery Operated with Same Remote)

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LED Connector Kit

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7" Touchscreen Monitor

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Monitor Mount

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Articulating Arm for Monitor

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Life Mission Statement: I desire to share my faith with others, connect them to the church, teach/preach sound doctrine, serve the needs of others, and glorify God in my home, church and daily living.

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