RAISE THE FLAGG PHOTO GALLERY
Build #6: Sergio Campos (Florida)
Featured at JoeFest 2024 in Augusta, Georgia
This build was more than just raising the Flagg. It was about creating a large showcase piece for both figures and vehicles with the Flagg featured as the crown jewel. There are four levels below the Flagg with a mix of dedicated rooms as well as open spaces to display vehicles and figures. My three favorite things about this build: (1) The clean and uniform look of the multiple layers. (2) The added Galley and Mess Hall. The Galley features fryers, grills, ovens, refrigerator, stainless steel tables, baker's rack, and more. The Mess Hall features two buffet lines, an ice box, fountain drink station, coffee station, and more. (3) Notice the trussing in the Mess Hall photos. These are 3D printed trusses for the lower decks that match the design and shape of the support trusses on the Flagg. This is part of what gives the entire piece a uniform look from top to bottom.
Build #5: Corey Hilmas (Ohio)
This build has all of my favorite features. Three of those features include: (1) The pinstripes. Keeping with the red, white, and blue color scheme, this build has a wider red stripe that is centered on the white pinstripe. Since I knew this was going to Ohio, I was inspired by the collegiate "O" logo design from The Ohio State University. The "O" has a wide red with thinner white lines that outline the red. (2) The bow lip. You can see in these photos a lip along the top edge of the bow. This allows the Flagg's bow hull piece to rest firmly and straight on the platform. (3) This is the first time I added a hinged door to the exterior wall that is directly under the Superstructure. The hinged door is inspired by the design of the two doors on the USS Flagg's Superstructure. While the features are similar, they are unique in both design and function. The hinge and door are 3D printed as a single piece with moving parts (i.e. PIP Hinge). This means the door is not removable from the frame and gives it greater stability.
Build #4: Eric Mens (Virginia)
This Cobra-themed build inspired creativity! I didn't want to use the "99" or "USS Flagg" on any of the fixtures. Instead, I immediately began to consider how the Cobra logo and cobra images could be incorporated into the design. Three of my favorite features of Build #4: (1) Eric double stacked the coffee table for twice the space below the custom base. (2) The cobra heads that are part of the support beams. (3) The red and black pinstripes with the red pinstripe turning into a cobra head at the bow of the carrier. The edge binding was also black which matched the pinstripes quite well.
Build #3: Steven Smyth (Alabama)
Three of my favorite features of Build #3. (1) This was my first build with edge binding. The photos in Build #5 show how much edge binding improves the finished look. If you've seen it in person, then you know the edge binding is a game-changer in creating a very professional and finished look. (2) This was the first appearance of the bollard safety posts. In this case, they are used as bolt caps for the casters attached to the bottom. (3) The increased margin around the stern platform and the tapered design of the bow platform.
Build #2: Mathew Krogen (North Dakota)
It's hard to limit my favorite features of Build #2. (1) The "99" Support Beams. This was the first build with the end caps that feature the "99" and the "USS Flagg" moniker. (2) This is also the first build that I added pinstripes. The red, white, and blue colors are my favorite. (3) Finally, the additional ladders on the exterior and bow of the carrier. These features have become standard with every build I have done since. I even went back to Build #1 and added these features.
Build #1: Brian Dawson (North Carolina)
Featured at JoeFest 2023 in Augusta, Georgia
Featured at JoeLanta 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia
This was my first custom base and was retro-fitted with a new access panel, "99" Support Beams, end caps, and vinyl pinstripes. This was purchased by Brian Dawson. Three of my favorite things about this build: (1) The removable restroom at the back of the carrier. (2) The hinged door to access underneath the Superstructure. (3) The curved contour of the bow.
CUSTOM BASE DIY PROJECTS
Custom Made by Greg Basso
"Gotta say it again.. your book makes it much more fun and gives great ideas. Changing a few things, but so much is spot on, it is hard to deviate. :-)" -Greg Basso
Custom Made by Joe Britt
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