1/72 Scale Diorama Base – Allied Escort Aircraft Carrier Deck

Create a Realistic WWII Naval Scene for Your Aircraft Model

Enhance your 1/72 scale aircraft model with this detailed Allied Escort Aircraft Carrier Deck diorama base, designed to accurately replicate the wooden deck of a WWII escort carrier. This highly realistic plastic model base is compatible with a wide range of historical aircraft, making it a perfect addition to any collection or display.

Kit Features:

✔ Accurate Scale Model Base – Faithfully reproduces an escort carrier flight deck
✔ Universal Compatibility – Suitable for all US & British WWII escort carriers
✔ Free 3D-Printable Accessories – Includes files for:

• Arrestor cable mounts
• British & American-style wheel chocks
• Bomb carriage
  ✔ Highly Customizable – Ideal for weathering and realistic detailing

⚠ Please Note: Aircraft model not included.

Escort Aircraft Carriers – The Backbone of Naval Warfare

Though smaller than full-size fleet carriers, escort carriers played a decisive role in WWII naval operations:

• Atlantic Battles – Crucial in defeating German U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic
• Pacific Campaigns – Provided air support for island-hopping Marine assaults
• Aircraft Transport – Delivered land-based fighters like the P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, P-39 Airacobra, and P-40 Warhawk directly to the frontlines

Most escort carriers, whether built for the US Navy or Royal Navy, were adapted from cargo ship hulls, allowing for rapid mass production—a staggering 130 ships were built in total across multiple types: