How wide was the wooden deck planking on the U.S.S. Essex flight deck in 1945 ? Im building the air wing off of her in April of 45. When done I was thinking about displaying them on a piece of deck. I know they make deck pieces for display but not sure if they can hold four aircraft side by side. So am looking in case I have to make a base using a plywood base with balsa or basswood strips glued on top. If I make it I can paint the markings that I will need ?
Dennis