USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is the fourth ship in the Nimitz class of nuclear powered aircraft carriers. She is affectionately known as the Big Stick or TR. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding on September 30, 1980. Construction began on October 31, 1981, when Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger authenticated the keel laying by initiating the first weld.

Scale 1/800
Length 16.3"
Width 5"
Height 3.8"

TR was launched on October 27, 1984 and placed in active service on October 25, 1986. She began her maiden deployment on December 30, 1988, which was also the maiden deployment of the first 10-squadron air wing, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). On March 20, 1990, the ship was awarded the Battle “E” from Commander, Naval Air Force, US Atlantic Fleet.

On December 28, 1990, Theodore Roosevelt and CVW-8 deployed for Operation Desert Shield. The ship entered the war on January 9, 1991, flying over 4,200 sorties (more than any other carrier) and dropping over 4,800,000 pounds of ordnance before the cease-fire on February 8. When Iraqi forces turned on the Kurds, TR was among the first coalition forces in Operation Provide Comfort, flying patrols over northern Iraq. On February 14, 1992, she received her second Battle “E”. This was followed by the 1991 Battenberg Cup as the Atlantic Fleet's premier ship.

In 1993, Theodore Roosevelt participated in Operation Deny Flight to enforce the US no-fly zone over Bosnia, and in Operation Southern Watch to enforce the no-fly zone over Iraq. The carrier received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for her accomplishments. She was also awarded the CINCLANTFLT Golden Anchor Award for the best retention in an Atlantic Fleet carrier. She received her third Battle “E” on March 10, 1994 and her second Battenberg Cup on June 3, 1994.

TR began her seventh deployment on September 19, 2001. After a routine transit of the Atlantic Ocean, she was called to support Operation Enduring Freedom. The ship led coalition forces in creating a more stable government in Afgahnistan and hunting down members of al-Qaeda. TR received awards once more, including the Battenberg Cup, Naval Unit Commendation and Battle “E”. On March 7, 2007, the carrier began a nine-month Planned Incremental Availability in Norfolk, which will see the addition of RAM missiles among other upgrades.

At Maritime Modelworks, we bring ordinary wood models to life. Each museum quality USS Theodore Roosevelt ship model is created step-by-step meticulously. No machines are involved in the process; everything is made by hand. Skilled craftsmen chip away at a piece of mahogany until a ship appears, which is then sanded and puttied. Hand-casted resin and handmade metal parts are also added. Gifted artists paint on the colors and all details, no matter how big or small. Afterwards, clear lacquer is applied for protection. Each model ship is complemented with a handsome display base with brass pedestals and a brass name plate. Products are always double-checked before being delivered to customers in professionally-packaged double-lined boxes with high density foam.