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The latest Aeronef model to receive a makeover is the French Les Arcs carrier. We’ve kept the basic configuration (dig hull with forward deck) but that’s about it. The new version is much, much bigger, with lots of space inside the resin hull and plenty of metal fittings. It comes with four triple AA turrets and four light gun turrets for self-defence, four funnels and two masts, and a new winged bridge. The deck is also a metal fitting that sits in front of two large hangar doors.<\/p>\n

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Altogether a mighty vessel around which to base a French carrier force.<\/p>\n

VAN-402<\/a> – Les Arc Class Dig Fighter Carrier – \u00a39.00<\/p>\n

VANFP-402<\/a> – French Carrier Pack – \u00a322.00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The latest Aeronef model to receive a makeover is the French Les Arcs carrier. We’ve kept the basic configuration (dig hull with forward deck) but that’s about it. 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