Not trying to steal Gator's or Gunny's thunder here, but in reading the April issue of Fine Scale Modeler (ok so I'm way behind in my reading) I saw a new product item from a company called K & K Models. A 350 scale Essex waterline base. It runs $40. They didn't have a website, so i don't know what all they make. Yea, I know big help

They do have a long distance phone number (unless you live in Euclid Ohio

216-481-9590

Of course with Gator's feature, you might just want to make your own.