Seemed like a logical extension. I think this one will take longer - I'll try a few different options re armament, wheelhouses, masts, etc, - before putting the final thing together.
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| Possible rough outline - possibly 8 guns, 2 funnels, 3 masts ? But really there will be a lot of changes before anything is decided. As you can see, quite a bit bigger than the gun boat so might need more 'detailing', for example ship's boats and ventilaors. |
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| As a cruiser will need a lot of guns I thought I might as well quickly make a few rather than use my supply of bought guns. Rough edges will be hidden a bit by gun shields. Not sure if I should have made 10 guns... |
Very much experimental, it should be interesting to see how this one works out.
This all looks rather clever, especially the guns. I think 8 will nicely give the impression of a ship bristling with guns without over loading it. Will these be battery mounted?
ReplyDeleteBasically as per the rough scribbles - individual gns, 2 each on opposite sides of the hull fore and aft, then 2 or 3 centrally each down the hull.
DeleteThe guns look very effective.
ReplyDeleteGuns are quite easy to make - they are really one brass hollow tube inside another brass hollow tube, the rest is just window dressing!
DeleteI reckon you want at least three smokestacks, and preferably four to get that old cruiser look. Your naval ambitions seem to just keep on growing - you're not by any chance related to a certain Alfred Tirpitz?
ReplyDelete3 would be nice but 2 is probably a max - quite a few had one or two.
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