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Hybrid Hood

Started by ysi_maniac, June 21, 2010, 06:31:01 AM

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ysi_maniac

This issue began in a more generic thread in Ideas Bank.
But, as I think that one day I will make something in these lines, I decided to begin again here.

BTW: Last config allows more than 30 degrees elevation for Y turret, when firig broadside (perpendicular to ship line), according to my preliminary measurements. This config will need some reinforcement in flight deck undersurfaces to resist gun blast (nothing impossible IMO).

Your comments, please.
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dy031101

Just want to know- what's your choice of planes for this hybrid Hood?
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ysi_maniac

I really do not know. Probably equal number of fighters and torpedo bombers, some recce ...
6+6+4=16 :unsure:

BTW where can I get some wheeled british biplanes or WWII monoplanes at 1/600?
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Joe C-P

Try White Ensign Models for RN equipment and aircraft.

#3 won't work; it's not just the supports, the deck above would be damaged with every shot; Nelson and Rodney suffered damage when their third turret fired much aft of abeam. But I wouldn't put it past the RN to try it!  :drink:

I plan to build the piece-parts I have from a couple Hoods, one Tamiya and one Italeri, into a full carrier conversion.
I'd like to see your interpretation, too!
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ysi_maniac

^^^^^
IMHO the problem with bast damage is just an engineering issue. We are here for that! :thumbsup:
In Nelson's case, guns should be blamed, they were especially harmful.
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ysi_maniac

Quote from: ysi_maniac on June 21, 2010, 06:53:44 PM
I really do not know. Probably equal number of fighters and torpedo bombers, some recce ...
6+6+4=16 :unsure:

BTW where can I get some wheeled british biplanes or WWII monoplanes at 1/600?

After reading that USS Gambler Bay carried 9 fighters, 9 bombers and 9 torpedo bombers, I changed my mind. Mentioned escort carrier had a shorter flight deck and a bigger hangar. So, what about 7 fighters, 7 bombers, 7 torpedo bombers and 3 recce? Total 24 aircraft.
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Mossie

The Airfix Ark Royal has some Swordfish & Fulmars Carlos.  I'm sure you could find a use for the kit! :thumbsup:
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ysi_maniac

Quote from: Mossie on June 22, 2010, 06:54:55 AM
The Airfix Ark Royal has some Swordfish & Fulmars Carlos.
Thank you, Simon. I will see in ebay.
QuoteI'm sure you could find a use for the kit! :thumbsup:
;D ... Add the wings of a Lancaster to make a Flying Carrier ... :wacko:
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Mossie

Yeah!  Or being the Ark Royal, put a load of animals on her....
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Quote from: Mossie on June 22, 2010, 08:00:09 AM
Yeah!  Or being the Ark Royal, put a load of animals on her....

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Quote from: Mossie on June 22, 2010, 08:00:09 AM
Yeah!  Or being the Ark Royal, put a load of animals on her....

And IIRC, Preiser do some Royal Family figures....... :wacko:
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