In The Navy GB - General Discussion thread

[loupgarou]

Russian river gunboats! 
Thanks for the links. I have bought various russian paper kits, maybe one day I'll manage to build one.

[zenrat]

Those are tank turrets aren't they?

Food for thought.

[Mossie]

I've toyed with the idea of something similar using an Airfix LCM or LCVP to provide fire support or AA cover.  Either bare guns, or turrets from obsolescent or recovered tanks.

[Dizzyfugu]

Those are tank turrets aren't they?

Food for thought.

Looks like turrets from a T-28 (with a short-barreled L 10 76.2 mm gun) and a T-34...

[NARSES2]

I've toyed with the idea of something similar using an Airfix LCM or LCVP to provide fire support or AA cover.  Either bare guns, or turrets from obsolescent or recovered tanks.

I've had similar thoughts at times, especially when I saw these, or similar pictures, many moons ago. Only problem was that any obsolescent Allied turret would only have a small calibre gun, mainly suited for A.T. work like the 2pdr or 37mm. The British 3" CS gun used in early war tanks was really a breech loading mortar (I seem to remember) used mainly for smoke so not sure how useful that would be ?

[Captain Canada]

I've been trying to come up with an idea for my Airfix LCVP as well !

[tigercat]

How about Bishop Turrets?

[Leading Observer]

How about Katusha rockets?

[tigercat]

Or Petard Mortar

[loupgarou]

I suppose all you gentlemen are aware of what has already been done in real world from France and USA in Vietnam.
The variety of armament and armour used is quite ample. (In case of doubt, try googling "dinassaut" )
And the Katiuska has been used on russian river gunboats, IIRC.

[zenrat]

http://www.histoiredumonde.net/Dinassaut.html


http://www.pdb-ebooks.com/_/_/594326/war-in-the-shallows-us-navy-coastal-and-riverine-warfare-in-

[NARSES2]

Right lads the GB finishes on the 31st August so you have just over 3 weeks to go.

Now I just know we are going to get pleas for an extension but can I ask that before you ask for one you check to see that you can actually finish the build in the extra 1 or 2 week extension granted ? It's not what's left to do that is the problem but can you devote the time to actually do it ? Looking back at previous GB's an awful lot of people who pleaded for an extension didn't finish in the time, so please, please be realistic in your pleas.

I ask this because the calendar as usual is slipping and I would like to get the next GB (Old Kit GB) kicked off late September, although I realise that may not be possible.

Thanks lads.

Chris

[Old Wombat]

Well, I'll be the first to ask for an extension, then.

Looking at my roster, I have another 4 day shifts, 3 RDO's, 7 arvo shifts, 2 RDO's, 5 day shifts & 4 RDO's taking us to 2nd Sept, by the end of which I should have finished my builds.

However, another 12 days' grace wouldn't go astray.

[JayBee]

I would like to get the next GB (Old Kit GB) kicked off late September.

Chris

Does that mean we have to build models of PR19 ? 

[Dizzyfugu]

However, another 12 days' grace wouldn't go astray.

Hmmm, enough time for two more builds...?