Calling all Atlanta-class & Oakland-class (CL-51) fans

[PeteM]

Building the Very Fire Atlanta. Would her 20mm's have been shielded? The kit does not include shields but I can add them from the spares box if necessary. TIA

[taskforce48]

Building the Very Fire Atlanta. Would her 20mm's have been shielded? The kit does not include shields but I can add them from the spares box if necessary. TIA

Yes, this class had the splinter shield on the mount.

Matt

[PeteM]

Building the Very Fire Atlanta. Would her 20mm's have been shielded? The kit does not include shields but I can add them from the spares box if necessary. TIA

Yes, this class had the splinter shield on the mount.

Matt

Shields it is. Thanks Matt for the quick response.

[whaynes]

Anybody have or can direct me to a rigging plan/diagram of the Atlanta class cruisers. I've accessed a ton of pictures but would like something more definitive. Thanks.
W. Haynes

[FFG-7]

pm your email address so I can send you what I have.

[sdk10159]

Wow, great thread and lots of info!

I just recently got into building 1/700 ship models (used to be an armor guy). I've built a Trumpeter USS Baltimore, a VEE USS New JErsey and working on a Very Fire Montana. I have a VEE USS San Diego ordered.

I just found this thread and the information I've gleaned so far is terrific. I"m definitely going to peruse this thread further. THanks to everyone for their contributions.

Steve

[Tracy White]

Welcome aboard! The "Calling All Ship Fans" threads are generally the best place to start anywhere on the internet to research a ship as a model builder

[KevinD]

A new book soon to be released.

US Navy Atlanta-class Light Cruisers 1940�49 (New Vanguard, 340) Paperback � July 15, 2025
by Mark Lardas (Author), Stefan Draminski (Illustrator)