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I wish that the ships would receive the SPQ-9B, however, I feel that the Navy would back it down to the TRS-3D/4D. So, here is the stick arrangement without the legs yet. The legs will come soon enough!

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While I had NULKA launchers custom made, I think I will be using the Veteran Model ones. However, I will be using my Mk38 Mod2s instead of the Veteran Model pieces. I just love them a LOT more

The first picture has the mast arrangement and the Veteran Models Mk38 Mod2 in the foreground and my custom resin one in the back ground. Included is also the mast arrangement. The legs are mission, but they will be included soon. I am just really considering what shape the legs should be, ie square, rectangle, triangle, etc.

The next is a picture of my resin piece in the foreground...I like mine over the Veteran Models piece

This is an over-view of the majority of the assembly.

These are a comparison between my resin pieces and the new Veteran Models pieces.

Like I said before, I prefer my Mk38s over the Veteran Models pieces, but the VM NULKA pieces are smaller and more accommodating than mine.

The nest step is to glue down the bitts and choks!

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Indeed, I have not built it yet. I am kind of dreading that part! It will be a cradle on a sled that slides about 1/2 its length to accept the boat and will then be pulled back in by a winch. The winch will be shielded from the blast of the RAM.

Indeed, it is powered by the same power plant as the Hayabusa PGs. The only concerning thing to me is I cannot find their range! This boat will be about 1/3 longer so there is a LOT more fuel, however, I still do not know how far that takes the craft.

Yes, in addition to the EO/IR cameras on the Mk38 guns and the Phalanx Block 1B, the second platform on the main mast will have a dedicated EO/IR camera. I am considering a periscope poking up out of the top of the bridge.

Hotel services? No, there will be no room service, nor will there be the L-shaped berthing. Standard triple high coffin lockers (racks) for 35-41 Sailors and Officers.

I don't know about SEWIP. She already has CHAFF and NULKA. I also don't think there is room nor surplus power aboard.

Not as of now, however I will consider the sonar. I have in mind a second version of this PC(R) with an MCM focus instead of an ASuW like this one. That one will have similar modifications but a focus on the MCM amidships and on the stern. There would be a number of UUVs maintained in a module replacing the Harpoons amidships and perhaps in place of the RAM launcher.

Like SURTASS? Maybe, but probably not.

There will be stands on both bridge wings to quick connect and disconnect a sextant for the QMs.

The loader and magazine penetrate one deck down. It will be in the 76mm SR magazine arrangement where Approximately 240 rounds for 4 different types of ammunition as of now. I don't expect more room for more, but there may be. However, I won't count on it.

Both variants will be able to support at least 6 ScanEagle and 4 Puma UAVs. With an endurance of 24+ hours, ScanEagle can reach very far but has limited capabilities. The Puma has a range of 9nm and 2 hour endurance, both with a CAT 4 laser capability, both the ScanEagle and the Puma would be able to support ASuW, MCM, ISR, and SOF operations at range.

Another concern there is SOF support ashore. One thing I am keeping in consideration is having the Phalanx being either a Block1B or a theoretical Block 1C where it has both CIWS and CRAM softwares installed. This would enable the mount to engage both types of threats, ASCM and Artillary, with a single flip of a toggle switch. The 76 has the range to support SOF inshore and Harpoon has the range to strike strategic targets inwards of 86nm.

Thanks much, Bob!

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I was thinking about the winch being below deck and the cable either coming up to the main deck through some sort of gasket to keep water out or have it feed straight out into the boat cradle area, with no pulley needed. The stern might need to be a touch longer so I can put the rear barn doors on her.

Concerning the EO sensor system, that is a pretty cool model. I would love your input on what type I should use! It will be on the mast, so it will have a great view.

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There will indeed be a thrush in that of the Hayabusa. The barn door launchers will be there. In fact the ductail will indeed lengthen out the stern a bit! I am considering weather to include the 3rd engine into a jet drive or just have it be a generator...

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Potty seat lol! I love it! From a NAVSEA perspective, I don't know, however working with the Sailors, I know it is used for ammo storage, internal maintenance of the fire-control electronics in the base, and reduced RCS.

That is interesting! I will consider a "bucket" type arrangement like the Ambassadors have. Perhaps that will provide a few more feet between the CIWS, RAM, and the boat cradle winch mechanism.


Very interesting! I will consider it, and I will build a version and see how it sits!

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After a lot of deliberation, I decided to lengthen the ship by nearly 10 meters. This gives more area for weapons and RHIB recovery equipment.

I have it blocked out. It is not glued or smoothed, but this is the idea!

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Indeed it is! The ratio is 1:8.5. In fact, that's about the same as the Iowa-class battleships, considered to be the "perfect ratio".

I am working on the boat ramp still

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So really, a replacement for the LCS in littoral waters.

Much closer to Street Fighter than our current LCS versions, and would blend well with a better FF.

The newer AFSB/T-ESBs would be a great station ship providing repair, reload, rest, and aviation support - although saving a Whidbey Island class from decom would also make a reasonable fit for that. (and the Mk VI fits inside its well deck, so the 'Littoral Control Squadron' could have them along as well...)

Indeed. I think the aluminum hull of this class would be good for the MCM version, perhaps internally lined with a faraday cage to limit its EM signature.

I wonder if a copper faraday cage lined wooden hull would help that version of the ship. The Hayabusa-class PGs this is based on have wooden hulls. While I was in Japan, I saw the USS Avenger chopped up in a barge like junk in a giant dumpster. The hull was impressive. It must have been 4-5' thick, and it appeared to be beautiful Burch wood. Perhaps something could be done similarly for that version of the ship.

Much closer, yes. However, a proper Street Fighter would likely have been a modern DASHII Gearing-class DD with a "heavy CIWS suite". I have been working on a version of that. In a modern version, I envision 2 versions. One is 3 Mk45 Mod4 guns (2 fwd and 1 aft) or the same positions replace with 76mm SR guns. The PDS would be 2 SeaRAM and 4 Millennium Guns. These would be split, 4 Millennium Guns slaved to 2 SeaRAM. As you can imagine, 1 SeaRAM fwd controlling a Millennium Gum port and stbd. Both stacks would be combined into one to allow more room for a helo hangar and landing pad. The hangar would be a single hangar wide enough to fit at least 1 HH-60 and a wing of Shadow and ScanEagle UAVs.

My idea is to take an LSD per squadron and make it an ESB. That would be the best. This force would consist of 6 PC(R)s and 12 RCBs. This would be a beautiful Regional Influence Squadron.

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Yes, indeed! The only way for it to impact the CIWS it to fire at a zero degree elevation directly off the stern, and due to the RHIB, it would not be able to. Any other shot would be well clear of the CIWS mount.

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It's been a while everyone! I am working on a PC-1(R) at 1/144 armed with Harpoon one, a 76mm, a CIWS, a SLQ-32, Mk38, etc.

With everything else going on, I hope to get shareable progress! Any suggestions?

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