Calling all Charles F. Adams-class DDG fans

[AyalaBotto]

Yes, the traditional cutter was at some time replaced by a RHIB

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The fast motor boat it replaced:

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And the 'whaleboat' on port:

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Hi Maarten,

Thanks a lot for the photos.
Exactly the ones I was looking for.

Regards
Ayala Botto

[AyalaBotto]

Hi,

I'm looking for detailed photos of the mast on the L�tjens class destroyer of the German navy on ships with the Mk-144 Missile Launcher for RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) installed.

I wonder if anyone could share them.


Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Ayala Botto

[TheDuneSea]

Hello Ayala,

seems like we're on the same boat here

You might want to check out this site: https://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb ... 085e9bed51

It's in German by an ex-crewmember but the pictures speak for themselves. On page 18 you find everything you need to know about the masts during her being fitted with RAM.
I find it to be super helpful while I am building my own 1/700 L�tjens.

Cheers!

[herbieham]

only just found this thread
Served on all 3 aussie DDGs, paid Perth of as charge

I have drawing number 1 mounted on my wall

[Kiwi Kev]

Having just completed the Airfix 1:600 "Rommel" as HMAS Brisbane, I tend to think this little kit is an excellent basis for a CFA project. A few others posted "why bother" and attached pics of the Dragon and Revell 1:700 offerings which didn't look as good a quality to me. Certainly some scratch building to do with regards the Ikara and Phalanx and RHIBs, and a lot of detailing added, but its a great little kit. Must be one of Airfix last ones. Does have some strange things, like the stem anchor on the starboard side which is wrong, a few tricky seams on the front surface of the bridge, and a nasty mast arrangement which if I had to do it again would probably replace at least partly with scratch built. But the end result was very pleasing. Can be seen here: https://uk.airfix.com/community/forum/1 ... of-replies

[drwells42]

Looking for a set of deck plans for the Charles F. Adams class. A booklet of general plans would be ideal, but almost anything would be an improvement.

David R. Wells