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by Yasutomi
September 19th, 2018, 8:35 am
Forum: Drawing Challenges
Topic: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge
Replies: 155
Views: 166203

Re: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge

Congratulations to BB1987 and the other entrants and many thanks to the judges for the feedback. Speaking of which...I wonder if I could trouble the latter with a few questions, in an effort to improve my efforts. 1. It seems I've been working to an outdated style. Portholes are now 1-3-1 rather ...
by Yasutomi
August 31st, 2018, 3:14 pm
Forum: Drawing Challenges
Topic: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge
Replies: 155
Views: 166203

Re: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge

Although my design has its own thread, I would still like to include it in the challenge that inspired it...not that it's in the same league as the other entries! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/flangndxxr1fr6j/HHS%20Sampit%20v2.png?dl=0 2x 5"/54 Mark 39 single mounts 4x 3"/50 Mark 27 twin ...
by Yasutomi
August 31st, 2018, 3:04 pm
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Re: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

Thanks Andreas! :)
by Yasutomi
August 21st, 2018, 7:02 am
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Re: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

Thanks Novice...I've revised the design as you suggested. I was a bit worried with the weight distribution- the deleted topweight was all from the back half of the vessel- so I've replaced the ASW mortar with a hedgehog. Ideally, this should probably be a trainable mount (Mark 15?) but I could only ...
by Yasutomi
August 14th, 2018, 4:06 pm
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Re: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

I've come to the conclusion that I just don't know enough about Dutch equipment to make a credible design without a lot more research, so I think I'll put that version on hold for now and revisit it later. In the meantime, I've been working on the version armed with American equipment, taking into ...
by Yasutomi
August 14th, 2018, 3:56 pm
Forum: Drawing Challenges
Topic: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge
Replies: 155
Views: 166203

Re: Early Cold War Destroyer challenge

There are some amazing drawings appearing here!
1143M wrote: August 14th, 2018, 7:49 am I readjusted my entry, dsmantled Akitsuki-class, replace it to the Type 051
I hope you post the Tai Yuan elsewhere; I really liked it! ;)
by Yasutomi
August 8th, 2018, 12:43 pm
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Re: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/4h7i1kczsdl5zh5/HHS%20Sampit%20WIP.png?dl=0 I've removed the 3' guns, moved the aft 120mm a deck higher and added 2 C1s. It might fit, but it looks a little topheavy to me...and I'm not sure about the internal arrangements. In case I can't make it work, I've been ...
by Yasutomi
August 8th, 2018, 7:00 am
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Re: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

Seems you have used the Dutch Holland class as a base. Keep in mind though, that the Holland class had an watered down fire control system, due to the earlier designs having topweight problems as the design process progressed. This means the Holland class has 2 directors for 2 120mm turrets and 1 ...
by Yasutomi
August 7th, 2018, 8:43 pm
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP
Replies: 11
Views: 15195

Natsuzuki Postwar Modernisation - WIP

Greetings, Bucketeers...it's been too long! Inspired by 1143M's Tai Yuan (and of course BB1987's wonderful rendition of the Akizuki Class), I found myself wondering how one of the survivors might have been modernised with western equipment. My scenario sees the former Natsuzuki acquired by a small ...
by Yasutomi
November 29th, 2015, 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manchukuo Navy question
Replies: 4
Views: 5206

Re: Manchukuo Navy question

Hello! There is a drawing of the Machukuoan destroyer Hai Wei (ex Kashi) in the Japanese section: http://www.shipbucket.com/images.php?di ... %20Wei.png

That's the only one I know of, but there may well be others lurking around here. :)