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by dreadnaught111
June 6th, 2012, 6:27 pm
Forum: Real Designs
Topic: Karel Doorman II redrawn
Replies: 9
Views: 8124

Re: Karel Doorman II redrawn

MC Spoilt B'stard wrote:damm u politicians for not having the balls to become a powerfull naval nation again!
Unfortunately, I think the treasury was the one who made the decision for the Netherlands. :(

Nevertheless, it's a beautiful drawing of a beautiful ship!
by dreadnaught111
May 20th, 2012, 6:02 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Battleship the movie
Replies: 53
Views: 29292

Re: Battleship the movie

Colosseum wrote:Could have had a cool movie about modern navies but of course we have to bring in aliens and stupid special effects.
I agree with that statement 100%. :!:
by dreadnaught111
May 3rd, 2012, 3:33 am
Forum: Alternate Universe Designs
Topic: Balearic Islands (AU)
Replies: 82
Views: 61451

Re: Balearic Islands (AU)

indiajuliet wrote:The Balearic Islands retain close links with the United Kingdom, Spain, and the recently independent Catalonia...
Wait, Catalunya's independent in your timeline? :shock:
by dreadnaught111
May 3rd, 2012, 3:28 am
Forum: Alternate Universe Designs
Topic: Balearic Islands (AU)
Replies: 82
Views: 61451

Re: Balearic Islands (AU)

Interesting story. I wonder, however, how they might have remainder British after 1783. I don't know if you're Spanish, but as a matter of an interesting fact is that twice, during the American Revolutionary War, did the Spanish fleet manage to inflict such crippling losses on the British that ...
by dreadnaught111
May 1st, 2012, 5:53 am
Forum: Never-Built Designs
Topic: SS Normandie's proposed life
Replies: 26
Views: 41951

Re: SS Normandie's proposed life

It's a pity she ended up burning out in New York, had she survived, chances are that the Normandie would be the one laid up at Long Beach.
by dreadnaught111
April 18th, 2012, 7:24 am
Forum: Real Designs
Topic: HMS Erin (1913)
Replies: 20
Views: 17684

Re: HMS Erin (1913)

Simply gorgeous, Jabba!
by dreadnaught111
April 18th, 2012, 7:17 am
Forum: Real Designs
Topic: HMS Agincourt (1914)
Replies: 52
Views: 35352

Re: HMS Agincourt (1914)

I am seriously contemplating drawing the 15" gun armed Riauchelo design, since I could use the redrawn QE class as reference, so the Rio would be a welcome addition, Sultan Osman-i-evveli, well, sure...if you must... 8-) ;) :D I have a fair bit of info on the "Riauchelo." If you need any help, just ...
by dreadnaught111
April 18th, 2012, 7:11 am
Forum: Real Designs
Topic: HMS Agincourt (1914)
Replies: 52
Views: 35352

Re: HMS Agincourt (1914)

Nice! I was wondering when someone would do a rendering of "the gin palace" in shipbucket style! :D
by dreadnaught111
April 3rd, 2012, 4:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Robert Ballard discovers wreck of Japanese carrier Kaga
Replies: 15
Views: 10506

Re: Robert Ballard discovers wreck of Japanese carrier Kaga

"He's reported that he's found new evidence suggesting that the basic design of the ship may have turned the tide of the battle in an unexpected way..."

I wonder if any of these design flaws stem from the fact that she was converted from a BB?
by dreadnaught111
April 3rd, 2012, 1:05 am
Forum: Personal Designs
Topic: Battlecarrier Ultima
Replies: 43
Views: 30799

Re: Battlecarrier Ultima

Very nice! You should do an update of your old "Pobieda" drawing (using the "Ultima" as a base) next! :D