froggyfrenchman
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 | | 27 Jun 2009 04:47 PM | | All of the Suffren class ships were a little different. Lengths, and beams were not the same, but for the most part the hull can be used for any of them.
But more importantly, some carried only 6 TT, but others carried 12.
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eighthgear
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| | 27 Jun 2009 09:20 PM | | Posted By froggyfrenchman on 27 Jun 2009 04:44 PM
Some info on the French cruisers.
Duquesne 35 knots, 4 shafts, dual (inline) rudders, 6 TT, 8 x 8" guns. Overall length 626' 8", beam 62' 4".
Suffren 33 knots, 3 shafts, twin (tandem) rudders, 12 TT, 8 x 8" guns. OA length 643', beam 65' 7".
The light cruisers.
Emile Bertin 39 knots, 4 shafts, single rudder, 6 TT, 9 x 6" guns. OA length 580' 8", beam 52' 6".
Gloire 36 knots, 2 shafts, single rudder, 4 TT, 9 x 6" guns. OA length 588' 11", beam 57' 4".
Mikey
How many guns could be realistically be armed on either the Suffren or the Gloire? I was worried that their size would make it hard to install even non-rotating guns. If I was to build just a torpedo armed cruiser, I would probably go with the Capitani Romani even though she is axis.
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crzyhawk
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| | 28 Jun 2009 02:00 AM | | Nothing says you have to arm ALL the guns. Most Torpedo cruisers don't arm ANY guns if I understand correctly. If I were you, I'd just arm the torpedo cannons, and then some fixed stern guns. I'd think that rotating guns on a cruiser are more dangerous to you then the enemy. If you can give someone a broadside, you probably will. Of course this means you're probably going to TAKE a broadside at the same time, and their 1/4" will be bigger then yours. With fixed stern guns, you get to keep your ship pointed in the right direction in relation to enemy capital ships...away from them. | | | HMS Invincible
USS Salem (CA-139)
USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24)
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froggyfrenchman
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| | 28 Jun 2009 07:36 PM | | My first big-gun cruiser was a fully armed Suffren, with the mains, and 6 torps. That boat was full. I then pulled the stern cannons out of her, and just ran the two turrets in the bow, and the 6 torps, and she was a really good boat.
The she was converted into a Tourville for the extra speed, and was armed with only the 6 torps, and she was a great boat.
Lots of fun without lots of work.
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eighthgear
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| | 28 Jun 2009 08:42 PM | | The Suffren seems like a admired ship, so I think I will go with her. I will probably just arm the torpedoes to start off with and then add the main guns later. | | | |
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froggyfrenchman
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| | 29 Jun 2009 11:04 AM | | That seems like a reasonable project.
The mistake that some have made in the past is to try to do too much too soon.
Only partially arming your first boat is a good game plan. It will allow you to get on the water in less time, at less expense, and enjoy the boat.
Good look.
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