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Post by warchariot on Jan 6, 2011 0:29:23 GMT -5
fatgit, We will want to see photos of your WTJ ships once you do get them. -- Jeff Yes, we will! |
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Jan 6, 2011 17:53:50 GMT -5
Post by fastgit on Jan 6, 2011 17:53:50 GMT -5
fatgit, We will want to see photos of your WTJ ships once you do get them. -- Jeff Of course! I ordered a handful of German armored & protected cruisers and a like assortment of Americans. And an American pre-dread battleship (Ohio). |
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Jan 6, 2011 21:54:28 GMT -5
Post by Bluebear on Jan 6, 2011 21:54:28 GMT -5
In all probability, the Ohio's 12" guns will seriously overmatch the German 9.4" guns on their CAs.
-- Jeff
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Jan 6, 2011 22:37:38 GMT -5
Post by fastgit on Jan 6, 2011 22:37:38 GMT -5
In all probability, the Ohio's 12" guns will seriously overmatch the German 9.4" guns on their CAs. -- Jeff No doubt.  As a first step into the range, I went with ships I found to be striking in one fashion or another. Minus the Ohio, the sides should be reasonably evenly matched. So long as I like what I receive... I can see a follow up order in my future.  |
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Jan 6, 2011 22:51:56 GMT -5
Post by warchariot on Jan 6, 2011 22:51:56 GMT -5
Hey, even isn't always even.
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Jan 6, 2011 23:02:37 GMT -5
Post by fastgit on Jan 6, 2011 23:02:37 GMT -5
Hey, even isn't always even. HMS *cough* Hood *cough* |
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Jan 6, 2011 23:54:49 GMT -5
Post by Bluebear on Jan 6, 2011 23:54:49 GMT -5
Hey, even isn't always even. HMS *cough* Hood *cough* I presume, of course, that you are (for some reason) referring to the 1891 Pre-Dreadnought battleship HMS Hood. It was a modified "Royal Sovereign" class battleship and carried four 13.5" main guns, ten 6" guns, achieved a speed of 15.7 knots. She was decommissioned in 1911 and sunk in 1914 to provide protection against U-Boats at Portland Harbor. There aren't any other HMS Hoods of note, are there? -- Jeff |
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Post by TheDreadnought on Jan 7, 2011 9:57:16 GMT -5
So what was the main technological advancement that created such a disparity in power between the 13.5" guns of the 1890s, and the 13.5" guns of WWI?
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Jan 7, 2011 12:14:08 GMT -5
Post by afilter on Jan 7, 2011 12:14:08 GMT -5
So what was the main technological advancement that created such a disparity in power between the 13.5" guns of the 1890s, and the 13.5" guns of WWI? Pre- WWI: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_13.5_inch_naval_gun_Mk_I_%E2%80%93_IVShell 1,250 pounds (570 kg)[1]
Calibre 13.5-inch (342.9 mm)
Muzzle velocity 2,016 feet per second (614 m/s)[2]
Effective range 12,000 yards (11,000 m)[1] WWI: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_13.5_inch_Mk_V_naval_gunShell AP, HE 1,400 pounds (635.03 kg) (H); 1,250 pounds (566.99 kg) (L)[1]
Calibre 13.5-inch (342.9 mm)
Elevation 0° - 20° (naval); 0 - 40° (Railway)
Muzzle velocity 2,582 feet per second (787 m/s) (L); 2,491 feet per second (759 m/s) (H)
Maximum range 23,820 yards (21,780 m) at 20° (L); 23,740 yards (21,710 m) at 20° (H)Basically improved varient over the 1890 version with a great shell weight and increased velocity and range as range finders improved as well. Basically doubled the range and increased the hitting power over the earlier version. HTH, |
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Jan 7, 2011 13:08:29 GMT -5
Post by fastgit on Jan 7, 2011 13:08:29 GMT -5
I presume, of course, that you are (for some reason) referring to the 1891 Pre-Dreadnought battleship HMS Hood. It was a modified "Royal Sovereign" class battleship and carried four 13.5" main guns, ten 6" guns, achieved a speed of 15.7 knots. She was decommissioned in 1911 and sunk in 1914 to provide protection against U-Boats at Portland Harbor. There aren't any other HMS Hoods of note, are there? -- Jeff Certainly not. Unless, of course, one were speaking of the the 1st Hood, launched in 1859 as Edgar. A 2nd-rate SoL (91 guns), she was renamed in 1860 (to honor Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood). Initially wooden hulled and sail-powered, but later fitted with a steam engine, she was decommissioned in 1888. |
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Jan 15, 2011 12:07:02 GMT -5
Post by afilter on Jan 15, 2011 12:07:02 GMT -5
Harry,
What is the latest realistic update on the release of RotB II?
Just asking before I jump into any other hobby projects.
TIA!
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Jan 17, 2011 9:23:54 GMT -5
Post by TheDreadnought on Jan 17, 2011 9:23:54 GMT -5
Realistically hoping for next month. Dealing with some major real-world stuff right now. Hoping it will settle down around the first week of Feb. Sorry guys.
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Jan 17, 2011 9:30:35 GMT -5
Post by fastgit on Jan 17, 2011 9:30:35 GMT -5
No need for apologies. Would rather a solid, consistent, well-reasoned supplement than one rushed into production.
Good luck with the RW issues.
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Jan 17, 2011 11:34:43 GMT -5
Post by afilter on Jan 17, 2011 11:34:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the update.
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Jan 17, 2011 11:37:25 GMT -5
Post by TheDreadnought on Jan 17, 2011 11:37:25 GMT -5
afilter - This would be an excellent time for you to investigate Colonial Battlefleet! |
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Jan 17, 2011 13:10:53 GMT -5
Post by afilter on Jan 17, 2011 13:10:53 GMT -5
afilter - This would be an excellent time for you to investigate Colonial Battlefleet! Or I could..... Paint my Tsushima fleet finish remasting my yellow seas fleets paint the USS Arkansas and New York work on the A&A campaign I am responsible for on another forum continue my AAM 3D terrain Finish the3D islands... Maybe someday play a game....so many games so little time. |
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Jan 17, 2011 14:28:55 GMT -5
Post by Bluebear on Jan 17, 2011 14:28:55 GMT -5
Aaron,
That seems like a very good "to do" list. . . . Yes, you should, shouldn't you?
-- Jeff
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Jan 17, 2011 17:16:59 GMT -5
Post by warchariot on Jan 17, 2011 17:16:59 GMT -5
afilter - This would be an excellent time for you to investigate Colonial Battlefleet! Or I could..... Paint my Tsushima fleet finish remasting my yellow seas fleets paint the USS Arkansas and New York work on the A&A campaign I am responsible for on another forum continue my AAM 3D terrain Finish the3D islands... Maybe someday play a game....so many games so little time. Oh come on, paint? When you can look at a new game! |
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Jan 17, 2011 19:13:40 GMT -5
Post by afilter on Jan 17, 2011 19:13:40 GMT -5
Or I could..... Paint my Tsushima fleet finish remasting my yellow seas fleets paint the USS Arkansas and New York work on the A&A campaign I am responsible for on another forum continue my AAM 3D terrain Finish the3D islands... Maybe someday play a game....so many games so little time. Oh come on, paint? When you can look at a new game! Alas if funds and time were limitless. |
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Jan 17, 2011 19:26:43 GMT -5
Post by warchariot on Jan 17, 2011 19:26:43 GMT -5
Yep, time is my big problem, 5 or so years to retirement!
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