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Topic review - Calling all Charles F. Adams class DDG fans
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:38 pm
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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
Post Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:33 am
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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/1600-rommel-as-australian-ddg?ccm_paging_p=1#end-of-replies
Post Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:50 pm
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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
Post Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:26 pm
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Hello Ayala,

seems like we're on the same boat here :big_grin:

You might want to check out this site: https://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/index.php?thread/9150-kl-103b-zerst%25C3%25B6rer-l%25C3%25BCtjens-d-185-baubericht/&pageNo=18&s=bfc92aea1c0f6c91515c36c237daa4085e9bed51

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 Lütjens.

Cheers!
Post Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:43 am
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Hi,

I'm looking for detailed photos of the mast on the Lütjens 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
Post Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:20 pm
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Maarten Schönfeld wrote:
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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Hi Maarten,

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

Regards
Ayala Botto
Post Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 5:10 pm
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AyalaBotto wrote:
Hi,

I believe Lütjens Class Destroyer of the German Navy (former and modified Charles F. Adams DDG of the US Navy) carried a RHIB on the Starboard side rather than a ship boat, although I couldn't found any photo with this evidence.

Anyone could help with this issue sharing a photo?


I believe the wale boat was never replaced and was always carried at the Port side, anyway. Correct?



Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Ayala Botto
Lisbon, Portugal

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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Post Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:15 am
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:09 am
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Hi,

I believe Lütjens Class Destroyer of the German Navy (former and modified Charles F. Adams DDG of the US Navy) carried a RHIB on the Starboard side rather than a ship boat, although I couldn't found any photo with this evidence.

Anyone could help with this issue sharing a photo?


I believe the wale boat was never replaced and was always carried at the Port side, anyway. Correct?



Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Ayala Botto
Lisbon, Portugal
Post Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:28 am
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here are some pics of a 1/72 RAN Perth class DDG41 HMAS Brisbane on its first test run. I am building it for a TF72 Clubmate who served on her.

Hull and fitting's by APS models, laser cut Superstructure by Nelson Petteys (NELCADs) (slightly modified for the Aussie version), various bits n pieces sourced from Shapeways (triple torp. tubes ,SPS10 and SPS40 radars still to be fitted) or scratchbuilt (funnel tops and SPS52 radar).


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Post Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:32 am
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Guest wrote:
Hello

I served on Adams 1983-1986 and we hosted Luetjens in mayport.

They had great beer.


alexint wrote:
hi there. i am a big fan of cfa class, one sister was the only lady who took me out for a ride on the sea...

anyway, is the review already out there? have searched but could not find anything...

@GTDEATH13: i have seen at least one of your adams that time in 2002 in souda bay... i was there also with an adam
:wave_1:

ddg moelders in 2002 in west med.


pictures taken from her sister luetjens, same date/place:




I too was in Mayport when Luetjens visited. Recall distinctly being impressed with her mooring at Bravo Pier without the aid of any tugs, just twin screws and rudders...nice ship handling. At the time US ships always always had tugs assist.

Cheers,

Keith
Post Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:41 am
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A 1/350 CF Adams in plastic is a no brainier to me. The CF Adams class served the USN for decades, and also the German navy. Moreover it's a very handsome ship.
Post Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:46 pm
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Awesome handsome destroyers!
Post Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:01 am
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Hello

I served on Adams 1983-1986 and we hosted Luetjens in mayport.

They had great beer.




alexint wrote:
hi there. i am a big fan of cfa class, one sister was the only lady who took me out for a ride on the sea...

anyway, is the review already out there? have searched but could not find anything...

@GTDEATH13: i have seen at least one of your adams that time in 2002 in souda bay... i was there also with an adam
:wave_1:

ddg moelders in 2002 in west med.

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pictures taken from her sister luetjens, same date/place:

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Post Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 3:43 pm
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Hello,
i'm searching for plans of the MK-13 missile launcher.
Can anybody help?

Regards
Martin
Post Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:02 pm
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it appears to be being some are in greek service.
Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:59 am
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GTDEATH13 wrote:
Best wishes to all C.F. Adams fans for the Holidays.

This photo was taken in Salamis Naval Base, January 2002. The front DDG is Formion, ex Joseph Strauss and the other is Kimon, ex Semmes.


Eeeh, isn't the ship in front one of the former Dutch frigates from the Kortenaer class?
Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:54 am
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The plan is to get back to work on these two builds of mine.
Post Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:55 pm
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A set of highly detailed and very accurate 3D-printed 5"/54 Mk.42 mounts in various scales is now available for your Charles F. Adams class / Lütjens-Class destroyer models.

See: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=162435
Post Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 12:57 pm

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