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by **Edward Pinniger** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:38 am

WW1 dreadnoughts and 19th-century predreadnoughts and ironclads are definitely my favourite. They may not be the most elegant or powerful designs, but they somehow seem to have more character and visual interest than later ships. Similarly, I prefer modelling WW1 and 1930s biplanes to Spitfires, Mustangs and Messerschmitts, and clunky, rivet-encrusted early-war tanks to Shermans and Tigers!

by **ADebroux** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:07 am

I chose both since the WWI and WWII ships both have their appealing qualities. And a few, like the West Virginia, look good in both eras.

by **JIM BAUMANN** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:00 pm

the more bizarre, the more funnels the better--and at least two masts!!

My favourite ship model that ic ovet currently...|?

Italian navy pre-dreadnought Lepanto--how can you not love a ship with SIX funnels�!!

Cheers

JIM B

by **abramsteve** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:06 am

Hmmm Iowa's for me. Clipper bow, long low hull, menacing frontal appearance (in any configuration) and you can tell where the bridge is with ease. They do it for me.

by **Tim Jacobs** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:58 pm

Forests of anti-air guns are impressive in pics when firing, but my hands can't handle the small size, so I prefer the clean(er) decks of the pre's.

by **ARH** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:28 pm

bengtsson wrote:So sue me! I voted carriers. But that only means in a World War II context. As for any other period. Give me the Grand Fleet in 1916 and the High Seas Fleet too. Tiger, Warspite, Orion, Lion, Derfflinger, Sydlitz, K�nig, How could it ever get better than that ??

Bob B.

Just add IRON DUKE.

by **MichelB** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:27 pm

The castles of steel of the First World War have a majesty and awe-inspiring radiance that no ship after or before can match.

by **bengtsson** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:22 pm

So sue me! I voted carriers. But that only means in a World War II context. As for any other period. Give me the Grand Fleet in 1916 and the High Seas Fleet too. Tiger, Warspite, Orion, Lion, Derfflinger, Sydlitz, K�nig, How could it ever get better than that

??

Bob B.

by **Mark Petersen** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:54 am

The pre-radar ships with their tripod masts, range clocks, long baseline range finders, less clutered hulls being derift of multiple small caliber AA weapons just seem more manly and workmanlike. They scream WARSHIP not weapons system. Although in fact that is what they were. :destroyer:

by **JWintjes** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:46 pm

Pre-radar dreadnoughts for me, please; in that respect, Iron Duke is among my favourite WW2 BBs...

Jorit

by **Laurence Batchelor** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:17 pm

Prefer battleships to carriers.

Prefer WW2 Battleships to WW1 ones

and I don't like all Navies Battleships, and the catagories chosen above really describe USN ones which I don't like in any period.

Give me a tripod mast any day over caged or pole ones.

I prefer Tower bridges also, so Nelson class, Renown reconstructed and the KGV class for me are my faves there, not as keen on Vanguards one.

by **RNfanDan** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:17 pm

I popped for pre-radar (which then, led the poll) but I am not much on the "bookend" years---before 1911 and after 1942. I don't mind some radars, especially those of British patterns like the 271 "lanterns", but not the wind-rakes like CXAM and German FuMo mattresses.

Cage masts? OUT! Even the BB's with reversed tripods (like those of Arizona/Pennsylvania) looked better than with the hideous cages, which thankfully were replaced.

Ships buried under piles of AA and radar fittings? OUT! Clean, graceful lines tend to conflict with bristling radar and AA weapons, like overgrowth on a Mayan temple.

Tripods are okay, towers not bad, but each has examples both ugly and pleasing. What I really like, are the symmetrical bridge designs of Nelson/Rodney, the reconstructed Idaho class (esp. USS New Mexico), Renown, Queen Elizabeth and Warspite, and the KGV's.

Combination block/tower designs such as those of Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Yamato/Musashi look good, too.

The last battleship, Vanguard, doesn't do much either way for me.

by **Dave Wooley** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:11 pm

I have my moments and now its carriers. I suppose it depends on the type of ship I'm building or about to build {KIEV}. But I have a long term interest in the Victorian navy particularly the Royal Sovereign and Majestic and the early armoured cruisers such as the Orlando class, Blake�s, Edger�s and Powerful and Terrible. But the paradox is I also find the stealth features of the latest generation of warships such as the Burke's and the Type 45s very interesting. In a nutshell if it�s a warship then it�s got my vote.
Dave Wooley

by **Rob** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:19 am

Predictably, I voted for the older variety even if I'm not such a fan of basket masts as they are a pain to model and don't have enough rigging.

Give me a Radeztky class, an Orion class or a KEVII class any day!

Cheers,

Rob

by JH » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:14 am

The sleek lines before the Radar era of box like ships and AA guns for exampe like the Hood in early fit or even the early nelson.

JH

by **zach b** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:22 pm

definately before all the anti aircraft clutter, and dainty fragile radar. I like the stripped down look. Only one mission, sink the enemy with guns.

Flat tops have no character.

by **Tracy White** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 7:27 pm

I have to agree with Marty on this one. I like the Arizona's tripods and the Iowa Classes look... AND flattops!

So put me down for all of the above.

by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:32 am

Always thought cage masts looked just a little flimsy, but having said that, I've never met a BB that I didn't like..

by **Gone Asiatic** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:10 am

You should have included one more selection in your poll following the "Flat Tops" choice:

CRUDES RULE!!

by **Filipe Ramires** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:24 pm

I choosed both types of battleships but that also depends of what Navy does the battleship belong!!!!

Flatops!?!?! Sunk them all!!!

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