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TZoli wrote:

Admhawk wrote:Definition of Perpendiculars

The forward perpendicular, abbreviated as FP, is a vertical line in the sheer plan that is drawn at the intersection of the DWL, which is often the estimated summer load line and the forward side of the stem.
A corresponding vertical line is drawn at the stern, designated the after perpendicular or AP.
- When there is a rudder post the AP is located where the after side of the rudder post intersects the DWL.
- When there is no rudder post, the AP is drawn at the centerline of the rudder stock, which is the customary location for merchant ships without a well defined sternpost or rudder post.
- In the case of naval ships, it is customary to define the AP at the after end of the vessel on the DWL. Such a location is also sometimes chosen for merchant vessels- especially vessels with a submerged stern profile extending well abaft the rudder.

Erm... then why ww1 and ww2 warships had 3 lengthts not just 2? Your definition mixes waterline and perpendicular length!
What I learned that the pp is fixed except if the hull is changed like the modernizations of the IJN Capital ships.
WL is the length at waterline in standard condition and could change as equipment added for example Iowa had different wl lengths at ww2 and at modern times.
OA is mostly fixed and changes if equipment or modifications were done at the ship ends or to the the entire hull. For example the Clipper or Atlantic bow added to the Bismarcks.

Admhawk wrote:Definition of Perpendiculars

The forward perpendicular, abbreviated as FP, is a vertical line in the sheer plan that is drawn at the intersection of the DWL, which is often the estimated summer load line and the forward side of the stem.
A corresponding vertical line is drawn at the stern, designated the after perpendicular or AP.
- When there is a rudder post the AP is located where the after side of the rudder post intersects the DWL.
- When there is no rudder post, the AP is drawn at the centerline of the rudder stock, which is the customary location for merchant ships without a well defined sternpost or rudder post.
- In the case of naval ships, it is customary to define the AP at the after end of the vessel on the DWL. Such a location is also sometimes chosen for merchant vessels- especially vessels with a submerged stern profile extending well abaft the rudder.

angeleyes wrote:Got a question a bit silly.
When we say the Enterprise length is 342 m after refit does this means from end of the back were the last sponsos or safety net are (whichever extrudes furthest i guess) to the very front end of the Bow Prongs and their safety nets or this just includes the flight deck without any extrusions aft and fore of the bow?
Did the Enterprise got lengthened with extra section added at the hull after its major refit because the length before and after the refit is considerably different from the online sources at least (332m vs 342m ) or is it just extra platforms at the back /safety nets etc?

Edoardo81 wrote:Hi guys, I have on my todo list this beautiful aircraftcarrier.
Can anyone suggest to me a book for some references?

Thanks a lot.

Edoardo81 wrote:Hi guys, I have on my todo list this beautiful aircraftcarrier.
Can anyone suggest to me a book for some references?

Thanks a lot.

Timmy C wrote:How would you model the fo'c'sle? I didn't even think a postwar carrier would have a fo'c'sle, but I guess it makes sense to still call the anchor chain handling deck that. Here's a pic of Kitty Hawk's: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-03102 ... 17542.html

EJM wrote:I'm trying to create a better LSO platform area on my TAMIYA Enterprise carrier. The below pics are of the LSO area on the Gerald Ford class carriers. But the black colored "basket" for lack of a better word is fairly common on the LSO area on US Navy carriers. How can I create this for my Enterprise carrier? Is there an aftermarket set available or not? If not, then any tips and techniques for scratch building this?