Hi Gentlemen
I am planning to start a project including pre-war DKM Konigsberg and a destroyer in Kiel Canal diorama next year, and doing some preliminary research now.
Initially I planned to use Type35 torpedo boat T1 from L'Arsenal. However after I posted a Q&A in a German naval model forum (used Google translator), I was told T1 was not a good candidate.
https://www.forum-marinearchiv.de/smf/i ... v.html#topThen I asked about Z-7 & Z-21 since Trumpeter makes kits about them, then I was told again there was no stay of them in Kiel Canal in 1939, but the moderator kindly suggested Z-8 as Z-8 was almost identical to Z-7 and it was around Baltic sea in 1939. So I decided to convert the Trumpeter Z-7 to Z-8. I have three book references here.
German Destroyers by Robert Brown
German Destroyers 1939-1945 by Osprey Publishing
German Naval Camouflage Volume 1 1939-1941
However, by reading through this post, I would like to double check if my plan will work. As Dick J mentioned, Z-7 was built with rounded bridge, but all upper bridges were squared by 1938.
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A. Are there any more noticeable differences between Z-7 and Z-8 besides bridge?
B. Is there any aftermarket part can convert the fore bridge to an angular one?
C. I am not sure about the mast, can anyone please enlighten me here?
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1. what is this tube-shaped thing?
2. Is this a crows nest, is the mast going through it or behind it?
3. What is this?
4. Is this some sort of early radar antenna?
5. Is this pole right behind the tip of main mast?
Your help on this matter will be much appreciated