DavidP wrote:
Maarten, it would be 1/501.5 scale as it is 12" long. the giveaway is the twin props for a Cimarron class tanker compared to a single prop for the other classes. the curve to the top of the Cimarron hull can be added to a T2 hull if kitbashing a T2 into a T3 tanker.
Hi David, yes you are right if the quoted 12" is as exact as it is stated!
Your note about the twin props is correct- but those are not often in view, as with most ships. Another giveaway is the curved stem (bow), whilst the T2s all have a straight stem.
Just some note how complex the topic of 'oilers' really is:
http://drawings.usmaritimecommission.de/drawings_tanker.htm. The sheer in the T3-S2-A1 class is obvious in these side views, that's why I mentioned it as the key giveaway.
There is much more to it than just T2 or T3. And having said the Cimarron class having twin screws, doesn't mean all T3s have twin screws... there are single screw T3s as well, look for yourself. The 'S2' in the nomenclature indicated the twin screws, whilst the single screw ships have just 'S'.