Hello 'LoB' and David,
I look forward to seeing the LSM(R)-190 project. As David says, you can use my thread on the 198 as a starting point for your 190 model, but be aware that the deck on the first 6 ships, of which the 190 was one, was not raised. With the installation of the Mk 51 launchers on the 196 and subsequent ships, the deck was raised.
The 190 and her five sisterships had seventy-five Mk 36 launchers, grouped in banks, on the main deck, and thirty Mk 30 launchers on the gunwales. I believe by the time she was sunk, the Mk 30 launchers had been removed. Here is a drawing of the Mk 36 launcher:
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Here are some photos of the 190 and sisterships that are available from various public sources:
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Here is a link to a 1/48th scale model of the 192 that I built several years ago. It is a different scale but may give you ideas on how to build your 190:
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... index.htmlThere are printed parts available at Shapeways that will help, including the 5 inch 38 gun house and base ring, and single 40mm Bofors. I've seen an example of a Mk 36 launcher there, but it is pretty primitive. There may be other examples by other vendors there, though, so you'll need to look.
The Revell 'Early' LSM is just that; it is a model of the initial production LSMs, with twin bow gun tubs. The early LSMs were modified soon after construction because the bow 20mm's didn't provide enough defensive firepower. Maybe someday Revell will release a 'late' LSM, which would require less rework to make into an LSM(R). For now, you'll either have to do a lot of modification of the early LSM or, if you have both the early LSM kit and the Bundesmarine LSM kit, you could use parts from both to make an LSM(R).
I hope this helps and look forward to seeing your progress!
John