MAJOR-B wrote:
Been re-thinking this build with the release of the Alaska class
and Rusty White build. The problem is the side elevator. I am going to have the elevator midline on the stern like the LHA had. So which hull to start with?
1. Spruance
2. Alaska
3. De Moines
Thanks :
I like your direction, Major! The Alaska is out now! You can make a CBH without a lot of effort! I would lie to suggest 2 versions. One is replace the super structure aft of the stack and build a flight deck on the main deck with a large helo hangar like the Spruance DDH USS Hayler. The helo deck could be large enough to have 2 landing spots with the rest of the room for helo hangar.
The second could be the Tinian style (Rusty White) elevated deck with the larger hangar. Seasick made a pretty good analogy that provides a good look for how the stern of how the elevated deck and hangar could look!
The stern in this scenario could be set for a Sea Sparrow launcher or other close-in weapon system!
The electronics could be that of a Kidd or an LHD. VLS could be amidships in place of the ex-aircraft hangars. There are great after market bits and pieces out there from Veteran Models and Shapways that could really make this project work well!
Man, you have an awesome potential project here!