U.S.S. Iowa BB04 1896 Golden Bear 1:250

[Zathros]

Mike, these small carriers from WWII are so unrepresented. It was amazing how much they offered. The "Taffy 3" engagement with the Johnston and the small carrier turning around a fleet of ships, always makes me think it would be a good candidate. I look forward to your build of this ship.

Carl, it is these details that you supply, 600 dpi, etc, they add up, if one is paying attention! Your attention to History, factual History, not speculation, is also quite awesome.

[Paperwarrior]

Mike,

Interesting...one of my Grandfathers served on an Escort Carrier during WWII.

Great photo! Those guys are in a good spot to watch (to the rear), but I got to agree with your father. I know soldiers who fired railway guns (basically naval guns mounted on rail cars vs. ship turrets) during WWI would have to be behind the guns, ears pluged and mouths open (helps equalize the pressure so your ear drums don't break). I can say from experience firing towed vs. self-propelled that the noise of the gun firing isn't bad when in a turret.

Jeff

[Michael Mash]

Originally Posted by Golden Bear

I'm interested to see how Mike likes the angled upper hull frames. I personally found them to solve a lot of problems.

Carl

One can see in this image what Carl is referring to. The last three stern crossmembers have been "angled" so the outside edge presents a better attachment surface. The first three bow crossmembers are done the same way.

Carl: I like the aesthetics of it. When I begin installing the upper hull plates in that area, I'll let you know how it works out. I think it should be an advantage.
Mike

[Paperwarrior]

Hey, I like that! I bet that'll work well. Mike, I look forward to seeing what you have to say about the "next step".

Jeff

[jimkrauzlis]

Carl,

It's great to hear from you, this is such a superb looking model. Barry's passing hit a lot of us very hard, but I know you and he were very close, he always had such glowing comments about your designs, so I know it was particularly hard for you.

I always look forward to seeing your posts, they provide such plentiful information on your modeling sbjects, always great reading!

Can't wait to see more on this build and your other design projects.

Cheers!
Jim

[Don Boose]

The angled frames make eminent sense.

I always enjoy the interaction between Carl as designer, exceptionally skilled builder, and fin de siècle naval architecture maven and Mike as another exceptionally skilled builder and interpreter of Carl's designs. There is so much to learn!

And these turn of the last century ships are a great treat to my eye.

Don

[Zathros]

Mike, the frame work looks awesome. I will definitely be screwing into a board on the next ship I build. Excellent idea! Cat Proof!

[Golden Bear]

Originally Posted by Zathros

Mike, the frame work looks awesome. I will definitely be screwing into a board on the next ship I build. Excellent idea! Cat Proof!

Soooo, I CANNOT be the only person that finds cat furs stuck into glue holding together boat frames!!

Carl

[Zathros]

Originally Posted by Golden Bear

Soooo, I CANNOT be the only person that finds cat furs stuck into glue holding together boat frames!!

Carl

I thought maybe the Cat furs would help in the glue matrix, but they have no tension strength, so, no you are not alone and in good company.

[Knife]

I use Black Lab hair in my glue joints. Thicker, stronger, and waterproof. Oh, and more visible.