I was reading the responses to my HMAS Brisbane post and a few asked me to upgrade/modernise the design as a comparison. I then had a great idea - why not open up a post and invite people to upgrade my design to how they think the design should evolve. So the challenge is on. There are no limits imp...
I should have mentioned in the specs that the 40mms are a "fitted for but not with" item on these vessels (in line with RAN common practises and lack of funding for capital projects).
Thanks mate, I am a lot happier with the design now I have done the research and modifications. I wanted to use a Phalanx (aft) but the idea for this was to be a retro design ship.
LEUT_east has taken over the Supply from me; but yes, from that ship the Tide series is a very small step, with Tide Ausrtral itself the earlier Supply.
Working on her now. Helps that I have heaps of old RAN literature in my personal library
I have made some changes to this design. Change #1. Changed hull mounted sonar (see specifications) Change #2. Hangar extended forward to aft mast. Change #3. Exhaust shield forward of Mk29 Sea Sparrow Launcher. Change #4. Minor detail changes in superstructure. http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/a...
Thanks for the feedback gents but I am far from happy with this design and in fact almost trashed it before I eventually got around to completing and posting it. Not one of my better designs I'm afraid.