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Rowdy36
Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 18th, 2016, 4:43 am
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Thanks everyone!
TristanAlting wrote:
Might I ask how you designed the map? Did you just make it from scratch in MSpaint?
I drew and traced it in Photoshop (but MSpaint would work) based on real world geography.
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I've noticed the 1946 Boxer has the upper row of portholes at the bow closed over but none on the lower decks. If closed to improve watertight integritiy or because sprays (much like the IJN started to do by 1943) wouldn't it be more plausible to plate the lower ones first?
Good question. I noticed the Crown Colony class cruisers had the same thing done to them towards the end of the war and, while I don't know why it was done to them (perhaps someone here does?), for my drawings it was a limited and largely aborted attempt at closing over portholes that weren't really needed, in an effort to increase hull integrity and provide a limited camouflage benefit.

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 24th, 2016, 8:16 pm
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Simply fantastic! The camouflaged versions are wonderful. The design itself is also well-balanced and easy on the eyes as well :)

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 27th, 2016, 3:15 am
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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 30th, 2016, 4:49 pm
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A continuation of the updates, the revamped Esperance class cruiser:

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HMRS Esperance shortly after commissioning.

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HMRS Norseman after receiving armament and equipment modifications.

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HMRS Hopetoun as seen serving in the Mediterranean Squadron in 1940.

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HMRS Munglinup wearing standard '1941' camouflage in the Mediterranean.

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HMRS Ravensthorpe as seen during fleet actions against Maddelenan forces in 1942.

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HMRS Condingup during the Guadalcanal campaign, prior to receiving crippling damage during the Third Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.

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HMRS Munglinup during 1943, the year she would be damaged by air attack.

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HMRS Ravensthorpe on convoy escort duties in 1944.

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HMRS Norseman having returned to service the previous year and wearing standard '1945' camouflage.

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HMRS Condingup at the end of the war in 1946.

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Armament listed as per HMRS Norseman in 1939.

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 30th, 2016, 4:59 pm
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Another fantastic cruiser. you can nickname RRN the "handsome cruiser fleet" and be proud of it! :D

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 30th, 2016, 5:39 pm
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Very beautiful ships Rowdy!

I just have a little question.Who are the Maddelenan?I searched the whole thread and I couldn't find more details about them XD

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 30th, 2016, 6:39 pm
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Great looking cruisers Rowdy.

I wonder how long it will take before they appear in GD's Thiarian battles. Nice big 6" cruisers to take on.


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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: June 30th, 2016, 9:00 pm
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Very well done Nigel, but I think that the cruisers may have pole masts, before the installation of radar, especially in 1936. Tripod masts were introduced as WW2 continued and radar was carried. Of course it is an AU, not RL but your ships so much resemble RL Royal Navy cruisers I thought I'd mention it.

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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: July 1st, 2016, 8:44 pm
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They are great. :)


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Post subject: Re: Commonwealth of RecherchePosted: July 2nd, 2016, 8:57 am
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Fantastic work Rowdy, I love every single one of these. The Esperance Class looks so perfect.

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