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Colosseum
Post subject: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 2nd, 2010, 7:25 pm
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I can't find any good line drawings of the USN patrol airships from World War II, help would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 3rd, 2010, 2:26 am
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K-Ship Profile, lacking in detail
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A good book to check out is US Navy Airships by James R. Shock, available here: http://www.airshiphistory.com/index.htm ... 10003.html
I have the softcover edition. They have a new hardcover version which apparently includes additional drawings. Haven't seen it so I don't know if it would help but its still a good reference and the softcover has plenty of pictures and unit histories. Also check the Airship Modeler Forum at http://www.airshipmodeler.com
There is a good thread on building a K-Ship http://www.airshipmodeler.com/forums/sh ... ght=K-ship It has some good side views that should be of use.
Good photo page
http://airship-research-lab.com/new_page_4.htm
Wish I could find more but Navy LTA, especially the non-rigids, has always gotten shortchanged by history. Shock's book is probably your best bet.

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 3rd, 2010, 4:57 am
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Do you happen to have scans of the K, M, or N class drawings? The above is exactly what I need. The previous drawing was eyeballed from a photo which is Certifiably Not Good For Shipbucket.

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 3rd, 2010, 6:33 am
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I just ordered the soft cover; don't really feel like dropping an extra $25 for a hardcover and a few foldouts, but whatever. We'll see. I don't mind buying books anyways.

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 15th, 2010, 1:55 pm
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Great! I have tried some time ago:

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 15th, 2010, 2:47 pm
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This webpage has the US Navy offical tabulated data sheets for some of their blimps. With line art.

http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/SAC.htm

http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/ZPG-2W ... y_1954.pdf
http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/ZPG-2W ... y_1956.pdf
http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/ZPG-3W ... y_1956.pdf
http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/ZSG-2_ ... y_1949.pdf
http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/XZSG-4 ... l_1954.pdf
http://www.alternatewars.com/SAC/ZSG-4_ ... y_1956.pdf


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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 15th, 2010, 3:58 pm
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OK DP, that's great, but do us all a favor and let someone else draw something for once...

Great stuff TurretHead, thanks. :)

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 15th, 2010, 6:13 pm
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Colosseum wrote:
OK DP, that's great, but do us all a favor and let someone else draw something for once...

Great stuff TurretHead, thanks. :)
Sorry Mate! I did it long time ago, I did not planned to finish it. So you can do what ever you want with it. :D

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 15th, 2010, 8:38 pm
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TurretHead wrote:
Ah yes, Ryan Crierie's page.

Just so you guys know, the guy that runs Alternate Wars likes to fondle his nukes:

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*Photo Courtesy of the All of Timothy's Friends next to the Mk-17 Project*

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Post subject: Re: Request for sources: USN WWII Blimps, K, M, N classPosted: August 16th, 2010, 3:15 am
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TimothyC wrote:

Ah yes, Ryan Crierie's page.
This is what Ryan's been up to lately? Hmm, maybe it'll be safe to talk to him again then.


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