Posts:1587 Joined: November 22nd, 2011, 4:47 am
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alright, yet another update. For group 2, still trying to think of an alternate to the current funnel arrangement. I decided to keep the electronics array as is.
Group 1
Group 2
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Posts:2743 Joined: July 27th, 2010, 9:15 am
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What about waterline exhausts for the diesels? Regarding the GT funnels, how about having them cant outwards but flat topped somewhat like the DZP frigates?
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Posts:1587 Joined: November 22nd, 2011, 4:47 am
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I actually am, or thought I was trying to, make them look angled. Thats what I was going for anyhow. Got any suggestions on how better to do that? Also, wouldn't waterline exhausts be prone to filling with water?
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Posts:2743 Joined: July 27th, 2010, 9:15 am
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Not really, they have non-return valves and the pipework is angled such that they shouldn't flood. Regarding the funnels, how about something like this?
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Very smart looking bucket you've got there. I like the solution for your funnels too. I may have, just for the fun of it - no, seriously, it'll look good - have kept the tops slanted at the same angle as the funnels, but that's a personal taste, entirely.
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Posts:1587 Joined: November 22nd, 2011, 4:47 am
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Blackbuck gets the credit for the funnel fix, it was his idea.
I think I might try to lessen the angle of the foredeck though. It seems a bit extreme, even though it is the same as I used on my Kastens which this hull is based on.
EDIT 2:29PM EST: Nah. It starts to look like a box when I do that. NVM.
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Posts:1587 Joined: November 22nd, 2011, 4:47 am
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I'm fairly satisfied with the results, so here is what I consider the finalized designs for this class of DG's. (Unless somebody can come up with an idea on what to put in that big empty space above the reactors on the Group 1 boats)
Group 1
Group 2
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