Your comment about the Mogami is spot on; I've thought about doing the same thing. I'm a fan of ships that are not a dime a dozen, and the hybrid carrier version of the MOgami certainly qualifies. I also plan on eventually doing a Brooklyn/Independence deck swap job to allow me to use one basic hull to provide me with a CVL and a CL by simply switching the decks.
Hey, take a look at this website that sells static diving RC conversion kits for small model subs, including the 1/144 Gato. Although they are currently sold out, I like how small their stuff is. If put into a larger boat you would probably still have room for the cannons. http://www.puremtc.com/index.htm
They have the GWS tx for $50! and its in surface Freq.!! 6 channel!! all right, whats the catch?? HEHHHEHEHEHhee Might make a good cruiser TX.
did anyone else notice the GWS s35 servo for $10.00? looks like the ultimate solution for cannon rotation! I will be placing an order ASAP