Lion Class Battlescruiser

Discussion in 'Ship Comparison' started by eighthgear, Apr 13, 2010.

  1. eighthgear

    eighthgear Member

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    What are some general impressions of the Lion Class Battlecruiser, especially in big gun combat?
     
  2. Knight4hire

    Knight4hire Active Member

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    We have on in our club.
    But never in a BIG fight.
    The last time she had sailed, she did a fantastic job of protecting the convoy.
    She was filled with holes, and sank after the convoy made it back to port without a single hole!
     
  3. Kotori87

    Kotori87 Well-Known Member

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    There is one in the WWCC, my local Big Gun club. It hasn't been a great performer. Its 7/32" guns aren't great, it's got middle-weight armor, and WWII battleships can outrun it. The Q turret (amidships) takes up a disproportionate amount of space in the middle of the ship, where you'd normally put batteries or a CO2 bottle, so getting everything to fit can be a major pain. Unless you've already built a boat or two, I wouldn't recommend it.