Sovietsky Soyuz class battleship

Discussion in 'Full Scale' started by Windrider0275, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. Windrider0275

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    I was doing some research for my upcoming project the Roma and noticed that the Russians had apparently laid down three battleships of the Sovietsky Soyuz class. From what I learned, these ships were influenced by the Littorrio class and appeared pretty close in design. (Yes I know the Russians liked to "borrow" designs.) [:)]

    Has anyone seen a ship in the Sovietsky Soyuz class having been built for our hobby? I think she would be fun to run and gun. Any plans or drawings or info?

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  2. Tugboat

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    hehehe... I'll give someone else a chance first. (on plans, drawings, and info)
     
  3. Kotori87

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    Yes, I have seen a Sovietsky Soyuz. It was present at Maker Faire '08, and might have fought in a Campaign Battle. That thing is a MONSTER! It's one of the biggest ships in the fleet, and I would compare it to a Yamato, in both size and armament. Big guns, heavy armor, and lots of mass. It's an area-denial weapon: you sail it to an area where the other team wants to go, and then you drive in circles sending a wall of steel at anyone who comes near. It's a bit too big for my tastes, but other people like it.
     
  4. Windrider0275

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    I checked out the stats on what this ship was being built at after Carl and Tugboat's comments and have to say...wow...what a BEAST it would have been! Yes, it would have been a huge ship with a fully loaded displacement of 65,000 tonnes, a length of 884 feet and beam of 128 feet! You are right Carl, a little bigger then what I want to wrestle around the pond! (smiles)

    It still would be a fun club project and armed to the teeth, battle could be glorious!
     
  5. FirePowerDan

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    Great idea Steve. ring that Littorio down on New Years Day and maybe we can talk about what was brought up here.
     
  6. FirePowerDan

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    You think that vessel is big wait till I show you the artist conception of the 1,000 ft. long combo Aircraft carrier/battleship that this country was designing for the Russians.12/16 inch guns and 30 aircraft.Show you it New Years day.
     
  7. Windrider0275

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    Dan...I look forward to seeing all your toys and tools! (smiles)

    Steve