Seems you don't see many Iowa's or Yamato's out there, main reason I hear is they're too heavy, large and hard to transport, and end up being a bb magnet. If that's the case, who's going to want to build a bigger, heavier, bb magnet if the Iowa's and Yamato's aren't even popular?
People are building them. It got me thinking, if they are already out there maybe we could make a one boat exception. This would be a starting point. I do not know of other boats (hypotheticals) being built. I agree with you I would not want to build one.
Exactly my point .If they can incorporate that list there is no reason why it could not be done the same for FG but modified for FG combat . They already have some of the work already done and practical experience with these models . BTW I am a FG battler and have been since 1988 .
You may not want one now but if people decide to try them and like them it may inspire you to build one yourself someday .People are always switching up classes for different game battling experiences and challenges .
The question is, if someone showed up at a regional with a battle ready Montana. Would any captain say no to letting it battle?
Let it battle and see how it fairs in FG. Let different Captains try it out . You will find it is no different than running a Missouri or Yamato .
This is what I have been texting. People are building Montanas ( USS Ohio / Maine / Louisiana/ New Hampshire) If it is class 8 and nobody complains why not add it to the list - as an exception. - - it does look like only Canadian battlers are texting support, and I have not battled with them
I remember there was similiar angst regarding Nelson having Dual Sidemounts .In Nabs we allowed her to Battle with dual Sidemounts and everybody agreed it was a much more effective ship that way . We incorporated into our club as a dual Sidemount ship and had lots of fun with it . The Montana could be introduced as a trial basis . She is only a little longer than Iowa but with more internal room is a much more comfortable set up inside .
No angst here.... I just want people to come and play and have fun. If that happens to be in a Montana, More power to them I say. Ill happily play with them because sanctioning is not the be all, end all, of the average weekend battle. Shoot fire Jim Luke, if they show up with a loaded VACU-DUCK, and wanna play, if the local Admirals think its safe than we can shoot the Quack out it!!! I think it would be very Formidable with "dual" Sterns!!!! Talk about blowing it out its #$% It should easily rate 3 units and it can be the new allied secret weapon: USS Vacu-Quack. DD#2
The views of Panzer DO NOT reflect the views of this station. He is given equal time because,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, hell I don't know why we give him equal time?????? lol lol
Points would not count, so those that came would not get credit towards the Von. I would not be upset at a such a HUGE target that has plenty of plastic parts to blow off and entertain the masses, but I think it would be a one battle boat.
WHAT!!!! you mean to tell me I'm not supposed to get 1 of each, 2 of many, 3 of some and 4 of......,,,, Well I guess I should get a hearing aid than. However, I still got something pretty in the mail today and it is all about the pretty! Yes sirree bobcat tail, I mean look at the USS Vacu-Quack, if that's not pretty What is? Craig
I guess , bottom line, if someone comes with a Montana and has NAMBA, our guys (GLAS) will battle with them. I would THEN be willing to propose adding the Montana to our ship list. Kas By the way, glad to have them!
Among members should be no problem to allow a Montana to do a full battle. No different than having a Yamato or Missouri in a battle. Montana I would prefer over a MO because it has a stringer so a little more protection on the hull sides than an Iowa Hull.
