USS Kidd DD-661, a construction detail?

[tigerdvr]

I am in the process of building a late WWII version of the USS Kidd. The basic kit is Trumpeter's USS The Sullivans, DD-527. This project has accumulated quite a bit of scratch built details, PE aftermarket, and parts from other builds.

With all the references available I'm letting myself constantly find details that are not in the kit and are a great challenge to duplicate. I have not been able to locate a picture or other source that will clarify my current configuration question.

The kit shows two inclined ladders mounted on the main deck (100 I think) terminating on the next level just outside of the flag bags on the navigation bridge. I replaced the kit pieces with PE. Then I found a picture showing an inclined ladder to the starboard side of the main mast that originates at top of the deck house and terminates at the navigation bridge level. The picture is on page 27 of "USS Kidd, On Deck" (Squadron/Signal). I can't tell if there are two ladders (basic kit) or three.
If anyone can clarify how the inclined ladders are configured, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your time, Harley

 

[James Frost]

Hoy mate, I think the USS Kidd is in Texas? I would highly recommend contacting the USS Kidd museum and ask them about certain detail. I bet a volunteer will take pictures and send them to you.
You now have my intrest on where this ship is. She wasn't scraped but let me check.

 

[James Frost]

Hoy, me again. Wow your in luck, Yes! The USS Kudd is still with us, (I thought so.) She is in Baton Rouge LA. The museum phone number is 1-225-342-1942. Give them a try, I bet someone will help you.
When I visit museum ships I take a five foot stick painted alternating black and white every foot. If I can, I will place the stick beside the part then photograph it. Now, no matter how far I stand back to take the picture I have a exact reference to go by. Good luck mate, enjoy.

 

[tigerdvr]

I did the conversion from the Sullivans to an anti-Kamikaze USS Kidd In 2019. I used most of the same references you've been using.
I used my parts box and scratch built various details. There were no PE upgrades for this particular project.
The Kidd website was a big help.
After looking at the 2019 pictures, I'm tempted to take another crack at this conversion project. Skill levels certainly change.
Best of luck with your project, enjoy.

 

[James Frost]

USS KIDD, the photos look terrific!