VA Class Block V Masts and Antennas

[X Bubble Head]

Needed a set of revised masts and antennas for a 1/72 Virginia Class Block V model I'm in the process of delivering in two scales, including 1/144. The majority of these details won't show up in the smaller scale, but I like keeping my 3D model library stocked with any mast or antenna carried by any US nuke, so modeling larger insures all the detail is available.




CC

 

[Bill-R]

Very nice looking work and great detail. At 1:72 scale, that must be a large submarine. I would love to see it.

Bill

 

[X Bubble Head]

If all goes well, it might end up on public display when completed. The Block V boats carry an additional four-tube missile compartment with a low-slung turtleback superstructure, of which there are no existing photos. There are couple of contradicting renders, which aren't accurate enough to waste throwing design time on a guess.

Since the boat is two years out from completion, (it also sports a new, vertical sonar array fairing as well, that may, or may not match one tested on a Trident hull) I'm waiting for some construction and roll-out photos to wrap the job up. The sail and masts and antennas are a safe bet for now.

As it comes together, I'll post updates, like this Rev 4 set which I'll call good enough and stick a fork in it.