BB Kirishima or BB Hiei? Which is best model for BB Haruna?

ww2navyguy · Post by **ww2navyguy** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:00 am

Which is the best model by GHQ to represent BB Haruna? Is it better to use the BB Kirishima (IJN10) model or the newer BB Hiei (IJN48) model?

Thanks!

Scott

battlewagon · Post by **battlewagon** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:50 am

Scott, I suppose it would depend on the time period. Based on my sources, the Hiei would not be a good representation. The superstructure is more compact on the Hiei than her sisters. Early-war period, Kirishima would be a reasonable substitute and the Kongo (1944 configuration) would be the best fit for the late-war period.

Sources:
Warship Pictorial 13 - IJN Kongo Class Battleships - Classic Warships Pub.
Battleships and Battle Cruisers 1905 1970 by Siegfried Breyer - Doubleday Pub.

I hope this helps.

ww2navyguy · Post by **ww2navyguy** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:54 pm

Thanks Battlewagon! I appreciate the help.