FRN5 is listed as a Vauquelin class DD, but the photo shows a ship that is either the Guepard or Aigle class. The difference is that Guepard and Aigle had two triple centre-mount TT launchers, while Vauquelin had a rear centre-line triple and two twin side-mounted torpedo launchers forward. That is not what the photo shows.
So, someone who has purchased FRN5, what is it, really?
What is FRN5, Really?
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Donald M. Scheef
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The photograph in the online catalog is accurate to the model of FRN5. It has two triple center-mount torpedo tubes. This and the shape of the stern makes it a much better representation of the Guépard or Aigle class. (Note, however, that the last two ships of the Aigle class, Épervier and Milan, had one triple TT mount, two winged twin TT mounts, and the same stern shape as the Vauquelin class.)
GHQ really should re-name FRN5 as Aigle class. It will do fine for Guepard class as well.
Then, GHQ should produce a new model accurately representing the Vauquelin class. We could also use models from GHQ for the earlier Chacal class and the later Mogador class.
Don S.
GHQ really should re-name FRN5 as Aigle class. It will do fine for Guepard class as well.
Then, GHQ should produce a new model accurately representing the Vauquelin class. We could also use models from GHQ for the earlier Chacal class and the later Mogador class.
Don S.
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here's a lesson you must learn:
something-something and you'll see
you'll avoid catastrophe."
D'oh!