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Old 08-31-2010 | 05:23 PM
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Default RE: Z1 german destroyer, question

The fact that the guns turrets are US 5"ers, and an the stacks are matched make the Revell kit a US Fletcher class destroyer.

The original WWII Z class destroyer were much blockier.
The forward stack were larger than the stern stack.
And they also had a stepped deck.

http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/shop/pr...roducts_id/457

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Some combat Z boats in 1/72nd scale
1/72nd scale Graf Spee and Z boat
Kagero class Japanese DD and a Z boat(camoflauge)
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