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can the stacked turrets turn independently?

No, they're fixed to the main turret.

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Nice to see a drawing of this class. I always found the concept of "piggy-back" turrets odd, yet fascinating.
Nice work!

Thanks. I’m working on her modernization as I write. The first go-around should be ready in a bit.

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Looks fine.
Two nit-picks: description should be in different font and rudder looks like it's one part with hull.

Thanks. Both are in the works.

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Hi David,

I believe the preferred font looks like this:



Regards,
Adam

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Well, David, I've checked numerous photos of both the Connecticut and Virginia after their modernisation. They all agree on a couple of things, though they differ in detail:

1) The navigation-deck canvas cover (denoting the extreme width of the bridge structure) is not inside, but outside the base of the cage towers. I other words, your renditions are wrong, since they indicate too narrow bridge platforms. It also wraps around the upper-level base of the two-storied CT.

2) Both classes were equipped with extended pilot bridge wings. They were collapsible (in similar fashion as the German practice was), but they were there nevertheless.

I did show you with the Connecticut how to best make those alterations. You could use it as a base on how to properly depict those, aforementioned features.
I know these are details, but, often the details, or lack or erronenous featuring thereof, that spoils an otherwise competent illustration.

It would be sad if you'd leave such wonderful and valuable drawings in a state of incompletion, subject to that kind of critique, which, with your proficient level of knowledgeability and drawing skills ought to be made redundant.

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