I think this is the first submarine on SB that isn't full-hull.
As TimothyC said, there are a few (this is possibly the earliest non-full-hull sub though), however a full hull is in the works
Will there be a full-hull version to come? It looks like a nice scouting submarine.
As I mentioned in this post before, yes.
Thanks, scouting is a possible application for this design
Hmmm... interesting, Rodondo, regarding the BC HMAS Australia. However, I think your modernization proposal is slightly flawed on several counts: your stem (prow) has a very odd flattened angle compared to the rest of the foc'sle rise. Secondly, I believe the bridge structure would've been built up even more considerably than you've done here, and, honestly, what is it with your insistance on those peculiar, not very realistic bridge window rows that are a feature of all your drawings? - Check R.A. Burt and Allan Raven for references for how the Brits would've handled a rebuilding. (cf Iron Dukes, the Tiger, QEs and "R"s!) Thirdly, your funnel caps are way, way too modern or avantgarde for the time! With a new, oil burned machinery, I also believe this vessel could make do with only one funnel (preferrably the second, or aft one!) Also the lack of more modern AA is striking. I don't think, either, that the large boat stowage would've been retained.
So far for now...
It is still a WIP, though almost finished
1.Is there any issues from the flat prow? I kind of like it but if there is any issue from it I will give it attention
2.I agree with you on that. After awhile after finishing I realized I was not very happy with the bridge "tower"(so it shall be rectified) and your mention of a built up bridge is being done in the next refit as well.
3. I had a look at the QE's in 1924 and 1937 and I agree with you on the window rows, they do look silly
4.I suppose the caps would be fine on a late 1930's refit? I am contemplating(most likely) removing the fore funnel as it fouls up my plans for the 1930's refit
5. I was planning on extensively modernizing the AA in the 1930's refit when air power was greater
6.The boats have been removed in the 1930's refit, I'm probably going to transfer these changes into the 1920's refit to make way for the more modern AA you mention
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