Further questions:
A very attractive design. Re the open bridge replacing this closed type, I'd be interested to know why the change, as it appears to go against the trend. The RN prefered open bridges for better overhead spotting of attacking aircraft (Stuka's in particular), and of course, to keep the chaps alert on watch (didn't work, closed was better in that respect).
The USN found out during the war that the enclosed bridge made things difficult during air action -- hence the open bridge on nearly all wartime USN designs and late-war refits. Post-war the bridges were enclosed again now that the imminent threat was gone.
Interrogativ if the next aré the CLAA ?????
I'm not sure, I still have the late-war refits of this class to finish as well as some other projects I'd like to complete. It all comes down to whether or not I have the time to do it. Redhorse has drawn the Atlanta in its early war configuration but the drawing is old and could use a revamp.