She emerged as a typically handsome Italian warship that, by the standards of the time, was a very heavily armed, modern CG.
I built my little (1:1536) model of her in 1964. The lattice masts were difficult then; impossible for me now!!
DFOArmoured Cruisers: Guissepe Garabaldi
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Armoured Cruisers: Guissepe Garabaldi
Both units of this class survived WW2, but apparently the GARABALDI was in better condition, as she was chosen for conversion into a CG using USN missiles, radars and launchers. She carried a twin armed launcher aft with 2 radars to guide the Terriers. Forward she had 2 twin 5.3" with 4 single 3" turrets down each beam.
She emerged as a typically handsome Italian warship that, by the standards of the time, was a very heavily armed, modern CG.
I built my little (1:1536) model of her in 1964. The lattice masts were difficult then; impossible for me now!! DFO
She emerged as a typically handsome Italian warship that, by the standards of the time, was a very heavily armed, modern CG.
I built my little (1:1536) model of her in 1964. The lattice masts were difficult then; impossible for me now!!
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designeraccd
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Re: Armoured Cruisers: Guissepe Garabaldi
Still strikes me as a very handsome and powerful conversion for the time 
They do have a eye for grace!
Full scale or in slightly (@ 4.875" loa) smaller size. DFO
They do have a eye for grace!Full scale or in slightly (@ 4.875" loa) smaller size. DFO
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