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Posted: 2008-04-30 13:48
by Jantje|NL^
Dr2B Rudd wrote:HMS Ocean!!
But since the US carrier hasn't been redone yet AFAIK, we'd have to use the current carrier as a placeholder.
Would be great however just for a change of pace.
Isn't the hms. Ocean part of a multinational fleet..
I thought I heard something of dutch marines/navy cooperating on/with the hms. ocean..
anyway,.. if so.. It could be used for other (new) factions as well.
Would be worth the work IMO.
Posted: 2008-04-30 14:00
by Rudd
She has been drydocked since march, will hopefully be refloated soon and back on operations by 2009
But I think she was assigned to a multinational task force in the Carribbean last year- anti drug patrol.
(there was a big bust)
I rechecked the facts and figures page of the Ocean, and you were right that no Merlins were stationed on board. I think the ones I've seen were on temporary assignment.
How about we do a british version of iron gator?
/JOKE JOKE, DON'T HURT ME
Posted: 2008-04-30 14:48
by fludblud
Symplify wrote:To an earlier post: Why would the Chinese get a carrier? Last I checked they were either only in late research/prototype, or were only just starting to make em.
because a british vs US carrier battle whilst sounding pretty fun, would be a tad bit unlikely
Posted: 2008-05-01 09:46
by Masaq
Actually, the PLAN have purchased a Russian carrier, so there's every reason why they'd have access to one. Just no-one in the team is about to create one for them in-game.
Having the Essex off-shore wouldn't be too unfeasible (as the Ocean) supporting shore-based vehicles, I guess.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 02:12
by Symplify
Do the British still use the Ark Royal? Wasn't that a WWII carrier?
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 09:36
by Rhino
Symplify wrote:Do the British still use the Ark Royal? Wasn't that a WWII carrier?
you could have done a 2sec google?
HMS Ark Royal : Aircraft Carriers : Surface Fleet : Operations and Support : Royal Navy
Welcome to the website of the Fleet Flagship, HMS Ark Royal. I hope you will find the web pages informative and that you are able to learn more about the Ship, her people and her activities of interest. Please have a good look round our site and let us know if there is anything else you would like to see or want to find out and we will try to help.
This is the fifth vessel to bear the proud name. Ark Royal was built by Swan Hunters Ship Builders' yard at Wallsend in December 1978 and launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. HMS Ark Royal was accepted into service on 1 July 1985.
HMS Ark Royal is larger than her 2 sisters, Invincible and Illustrious, at 210 metres (683 feet) long. She has a maximum beam of 36 metres (117 feet) and a displacement of 20,000 tonnes.
4 Olympus gas turbine engines (like Concorde's) propel the ship, which give a maximum speed in excess of 30 knots. A steeper ski jump than in the other ships of this class is fitted at the forward end of the flight deck.
The ship's motto is 'Zeal Does Not Rest'.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 10:08
by LtSoucy
You could just use the Essex, British forces have done operations off of it.
Having the Essex off-shore wouldn't be too unfeasible (as the Ocean) supporting shore-based vehicles, I guess.
Mostly what carriers do......
@Rhino: Nice find.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 10:16
by Glimmerman
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 12:45
by Snowno
Well, with the AV-8 hopefully coming out in 0.8, I think it would be perfect to include a carrier with it.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 13:28
by Glimmerman
The Harrier would need a Invincible-class carrier with a Ski jump like the HMS Ark Royal or HMS Illustrious.
Posted: 2008-05-08 13:31
by IAJTHOMAS
We could just use essex as a placeholder, at the end of the day its just a deck
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 21:58
by Snowno
Glimmerman wrote:The Harrier would need a Invincible-class carrier with a Ski jump like the HMS Ark Royal or HMS Illustrious.
Well, if they just use normal BF2 carrier and still get problems with taking off:
YouTube - Harrier vertical takeoff gear up
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-08 22:15
by Dosedmonkey
Morgan wrote:First off Brits don't use MEU's...
Secondly the UK Marines operate from Amphibious Assualt Warships, so model either the HMS Ocean as Rudd suggested or HMS Albion or Bulwhark. Then it's game on
I'm in the British Merchant Navy, and i'm pretty sure the RFA landing ships have been left out too...
RFA Largs Bay and Mounts Bay
If you want an British aircraft carrier, maybe go for the CVF so you don't go out of date soon. Although it's pretty big compared to the invincible class carriers, so less fun for landing!
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-05-11 02:21
by Symplify
Well, I'd like to see any or all of the amphibious ships or carriers for other factions in the final version, seems like a large part of the community does too.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 19:05
by Smegburt_funkledink
Bump!
So far Morgan has shown an interest in building a British 'carrier' map: Al Faw Penisula.
When I'm finished with HMS Ocean, hopfully before PR1.0, I'd like to see her on a map intended for her.
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f66-co ... n-wip.html
Now that we can close, for now, the discussion about what ship to model. What maps were you guys thinking of?
Discuss...
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 19:15
by Rhino
HMS Ocean is not a carrier...
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 19:23
by Smegburt_funkledink
Hence me saying: British 'carrier' map..
Thought about starting a new thread but meh...
Ok dammit, I will...
Hmmmm where to post...
'Suggest' a British assult ship map..
Post in 'Community modding' for help..
Stick to 'general discussions' about British assult ships..
Stick to my WIP thread...
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 19:51
by Rhino
hehe, well if some one wants to make one you can ask in your topic? but ye
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 20:19
by Morgan
For some good info on Ocean and the biggest opposed British amphibious assualt since D-Day check out the book Armed Assault by James Newton. That is where my ideas for the Al Faw map have come from. Got some nice pics of Ocean in it too.
Re: British carrier map
Posted: 2008-06-17 20:39
by Smegburt_funkledink
Ah, well it looks like I might not need to look very far for help in this matter. You seem to know your shit Morgan.
What stage were/are you at with Al Faw? Idea/draft stage? If you've started anything or have ref pics for your ideas,even sketches, post them!
It looks like we've adopted this thread for now until you post a [WIP] for your map.
