Pacific vs. Atlantic

Ed and Tracy

That is some really good information.  Thanks to both of you!  I really appreciate it.

You probably want to focus on DesDiv 22; Grayson, Gwin, Meredith, and Monssen.

http://www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/ussgrayson/
http://www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/ussgwin/
http://www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/ussmeredith/
http://www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/ussmonssen/

If you focus on 1942 & 1943 photos on their Navsource pages you probably won't see much that needs to be changed:

Navsource - Grayson
Navsource - Gwin
Navsource - Meredith
Navsource - Monssen

The armament was not static.   It changed as the war progressed and according to the theatre.    

See DestroyerHistory's Benson/Gleaves section on armament

http://destroyerhistory.org/bensongleavesclass.asp?r=0&pid=300

Unfortunately it is not as complete as the Fletcher-class section which identifies the armament progression by individual ship but it will give you an idea of the progression.

I just found that kit at a LHS for 50% this week. Of course I snatched it up. I am more interested in making one of the Omaha Beach fire support destroyers out of it. The kit has a few alternate/non used parts such as AAA and another 5"gun mount. Hmmmmmm. But all that aside, I would presume that due to the heavier air threat presented by Japan that a heavier AAA fitting would be more common in the Pacific.

Thanks Tracy

Truth be told, I don't want to go too deep into the rabbit hole.  While I am aware that each ship had its own characteristics, I was more curious about if there was a 'generic' set of modifications that were given to ships based on the theatre they served in.  I'll definately take a look at that site.

Happy New Year!

There are unfortunately m any variables that go into "exact" fit... including shipyard, build time frame, service theater, etc.

It all depends on how deep you want to go down the rabbit hole. I would highly recommend going through the ModelWarships.com "Calling all Benson/Gleaves DD Fans!" thread to get a sense & idea and then if you have any remaining questions ask Rick Davis in that thread... there are few that know more than him, and those that might don't avail themselves the way he does.