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                        Arleigh Burke Class DDGs

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Arleigh Burke Class DDGs
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 19, 2005 4:25 AM
                        Attn: All USN DDG gurus....
                        I am in the process of building Panda's Arleigh Burke Class DDG in 1/350th, with Flagship photo etched details, and am wondering about the purpose of two objects on the main deck. On the model they are rectangular about 1" tall, 1/8" square, with a slot in them and mount between the two superstructures port and starboard. The are also angeled toward the center of the ship. Flagship has replacement parts and identifies them as "Kingposts". Does anyone have any idea of what their purpose would be on the actual ships?
                        Dick McC
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                        therriman
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                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Thursday, May 19, 2005 8:08 AM
                        Those are "Kingposts"

                        On board the ship they are used for underway replenishment (UNREP). They are tilted back when stowed. And straighted up vertical for use. The slot allows for the "Highline" between the ships to move up & down to allow for ships movement, and for the "Stream Head" to lower the load to the deck after transfer. The reason for the tilt to the inboard is to reduce the radar reflection.



                        This is what you were asking about on the real thing.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:19 AM
                        Certainly appreciate the quick response. Back in my day aboard ship, nearly 40 years ago, they didn't have anything so fancy.
                        Thanks again; I can sleep well tonight!
                        Dick McC
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                        thunderbearr
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                        • From: USA, North America, Earth Milky Way
                        Posted by thunderbearr on Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:29 AM
                        Here's on in 1/700 scale.

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                        therriman
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                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:52 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dick McC

                        Certainly appreciate the quick response. Back in my day aboard ship, nearly 40 years ago, they didn't have anything so fancy.
                        Thanks again; I can sleep well tonight!
                        Dick McC


                        Yes, Underway Replenishment has come a long way in the last 40 to 50 years. With the development of the "Stream" system, UNREP-ing became easier, faster, and safer.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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