Forts and Shore Batteries - Research notes

[Diamondback]

Thanks, Rob. I figure part of the litmus test is "if anybody cares enough to call it out by name"--though we also have the problem that I don't see Ares doing official paper for an installation unless they cut either a miniature or a scenario packet for it. (Though I will say that if they were smart, they'd partner with those other shops and leverage existing tooling...)

For the record, I feel obligated to note re historical snark that the perps of the dirty deed and the entire chain of command above them were called to balance the books on their accounts by the Highest of Authorities long before any of our grandparents were even thought of, so my quarrel is not with anybody here. :) Show me someone, regardless where from, who says his country doesn't have skeletons in its closet--including my own--and I'll show you either a bloody liar or a total History Class flunk-out...

[Bligh]

For the record, I feel obligated to note re historical snark that the perps of the dirty deed and the entire chain of command above them were called to balance the books on their accounts by the Highest of Authorities long before any of our grandparents were even thought of, so my quarrel is not with anybody here. :) Show me someone, regardless where from, who says his country doesn't have skeletons in its closet--including my own--and I'll show you either a bloody liar or a total History Class flunk-out...

Very true DB, as we are well aware in GB.

You don't build an Empire without underhand skullduggery, chicanery, and lots of dirty double dealing, no matter what type of glossy spin is put on it later. Now I'll shut up before we are accused of discussing Chronomatic Parrots.

Rob.

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As a matter of interest I have just ordered one of these from Julian's supplier Model J Ships.




Rob.