The silhouette looks different from what the diagram shows.Originally posted by specfore:Tend to agree with Black Aces about the replenishment ship. It looks like a JMSDF Fast Combat Support Ship, AOE class. Here is a link to compare the silhouettes.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/towada.htm[/img]
Except for the SH60 helicopter. it is an exact match!Originally posted by Obersturmfuhrer:The first ship is likely to be the JMSDF AOE Mashu class Fast Combat support ship, probably the Omi (AOE-426).
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/mashu.htm
The second one looks to be the JMSDF Murasame class DD, as pointed out by spartan6 and identified as the Inazuma (DD105)
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japanOriginally posted by specfore:Hi Obersturmfuhrer,
Where did you get your reference photo of the Japanese DD? Reason I ask is that I am building some models of JMSDF ships ( so far built DE 222 and DDG 169). Need some good references.
That's not for me to say. OSA or not, I'd rather not disclose that.Originally posted by huaichien:Where do you work/live? Can see naval vessels so often....
Yep, I agree with spartan6 that the ship pictured is most probably belong to the RMN.Originally posted by spartan6:E gun look like a Bofors 57mm , i remember Malaysia have at lest 1 support ship with 2 Bofors 57mm in stern n painted like tat...
ok. sorry.. instead of the "bridge", i should say its "superstruture" is well forward instead of amidships like a "proper" warship.Originally posted by spartan6:U mean u can c e bridge, e pic i c is only a stern
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I think you know what is your occupation. But since you don't want to disclose it here. I shall keep mum too.Originally posted by Obersturmfuhrer:No one has a clue?
That's not for me to say. OSA or not, I'd rather not disclose that.