USS Kidd #1 by goodoleboy

3D Modeling • Military • posted on Apr 15, 2011

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Concept created 5/26/05, employing Bryce, Poser and Photoshop. Better viewed full size. The USS Kidd (DD-661), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral Kidd was the first US Navy flag officer to die during World War II. The ship not only served with distinction in WWII, but also during the Korean conflict. Namesake: Isaac C. Kidd Builder: Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Kearny, New Jersey Laid down: 16 October 1942 Launched: 28 February 1943 Commissioned: 23 April 1943 Decommissioned: 19 June 1964 Struck: 1 December 1974 Honors and awards: 12 Battle Stars Fate: Serves as part of the Louisiana Veterans Memorial. General characteristics: Class and type: Fletcher class destroyer Displacement: 2,050 tons Propulsion: 60,000 shp (45 MW); 2 propellers Speed: 35 kn (65 km/h) Range: 6500 nm (12,000 km) @ 15 kn Complement: 329 Armament: Five 5-in/38 guns (127mm), Ten 40mm AA guns, Seven 20mm AA guns, Ten 21-in (63cm) torpedo tubes Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia. I couldn't locate the info or recall where I got the model of the USS Kidd, but a special thanks to whoever created it. So long, mates, thankx for clicking on, and for any and all favs and laudatory comments.

Comments (17)

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tennesseecowgirl

4:23PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Beautiful work on this, my son Ryan was in the navy and on the John C. Stennis carrier I got to go on the carrier and tour it and they are so impressive to see in person.

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flavia49

4:24PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

astonishing image!

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magnus073

5:14PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Great looking image Harry, really like the atmosphere you created. Also enjoyed the detailed info too

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mbz2662

5:31PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Cool work Harry :) I like the "other world" look.

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jmb007

5:35PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

beau travail!

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morningglory

7:09PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Love the allover look of this, especially the colors.

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MrsRatbag

8:47PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Wow, well done on this; fantastic composition!

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npauling

9:54PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

A wonderful creation of this destroyer. Very impressive work.

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danapommet

10:38PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

A super looking image Harry and a great sky to back her up. Enjoyed reading the stats. Dana

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Briney

11:06PM | Fri, 15 April 2011

Interesting colours...

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Hendesse

2:36AM | Sat, 16 April 2011

Fantastic model, colors, light and mood. Excellent composition and interesting informations.

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RG19

6:31AM | Sat, 16 April 2011

Super memorial to a great ship and class of destroyers!!! The model was made by BeyondVR and is available in the Marketplace and in free a version at DAZ.

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debbielove

7:38PM | Sat, 16 April 2011

Well, thanks for the shout mate, wonderful work.. Question? Where can you get or have you got, the water effects? It's really cool and just what I am looking for lol GREAT WORK... Rob

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