OMG It FLOATS!!... ::lol::

Wow .. Pam , that is a seriously good looking E-boat :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
 
Okay, I admit it - the "bikini" in the last comment drew me to this post.

That being said, that is REALLY COOL! I can only imagine the complexity of modeling the bridge and functions on such a craft. Very nice!
 
Pam, were you able to resolve the issue you had getting P3D to show the same model as FSX?

Never mind, I just saw your post at FSDeveloper.
 
mmann said:
Pam, were you able to resolve the issue you had getting P3D to show the same model as FSX?

Never mind, I just saw your post at FSDeveloper.
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yeahhhh.. it didnt help that i have that second install of P3D.. havent used it in a long time and forgot it was there..
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Thanks for the kind words folks.. It feels good to be honest. Being new to this i'm scaired ****less, and it really helps hearing the feedback.. Bear with me. You know i'll be doing my absolute best. :)..
 
Pam, I would say live and learn, except at my age it's more like live and forget. :icon_lol:

I'm glad you got it sorted and the model looks great! :salute:
 
Fantastic model Pam, can't wait to get my hands on it. Brings back memories of the fun we had with the PT boats. Keep us posted and thanks.
 
Howellerman said:
Okay, I admit it - the "bikini" in the last comment drew me to this post.

That being said, that is REALLY COOL! I can only imagine the complexity of modeling the bridge and functions on such a craft. Very nice!
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Yeahhh.. I've been pondering my plan of attack for making the VC for about three days now. its a Bi-Level bridge with a pilot at the wheel down inside and the captain and officers directly above on the flying bridge ( is that the correct term? ). The big question is whether or not the optical rang finder is tied into the steering mechanism or not. heh. more research ::lol:; the biggest issue i see model wise is down inside. Th pilot cant see anything. He's got just this tiny little window in front of him and thats it. He cant see anything except whatever that big white post is and the forward gunner out of it. I caant imagine how they could have guided it into a slip or pull alongside another boat without having some way f steering it up on top. As always. if someone knows anything about this, i would be very grateful to learn it..
 
MCDesigns said:
Stumbled on these, might be good for references
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/misc/dkm/s100-72-ep/ep-index.html
http://www.der-lustige-modellbauer.com/t907p60-revell-schnellboot-s100-1-72-fertig
http://www.janelmer.com/gallery/schnellboot_5.htm


I see what you mean about limited view from the sites i posted. personally i would rather be the view of the guy above calling out torpedo shots, LOL.

Looking good, keep at it!!!:applause:
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Those sites are awesome. Thank you.. Some good material there for repainters as well.
Personally, I'd rather be on the bridge as well intead of in the wheel house and a statement was made in the prisoner reports after operation Tiger, that the steering mechanism was very expensive to produce. The question obviously arises: why would they mention the expense of the steering if it was basically the same as any other boat?? I become more and more certain that the steering mechanism is somehow tied into the optical range finder on the bridge but i havent found anything that comes straight out and says it.. If that mechanism is tied to the optical rangefinder, I can add the correct animations for steering to be controlled from the bridge. But i need more proof.. :)..
 
Just a WAG about the steering? Possibly an autopilot to maintain course or track as these boats operated a lot at night and bad weather for maximum effectiveness. It may be the low somewhat protected steering position was selected for maximum protection in CQB. Many warships of the era relayed helm orders to a remote enclosed piloting position.

Great effort!


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"Rather than conning from the bridge, the commander passed orders to the wheelhouse through a flexible voice pipe. "
http://www.collectrussia.com/sBoot/bridgetube.jpg

Source here:
http://www.prinzeugen.com/DesignManufacture.htm
http://www.prinzeugen.com/SBOATIND.htm

"A cockpit was set into the wheelhouse roof, placing the commander in a central position with better visibility and shelter. Although they were wonderful sea-boats, they were notoriously “wet” and every scrap of shelter was welcome! From there, he could speak through portholes directly to the wheelhouse forward and navigator aft. His "instrument panel" consisted of glass windows through which he could observe a compass and the wheelhouse interior."
http://www.bmpt.org.uk/boats/S130/index4.htm

Actually, the helmsman's windows were a decent size considering he just steered on orders from "above"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bud_scotland/8176751934/http://www.s-boot.net/sboats-kriegsmarine-types.html

The "binocular setup" in the bridge was the torpedo-aiming systembut it seemed the basic tactic was still a compensated "point (the Boat) and shoot
 
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