atic: 1:35 Bronco XXIII with interior

[DrSchmidt]

More progress on the torpedo tubes. As they were capable of setting off both torpedos and mines, there were tons of valves, interlocks, hoses, and whatnot.....redesigning all this just from photos is kinda challenging.

[DrSchmidt]

Thanks.....I hope it turns out that well when printed

[Scott T]

Very Nice !

[trout]

I am tired of posting WOW. So, if I remain silent, just know I am saying that every time you post a photo. I love what you are doing.
Peace,
Tom

[DrSchmidt]

And some more valves and interlocks....

[DrSchmidt]

Damn those things were comolicated with all the mechanic interlocks....

[DrSchmidt]

So, the crank interface for the muzzle dor ins on, the end of the firing rod, the director valve and some bits and pieces....not even halfway through.

[trout]

Wow! Great photo! Thank you for sharing that.

[DrSchmidt]

Here's a rare picture of the inside of a Type XXIII. The toredo tubes were taken from canceled VIIc boat builts. So exactly the same like on other German boats. But you are right. Tehy were loaded from outside....

[trout]

I believe the torpedoes were loaded from the outside. With that in mind, would it still look the same on the inside as other subs that loaded the torpedoes from the inside?
Other than thinking out loud, Love the work you are doing on this.
Peace,
Tom

[DrSchmidt]

Torpedo room taking shape...

[DrSchmidt]

Working on the breech doors of the 533 mm torpedo tubes of my Type XXIII submarine project.

[DrSchmidt]

Working on the Schnorchel drive. An air motor drives via a bevel gear a reversing gearbox (modeled after a Volvo Penta gearbox). After latter, another bevel gear drives the shaft to the Schnorchel gear. In between a chain drive for manual operation in case of failure of the air motor...took me while.

[SteveT44]

Impressive work!

[Das Boot]

Excellent work and detail.