Torpedo loading chute?
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You keep challenging me MG (doing so I'm collecting more knowledge, thks man)
I'm not into this WWII stuff but this is what I found:
In the early part of WWII U-boats were able to carry aditional external torpedoes.
In the later years of war the stowing of the torpedoes in the external (upper deck) containers were abandoned because of allied supremacy in the air - U-Boats could not stay surfaced long enough to charge their batteries, not to mention about long process of loading torpedoes. Also, while loading torpedoes into the pressure hull, U-Boat was not ready to dive in case of emergency - first, the equipment on the upper deck had to be properly stowed, external containers secured, loading hatch closed and crew got inside.
Also, torpedoes in the external containers were vulnerable to depth charges explosions and were very often damaged.
And one more thing - torpedoes stowed in external containers could not be maintained and serviced properly - so there were only stowed G7a - air-driven torpedoes, which were much more resistant than electric ones.
An improved version of the Type VIIA, the VIIB had a slightly lengthened hull and larger saddle tanks. Torpedo capacity was also increased from 11 to 14 torpedoes – two were stored externally in pressure tight containers underneath the upper deck, one FWD and one AFT
And as I'm a honest man, source
Development history, specification, line drawings and photos of the most important German U-boat, Type VII U-boat and its variants.
grtz,
BartLast edited by bwi 971; 11-01-2016, 04:34 AM.Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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Im not a German Uboat expert, thats for sure. I kept thinking VonHilde was going to step in and clarify it for us but NO! In my never ending hunt for these Uboat pictures I came across this picture. The text for the picture was in German so I didnt know what it was. Im pretty sure you are right about an External Tube.IT TAKES GREAT INTELLIGENCE TO FAKE SUCH STUPIDITY!Comment
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Keep posting those pictures Mark.....it will encourage them to come out of there dark caves (it works for me).
Grtz,
Bart
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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You wish is my command sir......It is my intention to produce some high detailed hulls, like my Akula.
Further more If I understood it well, also those Small World Models will be on the marked soon.
Grtz,
Bart
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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"Smut Locker"??? You chocolate making gnome! If you would get with the programme and make something in 1/96 then I could come out; meanwhile you seem to be aiming all around the target, (1/144, 1/72 etc etc). I had though that Kasser and the devine Miss M would keep me in projects until I fell of the twig but I suspect that the wonderful Small World Models have now been flooged off. A great pity since I have a very clear understanding of my own limitations when it comes to scratch building - VERY clear!Comment
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Lemme just wipe my tears first before I’ll give you my overview of the 1/96 scales I’m considering to do
November class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 1119 x 82 mm ; 44,0 x 3,2 inch
Juliett class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 938 x 104 mm; 36,9 x 4,1 inch
India class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 1104 x 101mm; 43,5 x 4,0 inch
Golf V scale 1/96 (large sail stability will be bad)
LOA x Beam: 1030 x 85 mm; 40,6 x 3,4 inch
Foxtrot scale 1/96 or 1/72 not yet decided
LOA x Beam: 936 x 77 mm; 36,9 x 3,0 inch
A Delta V scale 1/96 is too long me think
Delta IV scale 1/96
LOA x Beam 1740 x 125 mm; 68,5 x 4,9 inch
Grtz,
BartPractical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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Had a look @ your suggestions,
All possible in 1/96, have to do some research on them though
ECHO I, KILO and SIERRA I all fall into my prefered length, altough the KILO would be nice in 1/72 too.
Why do you prefer 1/96 if I may ask?
Grtz,
Bart
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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Lemme just wipe my tears first before I’ll give you my overview of the 1/96 scales I’m considering to do
November class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 1119 x 82 mm ; 44,0 x 3,2 inch
Juliett class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 938 x 104 mm; 36,9 x 4,1 inch
India class scale 1/96
LOA x Beam: 1104 x 101mm; 43,5 x 4,0 inch
Golf V scale 1/96 (large sail stability will be bad)
LOA x Beam: 1030 x 85 mm; 40,6 x 3,4 inch
Foxtrot scale 1/96 or 1/72 not yet decided
LOA x Beam: 936 x 77 mm; 36,9 x 3,0 inch
A Delta V scale 1/96 is too long me think
Delta IV scale 1/96
LOA x Beam 1740 x 125 mm; 68,5 x 4,9 inch
Grtz,
Bart
Last edited by He Who Shall Not Be Named; 11-03-2016, 11:51 AM.Who is John Galt?Comment
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I know I know........the Foxtrot.......1/72 it will be......followed by the NOVEMBER 1/96.....I hate you.
Grtz,
Bart
Ha! I hate you too!
DavidLast edited by He Who Shall Not Be Named; 11-03-2016, 06:41 PM.Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience.
"Samuel Smiles"Comment
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Just happened that way. I have around 10 subs, 8 of which are 1/96. In truth, it also makes it a lot easier for me to paint them as I've figured out what size the markings should be in 1/96 scale. Sign me up anything that you feel like producing my friend. You are a Master Carsfsman - one day you will be an ARTIST!Comment
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OK Gents, today Im going to post a picture and give you a bunch of clues to see if you can figure out "What in the Heck is that".
First, this picture was taken in the Black Sea of U-18, commanded by Captain Oblt.z.s.Fleige. Youll notice that the "Naxos" pedestal on the port side is empty and blanked out. But heres the Kicker. What is that cylindrical object attached to the right side of the Fairwater? It looks like a small torpedo tube. Notice the hinges on its right side as if a door opened up to give the crew access.
IT TAKES GREAT INTELLIGENCE TO FAKE SUCH STUPIDITY!Comment
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