Type VIIa

[nikimcbee]

Has anybody modelled a VIIa? Just curious.:hmm:

[bigboywooly]

Sergbuto released a VIIA as an AI sub
IIRC was just a VIIB cloned to use as AI
Not modelled as such

[nikimcbee]

Sergbuto released a VIIA as an AI sub
IIRC was just a VIIB cloned to use as AI
Not modelled as such

There's not a whole lot of difference between the 7a and 7b other than the external stern tube and conning tower.

[Sledgehammer427]

believe me, you wouldnt want a complete type VII a anyways...

thewy couldnt keep depth, they were only 2 made and they were used as training boats....

one higher-up even said "if men can keep those things level, then they can hold anything level"

sledgehammer427

U-boot historical go-to-guy

[Sailor Steve]

Sergbuto released a VIIA as an AI sub
IIRC was just a VIIB cloned to use as AI
Not modelled as such

There's not a whole lot of difference between the 7a and 7b other than the external stern tube and conning tower.
The VIIa was the last version that came without superchargers, and had a max speed of 17 knots.
http://www.uboat.net/types/viia.htm

The VIIb came with them, and had a max speed of 17.9 knots.
http://www.uboat.net/types/viib.htm

[Jimbuna]

I shouldn't bother with the VIIA...there were only a few made and they had absolutely very little impact on the true course of U-boat warfare :nope:

[nikimcbee]

http://www.u-35.com/

Check out the photos.

[nikimcbee]

I shouldn't bother with the VIIA...there were only a few made and they had absolutely very little impact on the true course of U-boat warfare :nope:

I agree, but I like early war weapons.

[linerkiller]

I shouldn't bother with the VIIA...there were only a few made and they had absolutely very little impact on the true course of U-boat warfare :nope:
Sure?:know:

U-32 type VIIA sank the largest ship ever sunk by a German U Boot ( without counting the mine loss of the HMHS Britannic in 1916 (Empress of Britain 43000 tons)
U-29 type VIIA sank the carrier HMS Courageous
U-30 typ VIIA sank the first ship of the war (SS Athenia 14000 tons)

But I agree with says that they weren't good subs, they carried only 11 torpedoes and the stern tube worked only surfaced....
Some times ago someone suggested the idea of create a new tower for the type VIIB,
http://subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123468
This one was my favourite (the one mounted on Gunther's U-47 during the scapa raid and on the majority of early war boats)
http://www.uboataces.com/photos/20057309514784961.jpg
like the VIIC one but lower and shorter...the AA mount was behind the tower

[Jimbuna]

I shouldn't bother with the VIIA...there were only a few made and they had absolutely very little impact on the true course of U-boat warfare :nope:

I agree, but I like early war weapons.

You use whatever your happiest with :up:

[bigboywooly]

Sweet
Have always liked the VIIA
The VIIA should have a single rudder too

Nice one Dietrich
Look forward to release

[Rhodes]

Yeah:up: Thanks Dietrich, great idea!! Love that slim conning tower of the VIIa...

[Lanzfeld]

Crap...

BWB beat me to it!

Single rudder on the VII A

[AH_Thor]

Excellent post Dietrich ;)

[StarLion45]

:D You mod guys never stop me from beeing surprised:o :D

I love those VIIA:p

[Hitman]

Dargn! Now that was one of the most brilliant defences ever done of a new mod for SH3! You got me now fully converted to the VIIA faith :up:

One question: Since the slots for submarines are limited, which submarine would you replace with the VIIA? I guess the Type IIA is the best candidate, as it was used only in early war, and therefore not even changes in flotillas and U-Boat availability would be needed. :hmm:

[nikimcbee]

I shouldn't bother with the VIIA...there were only a few made and they had absolutely very little impact on the true course of U-boat warfare :nope:

That's just buna crazy talk.:doh: :rotfl:

My thread is back from the dead.

[bigboywooly]

Yeah buna
What do you know

LMAO

Type VIIA

WIP

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/bigboywooly/Tags/typVIIA10.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/bigboywooly/Tags/typVIIA07.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/bigboywooly/Tags/typVIIA09.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/bigboywooly/Tags/typVIIA05.jpg

For the " other " mod though

:rotfl:

[Tomi_099]

:up: Weiter so... !!

[Jimbuna]

Yeah buna
What do you know

LMAO

Type VIIA

WIP

For the " other " mod though

:rotfl:

Tis now crystal clear why you advised against me posting similarly two days back.

[Sledgehammer427]

hit the F11 button again, always worked for me

[Dietrich]

Okay, partially fixed... the reason why I could not access that position, was because there was no equivalent entry in the data\objects\Turm7c_1_hd.cam file. I've now found that, and added a "camera" and "hide" object. I can now access the new position and move the gun around.

However, my next problem is that the gun has no ammunition. Any ideas, anyone?

[bigboywooly]

Okay, partially fixed... the reason why I could not access that position, was because there was no equivalent entry in the data\objects\Turm7c_1_hd.cam file. I've now found that, and added a "camera" and "hide" object. I can now access the new position and move the gun around.

However, my next problem is that the gun has no ammunition. Any ideas, anyone?

Basic cfg I guess without seeing your files

[RobertGysae]

very interested in this work...

i'm curious though, from the grey wolves site it seems as though you've also modeled a new turm specially for the VIIA too. any chance that you could show us a 'side-on' view of it?

also, have you been able to emplace the flak gun on the deck aft of the turm?