Taking Picture/Video Requests for U-505

brandtryan · 04-20-10, 07:22 AM

Attention awesome Modders!!

I just bought tickets for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry--the museum that serves as the resting place for captured U-505. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they are offering a "behind the scenes" special private tour the day I'm going (extra cost of course!). Instead of the normal 15 minute tour--this tour lasts 2 1/2 hours!!!!! Photography is allowed--so I'm borrowing a nice SLR digital camera, and possibly an HD camcorder.

If anyone wants me to take pics/video of a specific part of the boat, or specific instrument panel, etc.--let me know by posting below. I'm pretty sure it's a type IX boat--but have to verify.

reaper7 · 04-20-10, 07:52 AM

Have they got the TDC still Intact, would like some closeups of the dials if possible for my UI Mod.
Aslo if you could get close up's of the Periscope, would be great.

ddrgn · 04-20-10, 07:59 AM

They don't usually let you take pictures of the boat inside. Must be new rules which is nice ;]

The TDC is in the conning tower, off limits.

Its a type IXC for clarification.

HA! When I went they gave me and my bud a free private tour at the end of the day.

I will be back in Chicago May 21 to 24 ;]

Also, don't want to burst the your bubble but, its gonna be a 2.5 hour tour of the exhibit and the boat, meaning you wont be on the boat for the whole time. The exhibit itself is huge so It will take 2 hours to walk you through all that and maybe give ya 30 mins on the boat.

Where did you read they let you take pictures of the boat inside?

http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/tours/u-505-bts/

Couldn't find any mention of that. They told us they would not allow photography because they feared we would sell or use the pics to make money some how lol.

Ducimus · 04-20-10, 10:21 PM

They're used to be an online virtual tour similar to this one. but they took it down some years ago, and i haven't been able to find it since. I guess they figured it would cut into ticket sales or something.

TheDarkWraith · 04-20-10, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brandtryan

Attention awesome Modders!!

I just bought tickets for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry--the museum that serves as the resting place for captured U-505. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they are offering a "behind the scenes" special private tour the day I'm going (extra cost of course!). Instead of the normal 15 minute tour--this tour lasts 2 1/2 hours!!!!! Photography is allowed--so I'm borrowing a nice SLR digital camera, and possibly an HD camcorder.

If anyone wants me to take pics/video of a specific part of the boat, or specific instrument panel, etc.--let me know by posting below. I'm pretty sure it's a type IX boat--but have to verify.

when you going? I'm near to the Chicago land area.......

conus00 · 04-21-10, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

They're used to be an online virtual tour similar to this one. but they took it down some years ago, and i haven't been able to find it since. I guess they figured it would cut into ticket sales or something.

That's very cool link. I wish some day developers could make games in 3D which would look like that. Talking about photorealistic experience...

brandtryan · 04-23-10, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

when you going? I'm near to the Chicago land area.......

I'll be there tonight--going to Aquarium on Saturday, then U-505 on Sunday!

ddrgn · 04-23-10, 02:16 PM

The Shedd Aquarium rocks, have a great time!

TheDarkWraith · 04-23-10, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ddrgn

The Shedd Aquarium rocks, have a great time!

I live near to Chicago and have never been to any of the attractions down there

ddrgn · 04-23-10, 03:36 PM

I drove their a few years ago with a bud of mine. Went for U-505 of course. We had a blast. One of the best cities for attractions and history, great baseball too. And the lake-shore is absolutely gorgeous.

Shot taken of the lake shore standing in front of the Aquarium.

I am heading back with my brothers in May.

AND, if you look close they are not even done the new Trump Tower ;]

TheDarkWraith · 04-23-10, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ddrgn

I drove their a few years ago with a bud of mine. Went for U-505 of course. We had a blast. One of the best cities for attractions and history, great baseball too. And the lake-shore is absolutely gorgeous.

I'm a private pilot (airplane and helicopter) and you should see the skyline at night from over the water in the air.....awesome

ddrgn · 04-23-10, 03:53 PM

I bet it just looks amazing at night, especially from 2000 ft ;]

What kind of choppers do you fly? B2's? B3's?

04-23-10, 03:53 PM

I've been through Chicago more times then I can count.

Did quite a few major Flooring projects there abouts also.
But this year the Wife and I plan to ride our Triumphs there for the U-505

brandtryan · 04-23-10, 03:55 PM

nice pic! we're about to hit the road now

DarkWraith--u ought to do the special tour on Sunday!

TheDarkWraith · 04-23-10, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ddrgn

I bet it just looks amazing at night, especially from 2000 ft ;]

What kind of choppers do you fly? B2's? B3's?

R22 Beta II....working on getting checked out in Bell 47

04-20-10, 07:22 AM	#1
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	Taking Picture/Video Requests for U-505 Attention awesome Modders!! I just bought tickets for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry--the museum that serves as the resting place for captured U-505. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they are offering a "behind the scenes" special private tour the day I'm going (extra cost of course!). Instead of the normal 15 minute tour--this tour lasts 2 1/2 hours!!!!! Photography is allowed--so I'm borrowing a nice SLR digital camera, and possibly an HD camcorder. If anyone wants me to take pics/video of a specific part of the boat, or specific instrument panel, etc.--let me know by posting below. I'm pretty sure it's a type IX boat--but have to verify. __________________ from Brandt

04-20-10, 07:59 AM	#3
ddrgn Korvettenkapitän Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 918 Downloads: 362 Uploads: 30	They don't usually let you take pictures of the boat inside. Must be new rules which is nice ;] The TDC is in the conning tower, off limits. Its a type IXC for clarification. HA! When I went they gave me and my bud a free private tour at the end of the day. I will be back in Chicago May 21 to 24 ;] Also, don't want to burst the your bubble but, its gonna be a 2.5 hour tour of the exhibit and the boat, meaning you wont be on the boat for the whole time. The exhibit itself is huge so It will take 2 hours to walk you through all that and maybe give ya 30 mins on the boat. Where did you read they let you take pictures of the boat inside? http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/tours/u-505-bts/ Couldn't find any mention of that. They told us they would not allow photography because they feared we would sell or use the pics to make money some how lol. __________________ ddrgn mods: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=217261

04-23-10, 02:16 PM	#8
ddrgn Korvettenkapitän Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 918 Downloads: 362 Uploads: 30	The Shedd Aquarium rocks, have a great time! __________________ ddrgn mods: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=217261

04-23-10, 03:36 PM	#10
ddrgn Korvettenkapitän Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 918 Downloads: 362 Uploads: 30	I drove their a few years ago with a bud of mine. Went for U-505 of course. We had a blast. One of the best cities for attractions and history, great baseball too. And the lake-shore is absolutely gorgeous. Shot taken of the lake shore standing in front of the Aquarium. I am heading back with my brothers in May. AND, if you look close they are not even done the new Trump Tower ;] __________________ ddrgn mods: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=217261

04-23-10, 03:53 PM	#12
ddrgn Korvettenkapitän Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 918 Downloads: 362 Uploads: 30	I bet it just looks amazing at night, especially from 2000 ft ;] What kind of choppers do you fly? B2's? B3's? __________________ ddrgn mods: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=217261

04-20-10, 07:52 AM	#2
reaper7 sim2reality Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AM 82 Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 30	Have they got the TDC still Intact, would like some closeups of the dials if possible for my UI Mod. Aslo if you could get close up's of the Periscope, would be great.

04-20-10, 10:21 PM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	They're used to be an online virtual tour similar to this one. but they took it down some years ago, and i haven't been able to find it since. I guess they figured it would cut into ticket sales or something.

04-23-10, 03:53 PM	#13
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I've been through Chicago more times then I can count. Did quite a few major Flooring projects there abouts also. But this year the Wife and I plan to ride our Triumphs there for the U-505

04-23-10, 03:55 PM	#14
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	nice pic! we're about to hit the road now DarkWraith--u ought to do the special tour on Sunday! __________________ from Brandt

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