Was a KiUB -like device really used on U-boats?

Aktungbby · 01-15-14, 04:22 PM

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Jimbuna · 01-15-14, 05:09 PM

No answer but welcome

TorpX · 01-16-14, 12:23 AM

Good question, but I don't know either.

don1reed · 01-16-14, 06:29 PM

Howdy, ole1291, and welcome aboard.

The simple answer is, yes, they are authentic. The circular ring that surrounds the lens is nothing more than a circular sliderule.(been around since the 1600s). It was installed on the NLSR (Observation Scope). Don't know about the attack scope; but, was a feature on the NLSR.

Caveat: Some graticules were enhanced for SH3 and have carried over to other (later) versions of SH.

I believe Hitman has a couple of Adobe files kicking around in the MOD builders section of SH3 forum that has RL pictures of the NLSR scope with the sliderule attached.

EDIT: Just found a copy of the Adobe file entitled, "German Uboat Optics". Not sure of the author, but, believe it to be Hitman.

Again, Welcome.

ole1291 · 01-17-14, 02:58 AM

Thank you all for the replys.

Glad to know it was authentic, I've already started using it and enjoy the added realism.

Hitman · 01-31-14, 02:51 PM

On my optics mod for SH3 you will find the PDF Don mentioned, with a long explanation about it all. Yes the slide rules were used, some attached to the scope, some for standalone use without it by the IWO.

The truth is, top commanders (Germand and US) were normally able to gather the relevant data for a firing solution (AOB, speed, range) from guesstimation by naked eye through the scope. All those wheels and plotting (Wazzo style) did was back up and confirm what the commander estimated and refine the data. The TDC did the rest

01-15-14, 04:22 PM	#1
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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,168 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No answer but welcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-16-14, 06:29 PM	#4
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	Howdy, ole1291, and welcome aboard. The simple answer is, yes, they are authentic. The circular ring that surrounds the lens is nothing more than a circular sliderule.(been around since the 1600s). It was installed on the NLSR (Observation Scope). Don't know about the attack scope; but, was a feature on the NLSR. Caveat: Some graticules were enhanced for SH3 and have carried over to other (later) versions of SH. I believe Hitman has a couple of Adobe files kicking around in the MOD builders section of SH3 forum that has RL pictures of the NLSR scope with the sliderule attached. EDIT: Just found a copy of the Adobe file entitled, "German Uboat Optics". Not sure of the author, but, believe it to be Hitman. Again, Welcome. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell Last edited by don1reed; 01-16-14 at 11:19 PM.

01-31-14, 02:51 PM	#6
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,110 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	On my optics mod for SH3 you will find the PDF Don mentioned, with a long explanation about it all. Yes the slide rules were used, some attached to the scope, some for standalone use without it by the IWO. The truth is, top commanders (Germand and US) were normally able to gather the relevant data for a firing solution (AOB, speed, range) from guesstimation by naked eye through the scope. All those wheels and plotting (Wazzo style) did was back up and confirm what the commander estimated and refine the data. The TDC did the rest __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

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01-16-14, 12:23 AM	#3
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Good question, but I don't know either.

01-17-14, 02:58 AM	#5
ole1291 Nub Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 3 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Thank you all for the replys. Glad to know it was authentic, I've already started using it and enjoy the added realism.