[REL] Kriegsmarine Wiz-Wheel templates released!

Puster Bill · 12-05-08, 08:33 PM

Glad to see this thread is active again.

As for making that device Hitman, I'm not entirely sure that there isn't some kind of cam mechanism involved. Look at the metallic radial arm, and the area where it's connected to the center of the disk. It looks like it might cam: The black plastic centerpiece isn't centered on the disk, and it's an odd shape.

That adds a whole level of difficulty, and you have to add the fact that even the stiffest cardboard makes a crappy cam.

Still, where there is a will, there is a way. I will take this under contemplation.

Hitman · 12-06-08, 08:00 AM

Very nice picture.

This is a similar device to teh Angriffsscheibe, only it is more simplified and its use is exclusively for AOB. You can input enemy course and get the AOB (To set up the TDC) or input AOB and get the enemy course (For plotting an intercept).

Silverleaf · 12-23-08, 12:06 AM

Hitman and company..

Got a few pics for you...Cigar ???

Ohhh!!! Hitman goodness.....

Front..

Back...

Took an hour and a half to finish it, went to Staples and had the transparency's made - and while waiting, thought I'll run over to Lowe's and pick up:

Hillman - Aluminum Threaded Post w/screw 3/8" Post - 80 cents

My last task is to build a support structure for the box, and add a couple decals on the front and top to finish the look. Any suggestions for the decals are most appreciated.

A special Kudos goes to Hitman for all the excellent work, and to klh for the extensive well-written manual. This community ..

Went together easily - once I referred to Puster's pics and Hitman's instructive pdf. I did leave the labels A&B on two of the pointers for reference until I figure out how to use it. If the ship is gonna go down, this bad boys coming with me!

Cheers,

R.S.

Hitman · 12-23-08, 07:21 AM

Excellent idea

A hint: Get a metal plaque like those to put in an office door with the lettering "ANGRIFFSSCHEIBE - KM 1940"

I have already version 2.0 of the Angriffsschibe, I'm sorry it has not arrived in time for you to build

On the other hand, the nice wheel posted by Mykhail some posts ago is already a WIP

Silverleaf · 12-23-08, 03:01 PM

Awesome news on the current WIP. Please keep us updated, as your work is of excellent quality.

By the way, as an extra Kudos, when I took the transparency to Staples, I had a few employees asking me what it was for. When I showed them they all were very impressed.

Jimbuna · 12-23-08, 03:02 PM

Now that really looks the business

If you ever go into production i'll certainly be after one

klh · 12-23-08, 06:09 PM

Well done! The bad news is - I don't smoke.

So how am I going to get a nice box like that?

Silverleaf · 12-23-08, 07:56 PM

Thanks guys, work is proceeding on the box - will have an update shortly. 8)

As to finding a cigar box:

Try one of your local smoke shops that sell cigs and cigars. See if they have any small cigar boxes lying around. OR, and this is a trifle more expensive - if you find one you really like on display with cigars in it, they'll give you the box once you buy all the goodies inside.

..you could always give them to someone you know who does smoke.

Cheers,

12-05-08, 08:33 PM	#1
Puster Bill Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: BA8758, or FN33eh for my fellow hams. Posts: 833 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad to see this thread is active again. As for making that device Hitman, I'm not entirely sure that there isn't some kind of cam mechanism involved. Look at the metallic radial arm, and the area where it's connected to the center of the disk. It looks like it might cam: The black plastic centerpiece isn't centered on the disk, and it's an odd shape. That adds a whole level of difficulty, and you have to add the fact that even the stiffest cardboard makes a crappy cam. Still, where there is a will, there is a way. I will take this under contemplation. __________________ The U-Boat Commander of Love

12-06-08, 08:00 AM	#2
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,111 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Very nice picture. This is a similar device to teh Angriffsscheibe, only it is more simplified and its use is exclusively for AOB. You can input enemy course and get the AOB (To set up the TDC) or input AOB and get the enemy course (For plotting an intercept). __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

12-23-08, 12:06 AM	#3
Silverleaf Wild Night in Bangkok Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 179 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hitman and company.. Got a few pics for you...Cigar ??? Ohhh!!! Hitman goodness..... Front.. Back... Took an hour and a half to finish it, went to Staples and had the transparency's made - and while waiting, thought I'll run over to Lowe's and pick up: Hillman - Aluminum Threaded Post w/screw 3/8" Post - 80 cents My last task is to build a support structure for the box, and add a couple decals on the front and top to finish the look. Any suggestions for the decals are most appreciated. A special Kudos goes to Hitman for all the excellent work, and to klh for the extensive well-written manual. This community .. Went together easily - once I referred to Puster's pics and Hitman's instructive pdf. I did leave the labels A&B on two of the pointers for reference until I figure out how to use it. If the ship is gonna go down, this bad boys coming with me! Cheers, R.S. __________________ Last edited by Silverleaf; 12-23-08 at 12:21 AM.

12-23-08, 07:21 AM	#4
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,111 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Excellent idea A hint: Get a metal plaque like those to put in an office door with the lettering "ANGRIFFSSCHEIBE - KM 1940" I have already version 2.0 of the Angriffsschibe, I'm sorry it has not arrived in time for you to build On the other hand, the nice wheel posted by Mykhail some posts ago is already a WIP __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

12-23-08, 03:01 PM	#5
Silverleaf Wild Night in Bangkok Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 179 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Awesome news on the current WIP. Please keep us updated, as your work is of excellent quality. By the way, as an extra Kudos, when I took the transparency to Staples, I had a few employees asking me what it was for. When I showed them they all were very impressed. __________________

12-23-08, 03:02 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,335 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Now that really looks the business If you ever go into production i'll certainly be after one __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-23-08, 06:09 PM	#7
klh Der Alte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 228 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	Well done! The bad news is - I don't smoke. So how am I going to get a nice box like that?

12-23-08, 07:56 PM	#8
Silverleaf Wild Night in Bangkok Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 179 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys, work is proceeding on the box - will have an update shortly. 8) As to finding a cigar box: Try one of your local smoke shops that sell cigs and cigars. See if they have any small cigar boxes lying around. OR, and this is a trifle more expensive - if you find one you really like on display with cigars in it, they'll give you the box once you buy all the goodies inside. ..you could always give them to someone you know who does smoke. Cheers, __________________