[WIP] Skipjack SSN

thyro · 03-18-09, 02:21 AM

It looks good

U-HAI · 03-18-09, 03:21 AM

Not nitpicking,, but trying to help,
The class had a 5 bladed propeller, no the three in the model. and be aware too, she NEVER had a redlead lower hull as in so many pre construction paintings, she was always black lower hull, her upper hull started as a Blue grey mix, and then whent to black , like the lower
Also,, the cleats and bits shown on the model,, When Underway, they were retracted into the outer skin. A truck the USA learned from the Type XXI and XXIII class boats.

Looking forward to seeing her,
Somewhere here I saw posts of a Skipjack before in Silent hunter, was that your boat too?

tomagabriel · 03-18-09, 06:01 AM

@ U-HAI, some questions.

Do you have a link in which I can see what you mean exactly when you describe the painting? I know it was lower-black and upper grey-blue-ish, but I do not understand what you mean by "and then whent to black , like the lower".

For the propeller I used my Revell plastic model kit as inspiration and that is why I have put a 3-bladed prop (Revell

). Will read more and put the right prop.

The anchors for ropes I have made visible because I think they look cool :P

They can be removed without any trouble. In fact I did the same about the Ohio class (which also retracts many gizmos inside, but I left them outside).

Edit: this is my first Skipjack ever so what you saw was not mine. Do you remember where it was mentioned?

Edit2: I have this model (ok this belongs to another guy, but I have an identical one)
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gall.../ph-index.html

gimpy117 · 03-18-09, 06:51 AM

fix the prop and I think were golden...

this will be awesome...I think the cold war mod is underway!!

U-HAI · 03-18-09, 09:10 AM

His are painted correct for the two main eras of her time in service, except for that red lower,, that should be all black,, The USN never used red lead paints on the lower hulls, It was at that time an epoxy mix of black paint. Most rememer it well as it made you higher than a kite when applied. It also was forgiving on the deep dives when the hull ompressed, red leads and something called green death, a watery green primer, would not stick to a compressing hull. It would peal of in sheets upon surfacing. Then the rubber coatings came, and with that ,, the mystry of the little cut out circles of it hehehehhhehhehe

As for Bits and cleats out, Thats great if that is what you are striving for. , I have always stressed this is for fun first, accuracy second. and this is a FUN program, not some docudrama hehehehe. I look forward to diving with her when complete.

Humm What Should I build to chase her about??

USS Sea Tiger · 03-18-09, 09:18 AM

Hi

Mine was far less refined than this version coming out. Mostly, it was an experimental model to learn with and learn how to mod with.

Capt Hendry · 12-10-09, 01:33 AM

Just have to express my admiration for this mod. I shoehorned it into working with TMO 1.9 though a few minor things aren't working (torpedo gfx).

I don't know what you did to the sonar on this boat, other than increase range, but it's great. For the first time in a long time I find myself actually using my headphones for sonar. I'll sit there, eyes closed, finger slowly moving the mouse wheel as I listen for the faintest engine noise. It really adds a lot to the atmosphere.

I suppose one could find a way to do this with the current boats. Reducing actual green light-detection range for actually hearing and plotting for contacts is a good idea. Perhaps this has already been done but I'm not sure.

One minor gripe: I understand why you disabled the diesels from running on the surface but the sound of the engines cranking up seems to play repeatedly at times. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. Just curious, otherwise great work!

03-18-09, 02:21 AM	#1
thyro Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: on a rock surrounded by water, that people call it UK Posts: 473 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	It looks good __________________ "The good news is that you’re never, ever more than 6 miles from land. The bad news is, the land is straight down!"

03-18-09, 03:21 AM	#2
U-HAI Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puntarenas CR Posts: 23 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I see your building her based on the old Aorora/ Revell Model Not nitpicking,, but trying to help, The class had a 5 bladed propeller, no the three in the model. and be aware too, she NEVER had a redlead lower hull as in so many pre construction paintings, she was always black lower hull, her upper hull started as a Blue grey mix, and then whent to black , like the lower Also,, the cleats and bits shown on the model,, When Underway, they were retracted into the outer skin. A truck the USA learned from the Type XXI and XXIII class boats. Looking forward to seeing her, Somewhere here I saw posts of a Skipjack before in Silent hunter, was that your boat too? __________________ Crew, I have Good News and Bad News, The Good news crew,, we sank 4 Japanese merchants and a carrier this patrol, The bad news, This is 2009 and the war has been over for 65 years

03-18-09, 06:01 AM	#3
tomagabriel Machinist's Mate Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 122 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 3	@ U-HAI, some questions. Do you have a link in which I can see what you mean exactly when you describe the painting? I know it was lower-black and upper grey-blue-ish, but I do not understand what you mean by "and then whent to black , like the lower". For the propeller I used my Revell plastic model kit as inspiration and that is why I have put a 3-bladed prop (Revell ). Will read more and put the right prop. The anchors for ropes I have made visible because I think they look cool :P They can be removed without any trouble. In fact I did the same about the Ohio class (which also retracts many gizmos inside, but I left them outside). Edit: this is my first Skipjack ever so what you saw was not mine. Do you remember where it was mentioned? Edit2: I have this model (ok this belongs to another guy, but I have an identical one) http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gall.../ph-index.html Last edited by tomagabriel; 03-18-09 at 06:33 AM.

03-18-09, 06:51 AM	#4
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	fix the prop and I think were golden... this will be awesome...I think the cold war mod is underway!! __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

03-18-09, 09:10 AM	#5
U-HAI Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puntarenas CR Posts: 23 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Hi again His are painted correct for the two main eras of her time in service, except for that red lower,, that should be all black,, The USN never used red lead paints on the lower hulls, It was at that time an epoxy mix of black paint. Most rememer it well as it made you higher than a kite when applied. It also was forgiving on the deep dives when the hull ompressed, red leads and something called green death, a watery green primer, would not stick to a compressing hull. It would peal of in sheets upon surfacing. Then the rubber coatings came, and with that ,, the mystry of the little cut out circles of it hehehehhhehhehe As for Bits and cleats out, Thats great if that is what you are striving for. , I have always stressed this is for fun first, accuracy second. and this is a FUN program, not some docudrama hehehehe. I look forward to diving with her when complete. Humm What Should I build to chase her about?? __________________ Crew, I have Good News and Bad News, The Good news crew,, we sank 4 Japanese merchants and a carrier this patrol, The bad news, This is 2009 and the war has been over for 65 years

03-18-09, 09:18 AM	#6
USS Sea Tiger XO Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 425 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The other Skipjack he saw was mine! Hi Mine was far less refined than this version coming out. Mostly, it was an experimental model to learn with and learn how to mod with.

12-10-09, 01:33 AM	#7
Capt Hendry Nub Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Just have to express my admiration for this mod. I shoehorned it into working with TMO 1.9 though a few minor things aren't working (torpedo gfx). I don't know what you did to the sonar on this boat, other than increase range, but it's great. For the first time in a long time I find myself actually using my headphones for sonar. I'll sit there, eyes closed, finger slowly moving the mouse wheel as I listen for the faintest engine noise. It really adds a lot to the atmosphere. I suppose one could find a way to do this with the current boats. Reducing actual green light-detection range for actually hearing and plotting for contacts is a good idea. Perhaps this has already been done but I'm not sure. One minor gripe: I understand why you disabled the diesels from running on the surface but the sound of the engines cranking up seems to play repeatedly at times. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. Just curious, otherwise great work!