[REL] REAL U-505 item graphics for slide-out compass

[Hitman]

Updated info #2

Aparently the same two dials compass division was used in the US vessels:

The compass card on top of the spider assembly, Figure 34, is clearly visible just below the glass cover of the binnacle. Bearings can be read in tenths and hundredths of a degree. This is made possible by two concentric dials having a 36 to 1 displacement ratio. The entire circumference of the outer dial is divided into ten major divisions to indicate ten degrees of arc so that each major division corresponds to one degree. Each major division is subdivided into tenths, and each tenth is large enough to estimate hundredths. Actual bearings are read against the lubber line fixed on the head. The inner dial carries 36 divisions, each of which represents ten degrees of arc. When the ship makes a complete turn of 360°, the inner dial makes one revolution while the outer dial makes 36 revolutions, or one revolution for every 10° of arc. The speed ratio of the dials is therefore 36 to 1. See sketch on page 28.

More information here (See pages 27-28): http://www.hnsa.org/doc/gyromk7/index.htm

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Hitman

Here is a video where you can see in minute 2.04 how the inner wheel does a full turn for a 10 degree course change in the main compass wheel:

This video is not available in your country.

Thanks youtube !

[Anvart]

I would like central dial to make slightly weathered ...
and i liked icons in the left bottom corner ...

[von Kinderei]

Very VERY nice add-on !


Thanks

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Hitman

As many people requested in the thread of my first release of the slide-out compass graphics, I have done an exact replica of the compass found aboard U-505

It took some time because I could not find good pictures in the web showing the compass, but the search finally paid off, and here are the results for you to compare:

The compass in U-505's control room:




Detailed view:




And this is how it looks like in the game:





GET IT HERE WHILE IT'S HOT:

http://files.filefront.com/Hitman+U+.../fileinfo.html

Hi Hitman,

It would appear the compass link is not working.
Great replication by the way

[Sailor Steve]

Did you try Subsim Downloads?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=320

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you try Subsim Downloads?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=320

I didnt know Steve,thanks for the reminder!.