AoB Calculator based on CapnScurys Realism Tutorial

joegrundman · 07-02-09, 10:10 AM

It's very nice, but what's the comparative advantage of this design over this replica of the historical tool here which includes a periscope overlay?

(in this picture the front and back sides are shown as separate entities, but normally they are all one - the back side is a speed omnimeter for solving speed using the collision course method)

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...6&postcount=84

I'm goin' down · 07-02-09, 11:06 AM

Nicolas' Easy AoB mod, see post in SH4 Mod Workshop, may eliminate all the paperwork. It is easy, simple and IT WORKS. I have successfully made shots of over 4,000 yds. at steep angles, and hit targets at night with poor visibility.

It has my vote for mod of the year. Once you can handle this mod, you have probably outgrown some of Rockin' Robbins and Werner Sobe's attack tutorials. See my posts under the Easy AoB mod by Nicolas.

AVGWarhawk · 07-02-09, 11:32 AM

Per request and another in the bag of tricks to sink the big ones....stickied.

Annnnnnddddd.....I will try this out later

Cool

I'm goin' down · 07-02-09, 11:49 AM

I believe you intended to say that you were going to sticky the Easy AoB mod, but your post was ambiguous, as it was in the thread re CptnScurvy. I think that is what you meant.

YOU WILL LOVE THE MOD. The SS Barbarinna is now dangerous!!

Good call re the sticky suggestion! This mod changes the game where it matters---sinking enemy ships.

AVGWarhawk · 07-02-09, 12:29 PM

Well, no, looking at this it can stay. Some might like using this and viewing the tutorial.

I need to look at the other thread you speak of.

reaper7 · 07-03-09, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegrundman

It's very nice, but what's the comparative advantage of this design over this replica of the historical tool here which includes a periscope overlay?

(in this picture the front and back sides are shown as separate entities, but normally they are all one - the back side is a speed omnimeter for solving speed using the collision course method)

Hi joegrundman, I don't know of any advantages this calculator has over the original Is-Was one used, As I haven't tried one yet - I Use CapnScurvys method that is linked in the top post but wanted one with more resolution than his posted one.
If you see my second post I am working on creating a replica Is-Was calculator not necessarily based on the original but to match the styling of the AoB Calculator.

Just to show the results of using Perspex - This will last indefenitly. (Maybe time to try one using Brass - Sweet)

joegrundman · 07-03-09, 05:25 AM

I see, yes good luck with that. There is no doubt that the finished beast you have made is a beautiful thing

Rockin Robbins · 07-03-09, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegrundman

It's very nice, but what's the comparative advantage of this design over this replica of the historical tool here which includes a periscope overlay?

Functionally, they are identical. However, his has cool colors and your WWII (or shortly thereafter) model is lacking in that regard. However, Joe's appears to be waterproof and yours doesn't look sufficiently marine quality.

I'll go for the colors! It'll never get wet on a submarine, will it?

joegrundman · 07-03-09, 10:24 AM

They are not actually functionally identical

Rockin Robbins · 07-03-09, 10:41 AM

They are if you don't look at the back side of yours! I never look at the back side myself.

There are some minor details on how you use the front side but they serve identical functions. Switching from one to the other would be painless and almost instinctive.

I'm goin' down · 07-03-09, 03:02 PM

how about sending me one of the AoB calculators?! The one on the desk was quite cool. If it were weatherbeaten, I would build a replica sub, put it in my pool, and use it on missions. I likes it.

jmr · 07-03-09, 04:17 PM

Wow, reaper7, how did you make that?

reaper7 · 07-06-09, 03:31 AM

Actually quite easy to Make.
First print out the 3 layers onto either sticky backed photo paper or standard photo paper if want to glue it.
Cut out and stick to approx 5mm plastic sheet, rough cut out the disc's and base layer.
Now to create perfect circular disc's the method I used was to fix an Electric Disc Sander at right angled to a Table top with clamps.
This allowed me sand down all the items to shape using both hand to work the pieces.
Then drill out the center holes and place a washer between each disc and secure with a bolt and nut. Finished.

Hope this is of use.

Maltro · 02-20-10, 01:06 PM

hi all,

With the Nices pictures from reaper7, i have made my own AOB calculator

...and it's running quite Well!

thanks reaper7!

Now i tried to understand how the omnimeter (like the picture of joegrundman) works. In english it is not easy for me!...

Thank you all to help me to make my game More Fun and realist.

07-02-09, 10:10 AM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	It's very nice, but what's the comparative advantage of this design over this replica of the historical tool here which includes a periscope overlay? (in this picture the front and back sides are shown as separate entities, but normally they are all one - the back side is a speed omnimeter for solving speed using the collision course method) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...6&postcount=84 __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill Last edited by joegrundman; 07-02-09 at 11:44 AM.

07-02-09, 11:06 AM	#2
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	Nicolas' Easy AoB mod Nicolas' Easy AoB mod, see post in SH4 Mod Workshop, may eliminate all the paperwork. It is easy, simple and IT WORKS. I have successfully made shots of over 4,000 yds. at steep angles, and hit targets at night with poor visibility. It has my vote for mod of the year. Once you can handle this mod, you have probably outgrown some of Rockin' Robbins and Werner Sobe's attack tutorials. See my posts under the Easy AoB mod by Nicolas.

07-02-09, 11:32 AM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Per request and another in the bag of tricks to sink the big ones....stickied. Annnnnnddddd.....I will try this out later Cool __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

07-02-09, 11:49 AM	#4
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	AVG Warhawk's post I believe you intended to say that you were going to sticky the Easy AoB mod, but your post was ambiguous, as it was in the thread re CptnScurvy. I think that is what you meant. YOU WILL LOVE THE MOD. The SS Barbarinna is now dangerous!! Good call re the sticky suggestion! This mod changes the game where it matters---sinking enemy ships.

07-02-09, 12:29 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Well, no, looking at this it can stay. Some might like using this and viewing the tutorial. I need to look at the other thread you speak of. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

07-03-09, 05:25 AM	#7
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I see, yes good luck with that. There is no doubt that the finished beast you have made is a beautiful thing __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

07-03-09, 10:24 AM	#9
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	They are not actually functionally identical __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

07-03-09, 10:41 AM	#10
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	They are if you don't look at the back side of yours! I never look at the back side myself. There are some minor details on how you use the front side but they serve identical functions. Switching from one to the other would be painless and almost instinctive. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

07-03-09, 03:02 PM	#11
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	where can I buy one how about sending me one of the AoB calculators?! The one on the desk was quite cool. If it were weatherbeaten, I would build a replica sub, put it in my pool, and use it on missions. I likes it.

07-03-09, 04:17 PM	#12
jmr Commander Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 462 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Wow, reaper7, how did you make that?

07-06-09, 03:31 AM	#13
reaper7 sim2reality Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AM 82 Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 30	How to Build Actually quite easy to Make. First print out the 3 layers onto either sticky backed photo paper or standard photo paper if want to glue it. Cut out and stick to approx 5mm plastic sheet, rough cut out the disc's and base layer. Now to create perfect circular disc's the method I used was to fix an Electric Disc Sander at right angled to a Table top with clamps. This allowed me sand down all the items to shape using both hand to work the pieces. Then drill out the center holes and place a washer between each disc and secure with a bolt and nut. Finished. Hope this is of use.

02-20-10, 01:06 PM	#14
Maltro Soundman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Lyon, France Posts: 141 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	hi all, With the Nices pictures from reaper7, i have made my own AOB calculator ...and it's running quite Well! thanks reaper7! Now i tried to understand how the omnimeter (like the picture of joegrundman) works. In english it is not easy for me!... Thank you all to help me to make my game More Fun and realist. __________________ Erwin Rommel. 1890-1944. La guerre sans haine - War without hate.