New Skin - The Black Boat (VII, IX and XXI series subs)

NZ_Wanderer · 08-06-05, 10:13 PM

Final Update, Now there is the VII, IX and the XXI series of Boats with this skin.

Hi all, I finished my very first skin and thought I would share it with anyone that wants it...

I made this boat because I liked the look, and at the time I didn't realise that there were infact 3 of these boats actually built (Thanks for that info Duli

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Other Screenshots and download link can be got from HERE

VII Boat

IX Boat

XXI Boat

iambecomelife · 08-06-05, 10:50 PM

Great job. I have a request - are you planning on doing any type IX skins?

NZ_Wanderer · 08-06-05, 11:01 PM

I am pondering doing the Black Boat in each of the sub types

Drebbel · 08-07-05, 02:14 AM

Black ?!

Is does look cool, but also a real nice colour to get spotted very fast

NZ_Wanderer · 08-07-05, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drebbel

Is does look cool, but also a real nice colour to get spotted very fast

Aghhh yes, BUT you stay under during the day and surface at night, then you shouldn't get into much trouble :rotfl:

Type941 · 08-07-05, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NZ_Wanderer

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Originally Posted by Drebbel

Is does look cool, but also a real nice colour to get spotted very fast

Aghhh yes, BUT you stay under during the day and surface at night, then you shouldn't get into much trouble :rotfl:

That'd be true even for a green boat in pink polka dots! (yuck)!!

How about some history on why this boat was black in real life? I heard only 3 were like that? Was it some special ops?

If you think about it, what is the color of modern submarines?

NZ_Wanderer · 08-07-05, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Type941

How about some history on why this boat was black in real life? I heard only 3 were like that? Was it some special ops?
If you think about it, what is the color of modern submarines?

I wouldn't have a clue on the history of the 3 subs that were black, as I only got told about it yesterday myself and haven't had a chance to look into it..

Subs today?? - Ummmm they are black aren't they

Duli · 08-07-05, 04:01 AM

They were black (3 of them), because Germans were experimenting with Rubber coating. This wasnt pretty succesfull, because rubber fell of on some places on the sub, after a couple weeks at sea. Thats why only 3 were built.

Type941 · 08-07-05, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Duli

They were black (3 of them), because Germans were experimenting with Rubber coating. This wasnt pretty succesfull, because rubber fell of on some places on the sub, after a couple weeks at sea. Thats why only 3 were built.

IT doesn't surprise me that AGAIN they were on to something good, too late. Just like with the whole Type21, the jet ME plane, and of course the nuke. we all should be happy they went to war 3 years earlier than planned.

Farside · 08-07-05, 09:12 AM

it was a type 9 that was the transport to japan if i remember and i dont think it was actually a neculear bomb that was in it, i think it was the components of the bomb Uranium E-305 or something, its a pretty good story actually

Nopileo · 08-07-05, 09:18 AM

How about making a skin with the colours of the Russian minisub that got stuck lately? That would definitely draw some attention! :rotfl:

Good thing they got rescued, by the way. Nothing like happy endings in real life!

Oh and I hope you make one of those black skins for the XXI. My U-2502 would look very sexy in it...

martes86 · 08-07-05, 01:16 PM

Went to the mod list.

redstorm101 · 08-07-05, 04:04 PM

@NZ_Wanderer....Looks cool I A will use it.. :|\

Capn Tucker · 08-07-05, 07:50 PM

From what I've read, most of the three boats with the Alberich coating spent most of their time going back to port to get the rubber coating replaced where it kept coming off.
One of the boats was fairly successful with this, and sank several ships in the English Channel, and getting away undetected. Main reason for the failure of Alberich was the Germans couldn't find a glue that would hold up for any length of time. I believe they finally got it sorted out just before the war's end (too little, too late yet again)...

NZ_Wanderer · 08-07-05, 08:07 PM

Working on the skins for the IX and XXI right now.. - Will post here as soon as they are completed

08-06-05, 10:13 PM	#1
NZ_Wanderer Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 127 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	New Skin - The Black Boat (VII, IX and XXI series subs) Final Update, Now there is the VII, IX and the XXI series of Boats with this skin. Hi all, I finished my very first skin and thought I would share it with anyone that wants it... I made this boat because I liked the look, and at the time I didn't realise that there were infact 3 of these boats actually built (Thanks for that info Duli ) Other Screenshots and download link can be got from HERE VII Boat IX Boat XXI Boat

08-06-05, 10:50 PM	#2
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,710 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Great job. I have a request - are you planning on doing any type IX skins? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

08-07-05, 04:01 AM	#8
Duli Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Novo mesto, Slovenia Posts: 198 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	They were black (3 of them), because Germans were experimenting with Rubber coating. This wasnt pretty succesfull, because rubber fell of on some places on the sub, after a couple weeks at sea. Thats why only 3 were built. __________________

08-07-05, 09:12 AM	#10
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	it was a type 9 that was the transport to japan if i remember and i dont think it was actually a neculear bomb that was in it, i think it was the components of the bomb Uranium E-305 or something, its a pretty good story actually __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

08-06-05, 11:01 PM	#3
NZ_Wanderer Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 127 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	I am pondering doing the Black Boat in each of the sub types

08-07-05, 02:14 AM	#4
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Black ?! Is does look cool, but also a real nice colour to get spotted very fast

08-07-05, 09:18 AM	#11
Nopileo Watch Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 333 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	How about making a skin with the colours of the Russian minisub that got stuck lately? That would definitely draw some attention! :rotfl: Good thing they got rescued, by the way. Nothing like happy endings in real life! Oh and I hope you make one of those black skins for the XXI. My U-2502 would look very sexy in it...

08-07-05, 01:16 PM	#12
martes86 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Colourful Seville - Spain Posts: 971 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Went to the mod list.

08-07-05, 04:04 PM	#13
redstorm101 Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 120 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	@NZ_Wanderer....Looks cool I A will use it.. :\|\

08-07-05, 07:50 PM	#14
Capn Tucker Bosun Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DB56 Posts: 66 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From what I've read, most of the three boats with the Alberich coating spent most of their time going back to port to get the rubber coating replaced where it kept coming off. One of the boats was fairly successful with this, and sank several ships in the English Channel, and getting away undetected. Main reason for the failure of Alberich was the Germans couldn't find a glue that would hold up for any length of time. I believe they finally got it sorted out just before the war's end (too little, too late yet again)...

08-07-05, 08:07 PM	#15
NZ_Wanderer Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 127 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Working on the skins for the IX and XXI right now.. - Will post here as soon as they are completed