Surcouf Submarine WIP

Jan Kyster · 12-05-10, 02:47 AM

Didn't quite understand myself what the above photo actually shows, so I made some "cut'n'paste"...
What better to do one early Sunday morning?

Both planes rotate fixed, so above photo shows front end of both planes sticking out.
A shot of other side of sub would show both rear ends of planes.

Images below:
Top image is with planes "extracted" - front of sub is up.
Middle image rotates planes in and
Bottom image show planes fully retracted:

Now there! That's how you give Keltos something to do on a lazy Sunday!

/edit:
The planes must rotate the opposite way of what I show above!

Otherwise they would "collide" with the sidepanel shown between the two parts of the planes sticking out, if they rotate like I guessed.
The slot on the other side of the sub therefore must be one long one...

And here it is!
If you look at the photo from post #60, you'll clearly see this side has just that!

I'll do some further investigation in my books... please don't run away...

Schwieger · 12-05-10, 03:50 AM

wonder what the underwater performance is like.

On an unrelated note, I feel inclined to bring up the wish for a C.S.S.Hunley mod.

Arael · 12-05-10, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwieger

wonder what the underwater performance is like.

On an unrelated note, I feel inclined to bring up the wish for a C.S.S.Hunley mod.

Pbbt, Hunley. If you really want a challenge, wish for a K-class. 3 minutes for a crash dive, 5 for a normal dive. Crush depth is less than half the length of the boat. Does do 24 knots on the surface though.

Admiral Von Gerlach · 12-07-10, 01:17 AM

Remarkable job...looking better and better.

keltos01 · 12-07-10, 05:05 AM

the starboard anchor (she only had the one) is in place :

only one anchor for a sub this size you must be kidding !!!!!

keltos

keltos01 · 12-07-10, 11:24 AM

DG turret view (level with turret's periscope) :

view from tub :

general view :

keltos

Swabbie · 12-07-10, 11:47 AM

Looking great!

Five hundred rounds of AP? She didn't really carry that many, did she?

Schwieger · 12-07-10, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keltos01

only one anchor for a sub this size you must be kidding !!!!!

What can one say? But, "they're French!"

I can see the plot of a new epic sub movie... Surcouf vs I-400

keltos01 · 12-08-10, 01:26 AM

new bridge view v 1.6.5

thanks to Peabody who gave me the coordinates to all items ! I was but a mere scribe

RELEASE COMING !!!!

keltos

Arael · 12-08-10, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwieger

What can one say? But, "they're French!"

I can see the plot of a new epic sub movie... Surcouf vs I-400

That fight would all depend on who spotted who first, and how they were spotted. If the I-400's planes spotted the Surcouf first, the Surcouf is finished, but if they spotted each other on the surface then the I-400 is finished.

keltos01 · 12-05-10, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

Didn't quite understand myself what the above photo actually shows, so I made some "cut'n'paste"...
What better to do one early Sunday morning?

Both planes rotate fixed, so above photo shows front end of both planes sticking out.
A shot of other side of sub would show both rear ends of planes.

Images below:
Top image is with planes "extracted" - front of sub is up.
Middle image rotates planes in and
Bottom image show planes fully retracted:

Now there! That's how you give Keltos something to do on a lazy Sunday!

did you get my pm with the latest Surcouf ? I fixed the anim though the planes rotate independently in my model... I had that on the Jyunsen B, seems the japs used the very same system !!!

but since none of their subs remain... and the blueprints etc are scarse... THANKS !!!!

keltos

Jan Kyster · 12-05-10, 04:56 AM

Perhaps I should do research before uploading stuff??

nahh!

Anyway, these port and starboard shots better shows how the slots are made.
Playing a bit further with my little papermodel and these shots do confirm the planes rotate opposite of what I show above.

I've uploaded the above "collection" of bowplane details as a fullsize image for better clarity (1600x3000, 1.4 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?aadmf918qwd1mb1

Btw. I got the file, Keltos, but when trying to run a mission, the tower is missing?

keltos01 · 12-05-10, 05:41 AM

Jan, I just sent you the link to the latest version, the one that worked for me yesterday..

but I use no other mods with this one

keltos

keltos01 · 12-05-10, 06:21 AM

Surcouf V 1.6.3 2 paintsb

9 December 1941, off to Honshu

notice the stowed bowplanes when surfaced

perscope depth ordered : planes come out horizontally

Submerging...

danger passed... cruising on the surface, dive planes stowed away !

keltos

12-05-10, 02:47 AM	#1
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Didn't quite understand myself what the above photo actually shows, so I made some "cut'n'paste"... What better to do one early Sunday morning? Both planes rotate fixed, so above photo shows front end of both planes sticking out. A shot of other side of sub would show both rear ends of planes. Images below: Top image is with planes "extracted" - front of sub is up. Middle image rotates planes in and Bottom image show planes fully retracted: Now there! That's how you give Keltos something to do on a lazy Sunday! /edit: The planes must rotate the opposite way of what I show above! Otherwise they would "collide" with the sidepanel shown between the two parts of the planes sticking out, if they rotate like I guessed. The slot on the other side of the sub therefore must be one long one... And here it is! If you look at the photo from post #60, you'll clearly see this side has just that! I'll do some further investigation in my books... please don't run away... Last edited by Jan Kyster; 12-05-10 at 04:25 AM.

12-05-10, 03:50 AM	#2
Schwieger Commodore Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U-142 Posts: 624 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	wonder what the underwater performance is like. On an unrelated note, I feel inclined to bring up the wish for a C.S.S.Hunley mod. __________________ Support U-Boot_HAHD: Install Dropbox Click Here & Increase The Teams Dropbox space and get 2.25GB of free online Storage space for yourself.

12-07-10, 01:17 AM	#4
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	Remarkable job...looking better and better. __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

12-07-10, 05:05 AM	#5
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	the starboard anchor (she only had the one) is in place : only one anchor for a sub this size you must be kidding !!!!! keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships"

12-08-10, 01:26 AM	#9
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	new bridge view v 1.6.5 new bridge view v 1.6.5 thanks to Peabody who gave me the coordinates to all items ! I was but a mere scribe RELEASE COMING !!!! keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships" Last edited by keltos01; 12-08-10 at 01:50 AM.

12-07-10, 11:24 AM	#6
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	DG turret view (level with turret's periscope) : view from tub : general view : keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships"

12-07-10, 11:47 AM	#7
Swabbie Sailor man Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 50 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	Looking great! Five hundred rounds of AP? She didn't really carry that many, did she?

12-05-10, 04:56 AM	#12
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Perhaps I should do research before uploading stuff?? nahh! Anyway, these port and starboard shots better shows how the slots are made. Playing a bit further with my little papermodel and these shots do confirm the planes rotate opposite of what I show above. I've uploaded the above "collection" of bowplane details as a fullsize image for better clarity (1600x3000, 1.4 MB) http://www.mediafire.com/?aadmf918qwd1mb1 Btw. I got the file, Keltos, but when trying to run a mission, the tower is missing?

12-05-10, 05:41 AM	#13
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	Jan, I just sent you the link to the latest version, the one that worked for me yesterday.. but I use no other mods with this one keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships"

12-05-10, 06:21 AM	#14
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	Surcouf V 1.6.3 2 paintsb 9 December 1941, off to Honshu notice the stowed bowplanes when surfaced perscope depth ordered : planes come out horizontally Submerging... danger passed... cruising on the surface, dive planes stowed away ! keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships" Last edited by keltos01; 12-05-10 at 09:38 AM.