Looking for U-Boat Type IXB blueprints/plans/schematics/layouts

Targor Avelany · 03-01-13, 02:11 PM

I'm currently working on attempting to create a 9B for SH5. I have the ability to obtain meshes from SH3 to use them as replacement, but I'm not particularly happy with the meshes: resolution, quality, detail.

So, while I cannot import the meshes into the GR2 (well, I can, but I cannot change textures atm as per problems that I have reported in TDW's GR2 Viewer/Editor thread), I would like to have a project of creating 3d model of a IXB boat from scratch.

Unfortunately, it is extremely hard to find good blueprints/plans for the IXb boat. I have been able to locate some nice side and top views, but not that many of the front/back views - and I need them desperately in order to make the model properly.

I would appreciate any help!!!

Thank you all in advance!

Max

gap · 03-01-13, 02:24 PM

Hi Max,

have you seen this one already? (click to enlarge)

Targor Avelany · 03-01-13, 02:27 PM

yep. This one is the closest I could find to a good one.
I also have some very very nice top view from uboatarchives website.

But I do need more detailed front/back views.

Trevally. · 03-01-13, 02:27 PM

Try here http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/ships/vessels/

Targor Avelany · 03-01-13, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevally.

Try here http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/ships/vessels/

Thanks, Trevally.

Been there and found only 2 side/top views with very low res

Found even the ones from a guy posing some pics on ubi forums a while back. But most of the schematics are side and top views.

Targor Avelany · 03-01-13, 05:03 PM

ugh... Another front/top shot:

http://warshippictures.webs.com/gallery/U%20107.jpg

GT182 · 03-01-13, 09:00 PM

Targor, you will be a God to the IXchaulics when you get this finished.

keysersoze · 03-01-13, 10:47 PM

I just took seven high-quality scans from Eberhard Rössler's excellent The U-boat: The Evolution and Technical History of German Submarines. Unfortunately and though the book is packed with diagrams and schematics, there doesn't seem to be a single IXB blueprint in the whole thing.

I have images of IXA and IXD frame lines; detailed deck plans, inboard profile, and sections for the IXD1, IXD2, and IXD1 transport conversion; and a IXC end view that also shows the schnorkel arrangement. There is one more, very large diagram for IXD2 deck plans and inboard profile that I have not yet scanned because it's too big for my scanner. I could scan it at my university's library if you want it.

Would these be useful to you? If so, I can send them your way. I also seem to remember seeing large foldout U-boat blueprints in the university library while doing other U-boat research. I could check to see if there is a IXB there if you want.

Targor Avelany · 03-02-13, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keysersoze

I just took seven high-quality scans from Eberhard Rössler's excellent The U-boat: The Evolution and Technical History of German Submarines. Unfortunately and though the book is packed with diagrams and schematics, there doesn't seem to be a single IXB blueprint in the whole thing.

I have images of IXA and IXD frame lines; detailed deck plans, inboard profile, and sections for the IXD1, IXD2, and IXD1 transport conversion; and a IXC end view that also shows the schnorkel arrangement. There is one more, very large diagram for IXD2 deck plans and inboard profile that I have not yet scanned because it's too big for my scanner. I could scan it at my university's library if you want it.

Would these be useful to you? If so, I can send them your way. I also seem to remember seeing large foldout U-boat blueprints in the university library while doing other U-boat research. I could check to see if there is a IXB there if you want.

I would GREATLY appreciate this!

keysersoze · 03-02-13, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

I would GREATLY appreciate this!

No problem—I'll do whatever I can to help you....Check your PM inbox.

Santini · 03-02-13, 04:37 AM

http://www.uboatarchive.net/DesignStudiesTypeIXC.htm

Is that what you need?

Targor Avelany · 03-02-13, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keysersoze

No problem—I'll do whatever I can to help you....Check your PM inbox.

Perfect! I think this is nearly exactly what I need!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santini

http://www.uboatarchive.net/DesignStudiesTypeIXC.htm

Is that what you need?

Nope. I've half-read this design study, as many others, but what I'm looking for are plans for the outside, form of the uboat. Of a IXb uboat atm.

Thank you though!

keysersoze · 03-02-13, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

Perfect! I think this is nearly exactly what I need!

Glad to be of service. Is the quality okay?

Targor Avelany · 03-02-13, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keysersoze

Glad to be of service. Is the quality okay?

quality is good. The layers of IX might just perfectly work for the front/back view! Thank you greatly!

keysersoze · 03-02-13, 08:16 PM

Unfortunately, I was not able to locate any IXB schematics at the library today. Also, the library scanners are still not large enough to accommodate the size of the Type IXD1 plan I'm trying to scan. Would it be okay to scan it in two parts? I will try to position it precisely enough to prevent overlap or warping of the image.

03-01-13, 02:11 PM	#1
Targor Avelany Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,183 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	Looking for U-Boat Type IXB blueprints/plans/schematics/layouts I'm currently working on attempting to create a 9B for SH5. I have the ability to obtain meshes from SH3 to use them as replacement, but I'm not particularly happy with the meshes: resolution, quality, detail. So, while I cannot import the meshes into the GR2 (well, I can, but I cannot change textures atm as per problems that I have reported in TDW's GR2 Viewer/Editor thread), I would like to have a project of creating 3d model of a IXB boat from scratch. Unfortunately, it is extremely hard to find good blueprints/plans for the IXb boat. I have been able to locate some nice side and top views, but not that many of the front/back views - and I need them desperately in order to make the model properly. I would appreciate any help!!! Thank you all in advance! Max

03-01-13, 02:27 PM	#4
Trevally. Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AN1536 (Orkney) Posts: 5,451 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 28	Try here http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/ships/vessels/ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Trevally Mods for SH5

03-01-13, 09:00 PM	#7
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Targor, you will be a God to the IXchaulics when you get this finished. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

03-01-13, 02:24 PM	#2
gap Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CJ8937 Posts: 8,215 Downloads: 793 Uploads: 10	Hi Max, have you seen this one already? (click to enlarge)

03-01-13, 05:03 PM	#6
Targor Avelany Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,183 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	ugh... Another front/top shot: http://warshippictures.webs.com/gallery/U%20107.jpg

03-01-13, 10:47 PM	#8
keysersoze Ensign Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 226 Downloads: 346 Uploads: 0	I just took seven high-quality scans from Eberhard Rössler's excellent The U-boat: The Evolution and Technical History of German Submarines. Unfortunately and though the book is packed with diagrams and schematics, there doesn't seem to be a single IXB blueprint in the whole thing. I have images of IXA and IXD frame lines; detailed deck plans, inboard profile, and sections for the IXD1, IXD2, and IXD1 transport conversion; and a IXC end view that also shows the schnorkel arrangement. There is one more, very large diagram for IXD2 deck plans and inboard profile that I have not yet scanned because it's too big for my scanner. I could scan it at my university's library if you want it. Would these be useful to you? If so, I can send them your way. I also seem to remember seeing large foldout U-boat blueprints in the university library while doing other U-boat research. I could check to see if there is a IXB there if you want.

03-02-13, 04:37 AM	#11
Santini Medic Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 168 Downloads: 389 Uploads: 1	http://www.uboatarchive.net/DesignStudiesTypeIXC.htm Is that what you need?

03-02-13, 08:16 PM	#15
keysersoze Ensign Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 226 Downloads: 346 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately, I was not able to locate any IXB schematics at the library today. Also, the library scanners are still not large enough to accommodate the size of the Type IXD1 plan I'm trying to scan. Would it be okay to scan it in two parts? I will try to position it precisely enough to prevent overlap or warping of the image.