sub blueprints needed

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 07:01 AM

Hiya folks! I've tried searching the net for some decent 3-way views of subs but came up wanting. Anyone has any or know a site for any? The more details on the plans the better. It's for a private project in 3D I'm planning so any assistance would be appreciated.

Nisgeis · 04-10-08, 07:05 AM

You didn't say what era, I'm assuming WW2 subs? Also, what country / class. Modelling websites tend to have some very good quality downloadable plans.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 07:06 AM

Mainly WW2 Axis or Allied dosen't matter.

Raptor1 · 04-10-08, 07:12 AM

www.the-blueprints.com has a lot of blueprints, incl. Ships and Submarines, did you check there?

M. Sarsfield · 04-10-08, 07:21 AM

Naval Historical Ships Association has basic build plans of the USS Sand Lance...

http://hnsa.org/doc/pdf/ss381.pdf ... but there are no dimensions.

Here are some compartmentalized cut-aways from the Fleet Boat manual...

http://hnsa.org/doc/fleetsub/appendix/index.htm

Plus, the Fleet Boat manual has a lot of component figures and pictures, as well.

http://hnsa.org/doc/fleetsub/index.htm

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www.the-blueprints.com has a lot of blueprints, incl. Ships and Submarines, did you check there?

I did a general "submarine" search and they have a lot of good stuff in there.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 07:35 AM

Thanks guys! In my class they wanted me to do the HMS Hood. I thought they were nuts and when I checked out the details on the ship I went stark raving mad. I bribed, begged and almost kidnapped my tutor but she eventually relented and said it was ok to do a sub.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 07:54 AM

Yes, the Type II looks good in fact there's enough views and cross-sections to get me started. In 3DS MAX I can use them to get a more or less accurate shape of the hull and use the actual dimenisons of the real Type II to get the model's dimensions. Hope I get this right. It's going to be high-poly. I'm used to modeling 3D aircraft. Time to dive into the sea.

M. Sarsfield · 04-10-08, 08:09 AM

I think tha the Typ II is a good sized object for your project, too. Not too big or complicated.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 10:06 AM

Wow, great stuff there. Type II is it then. I have two projects- 1) High polygon model which will be for static display and 2) for an animated piece which will mean I may have to do a second model with less polygons so as not to take forever redering each frame. Rendering the 'skin' for the model is my favorite part. Photoshop will come in handy as well as Adobe Illustrator. I have three sections to complete- 1) Modeling, 2) Redering and 3) Animation. I already completed an ocean scene animation, just to incorporate the sub into it. Hope I get the physics part correct in the animation such as sub motion relative to sea movement. This project was supposed to be my pet project but decided to have it as my class project. Glad I don't have to tackle the HMS Hood. Man, the details on that ship is something else. maybe when I get good enough I'll tackle it.

04-10-08, 07:01 AM	#1
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	sub blueprints needed Hiya folks! I've tried searching the net for some decent 3-way views of subs but came up wanting. Anyone has any or know a site for any? The more details on the plans the better. It's for a private project in 3D I'm planning so any assistance would be appreciated. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club Last edited by DavyJonesFootlocker; 04-10-08 at 07:44 AM.

04-10-08, 07:06 AM	#3
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Mainly WW2 Axis or Allied dosen't matter. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-10-08, 07:12 AM	#4
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	www.the-blueprints.com has a lot of blueprints, incl. Ships and Submarines, did you check there? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

04-10-08, 07:35 AM	#6
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys! In my class they wanted me to do the HMS Hood. I thought they were nuts and when I checked out the details on the ship I went stark raving mad. I bribed, begged and almost kidnapped my tutor but she eventually relented and said it was ok to do a sub. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club Last edited by DavyJonesFootlocker; 04-10-08 at 07:50 AM.

04-10-08, 07:54 AM	#7
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Yes, the Type II looks good in fact there's enough views and cross-sections to get me started. In 3DS MAX I can use them to get a more or less accurate shape of the hull and use the actual dimenisons of the real Type II to get the model's dimensions. Hope I get this right. It's going to be high-poly. I'm used to modeling 3D aircraft. Time to dive into the sea. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-10-08, 07:05 AM	#2
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	You didn't say what era, I'm assuming WW2 subs? Also, what country / class. Modelling websites tend to have some very good quality downloadable plans.

04-10-08, 08:09 AM	#8
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think tha the Typ II is a good sized object for your project, too. Not too big or complicated. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-10-08, 10:06 AM	#9
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Wow, great stuff there. Type II is it then. I have two projects- 1) High polygon model which will be for static display and 2) for an animated piece which will mean I may have to do a second model with less polygons so as not to take forever redering each frame. Rendering the 'skin' for the model is my favorite part. Photoshop will come in handy as well as Adobe Illustrator. I have three sections to complete- 1) Modeling, 2) Redering and 3) Animation. I already completed an ocean scene animation, just to incorporate the sub into it. Hope I get the physics part correct in the animation such as sub motion relative to sea movement. This project was supposed to be my pet project but decided to have it as my class project. Glad I don't have to tackle the HMS Hood. Man, the details on that ship is something else. maybe when I get good enough I'll tackle it. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club