Physical Raobf and Attack Disk now available, also usable for Wolfpack

Lancezh · 04-12-19, 12:40 PM

After a long iteration and some problems that needed solving i'm finally ready with ma Raobf that you can use for Wolfpack as well. You've probably already seen my thread in the general forum and i apologize for the spam, i'm not sure how to delete threads, either way, here's

The RaobF Disk:

The Attack Disk:

You can look at them in detail here
https://www.etsy.com/shop/wellplayedch

I will also make a tutorial for them and provide some files for those who want to print those fantastic tools for themselves out of paper with these graphics. All in due time though, i hope to get it done in the next couple days.

rolandslaw · 04-16-19, 06:03 PM

Just received the very nice Attack Wheel... Great job.

i am going to add backing to allow me to pick it up without the three wheels coming out of position. That is what I did in mine... that I can not find:<)

In mine... since the three rings were all of thick gloss white paper. or thicker material ........ the paper was cut around the outer edge of each ring... the paper within the ring was not cut away. Then All I did was place the rings in correct position on top of each other... and pin through center.... each ring was able to be moved independent of the others while being held upright..... the markings on the rings are printed on the high gloss thick paper....

In your design... the above needs to be modified to .... tomorrow I am going over the office supply and c if I can find the thick backing I will need....

Roland / CyStryker

Elphaba · 04-17-19, 05:56 AM

Are you going to combine both onto one 'disc' that can be picked up and held whilst being used? i.e. RAOBF on one side, AD on the other?

tofoftofof · 04-21-19, 01:41 PM

Do please share the files you created! Particularly for the RAOBF, since noone else has made a printable / laserable one.

Shipping from Switzerland seems silly when there's a laser cutter in a fablab just down the street from me.

rolandslaw · 04-25-19, 06:31 PM

That is well beyond my capacity to create a two sided disk out of thick paper stock. I am going over to a print shop Friday morning with color pdfs of the Whizs wheel and the attack disk.... still looking for my printouts of the FAOBF..... if I find it I will post it...
CyStryker

blackswan40 · 04-26-19, 09:41 AM

RaobF Disc Arrived this Morning a bit of a different Design than the Original one posted on the forum but excellent Quality very happy

Gees Mom where do the batteries go just kidding

any tutorials would be appreciated on the RaobF Disc I like the idea of using the same/similar Attack Discs real Submariners used in WWII

Thankyou Lancezh great piece of Kit and spare pegs too as we say in Yorkshire Jobs a good'un!

skip · 08-06-19, 11:00 AM

Hi all

Some question with regards to the RAOBF wheel.

Will the wheel work for SH3, SH4 and SH5 or does it depend on the certain mods that ensure that the tick makes on the periscope view correspond with the scale on the RAOBF.

With regards to sharpness and clarity which one ( maple or acrylic ) is the better. I ask because I was thinking of purchasing the Acrylic version but I was concerned that with use over time scuffs and scratches would develop on the underside because of the contact with the mdf backing board and this would be seen because it is clear. Would some kind of velvet backing on the mdf board help to stop this do you think.

Thanks

Pisces · 08-06-19, 12:07 PM

The size scale is based on that of Wolfpack, which are in centi-radians. Which basically means a slope of 1 meter height, by 100 meter distance is used as the unit. It would depend on the mod which scale they follow. Better ask the creator of the mod if it is (mili-)radian based, or if it is sized in terms of degrees. The former is the most common way. Otherwise you would have to make reference calculations of ships in a friendly harbor with known mastheight or length at a known distance to a dock or something. Or true map positions with map-updates enabled.

I have an acrylic version of the attack disk (course solver) wheel with a wooden back plate. The laser printed side is on the top. So mine will not immediately wear off due to rotating. But the backside might reduce the contrast to the underground if wear develops. Unfortunately I am unable to say something about wear as I have not used it much because of lack of play time the past months. A velvet or some other soft cloth would seem to be a good idea if this develops. MY RAOBF is of MDF so can't relate to that either.

skip · 08-06-19, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, could you post a link to the wolfpack mod so I could read up on it.

Many thanks.

Also to the designer of these tools if you could find a way to make the german ones ie Zeit Disk and the Angriffsscheibe I would definitely throw my wallet at owning them in the same build quality

Pisces · 08-06-19, 01:20 PM

It's not a mod. It's a game, and this thread is in the forum section for it.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/490920/Wolfpack/

skip · 08-06-19, 03:03 PM

Pices the acrylic attack disk you mentioned is it one of the versions on sale here, if so could you perhaps answer a few questions with regards to its ease of use and construction.

1. How is it built and does it hold together well with the pin

2. Do the discs move easily and hold their set position well

cheers

04-12-19, 12:40 PM	#1
Lancezh Seaman Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 39 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Physical Raobf and Attack Disk now available, also usable for Wolfpack After a long iteration and some problems that needed solving i'm finally ready with ma Raobf that you can use for Wolfpack as well. You've probably already seen my thread in the general forum and i apologize for the spam, i'm not sure how to delete threads, either way, here's The RaobF Disk: The Attack Disk: You can look at them in detail here https://www.etsy.com/shop/wellplayedch I will also make a tutorial for them and provide some files for those who want to print those fantastic tools for themselves out of paper with these graphics. All in due time though, i hope to get it done in the next couple days. Last edited by Lancezh; 04-12-19 at 01:38 PM.

04-16-19, 06:03 PM	#2
rolandslaw Bosun Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 66 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	The Attack Wheel Just received the very nice Attack Wheel... Great job. i am going to add backing to allow me to pick it up without the three wheels coming out of position. That is what I did in mine... that I can not find:<) In mine... since the three rings were all of thick gloss white paper. or thicker material ........ the paper was cut around the outer edge of each ring... the paper within the ring was not cut away. Then All I did was place the rings in correct position on top of each other... and pin through center.... each ring was able to be moved independent of the others while being held upright..... the markings on the rings are printed on the high gloss thick paper.... In your design... the above needs to be modified to .... tomorrow I am going over the office supply and c if I can find the thick backing I will need.... Roland / CyStryker

04-25-19, 06:31 PM	#5
rolandslaw Bosun Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 66 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	two sided disk That is well beyond my capacity to create a two sided disk out of thick paper stock. I am going over to a print shop Friday morning with color pdfs of the Whizs wheel and the attack disk.... still looking for my printouts of the FAOBF..... if I find it I will post it... CyStryker

04-26-19, 09:41 AM	#6
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,469 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	RaobF Disc Arrived this Morning a bit of a different Design than the Original one posted on the forum but excellent Quality very happy Gees Mom where do the batteries go just kidding any tutorials would be appreciated on the RaobF Disc I like the idea of using the same/similar Attack Discs real Submariners used in WWII Thankyou Lancezh great piece of Kit and spare pegs too as we say in Yorkshire Jobs a good'un! Last edited by blackswan40; 04-26-19 at 10:05 AM.

08-06-19, 12:07 PM	#8
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	The size scale is based on that of Wolfpack, which are in centi-radians. Which basically means a slope of 1 meter height, by 100 meter distance is used as the unit. It would depend on the mod which scale they follow. Better ask the creator of the mod if it is (mili-)radian based, or if it is sized in terms of degrees. The former is the most common way. Otherwise you would have to make reference calculations of ships in a friendly harbor with known mastheight or length at a known distance to a dock or something. Or true map positions with map-updates enabled. I have an acrylic version of the attack disk (course solver) wheel with a wooden back plate. The laser printed side is on the top. So mine will not immediately wear off due to rotating. But the backside might reduce the contrast to the underground if wear develops. Unfortunately I am unable to say something about wear as I have not used it much because of lack of play time the past months. A velvet or some other soft cloth would seem to be a good idea if this develops. MY RAOBF is of MDF so can't relate to that either. __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

04-17-19, 05:56 AM	#3
Elphaba Neptune's daughter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 324 Downloads: 164 Uploads: 0	Are you going to combine both onto one 'disc' that can be picked up and held whilst being used? i.e. RAOBF on one side, AD on the other?

04-21-19, 01:41 PM	#4
tofoftofof Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8 Downloads: 120 Uploads: 0	Do please share the files you created! Particularly for the RAOBF, since noone else has made a printable / laserable one. Shipping from Switzerland seems silly when there's a laser cutter in a fablab just down the street from me.

08-06-19, 11:00 AM	#7
skip Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 108 Downloads: 379 Uploads: 0	Hi all Some question with regards to the RAOBF wheel. Will the wheel work for SH3, SH4 and SH5 or does it depend on the certain mods that ensure that the tick makes on the periscope view correspond with the scale on the RAOBF. With regards to sharpness and clarity which one ( maple or acrylic ) is the better. I ask because I was thinking of purchasing the Acrylic version but I was concerned that with use over time scuffs and scratches would develop on the underside because of the contact with the mdf backing board and this would be seen because it is clear. Would some kind of velvet backing on the mdf board help to stop this do you think. Thanks

08-06-19, 12:54 PM	#9
skip Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 108 Downloads: 379 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the quick reply, could you post a link to the wolfpack mod so I could read up on it. Many thanks. Also to the designer of these tools if you could find a way to make the german ones ie Zeit Disk and the Angriffsscheibe I would definitely throw my wallet at owning them in the same build quality

08-06-19, 01:20 PM	#10
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	It's not a mod. It's a game, and this thread is in the forum section for it. https://store.steampowered.com/app/490920/Wolfpack/ __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

08-06-19, 03:03 PM	#11
skip Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 108 Downloads: 379 Uploads: 0	Pices the acrylic attack disk you mentioned is it one of the versions on sale here, if so could you perhaps answer a few questions with regards to its ease of use and construction. 1. How is it built and does it hold together well with the pin 2. Do the discs move easily and hold their set position well cheers