OT: Revell U-boat periscope up or down?

fausterwwii · 08-19-05, 12:14 PM

Salute All!
I've decided to take the plunge and build Revell's 1/72nd scale uboat. I'm doing it as the early U-552. In researching the boat (looking for pictures of weathering patterns, etc) I've noticed that sometimes while on the surface the periscopes are partly raised, sometimes only one is partly raised, and sometimes they are completely lowered. I'm not talking about using them to hang victory flags. Just the boat seemingly going about her business.

The only thing I can figure is: 1) Attack periscope partly raised to facilitate attack coordination while diving, or 2) More room in the conning tower to walk around in safe situations? 3) Maybe standard maintenance?

I'm wondering because when it's all said and done, I've got to figure out how to set the scopes on the model for display.

Does anyone know what procedure was followed on the boats regarding periscopes during patrol?

thanks!
Ed :hmm:

08-19-05, 12:14 PM	#1
fausterwwii Watch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 28 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OT: Revell U-boat periscope up or down? Salute All! I've decided to take the plunge and build Revell's 1/72nd scale uboat. I'm doing it as the early U-552. In researching the boat (looking for pictures of weathering patterns, etc) I've noticed that sometimes while on the surface the periscopes are partly raised, sometimes only one is partly raised, and sometimes they are completely lowered. I'm not talking about using them to hang victory flags. Just the boat seemingly going about her business. The only thing I can figure is: 1) Attack periscope partly raised to facilitate attack coordination while diving, or 2) More room in the conning tower to walk around in safe situations? 3) Maybe standard maintenance? I'm wondering because when it's all said and done, I've got to figure out how to set the scopes on the model for display. Does anyone know what procedure was followed on the boats regarding periscopes during patrol? thanks! Ed :hmm: