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SEA => SUBS: Uboats => TYPE VII => Topic started by: bianco64squalo on 04 Jul , 2017, 03:04

Title: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: bianco64squalo on 04 Jul , 2017, 03:04

Hi everybody,
in my Trumpeter U-552, I have the possibility to make visible the underlying load-bearing structure of the deck, above the pressure hull ( see the first posted photo, from another German modeler ); obviously I have to open all the holes and hatches on the kit plastic deck ( see second posted photo ), and then I have to put on the RCSUBS photohetched deck that I bought ( sse third photo I posted ).
The question is: is there anyone who know something about this under deck structure ? And more, is there any key for knowing the function of all the hatches and holes present in the deck ?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Filippo

Title: Re: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: bianco64squalo on 05 Jul , 2017, 23:12

The attached photo is the only one that I found, that maybe can help me: are those U-Boats under construction of Type VIIC ?

Title: Re: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: falo on 06 Jul , 2017, 14:37

Hi Filippo,


yes the photo shows type VIIC boats. You clearly see the saddle tanks.


Regards
falo

Title: Re: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: bianco64squalo on 08 Jul , 2017, 09:21

Without help from forum's experts, I'm not able to match deck slots pattern and hatches with under deck structure visible in the photo I posted....

Title: Re: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: bianco64squalo on 12 Jul , 2017, 08:21

Without help of forum's experts, my work continues on the base of documentation in my possession ( only one photo ).....

Title: Re: Deck and deck's load-bearing structure
Post by: Katuna on 17 May , 2019, 08:03

I was perusing some of the older threads hunting for info and came across Fillippo's question (prayers for his wife). I had found a couple pics the other day on U-Historia so I thought I'd put them up here in case anyone would find them useful.