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» Topic: Torpedo Directors
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Some detail photos of a Torpedo Director Mark 31 along with photos of some other types used on PT's. Text on the Mark 31 rod states FOR USE WITH TORPEDOES MK8 3C&D.

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The below director image and its use can be found here: [url]https://archive.hnsa.org/doc/pt/doctrine/part4.htm[/url]

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The above director on a PT, I don't know what the device is to the right of it:

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Another device that I don't know the use of:

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Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Feb 12, 2018 - 9:22am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Thanks Jeff, excellent reference as usual[:-happy2-:]. Any chance to have a hint on the size of this director?
Greetings.

Daniele Kläy

Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 13, 2018 - 3:14am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm

The gentleman selling it mentioned that it is 13.5 inches overall when straight. Also over 8 pounds! Construction is painted or blackened brass. Here's a decent size hint from an Elco drawing:

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Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Feb 13, 2018 - 6:02am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Jeff,top marks for this one, is the distance indicated on the drawing 7 1/2" ,7 1/4" or 7 1/8"[:-confused2-:]
Regards

Daniele Kläy

Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 13, 2018 - 7:13am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm

ELCO_Roll_5535-2_72SCAN_00586.pdf is the right half of the drawing and shows the measurement better:

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I am really looking forward to seeing your miniature version of this!




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Feb 13, 2018 - 4:15pm
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Daniele,
I expect it to be made in brass and fully functional[:-happy2-:]

Best Regards,
Stu.






Posted By: Stuart Hurley | Posted on: Feb 14, 2018 - 2:16am
Total Posts: 255 | Joined: Mar 19, 2013 - 3:32am

Of course it will Stu. I just hope he doesn't have problems getting TNT for the warheads. Here in the colonies we can easily pick some up at the local hardware store.




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Feb 14, 2018 - 6:40pm
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Sounds like someone is putting up a challenge,[:-devil-:] wait and see....

Daniele Kläy

Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 14, 2018 - 11:06pm
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm

Challenged by forum members and inspired by Jürgen Eichardt -see his Fletcher class build in 1/50 scale

[url]http://www.ship-model-today.de/fotoreport.htm[/url]

I decided to build the director mainly in brass,with only a couple of smaller details in polystyrene.
The target speed adjusting knobs are a little oversize, will be replaced later on....








As usual more pictures on [url]www.ptboat195.blogspot.com[/url]


Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 18, 2018 - 1:42am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm

What a beautiful little part! Once again excellent work Daniele. You certainly nailed it. [:-cheers-:]

I could spend hours on the Fletcher site you posted a link to and probably will.




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Feb 18, 2018 - 6:09am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am




Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 18, 2018 - 7:10am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm

Daniele;
Outstanding work!! Your attention to detail is amazing! Your work on your PT 196 reminds me of Master Aircraft Modelers, the late Dr. Young C. Park, DDS(Ret) and Guillermo Rojas-Bazan and David Glen. Keep up the good work!!
Take care,
TED

P.S. If you don't recognize these names, here is their work:
https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Park.htm
https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Bazan.htm
https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Glen.htm



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Feb 18, 2018 - 9:29am
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

Thanks.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 20, 2018 - 4:25pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Daniele,
You never disappoint us. Great work. [:-cheers-:]
I suspected you would rise to the challenge.
Even if I had the tools I could not begin to match your skill.


Best Regards,
Stu.






Posted By: Stuart Hurley | Posted on: Feb 21, 2018 - 7:41am
Total Posts: 255 | Joined: Mar 19, 2013 - 3:32am

Love it! It's a great little model on its own. Thanks for sharing!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Feb 21, 2018 - 6:31pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Thanks.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 21, 2018 - 9:19pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Thanks to all ,I'd never put myself at the level of the gentlemen Ted W. mentioned in his post...
Lately I have put the boat itself aside and I am focusing on the quadmount and the Bofors gun, and both are turning out nicely.. will keep you updated[:-cheers-:]

Daniele Kläy

Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Feb 22, 2018 - 3:20am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm