Graf Spee

[Francois]

The model looks stunning, but I'm afraid the use in FSX is quite limited. The companion of the Bismarck was the Prinz Eugen and not the Graf Spee.

Cheers,
Huub

It is.

Which is where OUR current project (FS-ShipNet) will make a difference..... 'active' ordnance and multiplayer, off-line and online navigation and operations..... stay tuned.... ! ;-)

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Ah. My history has gotten a bit rusty in recent years. The Graf Spee went on a reign of terror by itself.

I beg to differ in this respect:

One of Langsdorff's first actions when he entered Montevideo was to release the 62 crew of the merchant ships he had sunk during her most recent voyage.Out of nine merchant ships sunk, none of the crews had been killed. All of those released spoke highly of their treatment and of Langsdorff, who spoke perfect English and lent them English books to pass the time. Captain Dove of the Africa Shell had already become friends with Langsdorff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_...iral_Graf_Spee


Although - from my point of view - there is no good in evil (no such thing as "knighthood" in an utter war of aggression, be it in the air or on the seas...), I can't find an explicit reign of terror in the Graf Spee's short raid history.

Cheers,
Markus.

[Roadburner440]

While he did release the crews of all merchant ships he sank. He still caused enough trouble for the British to put a bounty on the ship, and send part of their fleet after him. I am sure the crews of the mercantile vessels they were sent to sink were terrified from the moment they left port till they made it to the next. Although the German's utilized cutting edge technology (at the time), and brand new techniques. I give them a lot of credit in those areas. I mean if someone went around now with a Frigate, or Destroyer blowing up commerce ships I would pretty much think that would be considered terror. If other people don't view it that way then that is acceptable by me.

[Warrant]

Forget the Swordfish , Forget the 'Plate' I retired three Cruiser,s and brought in the heavies

Wow ......is that FSX???

[Roadburner440]

Wow ......is that FSX???

Sure is.. Here is a video of the Graf Spee in action in FSX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqKa5zuV6mQ Is pretty nifty, I just wish it could be used as AI.

[TeiscoDelRay]

It could be used by recording with fs recorder and then flying or boating with the recording.

I just wish they could have figured out how to make the plane usable.

[Ian Warren]

As Roadrunner mentioned Warrant , FSX it is both KG5 and Spee . idea for wartime screens.

Deltasim Warships are brilliant , I simply had to get the KGV since building a scratch keel up years ago, My brother Rick brings his son Hunter to my hanger many times so now he wants a RC warship , my best recommend was the Graf Spee

For a 7/8 Year old boy in my place is aeroplane and warship heaven , i sorted out something
both bro and son can work on , results are looking good so far

[Vitus]

If you like to know about the operations of German raiders, I can recommend you this book:



It's about the SMS Wolf, a German raider of WWI which sailed a remarkable 64,000 miles voyage without calling at a port for over one year. Splendid read and well researched.

[Warrant]

Wow, great info guy's. And Ian, that is one nice looking ship-model there!

[Warrant]

If you like to know about the operations of German raiders, I can recommend you this book:



It's about the SMS Wolf, a German raider of WWI which sailed a remarkable 64,000 miles voyage without calling at a port for over one year. Splendid read and well researched.

[LINESTRIKE]
Might order that one!
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Edit: Just ordered it!

Thanks for the H/U

[Ian Warren]

Wow, great info guy's. And Ian, that is one nice looking ship-model there!

Thanks , she will look good in the water with a scale Graf Spee , from there we can do battle across Victoria Lake iChristchurch , maybe a FSX story including the both including aircraft , i think that will required lotta editing ... all you need is a story line .... oh and imagination

[crashaz]

It is.

Which is where OUR current project (FS-ShipNet) will make a difference..... 'active' ordnance and multiplayer, off-line and online navigation and operations..... stay tuned.... ! ;-)

Hmmm... a rebirth of the VN if we can get ships with more interaction.

Geez Francois... now you are going to have me stalking about muttering to myself... "is it ready?" and creating a trench.

Also I am going to have to work to keep the convicts down in the Ship Forum from bugging ya.

Hmm we need an icon for this app. Maybe something like this.