U-673 : Forward platform support column(s)

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  • glenncauley
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2006
    • 26
    #1

    U-673 : Forward platform support column(s)

    I need some help on U-673 'flak-trap' boat.

    I would like to know the number/position of support column(s) for the forward gun platform on U-673.

    On site:
    U-673
    http://www.angelfire.com/co4/u_673/

    the picture seems to show multiple columns supporting the forward gun platform. I cannot really tell the orientation, but there may be 2 side-by-side, or possibly 3 in a triangular formation?

    However, other pictures (mostly from the side) and a 1:400 kit of U-673 show only a single support column.

    Can anyone please help me?
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    • sam reichart
      Past President
      • Feb 2003
      • 1325
      #2
      ambitious undertaking Glenn...

      looks like 3

      ambitious undertaking Glenn...

      looks like 3 in a triangular shape to me. I wonder if Jeff LaRue has any better photos?

      good luck on the project.

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        • glenncauley
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2006
          • 26
          #3
          Jeff LaRue

          Hi Sam,

          Yes, that's what I thought exactly... 3 in triangular shape (according to this picture). But all other pics/graphics I've seen only show 1 large column. That's why I am confused about this...

          Sorry, but I do not know Jeff LaRue... what is his username or contact information?

          Regards,

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            • sam reichart
              Past President
              • Feb 2003
              • 1325
              #4
              Re: Jeff LaRue

              Hi Sam,

              Yes, that's what I thought exactly... 3 in triangular shape (according to this picture). But all other pics/graphics I've seen only show 1 large column. That's why I am confused about this...

              Sorry, but I do not know Jeff LaRue... what is his username or contact information?

              Regards,
              Heh...Glenn - Jeff is the current editor (temporary) of the SC Report, former past VP of the club, and knows lots and lots of stuff about u-boats.

              Just whistle round here and ask a u-baot question...Jeff will come!

              jeffrey.larue@hp.com is the way to reach him...

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                • JWLaRue
                  Managing Editor, SubCommittee Report
                  • Aug 1994
                  • 4281
                  #5
                  ...did someone mention U-boats? http://www.subcommittee.com/forum/icon_smile.gif

                  I'd

                  ...did someone mention U-boats?

                  I'd need to search my set of books to see if I have any different or better photos handy, but IIRC Sam is correct...three support legs.

                  It's really ashame that better photo documentation hasn't been preserved for these U-boat one-offs.

                  -Jeff
                  Rohr 1.....Los!

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                    • glenncauley
                      Junior Member
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 26
                      #6
                      Jeff (and all)... any pics

                      Jeff (and all)... any pics are good...

                      When I did U-625 I only had 2 good pics from my dad... taken from the Sunderland on the day the sub was sunk, no less!

                      2 pics of U-673... one zoomed in shows 37mm single-barrel cannon with shield on foredeck (same as rear). Another one from side shows different 37mm cannon. And another blurb of text saying it had a Flakvierling 38 (quad 20mm) on the front. Apparently it was a testbed for AA configurations. So I have alot to choose from.

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