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Mar 28, 2011
Why I like the book ; also Soviet Submarine model kits
Since reading Tom Clancy's Red October long ago, one of my continuing interests has been the real Soviet submarines of the Cold War, especially the Typhoon Class (basis of Clancy's fictitious "October.") The Typhoon was the largest submarine ever built, about five times the length of a Blue Whale. Its size and destructive power are incredible. Noot and Polmar's book helped me to put the Typhoon in historical and strategic perspective with other Soviet submarines, especially the Akula.
I rated this book as "Good" instead of "Excellent" only because of its age: some details have since been found to be inaccurate (one example below).
I recommend this book to anyone with similar historical interests who appreciates its detail, precision, and scope. Its photographs are also excellent. A serious scholar would also want to read Cold War Submarines: The Design and Construction of U.S. and Soviet Submarines by Polmar (same author) and Moore (2005, in print). I'm looking forward to it, but haven't read it yet.
I have a friend who is a former USN sonar operator and sub stalker. He taught me a great deal, and the book has helped to give me perspective on everything he said.
This book was copyrighted in 1991 and published by the Naval Institute Press, so the information it contained was probably based on the best US Naval intelligence of its time. The diagram it showed of the Typhoon submarine was inaccurate below the waterline, particularly with regard to the stern (rear) steering mechanisms and its propeller system.
The book is out of print and may be a bit hard to find, but it is worth the effort. I felt I got an incredible deal buying it on E-bay.
************** Model kits********************
I have also been shopping for models of Soviet submarines. Eventually I want to build accurate models of the Typhoon and the Akula in a computer 3D-design program. There are four popular models of the Typhoon sub: The Revell kit, the Dragon kit, the Hobby Boss kit, and a somewhat rare discontinued kit by Alanger, a Russian company. The Revell kit and the Dragon kit model the Typhoon's stern as pictured in the 1991 book, but they are wrong. The Chinese Hobby Boss kit is more accurate, and the Alanger kit- though hard to get- is supposed to be the most detailed and accurate.
Coming soon: A comparative review of the Hobby Boss and Alanger Typhoon model kits!
Mar 14, 2011
Why I chose this camera
I wanted a good digital camera that would work with my older Nikon-mount AF lenses. The D80 and the D90 Nikon bodies will use the lens' auto-focus feature, but the modern equivalent of the D80, I think it's the D3000, will not. Also, the D3000 was made to be a lower priced entry level 35MM, while the D80 was the popular flagship of its time (2007), when it sold new for about $1,000.00. The D80 feels more solid to me than a D3000, also I believe it has more features and is thus more flexible; a camera I can "grow into" as my knowledge and skills improve. I am just beginning to learn digital photography, so I don't have much more to say about it yet.
Mar 14, 2011
Why I chose this camera
I wanted a good digital camera that would work with my older Nikon-mount AF lenses. The D80 and the D90 Nikon bodies will use the lens' auto-focus feature, but the modern equivalent of the D80, I think it's the D3000, will not. Also, the D3000 was made to be a lower priced entry level 35MM, while the D80 was the popular flagship of its time (2007), when it sold new for about $1,000.00. The D80 feels more solid to me than a D3000, also I believe it has more features and is thus more flexible; a camera I can "grow into" as my knowledge and skills improve. I am just beginning to learn digital photography, so I don't have much more to say about it yet.