Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:08 am
Nah really, that is impressive.
http://forum.virtualthunderbirds.com/
http://forum.virtualthunderbirds.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=3701
You're welcome. I was excited to see three photos of "show center" signal mirrors in a single thread.Gunner wrote:@SignalMirror - Wow! I don't believe I've ever seen a more informative and detailed explanation from one of our members! Thanks for taking the time to post that - very interesting stuff!
Most people are probably much more interested in the Thunderbirds than signal mirrors.SignalMirror wrote:In contrast, that site has only 32 images tagged "Signal Mirror"
I'm flattered, but I dunno. This is hard to beat:SignalMirror wrote:If any one else has similar photos, now or in the future, please post them. It will be hard to beat Rhino's photo, though.
When 2 million candlepower just isn't enough...use 6!Rhino wrote:I'm flattered, but I dunno. This is hard to beat:
I'm pretty certain you are right about that.Beaker wrote:Most people are probably much more interested in the Thunderbirds than signal mirrors.SignalMirror wrote:In contrast, that site has only 32 images tagged "Signal Mirror"
Wow.Rhino wrote:I'm flattered, but I dunno. This is hard to beat:SignalMirror wrote:If any one else has similar photos, now or in the future, please post them. It will be hard to beat Rhino's photo, though.
Actually, that assembly she's holding is more in the 45 million candlepower class.Teej wrote:When 2 million candlepower just isn't enough...use 6!
Heh. Nice. I think for something like that, I like the "Mythbusters" aiming technique (from the last "death ray" trial).SignalMirror wrote:That composite signal mirror reminds me of the four-panel signal mirrors the Varsity Scouts build for 100+ mile mirror signaling for their "Operation On Target" mountaintop signaling event:
I missed that show, darn it. I guess I'll have to wait for the DVD.Teej wrote:Heh. Nice. I think for something like that, I like the "Mythbusters" aiming technique (from the last "death ray" trial).SignalMirror wrote:That composite signal mirror reminds me of the four-panel signal mirrors the Varsity Scouts build for 100+ mile mirror signaling for their "Operation On Target" mountaintop signaling event:
Basically they stretched a loose net (the net looked a lot like cyclone fence sized mesh) about 30-40 feet away from the mirror, in the direction of the target. Aim your mirror such that it lights up the net, centered around your target (which you can see through the net).