Launching Depth Charges out of a torpedo tube/Mark X Depth Charge

[padi]

Hello,

I´m working on an ASW-Mod in which I also want to have the Mark X and Mark X* Depth Charges.

There comes the Problem.
Is it possible to launch DC´s out of the Torpedo tubes or is it impossible?

Next one: Is it possible to implement the Squid Thrower or has it already been done?

Regards

[the_frog]

Padi,

1 -- yes, it would be possible to create torpedo launchers ejecting the Mk. X DCs. However, it would require a trainable launcher. However, DC throwers in SH are not supposed to be trainable.

BTW -- the Mk. X was given only to a few A to I destroyers converted to convoy escorts; use was also very limited.

2 -- doing the Squid is possible; since similar to the Hedgehog, which is in SH3. During WWII, the Squid was used only on ships designed for (i.e., Castle class corvettes/frigates, Loch class frigates). So, introducing the Squid would require doing the appropriate ships. Are you going to build the Castle and Loch classes?

Cheers

[padi]

No, I don't have the skills required to build a ship.
But I assume that someone build the classes once the Squid is modded or I'm going to learn it.

Today I have also read from a weapon called "Mousetrap" which was a "little version" of the Hedgehog designed for use on PCs, SCs and smaller crafts.
That would also be very interesting to have in SH3.

[Jeff-Groves]

I recall talks about the squid but don't recall why no one did it for SH3.
:hmmm:

[the_frog]

Padi,
modding the Squid may require doing the 3D model ... but it's less tricky doing an entire ship.

Try finding a book on US PT boats. Usually, there is a description of the Mouse traps.


Jeff-Groves,
I remember someone stating: I could do the Squid, I don't do it :03:

[Jeff-Groves]

Ya. He was a Richard.
:har:

[the_frog]

Right :yeah:

[LGN1]

Hi,

are Hedgehog projectiles depth-charges in SH3? :hmmm: If yes, how is the detonation depth determined? IIRC, Hedgehogs only explode on contact, but depth-charges have a detonation depth.

Regards, LGN1

[the_frog]

LGN1,

as far as I remember, SH3 Hedgehog projectiles explode correctly upon contact. It's long ago I have been hit by one of them ...