External Torpedo Reserves

Kimmers · 12-03-09, 02:35 AM

Not to seem like a complete idiot, but for some reason my external reserves aren't loading. I'm pretty new to the game, and i'm wondering if theres something i've done wrong. any suggestions?

Delhan · 12-03-09, 02:43 AM

I had that happen too, make sure your not in silent running and the weather is good enough, if you cant man the guns then you cant load torpedoes off the deck.
The just drag the torpedoes in the overview screen from one slot to the other.

flag4 · 12-03-09, 02:43 AM

Hi Kimmers

Be on the surface, torpedo room manned, drag and drop it in a empty interior spare torpedo slot.

it can take along time to actually load this torp, so, be patient...

Sailor Steve · 12-03-09, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delhan

if you cant man the guns then you cant load torpedoes off the deck.

That's not true. In the game you can load external torpedoes in any weather.

If you want to be realistic, don't load externals at any other than a flat calm and only at a dead stop.

Heck, if you want to be realistic, don't load internal torpedoes in bad weather unless you're very deep, and never reload during combat. Steep dive angles could make on come loose, and they do weigh about a ton. Not good for crew or the hull if that happens.

But the actual advice is correct: drag the external to an internal slot (NOT directly to the tube), and wait an hour or so, because it takes that long.

Kimmers · 12-03-09, 03:28 AM

ah thanks guys, should work.

im off to stalk a couple convoys, good hunting to you all

flag4 · 12-03-09, 08:02 AM

."......and they do weigh about a ton......."

my god! don't ya think GWX could 'em a bit lighter, don't we have enough problems already????

how about inflatables - a foot pump, and hey presto!

Sailor Steve · 12-04-09, 04:21 PM

Dump the torpedoes. 800,000 renown will get you phasers!

Oneshot/Onekill · 12-05-09, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Dump the torpedoes. 800,000 renown will get you phasers!

To heck with the phasers Steve. Gimmie photon torpedoes baby! Full spread.

SeaWolf U-57 · 12-05-09, 11:26 AM

Or just get yourself a Battlesub.

Jimbuna · 12-05-09, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneshot/Onekill

To heck with the phasers Steve. Gimmie photon torpedoes baby! Full spread.

Aras · 01-15-13, 10:15 AM

Ok I know it’s not directly related with the subject but I think it’s good to have knowledge... I have searched the web but couldn't find the answer. Where did external torpedoes stored? I even analyzed cutaway diagrams but again could find it.

Sailor Steve · 01-15-13, 10:36 AM

They were stored in special compartmens fore and aft under the deck.
Here is a good diagram of how it was done.

And here is a picture.

Jimbuna · 01-15-13, 11:23 AM

A few more pictures:

Aras · 01-15-13, 01:20 PM

Thank you for your quick responses, I love the spirit you guys on subsim have. Okay for the lazy ones belongs us I have tried to translate Steve's Picture at my best :

1- Cable tie (to prevent detachment due to tension)
2- Lifting Device Base/Stand
3- Cable (on tension)
4- Lifting Device
5- Support Bar
6- Maneuvering Lever
7- Cable guide pulley
8- Bed to guide the torpedo
9- Torpedo

10-Torpedo loading hatch
11-Manoeuvre Winch
12-winch Motor
13-Clamp and brackets
14-Bunk bed and torpedo support (I guess this is the answer of my question-the location of external torpedo)
15-Pull lift equipment (rigging)
16-Support Jack while manoeuvring the torpedo
17-Resistance Helmet (?)
18-Pull lift equipment (rigging)
19-Torpedo tubes
20-Lane to maneuver with torpedoes

Jimbuna · 01-15-13, 02:14 PM

This is how it was done with personnel and eels whilst at sea:

12-03-09, 02:35 AM	#1
Kimmers Bosun Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: in the desert yo Posts: 63 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	External Torpedo Reserves Not to seem like a complete idiot, but for some reason my external reserves aren't loading. I'm pretty new to the game, and i'm wondering if theres something i've done wrong. any suggestions?

12-03-09, 02:43 AM	#3
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	Hi Kimmers Be on the surface, torpedo room manned, drag and drop it in a empty interior spare torpedo slot. it can take along time to actually load this torp, so, be patient... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-03-09, 08:02 AM	#6
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	."......and they do weigh about a ton......." my god! don't ya think GWX could 'em a bit lighter, don't we have enough problems already???? how about inflatables - a foot pump, and hey presto! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-04-09, 04:21 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Dump the torpedoes. 800,000 renown will get you phasers! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-15-13, 10:15 AM	#11
Aras Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posts: 102 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Ok I know it’s not directly related with the subject but I think it’s good to have knowledge... I have searched the web but couldn't find the answer. Where did external torpedoes stored? I even analyzed cutaway diagrams but again could find it. __________________ "Though I'm past 240 meters, I'm feeling very still and I think my u-boot knows which way to go ..." Last edited by Aras; 01-15-13 at 12:38 PM.

12-03-09, 02:43 AM	#2
Delhan Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I had that happen too, make sure your not in silent running and the weather is good enough, if you cant man the guns then you cant load torpedoes off the deck. The just drag the torpedoes in the overview screen from one slot to the other.

12-03-09, 03:28 AM	#5
Kimmers Bosun Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: in the desert yo Posts: 63 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	ah thanks guys, should work. im off to stalk a couple convoys, good hunting to you all

12-05-09, 11:26 AM	#9
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Or just get yourself a Battlesub.

01-15-13, 10:36 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	They were stored in special compartmens fore and aft under the deck. Here is a good diagram of how it was done. And here is a picture. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-15-13, 11:23 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A few more pictures: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-15-13, 01:20 PM	#14
Aras Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posts: 102 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Thank you for your quick responses, I love the spirit you guys on subsim have. Okay for the lazy ones belongs us I have tried to translate Steve's Picture at my best : 1- Cable tie (to prevent detachment due to tension) 2- Lifting Device Base/Stand 3- Cable (on tension) 4- Lifting Device 5- Support Bar 6- Maneuvering Lever 7- Cable guide pulley 8- Bed to guide the torpedo 9- Torpedo 10-Torpedo loading hatch 11-Manoeuvre Winch 12-winch Motor 13-Clamp and brackets 14-Bunk bed and torpedo support (I guess this is the answer of my question-the location of external torpedo) 15-Pull lift equipment (rigging) 16-Support Jack while manoeuvring the torpedo 17-Resistance Helmet (?) 18-Pull lift equipment (rigging) 19-Torpedo tubes 20-Lane to maneuver with torpedoes __________________ "Though I'm past 240 meters, I'm feeling very still and I think my u-boot knows which way to go ..."

01-15-13, 02:14 PM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This is how it was done with personnel and eels whilst at sea: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!