IXB in action

07-27-07, 09:17 AM

OK, as I was tired of dodging planes in 1943 I just started a new career in 1939 with IXB and I must say I like it. I never tried this boat. It's huge

The deck looks like an airfield comparing to type VII. It's much more steady in rough sea. It's full of eels! 105mm also looks interesting...

Sunk two big merchants, first one in 0 visibility (english weather...) on my interception course from BdU reports, second one encountered on it's way around Britain. Now the weather gets better so I can ventilate the muzzles a bit

Heading to pay a visit to US coast but Doenitz just sent me a message not to attack ships further than 20°W... oh well, a fat tanker should please him

Still have 17 eels!

CapZap1970 · 07-27-07, 09:41 AM

Way to go Hadrys!!!!

I love these steel monsters too, they are my favourite ones... I like all IX versions, but the one I am really in love with is the IXD2. Now, just a question: after trying the IXb, would you go back to a VII? I know I won't.
I mean, with the IX you have more torps, more fuel, more speed, more everything, why settle down with anything less than the IX already offers you?
CapZap

STEED · 07-27-07, 09:45 AM

I only use the VII's in the Med after all it's only a pond.

As for the rest of the world it's the IX for me.

CapZap1970 · 07-27-07, 09:48 AM

Now, as extra advise Hadrys, if you like the IX, try them with STEED's skins

Danlisa has some excellent pieces of art too.
@ STEED: I agree, in the Med there is no need for anything bigger than the VII. And as you well said, for the rest, there is the IX!!

CapZap

STEED · 07-27-07, 09:51 AM

I forgot the Black Sea as well for the VII.

CapZap1970 · 07-27-07, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

I forgot the Black Sea as well for the VII.

Another pond...
CapZap

Brag · 07-27-07, 09:53 AM

I like the IXs but started a new 39 career with a VIIC. Can't complain, got well over 100K tons on first patrol

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STEED · 07-27-07, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapZap1970

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

I forgot the Black Sea as well for the VII.

Another pond...
CapZap

Bath Tub more like. :rotfl:

gord96 · 07-27-07, 09:54 AM

the IXB is the best! I have trouble going back to my type II and type VII for sure. get FuBars late war skin and your set! makes the boat look all rugged

Herr Russ · 07-27-07, 10:12 AM

I currently have an IXD2 and just got my heavy flak upgraded to a flakzwilling.. Love those quads

Now I just have to let the Elco's get in a little closer :rotfl:

07-27-07, 10:52 AM

Hmmm will I go back? I don't know... VII dives faster for sure, but underwater XI goes like a rock later... haven't done any hardcore tests yet but till now the boat behaves properly, turns etc. Most important it's more steady in heavy seas.

In general I would love to make few long and calm patrols. Also using proper amount of torps like 2 eels for ships >10k to be realistic. I was sinking huge tankers with 1 eel so with 21 torps I could get over 200 tons in one patrol easiely... not for me

I don't like the conn tower, it's to small for this boat... need to upgrade asap.

I'll check out what Steed has to offer

gord96 · 07-27-07, 11:05 AM

consider Fubars skins as well. very well done.

Jimbuna · 07-27-07, 01:23 PM

IMO the type IX is not a suitable/realistic choice for the Black Sea

....but hey, whatever takes yer fancy

STEED · 07-27-07, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

IMO the type IX is not a suitable/realistic choice for the Black Sea

....but hey, whatever takes yer fancy

It's a real bath tub that place, now where did I put my rubber duck.

Jimbuna · 07-27-07, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

IMO the type IX is not a suitable/realistic choice for the Black Sea

....but hey, whatever takes yer fancy

It's a real bath tub that place, now where did I put my rubber duck.

Here's one I borrowed off the Kpt.

07-27-07, 09:17 AM	#1
Hadrys Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	IXB in action OK, as I was tired of dodging planes in 1943 I just started a new career in 1939 with IXB and I must say I like it. I never tried this boat. It's huge The deck looks like an airfield comparing to type VII. It's much more steady in rough sea. It's full of eels! 105mm also looks interesting... Sunk two big merchants, first one in 0 visibility (english weather...) on my interception course from BdU reports, second one encountered on it's way around Britain. Now the weather gets better so I can ventilate the muzzles a bit Heading to pay a visit to US coast but Doenitz just sent me a message not to attack ships further than 20°W... oh well, a fat tanker should please him Still have 17 eels!

07-27-07, 09:41 AM	#2
CapZap1970 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Posts: 1,965 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 51	Way to go Hadrys!!!! I love these steel monsters too, they are my favourite ones... I like all IX versions, but the one I am really in love with is the IXD2. Now, just a question: after trying the IXb, would you go back to a VII? I know I won't. I mean, with the IX you have more torps, more fuel, more speed, more everything, why settle down with anything less than the IX already offers you? CapZap __________________

07-27-07, 09:45 AM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I only use the VII's in the Med after all it's only a pond. As for the rest of the world it's the IX for me. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-27-07, 09:48 AM	#4
CapZap1970 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Posts: 1,965 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 51	Now, as extra advise Hadrys, if you like the IX, try them with STEED's skins Danlisa has some excellent pieces of art too. @ STEED: I agree, in the Med there is no need for anything bigger than the VII. And as you well said, for the rest, there is the IX!! CapZap __________________

07-27-07, 09:51 AM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I forgot the Black Sea as well for the VII. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-27-07, 09:53 AM	#7
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I like the IXs but started a new 39 career with a VIIC. Can't complain, got well over 100K tons on first patrol . __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

07-27-07, 09:54 AM	#9
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	the IXB is the best! I have trouble going back to my type II and type VII for sure. get FuBars late war skin and your set! makes the boat look all rugged

07-27-07, 10:12 AM	#10
Herr Russ Officer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I currently have an IXD2 and just got my heavy flak upgraded to a flakzwilling.. Love those quads Now I just have to let the Elco's get in a little closer :rotfl:

07-27-07, 10:52 AM	#11
Hadrys Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hmmm will I go back? I don't know... VII dives faster for sure, but underwater XI goes like a rock later... haven't done any hardcore tests yet but till now the boat behaves properly, turns etc. Most important it's more steady in heavy seas. In general I would love to make few long and calm patrols. Also using proper amount of torps like 2 eels for ships >10k to be realistic. I was sinking huge tankers with 1 eel so with 21 torps I could get over 200 tons in one patrol easiely... not for me I don't like the conn tower, it's to small for this boat... need to upgrade asap. I'll check out what Steed has to offer

07-27-07, 11:05 AM	#12
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	consider Fubars skins as well. very well done.

07-27-07, 01:23 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IMO the type IX is not a suitable/realistic choice for the Black Sea ....but hey, whatever takes yer fancy __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!