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emtmedic005 · 02-21-07, 08:38 AM

hahaha, nah i work at an ice rink in Haverhill, and i drive the "ice Resurfacing" vechicle, its not really a zamboni, its an Olympia, haha, its a fun job but it gets chilly in there, but its going to be a nice cool summer for me.

AirborneCZ · 02-21-07, 10:11 AM

nice 1 hunt

what about DDs?

last time I bumped into convoy west of africa heading to gibraltar (late 43), Ive spent several hours hunting each other with DDs on rough seas....in the end Ive sank 4 DDs (!!!) and when I was about to attack defensless convoy (with only 2 eels left), Ive encountered another convoy going in opposite direction with 5 fresh escorting DDs!!!!

Managed to sneak away but pi$$ed off!!!!!

Corsair · 02-21-07, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Keelbuster

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Originally Posted by Snakeeyes

I do my own TMAs and attacks without any aid from the AI.

I'm guessing you make all range estimates with the stadimeter? If so - hardcore. I still rely on the WO for my estimates, and i tell you - i'm ashamed of it. Doing manual TMA with stad readings would be _challenging_.

Kb

Edit: P.S. NICE TONNAGE

Important thing is to get the speed, course and AOB right (this is why the 90° method works great). The distance has no real importance besides estimating the torpedo run time...

Kumando · 02-21-07, 11:56 AM

TMA is only used in modern subs i guess:hmm:.

Snakeeyes · 02-21-07, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AirborneCZ

nice 1 hunt

what about DDs?

last time I bumped into convoy west of africa heading to gibraltar (late 43), Ive spent several hours hunting each other with DDs on rough seas....in the end Ive sank 4 DDs (!!!) and when I was about to attack defensless convoy (with only 2 eels left), Ive encountered another convoy going in opposite direction with 5 fresh escorting DDs!!!!

Managed to sneak away but pi$$ed off!!!!!

Acutally, I'm going to try using a homing torpedo to go up against destroyers tonight. Wish me luck and check the next thread.

Corsair · 02-21-07, 12:01 PM

Make sure they are fast speed (over 12 knts) for the homing torpedo to work. Set it to 5m / magnetic, most DDs are 3,5 to 4 m draft...
One method is having one in the stern tube, signalize to a DD you're there, it will come full speed for you. Risky business though, make sure you're far enough when saying "hello"...

02-21-07, 10:11 AM	#17
AirborneCZ Shore leave Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Prague, Czech Rep. Posts: 70 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nice 1 hunt what about DDs? last time I bumped into convoy west of africa heading to gibraltar (late 43), Ive spent several hours hunting each other with DDs on rough seas....in the end Ive sank 4 DDs (!!!) and when I was about to attack defensless convoy (with only 2 eels left), Ive encountered another convoy going in opposite direction with 5 fresh escorting DDs!!!! Managed to sneak away but pi$$ed off!!!!! __________________ my offtopic project - 40 perc off for subsim travellers - Accommodation in Prague http://www.londynska32.cz

02-21-07, 12:01 PM	#21
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Make sure they are fast speed (over 12 knts) for the homing torpedo to work. Set it to 5m / magnetic, most DDs are 3,5 to 4 m draft... One method is having one in the stern tube, signalize to a DD you're there, it will come full speed for you. Risky business though, make sure you're far enough when saying "hello"... __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

02-21-07, 08:38 AM	#16
emtmedic005 Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 361 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hahaha, nah i work at an ice rink in Haverhill, and i drive the "ice Resurfacing" vechicle, its not really a zamboni, its an Olympia, haha, its a fun job but it gets chilly in there, but its going to be a nice cool summer for me.

02-21-07, 11:56 AM	#19
Kumando Commodore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 639 Downloads: 283 Uploads: 0	TMA is only used in modern subs i guess:hmm:.