Where do you aim? - Page 2

d@rk51d3 · 04-05-11, 03:19 AM

First eel at "B", second at "E".

desirableroasted · 04-05-11, 03:42 AM

B in heavy seas, either with an impact or magnetic.

OR

E with magnetic in flat seas.

If she proved stubborn, and I was unable to deck-gun her (as in this case, as she is bristling with guns), then a magnetic under G to finish her, if necessary.

BTW, that is one butt-ugly ship.

papa_smurf · 04-05-11, 05:29 AM

I usually aim in front of a ships bridge (D), but if a ship is larger I put 2 eels into it aiming in front and behind the bridge.

King_Zog · 04-05-11, 07:55 AM

Well, it depends how confident I am with my TDC settings. If I think my speed estimate is a little off, I'll try to account for it with my aim.

But generally I like to put my first torp into the bow area, section B and let physics help with the sinking. And I usually try to put another one under the funnel, as I like to fire two per target.

Fish In The Water · 04-05-11, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desirableroasted

BTW, that is one butt-ugly ship.

She's practically begging for it...

Far from being cross, perhaps the other side would consider granting a medal for oceanic beautification.

Obersteuermann · 04-06-11, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

She's practically begging for it...

Far from being cross, perhaps the other side would consider granting a medal for oceanic beautification.

Apparently that's a Liberty ship in late 1945.

Personally I'd have identified that as a Large Cargo but hey ho.....

Missing Name · 04-06-11, 11:45 PM

Remember, the Liberty ships weren't made to be pretty. All they had to do was last for a few years.

Wreford-Brown · 04-08-11, 01:33 PM

Assisted targetting - B and G to try and flood the holds.
Manual targetting - usually somewhere around K!

stokeyblokey · 04-09-11, 04:32 PM

Depends on weather as mags are liable to go boom in heavy seas well short of the target but usually I have been aiming for E so at least if I need more eels they don't have to be stern shots at a rapidly departing foe!

In calm seas a mag under B seems to be the order of the day

brett25 · 04-09-11, 08:19 PM

i always try for a bow shot, if I can. Ammo/Fuel second choices

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04-05-11, 03:42 AM	#17
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	B in heavy seas, either with an impact or magnetic. OR E with magnetic in flat seas. If she proved stubborn, and I was unable to deck-gun her (as in this case, as she is bristling with guns), then a magnetic under G to finish her, if necessary. BTW, that is one butt-ugly ship. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

04-05-11, 05:29 AM	#18
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I usually aim in front of a ships bridge (D), but if a ship is larger I put 2 eels into it aiming in front and behind the bridge. __________________

04-06-11, 11:45 PM	#22
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Remember, the Liberty ships weren't made to be pretty. All they had to do was last for a few years. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

04-08-11, 01:33 PM	#23
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Assisted targetting - B and G to try and flood the holds. Manual targetting - usually somewhere around K! __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

04-05-11, 03:19 AM	#16
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,952 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	First eel at "B", second at "E".

04-05-11, 07:55 AM	#19
King_Zog Soundman Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 143 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Well, it depends how confident I am with my TDC settings. If I think my speed estimate is a little off, I'll try to account for it with my aim. But generally I like to put my first torp into the bow area, section B and let physics help with the sinking. And I usually try to put another one under the funnel, as I like to fire two per target.

04-09-11, 04:32 PM	#24
stokeyblokey Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stoke - of course! Posts: 48 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Depends on weather as mags are liable to go boom in heavy seas well short of the target but usually I have been aiming for E so at least if I need more eels they don't have to be stern shots at a rapidly departing foe! In calm seas a mag under B seems to be the order of the day __________________ The downfall of civilized states tends to come not from the direct assaults of foes, but from internal decay combined with the consequences of exhaustion in war. Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart 1939-41 Radio Files

04-09-11, 08:19 PM	#25
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	i always try for a bow shot, if I can. Ammo/Fuel second choices __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0