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Comment on Technical Discussions by Tom Potter

Tom Potter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:54:04 +0000

Allen, go back and re-read the last book. Santa Catalina was refit, that was before they reift the Maru (also in a different place, Baalkpaan vs Manila). They must be about out of the guns off Amagi though. I wonder how long before they start building copies of the 4.7″ and 5.5″ guns? Santa Catalina is an armed merchant cruiser now, almost an armored cruiser in this alternate world. The Mizuki Maru (sp?) is more of a Q-ship, meant to hunt down the Jap destroyer.

Comment on Technical Discussions by Allan Cameron

Allan Cameron — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:19:45 +0000

I wonder what Taylor will do with the Submarine. Obviously it’s in very poor condition, but having saved so many characters over the last few books, although at such a cost, surely there is a greater role for it than simply being used for its parts. Especially if the torpedos are going to amke a come back.
Obviously deep water isn’t a good idea. I’m not sure of it dimensions, but if it could be carried in one of the home’s internal bays, of winched aboard, it could be used for exploring the coasts, or held ready for an ambush.
Also the Santa Catalina, which hints were dropped previously about it being the same kind of ship as the sub tender from Cavite (Blackhawk?), what role will be found for it. The Jap freightor has been refitted as a armed merchantman, what will Taylor do with this one?
I’ve just placed my pre-order with Amazon, roll on 10 July, how many sleeps is that?

Comment on Discuss by Mike Stahl

Mike Stahl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:28:30 +0000

I just preordered Iron Grey Seas: Destroyermen on Amazon. Release date 3 July 12.

Comment on Discuss by Red

Red — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:11:47 +0000

@AJ For all the downsides to using a ME262, I don’t think it’s really worth it unless Mr. Anderson pulls something brilliant.

Honestly…the simplest solution for the Griks to shoot down allied aircraft is firearms on the Zeppelins. This would really only work if something like a machine gun could be developed, and the Zeppelins would have blind spots…we’ll see what comes I do suppose, it all depends what a Grik is capable of using.

I am curious as to how long this war will stretch at the rate it is going. Technically, the Lemurians could proceed indefinitely assuming they could maintain the manpower required as they are in the circumstances where if they take out a smaller number of “trained” units, they can cause total destruction. The only debate is how well the allies can face the iron clad ships Kurokawa is developing.

Comment on Discuss by AJ

AJ — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:54:05 +0000

i wouldn’t necessarily want to see anyone acquire an ME262 just see the reactions of both the grik and the allies it would be completely advanced technology to the japanese and even the destroyer men thus freaking everyone out.

the grik wouldn’t necessarily need fighters with wings just something that would maneuver enough to be able to shoot down a nancy, be semi effective at avoiding attack but also be able to attack the allied bombers.

Comment on Discuss by Red

Red — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:30:47 +0000

@ AJ

The ME262 would NOT be feasible for this series in my opinion. Lets say hypothetically they did acquire a ME262 ignoring all chronology concerning their shipments and usage. They would have to arm it, they would need exceptionally high octane fuel for it (which is hard enough for their P40E warhawks) and they need to find someone qualified to fly one. There is a huge difference in flying a Warhawk and Me262…albeit this last issue can be solved by introducing a pilot. Honestly though…I don’t see or believe that the jet fighters should enter the series like that.

Perhaps a small number could fly but…again, they’re using what are essentially Hij Grik for the zeppelins alone. It would be difficult to find enough Grik to equip a small airforce, even for primitive aircraft. Construction for the Grik would be simpler, as they got rubber, but…ultimately designing it so a Grik could fly one would be problematic, assuming the psychological issues could be solved.

Comment on Discuss by AJ

AJ — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:48:55 +0000

I guess i never really thought about the trek to europe only that once there they could attack the grik from the east, and that thats the only place where ME 262s would show up.

And in terms of the grik fighters the new more “intelligent, common sense” grik might be able to be taught how to fly slower simpler seaplanes like nancys.

Comment on Character Discussions by AJ

AJ — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:47:48 +0000

oops wrong discussion.

Comment on Character Discussions by AJ

AJ — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:45:06 +0000

I guess i never really thought about the trek to europe only that once there they could attack the grik from the east, and that thats the only place where ME 262s would show up.

And in terms of the grik fighters the new more “intelligent, common sense” grik might be able to be taught how to fly slower simpler seaplanes like nancys.

Comment on Technical Discussions by Tom Potter

Tom Potter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:29 +0000

I was under the impression that I read somewhere that ammo stowage was approximately 150 rounds per gun. I could be wrong there, though.

Here in the more rural parts of America, you can still find people like you read about in books like the Destroyermen series. Lots of the old timers tinker with steam engines and know how to fix most anything used on a farm until about the 1980′s. Also, the same as far as household goods and equipment. It wasn’t until the late 1950′s that the county I live in in Indiana was electrified. So what Ed says is true, they knew how to do alot more than we spoiled pampered people of today know.