Submarines!!

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  1. USS Shields

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    Has anyone tried to make a sub that can go under but has a small BB gun on top? I can see people surfacing, shooting, being shot at, and submerging.
     
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    It has been done. But a lot of work for very little reward. Stick to cruisers and battleships.
     
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    Wel, in my opinion, ambushing big ships is rewarding
     
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    you cant really ambush them. if you can see the sub, so can everyone else.
     
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    Doesn't really work that way. ;)
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    Yes, but if you're under then they can't shoot you
     
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    Beaver 2020 Rookie of the Year Admiral (Supporter)

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    And you can't shoot them either. Honestly, submarines are little fun for the massive amount of work they take. You would enjoy yourself much more in a cruiser, trust me. :)
     
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    I posted some pics and videos of Frank Falango's I-400 a couple of years ago. AFAIK, it's the only combat-capable sub currently in operation.


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    Impressive. With those 36 screws to pop the deck, I wonder how long the turn around time was?

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    He uses a powered screwdriver, so probably not as long as you'd think. That being said, I think even Frank would agree they are a novelty which are only fun for those who like engineering impractical things.
     
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    But the video clip of him firing that spurt gun....:woot:
     
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    I've seen it live, and run into it by accident...
     
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