Subs with torpedoes, bouncy of sub running without torpedoes?

[scubaed1911]

If running a 1/48 Type VII, with 2 firing torpedo tubes, is there a buoyancy issue when operating w/o torpedoes in the bow?

I plan on running my sub in the local pool with torpedoes so I may recover the torpedos. In the local pond, will likely not for fear of loss of a torpedo. Will running w/o torpedo's, will the bow still remain a bit buoyant?

Thanks!

[redboat219]

Simple, run it in the pool first without torpedoes then with torpedoes or vice-versa and observe how she behaves.

[trout]

If nothing else, have a piece of foam that is used only when not running with torpedoes or make blank torpedoes that you keep in there.

[RCSubGuy]

Ideally, your weapons are close to neutral buoyancy. If they're not, they should be.

[scubaed1911]

Thanks everyone!