Now, i know that you can make ships easily with buoyant fuselages, but there is one distinct problem: propellers can't breathe underwater, i suggest adding electric engines (propellers stay the same, powered by the current fuel system, but can be switched [by toggling the electric engine] to electric powered) and 'snorkels' that automatically close when it's underwater, allowing normal engines (and also the car engine) to operate when the top of the snorkel is above the water level, and maybe perhaps a retractable snorkel? :)
also, another mechanic about the electric engine: new fuel system: electricity, which can be (toggle able in the editor) re-charged when the snorkel that we talked about is above water, just like the U-Boat Type XXI
:)
I need those engines...so yeah im in.
@ColonelStriker theres a mod that will make can see underwater but only if your cockpit is fully underwater
But how will you see the sub if the camera automatically stops at sea level?
@HBirdmanAATL
hm... yeah... but let's not put in pressure, that'll ruin ALOT of builds
There are other parts you need to consider like ballast tanks for submerging and surfacing. At the same time is pressure going to become a mechanic too? Just like how if you fly your plane high enough it becomes difficult to fly due lack of air, will diving too deep cause the ship to crack and crumple?
Yes
@AstleyIndustries
yeah, that too, perhaps, my vision was like the U-Boat XXI, the diesel engine automatically stops and then the electric engines kick in
Oxygen tanks too, they provide air when there are no inlets
Great idea!