So, I'm trying to make a submarine and it is going pretty well. I already know how to power the submarine, VTOL engines, and thrust ports.
But the thrust ports don't work if the engines are underwater so it can't move if the submarine is lowered into the water. I've tried encasing the engines in a box, putting them on the pistons that raise and lower the submarine, but nothing I have tried works.
If anyone has an idea of what to do, I would like to know.
Thank You!
you can put the engine in a separate craft with its own tank of fuel
@marcox43 ok
@Goaty1208 I... don't know how to answer to such praising.
@marcox43 you are a genius
@TwentyFour talked me through it in multiplayer. I just added the main VTOL engines (not thrust ports) to the fuselage blocks that allowed for depth, since that was the only thing that would be above water the whole time.
@Sheeper oh nice, what was the problem?
@marcox43 Yeah I wanted to use a jet engine of some sort and I got it sorted out
@Quip I already fixed it it's fine
you can use this engine that I made for my submarine some time ago here
you can also use this one, but idk if it will work well underwater, as it was designed for a plane and high RPM V4 engine
@Sheeper you should upload an unlisted version and tag me in it. It's possible I could help
@JangoTheMango haha Jango that is actually what I did because there are visual glitches if you turn cordScale too high and turn it on. Luckily I already know a bit about submarines like the variable depth part with pistons.
Step 1: cry
To make a prop engine work under water, edit its blade width (cordScale in XML files) above maximum allowed. Number you should input is 7 for just under the surface. If you want to place engine deeper, use bigger number.