[WIP] Sea Worn Boat Mod

DS · 08-10-08, 11:50 PM

I've been working on a mod to modify fleet boats into a more realistic (I believe) representation of a boat that has seen several patrols since it's last overhaul.

The first boat I'm working on is the Gato. I've been working from some reference books, on-line sources, and input from this forum in another thread.

Completed so far:

-New skin including some rust, barnacled scummy hull below the waterline, quick paint patches above the water line, etc.

-Slightly reduced maximum speeds on surface and submerged

-Slightly reduced endurance

I am looking to finish this project with adding random system failures, and am looking for input from modders more advanced than me.

My questions:

1. Working with the damage system, are there any thoughts on how to add random failures?

2. I am also looking to lengthen repair times for certain internal systems. Does anyone know if damaged but not detroyed systems suffer performance degradation assuming they are still working? (ie: if radar is "damaged" but still functioning, is detection performance affected?)

08-12-08, 05:54 PM

very interesting project

DS · 08-12-08, 11:09 PM

I'll be posting some pics in the next few days.

DS · 08-12-08, 11:44 PM

Here's a few pics I managed tonight (click pics to expand):

A well used Gato making 19 knots at flank speed

Arriving in Brisbane for a quick re-arm, re-fuel, and minor dock side repairs and replenishment before putting back out to sea.

Dockside photo, noting extra limber holes cut for quicker diving.

Task Force · 08-12-08, 11:53 PM

I like the sound of this mod.

Sounds intresting.

DS · 08-13-08, 12:00 AM

Standing beside the forward 20mm mount:

Definately due for a good hull scraping and fresh paint:

The veteran hunter in her element:

Fearless · 08-13-08, 01:23 AM

Looking good

gAiNiAc · 08-20-08, 11:11 PM

You've got a lot of rust on the hull............

I'd say more "patchy" looking paint is more realistic. USN never lets corrosion get far.

Interiors are way too white as well..........

Nice try though!

AVGWarhawk · 08-21-08, 08:57 AM

I like the cork you have. If you can, attempt to reduce the texture a bit it would be darn great. The color is good but perhaps a bit darker. The amount of cigarette smoke that gets into the paint turns it a bit yellowish. Darn cool so far.

DS · 08-26-08, 08:41 PM

Thanks for all the input folks. Work in RL has been busy for me, but I did manage to get the interior nearer to completion, while incorporating some of your suggestions.

Minor touch ups here and with the external skins and this one should be ready for release.

Task Force · 08-26-08, 08:49 PM

looks better.

tigone · 08-27-08, 08:33 AM

That's some impressive texturing; I like the color shift especially. But I've seen the cork insulation on a Gato-class boat (Cavalla SS-244), and it's different in appearance. It's a very fine-grained cork, like on a cork bulletin board, and with several coats of think paint, it's almost indistinguishable from other materials. There are occasionally cracks and chips in it -- not clear if this is from the slight flexing of the pressure hull, age, or a combination of both -- but otherwise you'd never notice it's not steel unless you pushed against it.

YMMV.

08-10-08, 11:50 PM	#1
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	[WIP] Sea Worn Boat Mod I've been working on a mod to modify fleet boats into a more realistic (I believe) representation of a boat that has seen several patrols since it's last overhaul. The first boat I'm working on is the Gato. I've been working from some reference books, on-line sources, and input from this forum in another thread. Completed so far: -New skin including some rust, barnacled scummy hull below the waterline, quick paint patches above the water line, etc. -Slightly reduced maximum speeds on surface and submerged -Slightly reduced endurance I am looking to finish this project with adding random system failures, and am looking for input from modders more advanced than me. My questions: 1. Working with the damage system, are there any thoughts on how to add random failures? 2. I am also looking to lengthen repair times for certain internal systems. Does anyone know if damaged but not detroyed systems suffer performance degradation assuming they are still working? (ie: if radar is "damaged" but still functioning, is detection performance affected?)

08-12-08, 11:09 PM	#3
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	I'll be posting some pics in the next few days. __________________

08-12-08, 11:44 PM	#4
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Here's a few pics I managed tonight (click pics to expand): A well used Gato making 19 knots at flank speed Arriving in Brisbane for a quick re-arm, re-fuel, and minor dock side repairs and replenishment before putting back out to sea. Dockside photo, noting extra limber holes cut for quicker diving. __________________ Last edited by DS; 08-13-08 at 12:01 AM.

08-12-08, 11:53 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I like the sound of this mod. Sounds intresting. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-13-08, 12:00 AM	#6
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Standing beside the forward 20mm mount: Definately due for a good hull scraping and fresh paint: The veteran hunter in her element: __________________

08-12-08, 05:54 PM	#2
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	very interesting project

08-13-08, 01:23 AM	#7
Fearless Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,047 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 1	Looking good __________________ Fearless System Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8 Core 16 Thread CPU, 3.8GHz Base Clock, 4.7GHz Boost, 105W TDP, 32MB L3 cache \| MSI GeForce RTX3060Ti 8Gb Graphics \| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32Gb (2x16Gb) 3200 MHz CL16 DDR4 Ram \| Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD 1TB \| Seagate Barracuda 2.5in 2TB HDD \| AOC QHD 165 Hz FreeSync HDR curved 31.5in Monitor \| ASUS ROG Strix LC 240 ARGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler White Edition \| ASUS ROG Strix Gold 750W Modular Power Supply \| Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower Case White.

08-20-08, 11:11 PM	#8
gAiNiAc Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 369 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	You've got a lot of rust on the hull............ I'd say more "patchy" looking paint is more realistic. USN never lets corrosion get far. Interiors are way too white as well.......... Nice try though! __________________

08-21-08, 08:57 AM	#9
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,293 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I like the cork you have. If you can, attempt to reduce the texture a bit it would be darn great. The color is good but perhaps a bit darker. The amount of cigarette smoke that gets into the paint turns it a bit yellowish. Darn cool so far. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-26-08, 08:41 PM	#10
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the input folks. Work in RL has been busy for me, but I did manage to get the interior nearer to completion, while incorporating some of your suggestions. Minor touch ups here and with the external skins and this one should be ready for release. __________________

08-26-08, 08:49 PM	#11
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	looks better. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-27-08, 08:33 AM	#12
tigone Mate Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 56 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Cork Interiors That's some impressive texturing; I like the color shift especially. But I've seen the cork insulation on a Gato-class boat (Cavalla SS-244), and it's different in appearance. It's a very fine-grained cork, like on a cork bulletin board, and with several coats of think paint, it's almost indistinguishable from other materials. There are occasionally cracks and chips in it -- not clear if this is from the slight flexing of the pressure hull, age, or a combination of both -- but otherwise you'd never notice it's not steel unless you pushed against it. YMMV.

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