[REQ] Info/opinions on the interior

[SteelViking]

Ok, I am continuing to work on the interior, and I am trying to inch closer and closer to complete realism. However, I could use what the thread title implies. Here is the info I would like to get:

-Did hatches in U-boats have any writing/warnings or anything like that on them? Pictures would be wonderful if anyone has any.

-Is the color of the observation periscope in the command room realistic? If not, what should it look like? Also, does anyone know what texture file is used to render it(it would save me a lot of time if I did not have to track it down). Again, pictures would be a great help.

-Does anyone know what texture file is used to render the background of the temperature gauges in the engine room. I know which one makes the overlay mask, but I cannot figure out the background. I would like to edit it to indicate some temperature other that the lowest since it cannot be animated. Also, what is a realistic temperature that a diesel engine of that type would run at(I know that this is going a bit overboard, but if I am going to do it, I want to get it right).

-I made this request on the thread for my interior mod, but got no response to it: If anyone sees any shadows throughout the sub that look weird or out of place, please take a screen shot and explain how it should look. I have been working on redoing the shadow maps for the interior and I could really use this help.

Thanks everybody for any help you can give me in these areas. Also, once I work through these issues, I am likely to need further information on other ones. So, continuing support would be greatly appreciated.

The critical temperature of the exhaust is said to be 5500 C. Thermometers are fitted to the exhaust pipes of the individual cylinders and the main exhaust pipe.
A clearly visible red mark is at 5500 graduation. Operation of the engine at 5500 exhaust temperature for short periods is said not to be injurious.

[BIGREG]

I have take a look of my photos , but i have not good one for the temps guages ( unreadable )

Privateer are you sure for the temp ? 5000 degrés celsius !!!! i think that must more than 500 ° celsius max for the exhaust

I am plumber and output of industrial boilers and smoke it up for 500 ° and the minimum 180 ° (not to condensation), the melting point of steel is 1538 ° Celsius

[kemeri]

Originally Posted by SteelViking

Also, what is a realistic temperature that a diesel engine of that type would run at(I know that this is going a bit overboard, but if I am going to do it, I want to get it right).

Average 330-390°C, depending upon the diesel load.
Also the difference between each cylinder and the average temperature should not exceed 5%, otherwise diesel is to be readjusted

[SteelViking]

@ Privateer,

Yeah, I think you are off by a factor of 10. 5500 degrees would be way too much, no offence intended though my friend.

That's a quote from U-boats.something or other I believe.
Not from me.
The copy paste changed from 550 degrees Celsius to 5500.
Sorry.

[SteelViking]

Originally Posted by kemeri

Average 330-390°C, depending upon the diesel load.
Also the difference between each cylinder and the average temperature should not exceed 5%, otherwise diesel is to be readjusted

Sounds like you know your diesels, so I am going to go with your figures. I just stumbled upon the texture I needed to change the needles' position. Hopefully BIGREG will eventually be able to animate the temp. gauges, but if he cannot, at least they will read a realistic temp.

[Capt Jack Harkness]

If they do get animated there will need to be quite a lag time in the response of those gauges... Cylinder temps don't immediately change in response to load. EGTs, however, do...

[Rickster1]

I think your modding work is great so firstly thanks, I do not have facts so my ideas are from the many books i have read -- to me the interior should look more rusty with signs of condensation and water droplets running down walls and gauges. As i said may not be factual but get the sense of it from the books. cheers, keep up the good work

[SteelViking]

Originally Posted by Rickster1

I think your modding work is great so firstly thanks, I do not have facts so my ideas are from the many books i have read -- to me the interior should look more rusty with signs of condensation and water droplets running down walls and gauges. As i said may not be factual but get the sense of it from the books. cheers, keep up the good work

Thanks for compliments, and thanks for your input. I love it when poeple's input matches what I think should be done. V1.0 of the interior mod already has condensation on almost all gauges, and V1.1 will have a moderate amount of rust on pretty much everything(floors, walls, hatches,etc.) Plus, since I will be including the WoGaDi mod into V1.1, the drips that were added by Reboot will also be included.

[Rickster1]

Thanks

Here's a link to the onfo about the re-painting of U-505 to original colors.
http://events.nace.org/library/artic...ures/uboat.asp

[SteelViking]

@ privateer,

Thanks for the link, interesting info.


To everyone, I would really like if I could get some info for this request:

-Is the color of the observation periscope in the command room realistic? If not, what should it look like? Also, does anyone know what texture file is used to render it(it would save me a lot of time if I did not have to track it down). Again, pictures would be a great help.