Antennas (aerials)

ook · 01-09-06, 06:04 AM

Hi!

Why we can't bringing up radio and radar antennas (aerials)? Like on those screens:

http://www.uboat.net/special/models/...s_schwelm2.jpg
http://www.uboat.net/gallery/u505/photos//seta_20mm.jpg

Paajtor · 01-09-06, 06:38 AM

I was wondering the same a couple of weeks back.
The antenna's (or some of them) are present and visible on the boat, but it looks as if they didn't have time enough to finish the job, just like with the clickable controls.

Ducimus · 01-09-06, 10:05 PM

Ive reposted your question in the mod forum, cause i have the same question. Whats been a minor irratant is quickly turning into a pet peeve.

The radar mast is stuck on the front of the conning tower. And the other loop aerial (which i think is a radar warning reciever) never comes up. It works when you ahve it installed, its just in the conning tower housing.

Slighly related is the periscopes for the the Type IX conning towers 1 and 3, as they extend farther then they should when fully down.

All of which are, i think related to the 3d modelling on conning towers. If its possible, i think the only fix would be to permanatly raise them to the up position. again, if its possible. The radar mast might be another thing entirely, as thats not just raising it (which could be as simple as raising or lowering as single value) , but physcialy moving it to another location. In which case it needs an entirely new set of coordinates in the 3d model.

Anyway im no 3d modler, just making guessitmates. If i knew how to fix it, id do it, but i dont know how, so all we can do is try to inspire someone who does.

pythos · 01-10-06, 11:40 PM

The early series of radar receivers were mounted on the front circumfrance of the conning tower. It was not until the newer sets that the receiver was installed on a rotatable mast.

I think it would be cool if a mod could be made that allowed or enabled the raising and lowering of these masts. I think this was a nice thing that the devs were not allowed enough time to impliment. It really is just eye candy.

Ducimus · 01-10-06, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pythos

It really is just eye candy.

True, but in a sim such as this, imersion is everything.

01-09-06, 06:04 AM	#1
ook Seaman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 38 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Antennas (aerials) Hi! Why we can't bringing up radio and radar antennas (aerials)? Like on those screens: http://www.uboat.net/special/models/...s_schwelm2.jpg http://www.uboat.net/gallery/u505/photos//seta_20mm.jpg

01-09-06, 06:38 AM	#2
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	I was wondering the same a couple of weeks back. The antenna's (or some of them) are present and visible on the boat, but it looks as if they didn't have time enough to finish the job, just like with the clickable controls. __________________

01-10-06, 11:40 PM	#4
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Aeirals and masts The early series of radar receivers were mounted on the front circumfrance of the conning tower. It was not until the newer sets that the receiver was installed on a rotatable mast. I think it would be cool if a mod could be made that allowed or enabled the raising and lowering of these masts. I think this was a nice thing that the devs were not allowed enough time to impliment. It really is just eye candy.

01-09-06, 10:05 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Ive reposted your question in the mod forum, cause i have the same question. Whats been a minor irratant is quickly turning into a pet peeve. The radar mast is stuck on the front of the conning tower. And the other loop aerial (which i think is a radar warning reciever) never comes up. It works when you ahve it installed, its just in the conning tower housing. Slighly related is the periscopes for the the Type IX conning towers 1 and 3, as they extend farther then they should when fully down. All of which are, i think related to the 3d modelling on conning towers. If its possible, i think the only fix would be to permanatly raise them to the up position. again, if its possible. The radar mast might be another thing entirely, as thats not just raising it (which could be as simple as raising or lowering as single value) , but physcialy moving it to another location. In which case it needs an entirely new set of coordinates in the 3d model. Anyway im no 3d modler, just making guessitmates. If i knew how to fix it, id do it, but i dont know how, so all we can do is try to inspire someone who does.