Something wrong with modding XXI skins.

[Venatore]

Originally Posted by danlisa

Strange thing about the XXI (Type II's), their skins will only show in game if you put the TGA file back into the respective DAT file.

I found out the hard way as well, it took me 7 1/2 hours to finally work out that the above mentioned comments by Danlisa was the under-lying factor. The mighty type XXI U-boat skin takes a bit of giggling to finally present it to forum members.

I feel your pain on this skin.

[Koondawg]

Ive painted mine a nice matte black, and if you unpack the data file and repack it correctly it should come out just fine....good luck

[Wolfehunter]

Thanks guys. I unpacked it and repacked it fine. At least 3Dpacked shows successful. Problem is the radars and antennas are all buggered up at the start of a game.

I'm going to see what Racerboy has to say if he's avaible.

[Koondawg]

Wolf if you like drop me a PM...ill be glad to send ya what I got. You can repaint as ya wish...

[Venatore]

Originally Posted by Wolfehunter

Thanks guys. I unpacked it and repacked it fine. At least 3Dpacked shows successful. Problem is the radars and antennas are all buggered up at the start of a game.

I'm going to see what Racerboy has to say if he's avaible.

I can help you over come the radars and antennas not skinning. Create a folder pathway as follows data/Textures/TNormal/tex in your skin package. Place a copy of the "conning stuff.tga" file in there as well, it will ensure that your radars and antennas are now skinned.

Ensure you insert the "conning stuff.tga" file in all the other relevant folders as per that U-boat.

Ven

[Wolfehunter]

Originally Posted by Venatore

I can help you over come the radars and antennas not skinning. Create a folder pathway as follows data/Textures/TNormal/tex in your skin package. Place a copy of the "conning stuff.tga" file in there as well, it will ensure that your radars and antennas are now skinned.

Ven

Ya I think that might have bin an issue I didn't do. Using Racerboys XXI repack I copied all but the Conning stuff. Hmmm. First time I did it, it worked I was going to try that later. I think you hit the bullseye on that one. Thanks guys. I PMed Racerboy so I will see what he says.

Koondawg cool I will. I just didn't know XXI's and TII's were a pain in the rear end to paint. But I love challenges and I will finish U-2511!

[Koondawg]

it's on the way bud....

[Wolfehunter]

Originally Posted by Koondawg

it's on the way bud....

Thanks dude. I'm going to finish U-2511 really soon. I appreciate your help