Love it or hate it the Krait gets a spoiler!
- Thread starter Alec Turner
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I can play the apologist - these are not the omnidirectional 5/8 wave or 1/2 wave dipoles they are made to look like, but rather they are carbon-fiber tubes housing directional helical antenna that are pointing forward.
Or, since we are making things up, they are futuristic "rain sticks" to summon a deity that gives the pilot a prophetic vision of threats in the area
I like the "rain sticks" to summon a deity idea most.
As to the Ship kit. There are a few parts which look okay, but the rest is too over the top for my tastes. I have always said that these things should be more subtle.
I don't like it.
I'd hoped for a kit piece that would mirror the konvex surface of its underbelly on the upper body, returning the shape to its original design.
What we got is... more antennas and extensions to the side. (And no Satellite dish.)
This kit I wouldn't buy even when having a Krait, which is a "firsty", for me...!
I'd hoped for a kit piece that would mirror the konvex surface of its underbelly on the upper body, returning the shape to its original design.
What we got is... more antennas and extensions to the side. (And no Satellite dish.)
This kit I wouldn't buy even when having a Krait, which is a "firsty", for me...!
Since CF is conductive, I doubt that would work, either
"You are assuming they are using the same technology of today"
On a serious note, I learned something new - thanks!
While I semi-agree I think if you pick and choose from all the components available it is possible to find a few combinations which imho genuinely add to the look of the ship.
I'm really happy with the mod's I've made to my Python and Asp, neither of which I was entirely happy with beforehand.
(I always felt the original Python had a tendency to look surprisingly stunted before whereas now it's deliberately elongated and concord like)
(yes it's ugly - but in a proud and deliberate way, whereas the original Asp was ugly in an awkward and slightly embarassed way)
Preperation for atmospheric landings I guess. Same with fighter bay doors without actually fighters being implemented. But I have no idea why they are placed behind the weapon slots. All those bullets that will be sucked in can't be too healthy for the engines ...
Maybe they are fuel scoops.
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They will come with the raidar ship kit!
*puts five bucks into the bad pun collection box*
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Shouldn’t the title of the thread be SPOILER ALERT?
I'm not a fan of how ED portrays antennas and radars in this game - tis the danger of understanding antenna design and radio wave propagation, I'm afraid. We have to point our ships at targets to scan them, yet these antennas are configured with their "blind spot" in front of the ship. They should be vertically mounted so that their radiation lobe gives 360 degree coverage along the axis of the ship, similar to the old-time CB antennas truckers used. This kit is the equivialent of sticking that CB antenna horizontally out of the grill of said truck - it might be good for jousting potential road kill (instant Shish kebab), but it's a terrible configuration for sending out a signal.
And you linked to an article claiming that ED is based on real science, LOL
That's true for simple dipole (or part thereof) arrangements but a helical microwave antennae does have the major lobe aligned with the long axis of the antrenna.
http://openems.de/index.php/Tutorial:_Helical_Antenna
No scientific reason these projections couldn't be considered to be ideally placed where they are (poking out the front) if the're based on similar principles I'd suggest.
Yeah, it's pretty lazy. Given all that unused space atop the largely flat dorsal hull there was plenty of room for new types of greebies; elongated vents and intakes, grids, domes. Instead we get more of the same. There's something of a Sulaco vibe to the spiky antennae and a Cheyenne feel to the parallel vents so I guess there's something to be had if you're trying to scratch an Aliens itch that wasn't satisfied by the Krait's Narcissus looks.
But then even those don't feel unique to the Krait. The spiky antennae in particular are very similar to those on the DBX and Chieftain. Come on, FD, we know you can do better.
But then even those don't feel unique to the Krait. The spiky antennae in particular are very similar to those on the DBX and Chieftain. Come on, FD, we know you can do better.
Eh, not sure I'll go for these. Some of the more subtle pieces are ok, but the one I was really hoping for - more "antennae" along the wing, just looks like an unfinished rough-draft concept. :/
A lot of the other peices seem to work against the Krait aesthetic rather than with it.
A lot of the other peices seem to work against the Krait aesthetic rather than with it.