Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

Focke Wulf Fw-190A5 Upgrade Package for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 ETO/SWOTL Installs:
 
This is a re-paint and rebadging of original Fw-190A5, with completly redrawn rivet and panel lines. Wolf was always good about giving us the templates with his birds, and I've put this one to VERY good use.
 
This skin represents Fw-190A5s from 3/JG2 in the 43/44 time frame in Western Europe/Occupied France (you know, about the time of D-Day). I make NO claims to historical accuracy; I have just enough knowledge of Luftwaffe camo & markings to get into trouble (but I'm getting better!), and I'm sure there are much more educated folks out there on the subject.
 
I -have- tried to make it as accurate as possible, even to getting the proper RLM colors added to my swatch list. As best I could, I even added the little warning placards around the fuselage, wings and tail. Along with the 'eagle head' shape over the fuselage. Included is the nose art for aircraft #13, as flown by 'Pips' Priller.
 
This is a complete package, replacing the original data, loadout, cockpit and main inis, due to several modifications I've effected. There are even new hangar and loading screens, 2 of each to choose from (one just being a revamp of my original). These screens can be used on any version of the Butcher Bird.
 
This skin can also be used on any other versions of the FW-190, just edit the decals ini to point to the correct mark
 
---- Please note you MUST have the latest Weapons Pack for the WW2 Axis weapons ----
(but you probably already do!!)
 
PLEASE read the enclosed readme for more, detailed instructions.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
kevin stein
 
More Butcher Bird goodies coming soon!

This aircraft depicts "Sonny Boy", a P-51D Mustang, S/N 44-14312, of the 343rd FS, 55th, flown by 1LT Ted E. Hoffman. Special thanx to Wolf257 for creating this aircraft and to Crab02 and USAFMTL for their help with the making of this skin.
 
Enjoy the flight...
Regards, Pappy

334 Skvadron in the late 50's and early 60's.

Spanish Phamtoms are a very emblematic aircraft from Spanish Air Force. Commenced its arrive to Spain in 1971 as replace of F-104G´s and for giving Spanish Air Force a modern Combat aircraft equal in performances and combat capacities to that in service at the moment in other countries. Finally were second hand F-4C´s, instead of F-4E´s pretended. Last of them was in service until 1991, with the F/A-18A Hornet full operative in Spain. RF-4C´s operated until 2002. All the time and only Phamtom served in Ala 12, in Torrejon, Madrid, Spain. Numbers for all Spanish Phamtom included.
 
Repaint from Stock files by Thirdwire, and Tuned Loadout.ini file for match Spanish as possible with Weapons pack. By Ala13_ManOWar.

***Changes from V1.0***
-AVG Squadrons now start with the P-40B
-3 Ki-21 squadrons added
-Less A6Ms at start of campaign
-base screens added
-More ground action
-P-35A changed to P-36A
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Thanks to all of the modders mentioned in the readme, for all of their hard work.
 
Lots of mods needed. Contact me, if you have trouble finding any of them. A great majority can be found here or at AVSIM. Enjoy!
 
Scrapper

Version 1.0
 
Thanks to the following folks:
 
TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
Bunyap and Wpnssgt - For the original Weapons Pack.
Cylix - For the original ALCM for SFP1.
Mustang - For the great video tutorials.
Capun - For helping me fix the ALCM animation issues...I owe you one!
To my fellow Combatace moderators - For helping me beta test and work out bugs.
Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine.
 
What you will need first:
 
Bunyap's Weapon's Pack - http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...p;showfile=2672
 
Nuclear Weapons Effects - http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...p;showfile=5271
 
Thirdwire Weapons Editor - http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_tools.htm
 
Copy of SFP1/WOE/WOV patched to the latest standard (as of 22 Sep 07)
 
Notes and limitations:
 
Aircraft weapons stations must have NUC,CGR to be able to carry a nuclear ALCM, and EOGR to carry the convential ALCM. The nuclear ALCM uses INS guidance, and the conventional ALCM is GPS/INS (similiar to JDAMs).
 
Paint schemes are notational...I wasn't ever able to determine the actual paint scheme for real ALCMs. Most pictures I saw were of display models or test articles. The nuclear ALCM paint scheme is based on pics I saw of ALCMs on B-52s in the older Euro Camo scheme. The conventional scheme is based on ALCMs I saw on racks on newer Gunship Grey B-52s...basically all over solid grey with no external markings.
 
The ThirdWire sim engine does not support terrain following profiles. So these missiles will basically fly a straight line in a slow altitude decrease. So either launch them high...or make sure there aren't any mountains in the way... Also, because they come in at such a shallow angle due to their range...accuracy is an issue.
 
The nuclear explosive yield (for the AGM-86B) was direct caluation (300Kt x 100 (kilo) x 2000 (ton))...but doesn't seem destructive enough. Tweak if you want.
 
I have included a B-52G_DATA.INI and a B-52G_LOADOUT.INI modified to change the B-52G into an ALCM carrier. This will OVERWRITE your B-52G_DATA.ini weapon stations and B-52G_LOADOUT.INI. SO BACKUP THOSE FILES FIRST!!!! Be advised, because the visual model doesn't have the right external rails, and the internal bombbay is not the right size, you will see some visual anomalies. But only if you look real close...:). Also, ALCMs that are mounted at an angle will 'fly' at an angle after launch...this is a limitation on how the TW engine treats missiles.
 
This is FREEWARE only, NO money is allowed to be made on the contents of these files, in whole or in part.
 
Feel free to redistribute, as long as the original authors are given appropriate credit.
 
Questions? Contact me at Combatace.

semi-temperate 3 tone Iraqi camo.

This really just a redecal of my Syrain AF skin.

North Atlantic 2-Tone Gray Camo for KM Ju-87T Stuka
 
Another skin for my "What If..." carrier based Ju-87T, which is modded from Pasko's original Stuka. It represents a fictional North Atlantic 2-tone Gray.
 
Since there exists NO available templates to reskin ANY of Pasko's birds (or at least none I could find), I had to use his original splinter camo as a base for this (see the original readme for the Ju-87T). What I wound up doing is creating a multi-layer psd file for the needed skin bmps, and redrawing every single panel and rivet line.
So, all credit goes to the original skin creator, whoever that might be; but...
This is a NEW skin (albeit based off stock), from a NEW template, created by ME!!! And let me tell ya, re-drawing all those little buggers is a real PITA!!!
 
Please read the readme for install instructions and perhaps some notes of interest, in particular about the unit badge decals.
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

North Atlantic Gray/Swirl/Faded Splinter Camo for KM Bf-109T10
 
Another skin for my "What If..." carrier based Bf-109T10, modded from Wolf257's original G10. It represents a fictional North Atlantic Gray (ish) swirly pattern, superimposed over the splinter. The splinter has been lightly painted over, so it still should 'bleed' through. The (fictional) squadron represented is JGM100, same as that which came in the Bf-109T10 mod.
 
Please read the readme for install instructions, and other notes of interest.

This skin pack contains the following aircraft skins. Skins are for the F-16C Block30
 
22 planes for the 120th Fighter Squadron "Mile High Militia" Colorado ANG
 
18 Planes for the 186th Fighter Squadron "Vigilantes" Montana ANG
 
22 planes for the 188th Fighter Squadron "Tacos" New Mexico ANG
 
**********Installation***********
 
Please remove the previous installation of the Colorado Air National Guard.
Folder is titled ColoANG.
 
Install all folder directly into your F-16C_B30 folder.
 
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Skin templates courtesy of USAFMTL.
 
Please send any questions or comments regarding these skins to me.
Please do not repost or reuse with my permission,.
 
Thank you and Enjoy.
Hausser
 
**Version two has been uploaded to update the lack of USAF insignia on fuselage and wings.**

Here is a little mod which will improve the authenticity when selecting camouflaged USAF F-4 Phantom II aircraft in Wings over Vietnam. Real F-4C/D/E serial numbers are provided as TGA format decals (40 each) and new numbers.lst and decals.ini files for each aircraft type are here. Now, when you select aircraft serials, they will be authentic type serials. (Intended for the historical nut like me). All serials are actual airplanes found in Southeast Asia in 1967-71 time frame. They are also double the resolution of those provided by the simulation also, so should appear a bit sharper.
 
This was prompted by observing that no real F-4C serials are provided for in the simulation, nor were the original FY1967 serials for F-4Es that first arrived in theater in 1968. The FY68 and 69 F-4E serials at the end of the list are all white and are TAC aircraft which were TDY in Southeast Asia in 1972-73.
 
New tailcodes and correct fin tip colors coming!
 
Mike Druzolowski

This aircraft depicts a P-51D Mustang, "Live Bait", s/n 44-63702, - flown by 1LT Clayton Gross, 355th FS/354th FG, July-August 1944. Special thanx to Wolf257 for creating this aircraft and to Crab02 and USAFMTL for their help with the making of this skin.
 
Hope you enjoy, Pappy

This aircraft depicts a P-51D Mustang, "Grim Reaper", s/n 44-63702, - flown by CAPT Lowell K. Brueland, 355th FS/354th FG, July-August 1944. Special thanx to Wolf257 for creating this aircraft and to Crab02 and USAFMTL for their help with the making of this skin.
 
Hope you enjoy, Pappy

A skin for Wolf257's p-47D-20
 
the 334th Fighter Squadron was originally the No. 71 (Eagle) Squadron, RAF
with American volunteers.
 
***Now With***
Used weathered look
Individual artwork and numbers
Correct Squadron Markings
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Scrapper

Pilot - Maj.Edward B.Giller
343rd FS, 55th FG
 
Thanks to suhsjake, for his good template.
 
***Fixed***
Squadron Markings
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This skin is for Wolf257's P-51d-30. Enjoy!
 
Scrapper

55th FG, 343rd FS ETO skin for Wolf257's P-38H.
 
***Fixed***
Individual and squadron Markings
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Enjoy!
 
Scrapper

This is a complete higher resolution(512x512) VietnamSEA tileset repaint with added trees.
ReadMe and Installation instructions are included in the file archive.

VF21 skin for F-4B (circa 1965), based on Sundowner's excellent templates
 
Adapted by
Sony Tuckson

AC-130A Hercules South East Asia Camo ver 2.0 by Pasko
 
2004-07-02
 
Beta cockpit included

This updates the Iran Iraq campaign for SF1 to the latest patches: SP051506a and P083006. Both patches can be found at the Thirdwire site www.thirdwire.com
 
simply place into your fully patched and installed Iran Iraq folder.
 
If you do not have the Iran Iraq War all inclusive mod installed:
 
1. You must have a seperate SF1 installation for this campaign.
 
2. Make sure you patch the SF1 install to the latest released patches mentioned above.
 
3. Then install the all inclusive Iran Iraq campaign (102 MB file) found at www.combatace.com ( follow installation instructions carefully including the seperate F-14a(IAF) and MIg-25PD install)
 
4. Install the latest weapons pack.
 
5. Then install this quick update.
 
Enjoy!
 
MK2
 
 
 
I include the original Iran Iraq War read me file below:
 
 
 
 
 
This campaign is based on the Iran Iraq war that lasted from 1980-1988. It includes New terrain,, Persian music, photos, new screens, new sound files, new planes, new skins, and campaign files, heavily researched air units for Iran Iraq, historical air bases and locations.
 
This needs to be a separate install.
 
STEP 1
Please make sure your sf1 game installation follows this path (or the medals will not work): C:\IranIraq\Strike Fighters\Flight etc.
 
 
OR
 
You may go into the MedalsIRAQ.ini AND MedalIran.ini files (located in the "flight" folder of this zip) and change the path if you so desire (AS AN Example ADDING d:\ drive instead of C:\ ).
 
STEP 2
Please install the contents of the folders to their respective locations (not the folders themselves but what is located inside).
 
 
 
STEP 3
You must have the following additional planes(and weapons pack) installed.
 
Mig-25PD
F-14a(iaf)
Latest Weapons pack (can be found at www.combatace.com)
 
There is also an optional skin pack that adds even more skins to the Iraqi side created by Phamtuan called : Phamtuan_Skinpack_Iraq that can be used to enhance the game. it may be found at wwww.combatace.com
 
Step 4
 
Go to the terrain folder in your SF1 directory. Locate the desert folder. Locate the Desert cat file. Copy file over into the IR folder located in the terrain folder (if you followed the instructions outlined above). Rename the Desert cat file in your IR folder from : Desert to : IR
 
IMPORTANT NOTES*****
 
#1 There is a known issue while flying from some of the bases that will occur when there is a heavily overcast day with low cloud cover. You will not see the runway due to the clouds, your plane will be positioned above them on the runway. You may take off as normal and it does not affect game play. This is a visual glitch probably due to the terrain elevations and it is relatively rare.
 
#2
In order to properly simulate a protracted ground war (after all this war ended in a stalemate after 8 years!)
we have frozen the ground offensives and they will not start for approximately 9 months of game time. If you play the entire campaign through, it will start before the campaign ends. This method is probably more historical.
If you would like to change this setting, it is very easy to do. You need to open the IranIraq_data.ini file and find the following file:
 
StartGroundOffensive=270
 
For both Force 1 (Iran) and Force 2 (Iraq) you may then change the value.
 
Be warned that changing these settings may result in strange results (the war ending after several months as an example).
 
 
Credit for this campaign goes to:
 
USAFMTL: Project lead & Terrain
 
MK2 : Project Coordinator, Campaign files, Music , Pilot Photos, hangar sound files
 
Kouts: excellent Main screen and in game screens
 
Sundowner: skins for the F-5A, Mirage, F-14A and the F-4D and E
 
Sony Tuckson: Mirage skins
 
Charles Gunst: Medals
 
Bpao: Mirage, F-5A and F-14A aircraft (needs download).
 
Marcfighters: Mig skins
 
ArmourDave: SU-17
 
Crab_02: F-4D pre block 27, so yes there is a new plane in this add on.
 
Mago: Mig-21MF cockpit

This updates the Vietnam 1984 campaign for WOV to the latest patches: SP051506a and P083006. Both patches can be found at the Thirdwire site www.thirdwire.com
 
simply place in your Vietnam 1984 installation.
 
1. You must have a seperate WOV installation for this campaign.
 
2. Make sure you patch the WOV install to the latest released patches mentioned above.
 
3. Then install the all inclusive Vietnam 1984 campaign (215MB file) found at www.combatace.com
 
4. Install the latest weapons pack.
 
5. Then install this quick update.
Enjoy!
 
MK2
 
I include the original Vietnam 1984 description below:
 
 
 
 
 
Vietnam 1984:
The Vietnam War ended in a stalemate a decade ago. North Vietnam has taken the opportunity, of the prolonged cease fire, to build up its ground and air forces.
The Soviet Union has recently taken an active role in mobilizing fighter regiments for the VPAF and the potential of the Soviet union adding actual ground troops to the area is now a reality.
The uneasy temporary peace comes to an end. The Reagan administration Withdraws the United States from the decade long diplomatic process. On December 18th 1984 the coalition starts a 2 week air offensive against North Vietnamese targets.
 
 
To install the mod simply place the folders that are inside the zip file in your WOV directory and say yes to overwrite the files.
 
 
 
 
This Vietnam 1984 campaign mod requires a separate install of WOV. It Includes over 20 different flyable planes and units for the following (proper skins included when possible):
 
USAF
94th TFS 'Hat in the Ring' F-15C
53rd TFS 'NATO Tigers' F-15C
4th TFS 'Fightin' Fujins'F-16A
34th TFS 'Fighting Rams' F-16A
561st TFS 'Wild Weasels' F-4E
77th TFS 'Gamblers' F-111F
 
USN
VF-2 'Bounty Hunters' F-14A
VA-75 'Sunday Punchers' A-6E
VA-87 'Golden Warriors' A-7E
VFA-113 'Stingers' F-18A
VF-301 'Devil's Disciples' F-4SL
VF-143 'Pukin Dogs' F-14A
 
USMC
VMFA-542 'Tigers' AV-8C
VMFA-314 "Black Knights" F-18A
 
RAF
NO 74 Squadron 'Tigers' F-4J
 
RAAF
3rd Squadron RAAF Mirage III
 
VNAF
522nd Fighter Squadron F-5E Tiger II
 
Soviet
238th IAP Mig-29A
241st IAP Mig-23M
243rd IAP SU-15F
 
VPAF
1/921st "Sao Do" FR Mig-21MF
1/925th "Lam Son"FR Mig-19 (IRM)
1/923rd "Yen The"FR Mig-17F
 
 
This campaign was tested using NORMAL settings for campaign difficulty. Single misisons should work but all of them are not guaranteed as the campaign is what has been tested.

Yak-41 Upgrade.
 
This package contains an upgraded FM, and an effects package for Gabilon's Yak-41. It does not contain the aircraft itself, which you must have installed FIRST.
 
Gabilon's YAK-41 can be downloaded at:
 
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...p;showfile=4212

These are the Photoshop templates for my C-130J-30 Ver 2.0, so that others can make skins for it.
 
Enjoy!

These are the Photoshop templates for my C-130J Ver 1.0, so that others can make skins for it.
 
Enjoy!