First Eagles by Thirdwire

Here are 11 Albatros D.V's of Jasta 12 in early summer 1917.
This pack is the same as the one already posted at CombatAce, except for the darkened purple camo on the wing surfaces. You decide which you like better.
Also I included the stock Jasta 12 DV with the dark purple paint.
 
They can be used along with quack74's Albatros D.III's of Jasta 12.
Jasta 12 used a few D.III's until mid summer 1917.
 
The one folder named "Criss Cross" has a stock light blue fuselage but I did include another .bmp with a white fuselage. Couldnt make up my mind. Shown in a line-up photo along side Schobingers D.V, it is one of the two.
 
These are just from the summer and fall of 1917. Late 1917 to 1918 had different personal markings all together. I had to draw a line somewhere:)
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 

This is a 2-pack of Jasta 23b Albatros DV's.
 
France late 1917 to 1918
 
1. Ltn. Ludwig Hanstein (Red Star)
2. White triangle w black border (pilot unknown)
 
 
Use these along with the other Jasta23b skins by quack74
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 

This is a Sopwith Triplane in French markings mid 1917.
Belonging to the Centre D'Aviation Maritime in Dunkirk, France.
 
I believe the numbers were also on the upper fuselage just aft of the cockpit. But the way the model is set up it is not possible to add these numbers without distortion. I tried and tried, no go.
 
Thanks to Capun and the SFP1 A-Team for the original Triplane Model and for the permission to skin and repost.
 
The "French" skin and skin only was done by quack74. The Triplane model can be downloaded by permission and password at:
 
http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 

This is Sopwith Triplane N6290 " DIXIE" of Naval 8 in mid 1917.
The pilot is unknown to me.
 
Thanks to Capun and the SFP1 A-Team for the original Triplane Model and for the permission to skin and repost.
 
The "DIXIE" skin was done by quack74 and the skin only. The Triplane can be downloaded by permission and password at:
 
http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 

Sopwith Camel of No.209 Squadron, RAF, France 1918
 
No.9 Sqn RNAS became No.209 Sqn RAF in 1918.
 
Serial B7270, flown by Captains Arthur Brown (March-April) and Oliver Redgate (April-May)
 
For the updated First Eagles stock Camel 130 only.
 
 
Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson

Sopwith Camel of No.112 Squadron, RFC, Throwley, Kent, August 1918.
 
For the updated First Eagles stock Camel 150 only.
 
The presence of a swastika on the tailfin should not be considered as significant; this is from 1918.
 
Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson

Sopwith Camel of No.139 Squadron, RFC, Italy, September 1918
 
Based on B6313 flown by Major William Barker.
 
I have left the stock identification letter working, although the original aircraft did not carry an
individual letter.
 
For the updated First Eagles stock Camel 150 only.
 
Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson

Hello!
 
This is a simple touch up job of some tiles from Edward’s Photorealistic tile set for Flanders [http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=4424], although surprise yourself and definitely try these tiles in Gepard's Vogesen terrain [http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=5933], and other terrains as well.
 
Thank you Edward and all those who contributed to the Flanders environment and campaigns, TK and those unnamed at Thirdwire, and thank you Mike Dora for your original idea to redo the coastal tiles for consistency and your feedback and encouragement. Apologies if I have inadvertently forgotten to thank somebody, but thank you to all 3rd party moddders.
 
While the new tile sets are certainly welcome (thank you gentlemen!), they come at a cost for some people with old(er) systems. The photorealistic tile set still looks great with the new atmospheric mods and consistently runs superbly. If your system can take the extra load make sure you try Stary’s Flightengine.ini mod to push the horizon out and greatly reduce the ugly gray band. Thank you Stary, those few simple lines of code have rejuvenated FE for me, and I am sure for others as well.
 
Included are two versions of Flanders coastal tiles (redone for consistent sea colour) that have: 1) a subtle turquoise drop shadow to add visual interest and fake depth to the beach, and 2) coastal tiles without drop shadow for those who've seen the channel coast! Also retouched are coast trench tiles, Frairfield tile to blend in more with surroundings, all the river tiles for consistent colour, and miscellaneous touch ups to various ground bmp tiles. Also included are Rhein river photoreal tiles for Vogensen.
 
Copy to backup your Flanders and Vogesen terrain folder (to return to if you don’t like, or something ugly happens) and simply overwrite the old tiles. Any problems please PM me here, but remember, in life nothing is perfect...

This is a 3-Pack of Albatros D.V's of Jasta 32b in summer 1917.
 
1. Ltn. Hans Auer - (Shooting Star on fuselage sides w blk and wht nose stripes)
 
2. Ltn. Rudolf Windisch - (entire fuselage striped in blk and wht with 6 point stars on the upperwings)
 
3. A generic Jasta 32b D.V - (All black tail and fin with wht rudder)
 
 
I know there are more photos of J32b D.V's out there. I just dont have them. So if anyone has any other photos throw me a PM and I'll be more than happy to do those skins
 
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 
 
 

Here are 10 Albatros D.V's of Jasta 12 in early summer 1917.
 
They can be used along with quack74's Albatros D.III's of Jasta 12.
Jasta 12 used a few D.III's until mid summer 1917.
 
These are just from the summer and fall of 1917. Late 1917 to 1918 had different personal markings all together. I had to draw a line somewhere
 
1. Oblt. Adolf Ritter von Tutschek - (All black fuselage)
2. Paul Billik - (Black swastika on white cross field)
3. Ltn. Carl Meierdirks - (thin blk band w square shape on fuse sides)
4. Ltn. Viktor Schobinger - (Long light blue eliptical shape on fuse sides)
5. Ltn. Friedrich Hochstetter - (three black circles stacked in a pyrimid)
6. J12 6 Point Star - (A 6 pointed blk and wht star on fuse sides)
7. J12 Criss Cross - (Zig-Zagging lines along mid fuse to the nose)
note: Fuselage could be light blue or white.
8. J12 Black Band - ( A black band that wraps around mid fuselage)
9. J12 White Band - ( A White band that wraps around mid fuselage)
10. J12 Castle - ( A black castle like marking on the fuselage sides)
 
 

This is a 5-pack of Jasta 12 Albatros D.III's.
 
Sometime after April, 1917 is when they adopted the black tail and white nose with black ring.
 
1. Oblt. Adolf von Tutsheck - (All black)
2. Ltn. Oskar Muller - (Black and white chevron)
3. Wavy Black Line -
4. Three point star -
5. German Jasta 12 - Generic
 
All can be used in conjuction with quack74's Albatros D.V's of Jasta 12. Jasta 12 used a mix of D.III's and D.V's until mid summer of 1917.
 
Enjoy 'em, quack74
 
 

Here is an additional Jasta 5 pack, adding Albatros D.Va schemes-
 
They include;
 
-Alb. D.Va of Vzfw. Jupp Cremer - 1 Victory
-Alb. D.Va of Ltn.d.R. Wilhelm Gürke - KIA on Mar.10, 1918 over Honnecourt.
-Alb. D.Va of Ltn. Hans von Hippel - 2 victories, this was the 4th and last version of his famous blitz markings
-Alb. D.Va of Fldw. Martin Klein
-Alb. D.Va of Vzfw. Josef Mai- This D.Va was fitted with Siemens Werke experimental motor machine guns, capable of firing 1400 rounds per minute. Rumey also recieved a machine marked with the 'old bone' motif.
-Alb. D.Va of Ltn. Hans Schlömer - 4 Victories
 
Please Enjoy!
 
Saltfiskur

South African Air Force skin for the TW Stock SE5a.
 
These rather surprising roundels were used by the SAAF from its inception in 1920 until 1929, according to IMPS SA.
 
They were used in "combat", during the Johannesburg Rand Revolt against militant white mineworkers (Maggie Thatcher would love it in old SA!) and the Bondelsvart Uprising in SWA in 1922.
 
The rest of the skin is not really historical, because while some SAAF SE5s stayed in PC10, most were painted bright silver, and had 3-figure serials in black on the rear fuselage.
The aircraft which I have seen still wearing it's original brown PC10 dope also still carried its RAF serial number, so I have simply left the stock serials and letters in place.

This is a 4-Pack of Jasta 26 Albatros D.V's
 
The lozenge camo has been colored differently. And salmon colored rib taping being added.
 
1. Oblt. Bruno Loerzer DV D.2299/17
2. Ltn. Otto Fruhner DV D.2329/17
3. Swastika marking Unknown serial and pilot
4. Stock Jasta26 DV with changed lozenge color
 
Too me the stock lozenge camo seemed too dark. So I added a little more color to brighten it up.
Also use the TextureSets I included for a more glossy reflective finish.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is a skin pack of three more color schemes used by Josef Carl Jacobs of Jasta 7.
 
Fokker Dr.1 450/17 - Early with "Winged Devil" and Iron Crosses pre April 1918.
Fokker Dr.1 450/17 - Late all black with Baulkencruez crosses only mid summer 1918.
Fokker Dr.1 470/17 - Late style with all white crosses and black fuselage and wings mid summer 1918.
 
the numbers and the color schemes might be reversed. But no solid evidence exsists to prove otherwise.
 
A lot more in the readme file.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is the skin of Fokker FI.103/17.
 
I would like to thank gumpy for the use of his original Werner Voss skin that has been posted in the FE download section back in '07. I used the wings and fuselage streaking effect created by gumpy. I created a new "face" on the front cowl, darkened the wheel discs to be more olive-brown, moved the white fuselage cross fields forward, and added the "Fok FI.103/17" to the lower fuselage sides. Also I have painted on all insignias and added a bit of wear and tear (weathering).
 
More in the "Readme" file
 
Enjoy, quack74

This skin pack for the Albatros D.V for First Eagles
 
This is a Representation of several D.Vs of Jasta 5
They include;
 
Alb. D.V of Vzfw.Richard Dilcher
Alb. D.V of Oblt.Richard Flashar
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Hans von Hippel
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Hans von Hippel (Blitz)
Alb. D.V of Vzfw.Otto Könnecke
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Wilhelm Lehmann
Alb. D.V of Offz-Stv.Hans Löwensen
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Josef Mai
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Rudolf Mattaei
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Walter Neisen
Alb. D.V of Ltn.Fritz Oppenhorst
Alb. D.V of Offz-Stv.Alfred Strum
Alb. D.V White Horse - Unknown pilot
Alb. D.V EK II Stripe - Unknown pilot
Alb. D.V Red Band - Unknown pilot
Alb. D.V White Band - Unknown pilot
 
For more historical accuracy, these are skinned as Albatros D.V, rather than D.Va.
 
Please Enjoy!
Saltfiskur

This is an 8 pack of Albatros D.III's of Jasta 30 early in 1917.
Their airfield at this time was Phalempin.
 
 
1. Ltn. Joachim von Bertrab - (black fuselage)
2. Vfw. Hans Oberlander - (an "O" with chevron)
3. Ltn. Oskar Seitz - (an "S" and blue diamond vertical stabilizer)
4. Ltn. Heinrich Brugmann - ( a "Br" on fuselage sides)
5. Ltn. Otto Fuchs - OAW D.III - (fox chasing a cock)
6. J30 Star - (a three pointed red and yellow star)
7. J30 white Sash - (a thin diagonal white sash on fuselage sides)
8. J30 Red Oval - (a sun with flames on the fuselage sides)
 
Ltn. Otto Fuchs skin is for the AlbatrosD3OAW.
 
Enjoy, quack74
 
 

Ok here it is IL2 clouds for First Eagles.It took some editing and some experimenting with different TARGA files to get this effect but I think it looks damn good.I made this mod using the first WideSky V1.0 mod by cellinsky available here and the CLOUD1 TARGA file came from Benders wonderful clouds mod for IL2 available at AAA,so I can't guarantee it will work with any of the other sky mods available here.If you want to use this and you are using a different sky mod you will probably have to revert back to WideSky V1.0.Thanks to cellinsky and Bender for their original mods and I hope they approve of this effect their combined mods creates for First Eagles.

This is a skin for the moraneN, it depicts the plane flown by Ivan V . Smirnov of the Russian Air Service-19th Corps Detatchment September 1917 he had 11 confirmed victories.It is just a repaint of one of the skins that comes with Vernon "p10ppy" Bowden's wonderful plane available at CombatAce.I tried to get in touch with him, I messaged him and sent him a email but to no avail.I hope he is well and approves of this skin.I would also like to thank him for the plane mod it is one of my favorite First Eagles planes.

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 modelthat are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 modelthat are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512model that are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided in standardresolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048 files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 model that are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me knowwhat frame rate differences you may find between this set and the hi res (2048 x2048) set, as that information will guide future skin releases forthis model. Thanks.
 
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter is a teameffort. Dagaith began the project early in 2009 and I joined to helpwith research and skins. Unfortunately, his commitment to quality,and the pressure of time, made it impossible for Dagaith to finishthe 3d model before he was drafted into the army (Estonia) in June. Icontinued work on the cockpit and skins, but I was unable to make thefinal adjustments and generate the LOD files necessary for game play.[Dagaith used a later version of 3dMax that would not render in theversion I have.] Fortunately Laton completed the LODsand made it possible to get the Strutter ready for game play. Theflight model was done by Peter01, the gunner by P10ppy. The finalcockpit and skin sets are my efforts. Southside Bucky did Betatesting and offered valuable advice to tune up the model and skinsfor release.
 
Skins in highdefinition (2048 x 2948) and standard definition ((512 x 512) will bereleased along with the model. A hidef set for B Flight 43 Squadron RFC is enclosed as the default.Additional skins are available in the download section. The2048 and 512 skin sets are NOT interchangeable. You may reduce the hidef set down to 1024, but if you do, keep the associated decal sets.Because some detail could only be sustained by decals in the standarddef sets, these are different from the hi def sets.
 
There is an sound file with the 130 HP Clerget for your sound folder.
 
The Strutter was the first British aircraft with a synchronized Vickers gun. There were several versions. The first a two seat observation type, wasknown to the RNAS and the RFC as the 9400 series, and later to theFrench as the 1A2. The 9400 is the version modeled here. A later single seat version, adapted for bombing, called the 9700 series was first produced for the UK. The French not only built both versions, but made about twice as many (4500) as the British. The first French bomber versions were identified as 1B2 (with a crew of 2). The later French versions, similar to the 9700, were called 1B1 (a crew of just one). The 1B2 version will be released for First Eagles after this model. The 1B1/9700 type may come later. There was another variant, a single seat interceptor, used for Home Defense of the London area.,which was fitted with one or two Lewis guns and a cockpit aft of the wings, where the gunner was originally placed. All versions had air brakes on the inboard lower wings which are not operational on the model, and were often not favored by the aircrews because they created “mushy” handling.
 
A substantial set of skins will be released in conjunction with this model. Please refrain from posting additional skins until all of the original skins are posted.
Standard res 512 RFC and RNAS; Belgian 9400 series, French 1A2 and 1B2 all in the pipeline. They will be up ASAP.
 
Thanks for your patience.
 
 
sinbad