Aircraft Skins

VMF-451 For SF2 Vietnam's STOCK F-8C.

This scheme represents the embarked scheme (from Vampyre's photos anyways) of VF-31 Tomcatters CO bird in 2006.
 
Needless to say this will ONLY work on the Mirage Factory F-14B
 
Thanks to Dave for additional assistance.
 
Eric Johnson
2010
http://562.50megs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/EricJ56

SF2 F-4S Templates by Sundowner

My intrest in skinning for the Strike Fighters series is getting less nowadays so I've decided to release some "trimmed down" templates for a couple of the F-4's.
You can tweak/modify them as you all see fit, but just remember where you got them in the first place when you release summat.
 
Also, they are just basic as in one model, it might be worth copying them and renaming them with the correct model naming...ie F-4B_67_1 etc, etc.
 
Just remember skinning is supposed to be fun, dont get stressed about it, experiment & dont be afraid to ask questions.
 
Enjoy
Ant. [sundowner]

This represents the CAG Bird in 2006 when VF-31 returned back to the states before transitioning to the Super Hornet.
 
This is an old redo from the old Tomcat to the new Mirage Factory F-14B. NOTE Due to the mapping that this cannot be used on the older
Tomcat models. IF you are looking for that check the skin downloads section as it's still there.
 
With thanks to Vampyre for his reference photos. Templates are from The Mirage Factory and due to mapping constraints I tried to get it as clean as possible, sorry for any errors.
 
Eric Johnson
http://562.50megs.com
2010

Meteor F.8 (TW exp.1) Skin '8' pack
 
All historical numbers. Quite simple silver/camo dressings.
 
1 RDAF
 
4 KLU
 
3 BAF
 
Simply put all in your main mod folder.
 
 
I made these hoping that they could fly in our '50 campaigns ...
.... and someone like them.
 
 
 
Yours
 
Paulopanz
 
 
17.12.10

T-45 Goshawk Naval Aviation Centennial Set for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the Naval Aviation Centennial livery set for the
T-45 Goshawk by Pappy.
 
A BIG thanks to Pappy and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Install the SF1 T-45, using the SF2 method described in the
SF2 knowledge base.
 
Simply unzip the skin into your SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

Original text by David F. Brown:
 
Don't know if the Swordsmen have finalized a 100th Anniversary of US Naval Aviation paint scheme. I've attached a scheme designed by Author/Historian David F. Brown and Aviation Artist/Illustrator Geoff Martin.
Hopefully, at least to the Swordsmen, this scheme will need no explanation. But for those who are not familiar with VF-32 operations during the Koren War, this scheme is a mix of markings worn by F4U-4 Corsairs
flown by Ens Jesse Leroy Brown, the Navy's first black Naval Aviator and Lt(jg) Thomas Hudner. Lt Hudner was awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor when he attempted to rescue Ens Brown after he was shot down
over North Korea. Unfortunately, Lt Brown died from injuries sustained in his forced landing. I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to these former Swordsmen.
 
This scheme was found on the VFA-32 Swordsman Facebook page, and after getting halfway through with it, I found out it wasn't accepted. However, I thought it was pretty cool so I finished it, with the knowledge of
David F. Brown. All original work is form him and Geoff Martin from Afterburner Decals, though none were used.
 
Eric JOhnson
 
flanker56@hotmail.com
http://562.50megs.com
2010
 
Due to the specialised tanks, it is only designed for Strike Fighters 2 only.
 
Drop in the FA-18F directory and fly.

A semi-fictional skin for ThirdWire’s Lightning53 so you have to have ThirdWire’s SF2 Lightning53 included in SF 2 Expansion 2 December 2010.
 
Just copy into your Lightning53 folder, stock folder, will only work in ThirdWire's Lightning53 Folder. Uses stock lods, decals and weapons by Thirdwire. So if you want to change country all you have to do is select the nation you want from the Nation pull-down menu at the single mission create screen.
 
Thank You to TK and Thirdwire for the games.
To CombatAce for a place to upload and download files.
 
James Fox
 
 
 

A semi-fictional skin for ThirdWire’s Lightning6 so you have to have ThirdWire’s SF2 Lightning6 included in SF 2 Expansion 2 December 2010.
 
Just copy into your Lightning6 folder, stock folder, will only work in ThirdWire's Lightning6 Folder. Uses stock lods, decals and weapons by Thirdwire. So if you want to change country all you have to do is select the nation you want from the Nation pull-down menu at the single mission create screen.
 
Thank You to TK and Thirdwire for the games.
To CombatAce for a place to upload and download files.
 
James Fox
 
 
 

SF1 (original) Read Me:
 
 
F-4E Kurnass skins by Sundonwer.
 
Jus put into your F-4 Kurnass folder for WOI and go fly.
 
For WOI only.
 
 
Enjoy
 
USAFMTL
 
www.combatace.com
 
 
 
 
SF2 Read Me:
 
Sundowner was kind enough to give me the "OK" to upload these excellent skins!
 
Copy/paste the contents of each folder to the proper folder files.
 
Make sure you make the added changes to your "textureset"
 
I name the decal folders after the "stock" Kurnass_78 folder (IDFCamo 1). If you want to adapt to Kurnass_73 or_75, you need to make the name changes and decal changes accordingly.
 
 
Note: The decals files does not really need to be added... Since Sundowner did a great job on how the skin is apply to the model.
But in case it does not work for you for some reason it is best to add it to your decal folder.
 
Credit: Mr. Sundowner
 
Input Credits: Thanks to the guys... Wrench, STORM, Spinners, hgbn, daddyairplanes
 
 
Have a good fight!
 

Black U2 Skin
thanks to Pasko and Column5 for there work
and to wrench for update to SF2
 
Also included in this skin is a pilot bmp
white helmet black visor and yellow suit
 
hi ho silver (tony saunders)

2nd shark mouth skin for hungarian L-39ZO
simply extract the file into your plane directory.
Monty CZ

Dassault Sambad & IAI Sa'ar (1958-1975)
 
This skin pack for Thirdwire's stock Super Mystère B2 (Sambad, from the acronym SMBD) and Sa'ar (Tempest) covers every Sambad and Sa'ar in Israeli service from 1958 to 1975. It includes several skins for each type that reflect changed paintschemes, attrition, losses, replenishments and upgrades. The serial numbers are as real as it gets, but due to lack of reliable and/or complete information, some service dates might be wrong.
 
The Sambad was the IAF's first supersonic fighter and also its first aircraft with an afterburning engine. On December 4th 1958, the first Israeli Super Mystères arrived at Hatzor's No. 105 Scorpion Squadron. When the J52-P-8A engine became available with the introduction of the A-4 Ayit in late 1967, IAF engineers suggested it replacing the Sambad's unreliable Atar 101G-3 engine. While not afterburning, the J52 was lighter and more powerful than the original engine, allowing for more ordnance and an extended range. Other modifications to the original airframe included an extended rear fuselage to accomodate the new engine (also anticipating and inspiring the 'barrel mod' on the Ayits) and two new hardpoints for the Shafrir 2 air-to-air missile. The first upgraded Sambad - now called IAI Sa'ar - entered service in 1969 and conversion was complete in early 1973. Only two years later, in March 1975, the Sa'ars of No. 105 Squadron were replaced with the F-4E Kurnass. The remaining Sa'ars were sold to Honduras in 1976.
 
CREDITS:
Original skins and decals - Thirdwire
Silver skin repaint - ekek
Decals and inis - ekek & wilco
Testing - Team Flying Dragon
 
Enjoy!
 
Team Flying Dragon (alex70b, ekek, guyran, Stick, wilco)
 
Released under the CombatAce Fair-Use License.
If you have any problems or comments, contact us at CombatAce.

EA-6B Prowler VAQ-134 Garudas for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the ALL-IN-ONE VAQ-134 livery for the excellent
EA-6B Prowler by Agamemnon.
 
A BIG thanks to Agamemnon and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Simply unzip into your SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

Israeli Vipers Pt.3: No. 117 First Jet Squadron (1982, Operation Peace for Galilee)
 
This skin pack is for Thirdwire's stock F-16A Netz and depicts all F-16A of No. 117 First Jet Squadron before and during the Lebanon war in 1982, most of them adorned with individual names.
 
Original skins - Thirdwire
Repaints - wilco
Decals and inis - wilco
Testing - Team Flying Dragon
 
Enjoy!
 
Team Flying Dragon (alex70b, ekek, guyran, Stick, wilco)
 
Released under the CombatAce Fair-Use License.
If you have any problems or comments, contact us at CombatAce.

Hello all,
this is custom skin for hungarian L-39ZO
put it into plane folder and add this:
[TextureSet005]
Directory=HUNAF
Name=HUNAF
Nation=Hungary
Specular=0.500000
Glossiness=0.200000
Reflection=0.200000
 
into L-39ZO.ini
 
Enjoy Monty CZ

For all fans of the L-39 Albatros, here are the templates
to make your custom skins easier. Share them with others :-)
Monty CZ

FA-18E Super Hornet VFA-81 Sunliners for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the ALL-IN-ONE VFA-81 livery for the excellent
F/A-18F Super Hornet by EricJ.
 
A BIG thanks to EricJ, FC, and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Simply unzip into the SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

FA-18F Super Hornet VFA-22 Redcocks for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the ALL-IN-ONE VFA-22 livery for the excellent
F/A-18F Super Hornet by EricJ.
 
A BIG thanks to EricJ, FC, and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Simply unzip into the SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

FA-18A Hornet VFA-113 Stingers for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the ALL-IN-ONE VFA-113 livery for the excellent
FA-18A Hornet By The Mirage Factory.
 
A BIG thanks to TMF and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Simply unzip into the SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

FA-18A Hornet VFA-25 Fist of The Fleet for SF2/V/E/I
 
By SidDogg
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This is the ALL-IN-ONE VFA-25 livery for the excellent
FA-18A Hornet By The Mirage Factory.
 
A BIG thanks to TMF and all involved for this aircraft,
as well as the skin template used to make this skin.
 
Installation
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Simply unzip into the SF2 Series Mod directory
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
SidDogg

A/F-24 Shadowcat (AFX) Photoshop Template for Strike Fighters 2
 
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This is a layered photoshop template in 2048x2048 resolution. Groups are provided to make things more manageable. Happy skinning!
 
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As usual, these files may not be used in payware or otherwise tampered with and reposted without my consent which you may request at NilsD at bredband dot net.
 
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Just a simple repaint of FastCargo's F-15B_85 (available here: http://combatace.com/files/file/10443-f-15-super-pack-version-231/) to represent the first
 
operational aircraft delivered to the 555th TFTS at Luke AFB on 14th november 1974.
 
 
 
Just extract and move to your aircraft folder.
 
 
 
Have fun!
amariani
 
 

These are just two skins for the F-23A. One is a desert skin the other is sort of an artic skin. Figured the F-23A was in need of some variety of skins so I tweaked the ones that came with the original F-23A. Just drop the contents into the StrikeFighters2 folder where you've placed all of your downloaded content in. If you have other custom skins, then back-up your F-23A.ini file because it will get over-written.