SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak Part 3 2/11/16
 
-- For SF-2, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended --
 
This mod is third (and hopefully final) skin/decal pack represening F-86F Sabres as used by the USAFE.
It can (and should) be applied to the recently uploaded "SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak
available at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/topic/88262-sf2e-f-86f-40-sabre-usafe-skin-pak/
 
It is adivsed you have Part 1 & Part 2 installed in the SF2:E mods folder first.
In other words, like Parts 1 & 2, this is a European-centric skin/decals package only!!
 
In this package are skins for Sabres from the 21st FBW, USAFE, in the mid-1950s ...
 
72nd FDS (Red
416th FBS (Med. Blue)
531st FBS (Yellow)
 
Almost all markings are decals, however the squadron nose & tail markings (colors & stars) are painted on. A fake "SqTail" decal is used to activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen (these are stock units, listed in the game's SquadronList.ini). All skins use a "pool" of serial Serial and buzz numbers; while these should be considered 'generic' in nature, are for the variant depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, as this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install,
 
Just so we're clear on everything, once again, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Part 1 Fix-It Skin Pak 2/9/16
 
This pack contains replacement "1" maps for the aircraft recently released in the
SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak (Part 1), avaliable at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/16039-sf2e-f-86f-40-sabre-usafe-skin-pak/
 
It has been brought to my attention that I was in error in leaving on the anti-glare panel on the nose. This will replace them with 1 maps that don't have the A-G panel. My apologies!
 
Simply unzip, and drop the supplied /Objects folder into the mods folder where you installed the original pak. Allow the overwrite.
 
The Part 1 Package will also be getting updated with these corrected skins, for those that have not downloaded it yet. In other words, if you have them already, you won't need to download the whole package again, but should use THIS package
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak 2/7/16
 
-- For SF-2, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended --
 
This mod is to be applied to the "F-86F-40 Remod Pak", available at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13788-sf2-f-86f-40-sabre-remod-pak/
 
It is also advised, if/when installing both the original Remod Pak and these skins in SF2:E you =MUST= remove any/all other skins for non-European based users (such as JASDF, IIAF, EtAF). This will preclude any "oddites" that you might see over The Continent. See "Notes" below for more information on the included data and loadout inis.
In other words, this is a European-centric skin/decals/ini package only!!
 
In this package are skins for Sabres from the 50th FWB, USAFE, in the mid-1950s ...
 
10th FBS
81st FBS
417th FBS
 
also a remoded/corrected version of the...
 
461st FDS, 36th FDW (corrected FDW)
 
skin/decal ini with 'fixed' tail skin, and corrected Wing affiliation in the texture set ini. Also, a "Level 1 decal" has been added, activating the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen. When installing, just allow the overwrite for this skin.
 
I've been unable to run down exactly WHICH F-86F version was used by these squadron, so simply chose to use the F-40, given the time frame they operated them (1953-58-ish).
As all the Sabres are mapped the same, can be used for any of the F-86F variants. However, if NOT using this on the -40 model, do =NOT= use the included data ini!! (but you can copy the changes, which are the 1950s pilot figure and 'steerable nose gear' callouts)
 
Almost all markings are decals, with the exceptions of the nose color bands for the 50th FBW birds. Tail bands are decals, at Level=1, and will activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen (these are stock units,
listed in the game's SquadronList.ini). All skins use a "pool" of serial Serial and buzz numbers; while these should be considered 'generic' in nature, are for the variant depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format.
 
As well as a slightly tweeked data ini, a new "USAFE only" style loadout ini is included. . REMINDER -- this loadout ini is =ONLY= for use by American Sabres (this version) as used in the SF2:E mods folder!!! Don't use it anywhere else!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, as this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install, PLEASE read the "Notes" section for important information on the 2 inis included!
It is HIGHLY ADVISED you read this document through, after unzipping, but BEFORE installing to you game.
Just so we're clear on everything, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Update 2/9/2016:
 
Replaced "1.jpg" on all skins, removed anti-glare panel.

Introduction
 
I have made new skins for the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter. These skins show all the normal Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces CF-104 schemes. Fuel tanks are included. Aircraft.ini files removing TK's CF-104 skins are also included.
 
Skins
 
The following skins are provided:
CF-104 RCAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Germany-based) CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based)
[*]CF-104_72
CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Green CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green
[*]CF-104_76
CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green CAF Symmetrical Camo



I have provided 20 serial numbers. Anyone wishing to make additional serials will find PSD templates, and the RCAF font in the extra's folder. Use 22-point for pre-unification serials, 16-point for unification serials, and 48-point for buzz numbers.
 
I have also included fuel tank templates which I have created.
 
No instructions or files have been added to make the CF-104 flyable, however plenty is available on combatace.com on this subject. What works for the F-104G will work for the CF-104. I recommend making the aircraft ini files read only.
 
Template used: http://combatace.com/files/file/5474-f-104g-photoshop-template/
 
Changes
 
Removed CAF Green from CF-104, removed scratches from all skins, adjusted specular, glossiness and reflection values on natural metal skins, added SM files to natural metal skins. Fixed decals to remove white borders.
 
Installation Instructions
 
Copy the contents of "ModFolder" into your mod folder. Over-write where necessary.
 
Credits
TK: SF2, stock CF-104 Bobrock - F-104 template Littlesmoke - CF-104 NATO skin (used for 'tracing' the camo skin) Paulopanz - natural metal skins advice

If there are any problems, or omisions in the credits, please send me a PM.

Here is a skin for the A4D (A-4A) Skyhawk from the Naval Air Test Center at Pax River, Md.
 
Pax River was heavily involved in the early, and future, development of the Skyhawk as it replaced the Skyraider in the light attack and nuclear strike role on board carriers.

Here is a skin for the A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk from VX-5 'Vampires", based at China Lake, Ca.

My latest Flight Test scheme is an A-4E Skyhawk from the Naval Air Test Center, Ordnance Test Unit, China Lake, circa 1968.
 
To install, simply drop everything into your MOD folder.
 
I've included the VHF antenna Russouk2004 made for me, as the TW stock A-4E was missing it. It's already added to the jet via my enclosed DATA.ini file.
 
Please add the following text to the SquadronList.ini
 
[squadronXXX]
Name=VX31
DisplayName=VX-31 Red Devils
Nation=USN
 
I know Test schemes aren't for everyone, so for those that appreciate the old days of Flight Test, this is for you.
 
Thanks again to Russouk2004 for the antenna, And Wrench for the assist with the aux fuel tank decal tip. And of course TK for the base files.
 
-Jeff "Storm" Stoermer

Here is a skin for the A-4C_65 Skyhawk from VX-31 "Red Devils" based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Ca. circa 1965.