SF2 KAW F4U-4/F4U-4B Corsair Pak, Ver 2 by TMF/MM 6/18/2014
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
***Note: This pack replaces in total the TMF F4U-4 & F4U-4B Corsairs for KAW that were released several years ago. If you have the original KAW versions in you KAW mods folder, you =MUST= delete the F4U-4 and F4U-4B aircraft & decal folders from your game -BEFORE- installing this version. There have been a NUMBER of changes, and having the original still around =will= cause conflicts. In particular, this mod makes use of the TMF F4U-7.lod, with various components removed. As this aircraft uses SF2NA coding for carrier operations, having a Full-5 Merged install is a reccomended requirement. Those that "disapprove" of using the -7 Lod are cordially invited, and encouraged, =NOT= to download this mod. You have been warned!! ***
This package contains remods of the F4U-4/-4B Corsairs for use during the Korean War. There are 2 complete aircraft in this pak, with a ship-load of skins/decal sets.
If you have the originals from the "KAW Corsairs Pak" issued in 2013, you are advised to either delete or otherwise remove =BOTH= the aircraft and decals subfolders. These are designed to REPLACE, in total, those older orignal versions.
The AU-1 and F4U-5NL are NOT in this pak; only the -4s
Several new skin sets by CrazyHorseB34 have been added to this package They are marked with a star (*) below. Skins/Decal sets are included for the following units:
F4U-4:
VF-24 "Renegades" (USS Boxer, 7/50-11/50)
VF-32 "Swordsmen" (USS Leyte, 1950-51)*
VF-63 "Fighting Redcocks" (USS Boxer 2/52-8/52)
VF-64 "Freelancers" (same as above)
VF-113 "Stingers"(USS Philippine Sea, 7/50-3/51)
VF-114 "Excutioners" (same as above)
VF-193 "Ghostriders" (USS Princeton, 1952)*
VF-653 "Dragons" (USS Valley Forge, 51-52) *
VF-871 (USS Essex, 51-52) *
VF-884 "Bitter Birds" (USS Boxer, 1951 & USS Kearsarge 52-53) *
VMF-312 "Checkboards" (Shore based, various fields in Korea)
F4U-4B:
VF-53 "Iron Angels" (USS Essex 1/51-3/52)
VF-192 "Golden Dragons" (USS Princeton, 11/51-5/52)
VF-653 "Dragons" (USS Valley Forge, 51-52) *
VF-791 "Fighting Rebels" (USS Boxer, 3/51-10/51)
VMA-323 "Deathrattlers" (shore based, various fields in Korea)
VMA-332 "Polka Dots" (USS Sicily ?? -flew off CVE)
VMF-214 "Black Sheep" (shore based)
*Please note, many Corsair squadrons flew both the -4 and -4B at the same time. There is one 'Easter Egg' squadron (totally fictious), as you all know how I hate wasting good skins/decal sets!!*
The aircraft is fully carrier-capable, with all the SF2NA coding for deck 'parking'.
Skins are in jpg format. All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE. BuNums are accurate for the aircraft variant(s) depicted, but not for the actual ones used by the squadrons; consider them 'generic' for that purpose.
Like the original pak, all weapons, engine sound and pilot figure are included. The machine guns and cannons are not; these you should have already. A couple of new or updated weapons have been included (see Notes for more details), including new Mk.5 rocket rails by Raven.
Standard Animations Keystrokes are used for the canopy (Shift/0) and wingfold (shift/9). The aircraft will now appear on the boat, parked properly with folded wings.
As always, fairly easy to follow, highly detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them before installing. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
Good Hunting, and Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 PTO F4U-4 Corsair Pak (TMF/MM) Ver.2 6/18/2014
= For SF2, (*FUll 5 Merged Reccomended*) =
Designed for use =ONLY= in a stand-alone SF2NA-based WW2 PTO Mods Folder!!!
***Note: This pack replaces it total the TMF F4U-4 Corsair for WW2 that was released
several years ago. If you have the original WW2 version in you PTO mods folder, you
=MUST= delete the F4U-4's aircraft folder from your game -BEFORE- installing this
version. There have been a NUMBER of changes, and having the original still around
=will= cause conflicts. In particular, this mod makes use of the F4U-7.lod, with
various components removed. You have been warned!! As this aircraft uses SF2NA coding
for carrier operations, having a Full-5 Merged install is a reccomended requirement.
Those that "disapprove" of using the -7 Lod are cordially invited, and encouraged, NOT
to download this mod.***
This package contains an updated version of the WW2 TMF/MM F4U-4 Corsair, as seen
during the Okinawa Campaign through the war's end.
Unit(s) represented are:
VBF-6 (aboard USS Hancock)
VMF-222 "Flying Deuces" (Awase Field, Okinawa)
All skins are in Jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE. See 'Notes' for more
details.
Pilots and the drop tank are included, other weapons (guns, bumbs, et) you should have
already. However, a new 'rocket rail' by Raven is. Included are several remodded
weapons (new HVARs), and an updated TinyTim.
In the loadout ini, there's a special "Anti-Ship_HR" (for Heavy Rocket) loadout that
replaces the bombs with the Tiny Tims. Of course, one can always swap them out on the
Loadout Screen.
The canopy opens/closes with the Standard Animation Keystroke , Shift/0. Wingfold
is controled by Shift/9. The aircraft is fully carrier capable, as per SF2NA, and now
will appear on deck, properly parked with folded wings.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So,
please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. It contains explinations
and other items that might be interestering to know.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 CBI B-24J Liberator Pak by Veltro2K 6/10/2014
(Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
This pack contains a Theatre Specfic version of Veltro2k's B-24J Liberator as seen in
in the China, Burma, India Theatre. Be advised, that while there wasn't too much
'crossover' between the 10 AF in India and the 14th AF in China (and the RAF for that
matter), for gaming purposes it won't matter much.
You are advised, however, to have a seperate CBI mods folder (even though the new
India/Burma/Indochina map is far from completed).
The unit(s) represented herein are:
10th AF (India):
493rd BS, 7th BG (43/45, in OD/Grey)
14th AF (China):
374th BS, 308th BG (44/45, in NM)
RAF (India/Burma):
No. 99 Squadron "Madras Presidency" (Liberator GR.VI, late 44/45, in OD/Grey)
Each of the skins will display their theatre association; B/I or C.
The skins are in jpg format. All markings are decals (excepting the wing national
markings and some squadron rudder markings). The serials, when carried, are 'generic'
in nature, as they represent no particular unit, but ARE for the model variant
depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE. 10th & 14th AF squadron numbering
conventions (plane-in-group numbers) are used on these aircraft. There are NO nose
arts. Other texture artists are encouraged to do the research, and create proper
artwork decals.
Weapons, pilot figures and guns are NOT included; you should have them already.
However, the VB-1 "Azon" bomb is, as the 7th BG had specialy equipped aircraft for
their usage. A "Strike_Azon" loadout has been setup, and is availalbe through the 3W
Mission Editor. Or they can be hand-loaded. Be advised, the standard carry was 4
Azons, and handloading WILL overload the aircraft with 7. RAF units did NOT use Azons.
The aircraft is also equipped with a ground mapping/surface search radar.
Damage textures are in DDS format.
When in game you'll see
B-24J Liberator (v2k)
This will differentiate this Lib from any others you may have (ie: Pasko's).
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included.
PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other important notations, in
particular for in-game usage.
Happy Landings
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 MTO P-39 Airacobra Pak by Veltro2k 6/5/2014
-- Something for the MTO players --
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a distinct possibility that this mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, due various and sundry reasons*
This is an MTO (Theatre Specific) version of Veltro2k's Bell P-39 Airacobra. This aircraft is designed to either replace or compliment the SF2 versions I did for Wolf257's Airacobra. It's the End Users choice if you wish to delete the old versions, or keep them.
Skins/Units depicted are:
93rd FS, 81st FG, late 1942/43 ("yellow outlined" star-and-ball)
346th FS, 350th FG, late 43 (star-and-bar)
GC 1/4 "Navare", 1943 & later, Free French Air Force
All the above are units are ONLY MTO based. Do NOT use the mod in any other theatre. The skins also use the "StartDate" switch, so as to turn on at the (almost) appropriate time. I've skipped the US "red outlined star-and-bar", as it was only used for approx 3 months.
All skins are in jpg format. Decal Randomization is TRUE.
Damage textures are in DDS format.
The engine sound is included. All the other items (bombs, drop tank, guns, etc) you should have already.
All lighting is 100% historically correct.
When in game, you'll see:
P-39D Airacobra (v2k)
Displayed on the Aicraft Selection Dropdown menu. This will diferentiate it from Wolf's or any other versions.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 ETO RAF Airacobra Mk.1 Pak by Veltro2k 6/13/2014
-- Something for the ETO players --
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a distinct possibility that this mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, due various and sundry reasons*
This is an ETO (Theatre Specific) version of Veltro2k's Bell P-39D Airacobra. This represents those used by the RAF in Europe as the "Airacobra Mk.1", for a VERY short time! Basically, this is what would become the P-400 in USAAF service. Operational dates have been rounded to "whole months".
The unit depicted is:
No. 601 "County of London" Squadron
The aircraft is finished in standard "Temperate Day Scheme", circa late 1941 (painted in the USA at the Bell factory). The skin is in jpg format. Decal Randomization is TRUE. Damage textures are in DDS format.
The engine Sounds is included. All the other items (bombs, drop tank, guns, etc) you should have already.
All lighting is 100% historically correct.
When in game, you'll see:
Airacobra Mk.1 (v2k)
Displayed on the Aicraft Selection Dropdown menu.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 PB4Y-1 (B-24J) USN Liberator, PTO Pak by Veltro2K 6/4/2014
(Full 5 Merged Reccomended)
This pack contains a NEW aircrft by Veltro2k; the US Navy's PB4Y-1 (B-24J) Liberator as seen in the Pacific. This aircraft uses some SF2NA 'mission statements'.
It is designed for use ONLY in the PTO (Central Pac, Solomons, Phillipines, Home Island, etc). Research has not turned up any data about thes models being used in SoWesPac (particularly New Guinea, although some DID operate over Borneo). Of course, these also replaced the eariler "D" version in the Atlantic.
The unit represented herein are:
VPB-102, based in the Solomons in 1943
The aircraft is finished in standard USN 3-tone camo, and while 'assigned' to VPB-102, is representative of pretty much all USN VPB Liberator units as seen from the Aleutians to Australia, and (almost) all points in between. The same goes for Atlantic squadrons, fron the Arctic Ocean to the South Atlantic (although with a different paint job).
The skins are in jpg format. All markings are decals (excepting the wing national markings). The BuNums are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within a specific unit, but ARE for the model variant depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE. There are NO nose arts.
Weapons, pilot figures and guns are NOT included; you should have them already.
Damage textures are in DDS format.
When in game you'll see
PB4Y-1 (J) Liberator (v2k)
The (J) expresses that this version is based of the B-24J model, NOT the D, L, or M. All USN/USMC/USCG versions were called PB4Y-1, regardless of what sub-variant. It will also further diferentiate it from any built from Pasko's B-24J.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other important notations, in particular for in-game usage.
Happy Landings
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 WW2 PTO P-400 Airacobra (Export) Pak by Veltro2k 5/25/2014
-- Something for the PTO players --
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a distinct possibility that this mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, due various and sundry reasons*
This is a mod of Veltro2k's Bell P-39D Airacobra, in to the export version, called P-400 in USAAF service. This aircraft is designed to either replace or compliment the SF2 versions I did for Wolf257's Airacobra. It's the End Users choice if you with to delete the old versions, or keep them.
Both skins are in the "RAF style" camo pattern. Skins included are:
39th FS, 35th FS, early 1942 (New Guinea)
67th FS, 58th FG Mid/Late 1942 (Guadalcanal)
The above are units that were used in the SouthWestPacific region, specifically Australia & New Guinea (39th), and The Solomons (Guadalcanal, 67th). The skins also use the "StartDate" switch, so as to turn on at the (almost) appropriate time.
Serial numbers (RAF issued) are 100% historicaly correct for this aircraft, but should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within these specific units.
All skins are in jpg format. Decal Randomization is TRUE.
An SF2 version of the original 'box art' hangar screen are included. Damage textures are in DDS format.
Sounds and a pilot figure are included. All the other items (bombs, drop tank, guns, etc) you should have already.
All lighting is 100% historically correct.
When in game, you'll see:
P-400 Airacobra (v2k)
Displayed on the Aicraft Selection Dropdown menu. This will diferentiate it from the Wolf257 version.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
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6/12/2014:
Version 2 uploaded. Fixes reported decal pathways issue. This is now corrected
Consolidated B-24J, Indian Air Force ver.2
For SF2, Full-5 Merged (with Expansion Pak 1 Reccomended, for bombs)
This is Version 2.0 of Pasko's B-24J "Liberator", to recreate those as rebuilt for use by the Indian Air Force.
Designed for use with in India/Pakistan stand-alone install.
This version is designed to REPLACE the version originally released in 2011 for the Indo-Pak mod.
A brand new skin, in jpg format, from my (finally!) completed Home Grown template .
The decals are 100% historically accurate for the serial numbers. Decal randomization is set to TRUE.
Flight model, while somewhat tweeked by me is "OK", for a heavy bomber. However it NEEDS to be completly gone through by an FM Guru, as there are many 'issues'. It is NOT advised that is be used by the player, but to let the AI control it.
Some data ini tweeks remove some of the guns, and the lower ball turret, and convert it to a surface-search radar dome (ASV), via the FakePilot method. A new avionics ini is included. Be advised, there is NO radar display in the cockpit .. in Real Life this would have been (probably) in the radio compartment, aft of the bomb bays. All lighting positions have been corrected, and where necessary, new ones added to their proper places.
The weapons loadout makes use of the stock, Expansion Pak 1 M57 & M64 WW2 era bombs.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Of course, the expected "Notes" section with comments, suggestions, and whatnots. Be in one's own best interest to read them.
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein
changelog: version 2.0 uploaded 1/10/2013
