SF2 Fairey Firefly Pak, Post-WW2, Korea & Post-Korea, by Simon Porter
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred*) =
*Note: the data ini includes statements usable ONLY in a Full-5 Merged install, as SF2NA contains the proper coding for Carrier basing/usage.*
Some extensive rebuilding (ini and skin wise) of Simon Porter's 2005 Beta Release of the Fairey Firefly Mk5 (aka FR.5). The pak is designed to replace any and all other earlier SF/Wo* versions existing.
All skins and decals are brand new for this mod; the skins were created via a Home-Grown Template . The template is included. All markings are decals, making it easy to 'swapout' ship ID letters (provided as decals) or skins to create other operational squadrons. The skins are in jpg format. All new dds-format damage textures are included.
A new SF2 (semi) compliant FM was created, as was the new Userlist.ini. A "new" SF2 version of my original "box art" hangar screen is included, as is the engine sound. This aircraft has been tested in a Full-5 Merged envoriment, in SF2NA for carrier operations.
This pak contains the following skins:
Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm:
812 Squadron, HMS Ocean circa 1953-ish (withOUT 'Invasion Stripes')
827 Squadron, HMS Triumph, early Korean War withOUT 'Invasion Stripes' (1950)
827 Squadron, HMS Theseus, mid-late Korean War WITH 'Invasion Stripes' (circa 1951)
Royal Australian Navy, Fleet Air Arm:
817 Squadron, HMAS Sidney, circa 1951
The RN squadrons use a 'pool' of 25 generic serial/Modex Number decals shared amongst them. I say generic, as they represent FR.5 models from the 1948-55 time frame, but with little hard data available, it's almost impossible to run down "which went to what squadron aboard what boat". The RAN serials, are also 100% historic, but again are limited to those known to have operated aboard HMAS Sidney at some point during the Korean War. There are 19 RAN serial/modex decals.
Weapons are NOT included, as they are readily available in The Gunny Pak or the KAW weapons pak, both available here at CA.
PLEASE remember -- the aircraft lod is still in it's 2005 form (read: the Beta) and many bits are not quite right. As there is no MAX file available, the aircraft "is as it is". Some aerodynamic components exist only in the 'virtual state' as data ini statements.
As always, fairly easy to follow install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. Simon's original Readme is also enclosed.
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
SF2 WW2 Spitfire Mk.1A by Mod Mafia/TMF
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*Note: There is a distinct possibility that this mod may not work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs at any patch level, due to the excessive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment. End Users that attempt to do so, do so at their own risk.*
A brand "new" model that was never completed when Bpao passed away a few year back. I've been fortunate enough to be allowed to complete his work, as a member of the Mod Mafia.
This is the Vickers/Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1A. This pak contains skins/decal sets for the following RAF Squadrons:
No. 41
No. 54
No. 92
No. 610
in their 'Battle of Britain' livery. National markings are painted on, and all the aircraft use a 'pool' of indvidual call letters (A,B,C, etc) and serial numbers (all historiclly Mk.1s). Each has the Squadron letters (DW, EB, QJ, etc) also as decals. This will make it easier for other squadrons to be created by simply making new 2-digit Squadron letters. There is a blank bmp called "DW" in the 41 Squadron decals folder that can be resued for this. Those that know how, can duplicate my work quite easily.
All skins are in jpg format, Decal Randomization is TRUE. A new SF2 version of the original 'box art' hangar and loading screens are included. Damage textures are dds format. A 'destroyed.lod' is included, taken from the WW2 terrains (its used for destroyed statics). Those with SF2I Expansion Pak1 can easliy switch to the 3W destroyed Spit lod.
The canopy/entry door open with the Standard Animation Keystroke , Shift/0. For those RAF Squadron listed in the game's SquadronList.ini, my 'fake sqtail' decal will activate their "Displayed Name" on the LoadoutScreen.
When 'in game', you'll see "Spitfire Mk.1A (TMF)" on the aircraft drop-down selection window. This will differentiate it from any other Mk.1s you may have. The Official Squadron Crest is used for the 'paint chip' for each skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please READ them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too for futher explinations, clarifactions, illuminations and so forth.
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
For Oli; you are sorely missed!
SF2 WW2 Spitfire Mk.VIII by Mod Mafia/TMF
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
-For WW2 MTO Usage-
*Note: There is a distinct possibility that this mod MAY work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs
However, some data ini statements will not be in effect in 1stGen SF/Wo* at any patch level
(with the possible exception of WoI plus it's ExpansionPak -this has not been tested, as I
ONLY mod for SF2). It is designed for use in SF2, at the most current patch level. Your
milage will vary!*
A brand "new" model that was never completed when Bpao passed away a few year back. I've
been fortunate enough to be allowed to complete his work, as a member of the Mod Mafia.
Skin/Decals set included are for:
31st FG, USAAF:
307th FS
308th FS
309th FS
Royal Air Force:
92 Squadron
417 Squadron
All the units served in the MTO.
All skins are in jpg format, Decal Randomization is TRUE. A "new" SF2 version of the
original 'box art' hangar screen and loading screens are included.
All markings are decals (excepting National Markings, that are painted on); making it
supremely easy to recreate other squadron users.
A user list is included; operational service dates have been rounded to the closest whole
Year. All weapons, sounds, pilot figure(s) (including the 'fake pilot') are included. For
those squadrons listed in the stock SquadronList.ini, my 'fake SqTail' decal will activate
the Displayed Name on the Loaodut Screen.
The Canopy opens with the Standard Animation Keystroke , Shift/0
Damage textures are set for DDS; tga versions are supplied for 1stGen users that attempt to
use it in SF/Wo*.
When 'in game', you'll see "Spitfire Mk.VIII (TMF)" in the aircraft selection drop-down
window. This will diferentiate it from any other Mk.VIIIs you may (or may not) have .
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So,
please -READ- them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too for futher explinations,
clarifactions, illuminations and so forth.
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
For Oli; you are sorely missed!
SF2 WW2 Gloster Gladiator Mk.2 and Sea Gladiator by Cocas
-- Something for the WW2 ETO/MTO players --
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*This mod will most likely =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, due to some of the modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment, expecially in the case of the latest MAX exported user to create them. Users that try, do so at their own risk.*
Some modification, tweeks, reskin and so forth for Cocas's fun little Gladiators; this package contains SF2 =ONLY= versions of his Gladiator Mk.2 and Sea Gladiator.
Skins and decals included are...
Gladiator Mk.2
112 Squadron, RAF as seen at Helwan, Egypt 1940
1 Squadron, SAAF, in East Africa 1940-ish
1ère Escardrille de Chasse, Belgian AF, 1940
Sea Gladiator, Royal Navy
RN Markings are rather 'generic'; the first 18 serials are those that HMS Eagle dropped off on Malta, and eventually became the Hal Far Fighter Flight. Those 100% historicaly known to have been used on Malta are marked with a star (*).
All skins are in jpg format. Decal Randomization is set to TRUE for all skins. New SF2 hangar screens are included, as is a destroyed model, pilot figure, and engine sound. You shoud have the 303 MGs in your /Guns folder already; it is not supplied herein.
When 'in game', you'll see
"Gladiator Mk.II (KAF)" and
"Sea Gladiator (KAF)"
on the drop down menu. This will differentiate it from any other Gladiators you may (or may not) have. (the KAF stands for Kermit Aircraft Factory )
The canopy opens/closes with the Standard Animation Keystroke, Shift/0. The Sea Gladiator is fully carrier qualified, and has the latest SF2NA statements for carrier basing (on those terrains that have CV Zones built into them)
As an Extra Added Bonus, for use in the Med, some Regia Marina warships,
Cavour Class BB
Condottieri Class CL/CA
Navigatori Class DD
and
HMS Eagle.
Other Royal Navy ships (UK) can be found in the PTO ships pak.
All are UPconverted for SF2NA-style usage. As with all the ships, they need more work on adding more 2ndary and AAA guns, but at least you'll have something floating around! (please note, they are now named differently from the ones used on the Westen Desert, Tunisia and WW2 Libya maps. Updates for those terrains _types inis are in 'the works' and will be relasesed in the VERY near future. I hope!!)
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 Hawker Hurricane IA (ETO/BoB), by Raven
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a distinct possibility that this mod will work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs. However, due to some of the modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment (read: data ini/cockpit tweeks, destroyed model), all the features will =NOT= be working as designed.*
Some modificationa, tweeks, reskins and so forth for Raven's excellent Hurricane Mk.1A, create an SF2-ish version. (although it needed very little work!!)
All new skins, from Raven's template, and bunches of new decals. Included are skins for:
No. 1 Squadron (JX)
No. 3 Squadron (QO)
No. 242 Squadron (LE)
As seen during the Battle of Britian.
Each skin has the squadron crest as the paint chip, as seen on the Loadout Screen.
There is only one set of skin maps, located in the main aircraft folder. This mod makes use Brain32s "Multiple Use Skin Trick" . Each squadron calls it's own decals for their ID letters. The 'plane-in-group' letters and serial numbers use a pool of decals. The serials ARE historically those for Mk.1 Hurris, but should be considered 'generic' in nature.
Also, my "fake SqTail" decal is used, that will activate the Displayed Name those RAF squadrons in the stock SquadronList.ini.
A new SF2 version of my original "Box Art" hangar and loading screens (BoB Themed) are included.
Due to the rather short rangedness of this early mark, Mission Tasking has been reduced to CAP, INTERCEPT. I've left RECON and SWEEP, but this should only be used on small maps (like Gepard's Battle of Britian).
While this mod is basically designed for use ONLY in the Northern European environment, I've also included a Desert Air Force skin for No. 208 Squadron, as seen based in Egypt/Western Desert. Further instructions for adding to your MTO mods folder are below, in the "To Install" section.
When 'in game', you'll see "Hurricane Mk.IA (Raven)" on the drop down menu. This will differentiate it from any other Hurri IAs you may (or may not) have.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please =READ= them BEFORE installing this mod!!!. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
With Thanks To Raven for this bird,
Happy Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
this is the missin decals folde for the "SOE" Mosquito
instructins:
unzip to a temp folder or your desktop, then copy/paste the "Decals" folder directly over your existing one
sorry about that guys!
SF2 WW2 DH Mosquito Pak
-- Something for the WW2 ETO/MTO players --
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a possibility that this mod may work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs. However due to the excessive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment, not all features will be avaliable. Plus all the other issues...*
Mods, rebuilds, reskining/redecaling for Pasko's Mosquitos. This is a compilation, in some respects, of many 1stGen WW2 mods of this aircraft. However, ALL the skins and decals ARE new builds.
Aircraft and Skins in the Pak are...
Mosquite B. Mk.IV
105 Squadron
139 "Jamacia" Squadron
Mosquito FB.VI
418 "City of Edmonton" Squadron, RCAF
464 Squadron, RAAF
Mosquito NF.XII
96 Squadron
Mosquito PR.IV
1 PRU
...and one "just for fun" aircraft -- you all KNOW which movie Mosquito's I'm talking about!
When discoverable, the Squadron Crest is used for the 'color chip' on the Loadout Screen.
A new (mostly) SF2 compliant FM was created*. All loadouts have been corrected; gun round counts are now accurate. Unfortunately, due to AI problems, the FB.VI has all the guns set as "Primary".
Sounds, pilot figures and weapons are included, as are new SF2 versions of the Hangar screens, several of which are COMPLETLY new for this package.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Also, as mentioned, the "Notes" section for other stuff of interest.
*See Notes section for more IMPORTANT information! This mod is being released in an "as is" condition*
Happy Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
ChangeLog:
re-added forgotten Decals for 633 Squadron FB.VI (SOE)
SF2 IDF DH Mosquito FB Mk.VI Pak
= Something for the SF2:I Players =
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a possibility that this mod may work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs. However
due to the excessive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment, not all
features will be avaliable. Plus all the other issues...*
Some mods/reskin/redecaling for Pasko's Mosquito FB Mk.VI, as seen in the early to mid
1950s while serving with the Israeli Defense Forces.
Like the recently released WW2 versions, this get new skins in jpg format, decal
randomization is TRUE. A new (semi) compliant SF2 level FM, and other ini tweeks. Just
like the others!
This is a complete aircraft pak, designed to replace any eariler version (as seen in
the Suez Crisis Campaign Pak).
2 skins are included:
Overall 'Silver Dope', as delivered in 1950
Overall 'Silver Dope' with Black/Yellow "Invasion Stripes" as seen during Operation
Mokeed. This skin replaces the one included in the Campaign Pak.
I've kept the aircraft folder name the same, so it should just drip right in, and NOT
mess up the campaign ini (I cross-checked the aircraft name in said ini to be sure!).
No weapons are included, other than the drop tank. These reference those from the Suez
Campaign Pak. Pilot figures, engine sound and a NEW SF2-style hangar screen are also
included.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included.
PLEASE read them!!! Also, as mentioned, the "Notes" section for other stuff of
interest.
*This mod is being released in an "as is" condition; the same notations seen in the WW2
Mossie Pak apply here as well*
Happy Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein
SF2 WW2 RAF Bombers Pak
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED! w/Expansion Pak 1)
**Note: Having SF2I Expansion Pak 1 is HIGHLY reccomended, as a few of the destroyed models referenced reach over to the stock destroyed C-47A. If you do NOT have Exp1, you will NOT have the burning wreck on the ground. You will have to locate some other destroyed model for use. Also, due to the extensive modifications to the cockpit and data ini, this mod will absolutely -NOT- work in 06 level 1stGen game installs. 08 Level 1stGens may have some issues, but this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
This pak contains a reissue of Veltro2K's RAF light, medium and heavy bombers used by the RAF during WW2. Unless otherwise notated, all are RAF Bomber Command squadrons. This (VERY LARGE!) pak contains the following aircraft/skin sets (the name in parenthesis is the actual skin folder name)...
-Handley Page Halifax
10 Squadron (Hali)
-Handley Page Hampden
49 Squadron (RAF)
-Lockheed Hudson
224 Squadron (raf1)
48 Squadron, Coastal Command (CC)
459 Squadron, RAAF (MTO -desert camo)
VBP-82, US Navy, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland (USN)
-Short Stirling
7 Squadron (Stir)
-Vickers Wellington
12 Squadron (12)
Skins remain in bmp format, decal randomization is set to TRUE. Almost all the original decals have been replaced (squadron codes, aircraft ID letters, serials on some, etc) with new builds or repurposed units from my stock of RAF codes. Almost all markings ARE decals. There are no nose arts. Damage textures are in DDS format. Weapons (the RAF bomb set and the 303 gun) are included.
All the 1stGen Hangar and Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format.
The various inis make use of the 'hide component' or the 'open cockpit' statements to make sure the cockpits are where they're supposed to be. This, unfortunately, prevents their use in SF/Wo* games at the 06 patch level, as stated above. Flight modeling, for the most part, remains as originally issued.
*Note: includes any/all "tweeks paks" released after the original releases*
See "Changes" in the Notes section for more details.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for the change list, and other important notations. Also, the Legal Statement has been changed with regards to these aircraft.
For those that still have the original releases, it's advised you delete the aircraft and decals folders for them; this pak is desinged to replace them in total.
**These aircraft herein are released in "AS IS" Condition. The source files have been lost, and there can and WILL be no modifications to the physical model. They 'are as they is' and you must accept them with this caveat in mind. Any and all issues/problems that cannot be solved via ini edits will exist forever, as new models are unlikely to be created**
Happy Landings
wrench
kevin stein
SF2 WW2 ETO Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 Pak
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
This pak contains a reissue of Veltro2K's WW2 Royal Air Force fighter/bomber aircraft. These are the complete aircraft, with various/sundry changes. Remember, this is the WW2 fighter, NOT the helicopter!!!
This pak contains the original 3 skins representing...
263 Squadron, in early 1940 camo (dark earth/green)
263 Squadron, in 1941-ish camo (medium sea grey/green)
137 Squadron, (also in the MSG/Gr)
The skins remain in their original bmp format. All new decals have been created for Squadron Codes, plane-in-group letters, and serial numbers. Serial numbers should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular squadron affiliation, but ARE correct for the Whirly. Decal randomization is set to TRUE.
The late RAF MSG/Gr camo skins use the "DefaultStartDate" switch to activiate in Nov, 1941. Operational Service Dates are rounded to the closest whole month.
All new Hangar and Loading screens, in jpg format, are included, as are new damage textures in DDS format.
New engine sound, pilot figure and the drop tanks are also included. Guns and Bombs are not; they're the standard "RAF" bombs, that you should already have. The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystroke , Shift/0.
The flight model is (slightly) more SF2-compliant than the original, but as always NEEDS further work by 'those with the know-how'.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for the change list, and other important notations. Also, the Legal Statement has been changed with regards to this aircraft.
For those that still have the original releases, it's advised you delete the aircraft and decals folders for them; this pak is desinged to replace them in total..
**The aircraft herein are released in "AS IS" Condition. There are some issues with the LOD that cannot be resolved. Period. Any and all issues/problems that cannot be solved via ini edits will exist forever, as new models are unlikely to be created**.
Good Hunting!!
wrench
kevin stein
