57th FIS Skin pack by Dave and Sundowner
2 skins for the F-4E_78 as the early ADC and late TAC skin. Also one for the F-15 Superpack F-15C_85.
Minn ANG F-4D late 70's early 80's
F-4D (78) USAF, North Dakota Air National Guard Skin and Decal Pak
= For SF2 (Full-4 Merged Recommended)
*Note: can be used in any install with access to the F-4D_78*
Slight modifications to a 1stGen skin pak done by "Chris" in 2005, brings it to SF2.
This skin represents the 178th FIS, 119th FIG North Dakota Air National Guard, aks "The Happy Hooligans". All decals used herein are from this original pak. The skins are stock, with a new-made _5.bmp to add the painted on fin stripe
Other mods included are the data and userlist inis, with corrected 'end-of-service-dates', as many ANG units seem to have used the D until the early 1990s. Also, the canopy has been activated via the usual manual animation key (shift/0). Couldn't pass that one up!
For grins and giggles, jpg copies of the skin maps are included .. in case someone wants to save HD space.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them!! The original 2005 readme is included. Any mistakes/errors are all mine.
Happy Landings!!
wrench
kevin stein
ps: having placed their home base on the terrain I working on, couldn't resist having more Hooligans!
BuNo/ Serial Number mod for Stock F-4B and F-4Js
This is a mod to add historical BuNos to the stock Phantoms. when researching Bunos for other Phantom models, i got the numbers for the
B and J models first then took one hundred that survived to be retired as N or S models and did not crash with fatalities. this mod features the
B and J numbers i started with,as well as the BuNos for the mig killers. I also adjusted data ini for smokier engines.
ALL numbers after 099 are historical MiG killers, with a few that were already in the ones i had previously completed
Installation: open the main folder, then the Stock folder. add the 3 folders inside to the mod folder of your choice, allowing overwrites and merges.
if you have the USN/USMC DLC skinpack (DLC18) then open the DLC folder and follow the same directions above.
Included: over 100 Buno's with 4 digit big and full Buno small for the F-4B and J
adjusted decal ini's for all relevant skins
spillone104s J79 effects and data.ini conversion to put them to use
loading screens for each type
***************IMPORTANT NOTICE******************IMPORTANT NOTICE************************************************************************************
This pack focuses on the gull gray over white and overall gull gray schemes. The Marines gave up the last B's in 1978, and the J's were retired around 1983.
It was the N's and S's that wore most of the camo schemes and so i did not add any other color numbers than black. anyone wanting different colors is welcome
to PM me for a tutorial on how to change decals in GIMP. this is again intended for the stock skins, not a major rework of the skins/decals
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CREDITS
TK for the overall game
Spillone104 for the J79 exhaust effect
macelena, Slartibartfast, Muesli and whiteknight0664 and for being my crash test volunteers in checking this thing
hope you enjoy this little mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
F-4J (UK), Royal Air Force
=For SF2, Any and All (Full-4 Merged Reccomended/Preferred,etc)
This package will create a new aircraft, the F-4J(UK), as used by the RAF in the post-Falklands era, by No. 74 "Tiger" Squadron. This mod uses ALL stock, in game items for weapons (excepting the SUU-23black gunpod included, just in case you ain't got it). No lods or cockpit bits are supplied, as everything is referenced from the stock 3W USN/USMC F-4J. Loadouts have been adjusted to use RAF weapons.
Almost all new decals have been created, with 100% accurate serial and ID call letters for the 15 aircraft taken from US stocks to beef-up UK Air Defense. Historically, 74 was used pretty much ONLY in the AD role, but for fun & playability I've left all the other mission statements intact, excepting SEAD.
2 skins are supplied with this pak, making use of the 'change skin by year switch' from some previous patch or another. They are:
3-tone grays w/plane tail (1982-1987)
3-tone grays w/all black tail (1987-??)
**Please Note: these are Hi-Rez skins, at 2048x2048. End Users with weaker machines may need to resize down 1 step**
All decals are the same for both skins; several of which are taken from Sundowners' original mod -why waste good decals?.
Decal radomization is set to TRUE, so be at whatever patch level is requried (post May/June/whatever!)
For fun, you might want to LOOK at the supplied numberlist -- look closley at the vertical column of call letters for the 1st six aircraft. See if you can see what it says!
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them!! The expected "Notes" section as well, for those interested.
With special thanks to Ant for uploading his Phantom templates some time ago -- it sure makes life easier when you've go the best to work with!! Any/all mistakes are mine, and mine alone.
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein
Wraparound USAFDersert1 camo for SF2 stock F-4E's. Just add your own decals or paste the stock decal.ini into the skin folder.
Templates by Sundowner.
For the SF2 TuAF F-4ETM_Simsek
I was not happy with the numbering on the four new skin.
Still not perfect but much better than the one on the v1.0
To Install:
-COPY and PASTE the content of each respective squadron .tga file
on to the Aircraft "D" folder and Decal "D" Folder. Let it override the old file.
-Go fly...
29 March 2011
Ace888
Hello everyone!
These are a bunch of skins for SF2 created using Sundowner's templates and by repainting
some stock BMP's to add some color to your campaigns, nothing fancy here.
Included are:
VF-201..............F-4B
VF-213..............F-4B_65 (as USN F-4G)
4th FWg.............F-4E (for TMF F-4E ARN-101)
VF-92 CVA-64........F-4J
VMFA-235............F-4J
Thanks to Sundowner for the templates & TW for the excellent sim!
Have fun!
AMariani.
For The Mirage Factory RF-4C (early) Phantom II.
10th TRW 32nd TRS.
Since I didn't have any info on the actual serial numbers for this squadron it uses the serials supplied in the original model by TMF.
Skin templates by Sundowner.
Have fun!
A. Mariani
33rd TFW, 1st TFW and SEA Camo Michigan ANG Skin pack for SF2 series.
The 33rd TFW is represented with both ED and EG tail codes. In 1978 the 33rd TFW adopted the EG tail code.
To install just move the folders to your:
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects
Thanks to Sundowner for the templates
Enjoy
Dave "USAFMTL"
F-4D Skin Package by Dave
Templates and base skins by Sundowner.
Unit Represented are the 474th TFW during the 1970's. One is normal SEA and the other in SEA Wrap around
507th TFG, 465th TFS from Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
To install:
Drop the "Objects" folder into any SF2 install:
C:\Users\yourname\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
Let it overwrite the aircraft and decals folder names. The go fly.
Enjoy
Dave aka USAFMTL
F-4D Skin Package by Dave
Templates and base skins by Sundowner.
Units Represented are the 49th and 388th TFW's during the 1970's.
Squadron's represented
49th TFW
7, 8, 9th TFS's
388th TFW
4, 34, 421 TFS's
To install:
Drop the "Objects" folder into any SF2 install:
C:\Users\yourname\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
Let it overwrite the aircraft and decals folder names. The go fly.
Enjoy
Dave aka USAFMTL
906th TFG/89th TFS Skin pack for F-4D_78. It covers all schemes used (SEA, Euro and Hill Grey) and uses the actual tail codes the unit flew with.
This skin represents the 906th TFG/89th TFS, USAF Reserve F-4D's from Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio circa 1982-1989.
The 89th traces its lineage to that of a troop carrier squadron during World War II, flying the Douglas C-47 Skytrain from 1943 – 1945. The 89th earned a Distinguished Unit citation for their efforts in the air assault during the D-Day invasion of France on the 6th of June 1944. The 89th flew throughout the European campaign including the Battle of the Buldge. The squadron was stationed at Baer Field, IN, Sedalia AAFLD, MO, Laurin –Maxton AAB, NC, and various fields throughout the European Theater. The 89th also flew various types of gliders during the same period including the CG-4, CG-13 and the British made Horsa 1-A. Missions included airlift, airdrop, air evacuation and glider towing.
After the conclusion of WWII, the 89th was deactivated. In 1949 the 89th was activated in the Air Force Reserve as a Troop Carrier Squadron (medium). The unit flew the C-45 Expediter which was a military version of the Beechcraft Model 18 commercial transport. The squadron was stationed at Offutt AFB, NE, during the period.
The 89th also flew the C-46 Commando along with the C-45. The C-46 was a variant of the Curtis CW-20 commercial transport. The Commando carried more cargo than the famous C-47 and offered better performance at higher altitudes, but required more maintenance and had a higher loss rate. The C-46 was also flown by the 89th at Offutt AFB, NE.
The C-47 was flown again by the 89th during the same period as the C-45 and C-46 at Offutt AFB, NE. Missions included air, land, airdrop, and air evacuation. The 89th was ordered to active service during the Korean Conflict for a brief period in 1951.
In 1952, the 89th became a fighter-Bomber Squadron moving to Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The unit began flying the F-51. The F-51 Mustang was best remembered by its former designation as the P-51. The F-51 was powered by a Packard built Merlin V-1650 piston engine producing 1600 hp.
In 1954 the 89th converted to the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 was the first jet aircraft the 89th flew. Developed from the single seat P-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage three feet to allow for a second cockpit. The squadron flew the T-33 at the same time as the F-51 and the F-80 at Mitchell Field, WI.
In 1955 the 89th transitioned to the fighter version of the T-33, the F-80. The F-80 was flown in conjunction with the T-33 at Mitchell Field, WI.
In 1982 the 89th Fighter Squadron reactivated flying the F-4D Phantom II. The 89th flew the –D model, which had an upgraded radar, inertial navigation and other improvements. Missions for the 89th included air-to-air, air to ground, formation and air refueling. The F-4 was affectionately known as the Rhino and was incorporated into the squadron insignia.
In 1989 the 89th converted to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 was the most numerous front line fighters from the mid- 1980’s to the 1990’s. The 89th flew the –A and –B model block 10 series airplanes. The –B model was a two seat version of the –A. The 89th F-16A/B’s were powered by Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-200 turbofan engine producing 25,000 lbs. of thrust with afterburner.
In 1994, the 89th Fighter Squadron was deactivated. The unit was immediately reactivated as the 89th Airlift Squadron and became half of the newly reactivated 445th Airlift Wing. The squadron took on the new mission of strategic long-range cargo transport starting with the C-141C in 1998. In 2005/2006 it converted to the C-5A Galaxy and in 2011 received its first C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. The mission of the 89th Airlift Squadron is to deliver personnel and cargo, on time, anywhere in the world.
To install just move the folders to your:
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects
Thanks to Sundowner for the skin. Thanks to DA for all the help getting these skins right.
Enjoy
Dave "USAFMTL"
57th FIS Skin pack by Dave and Sundowner
Minn ANG F-4D late 70's early 80's.jpg)
Wraparound USAFDersert1 camo for SF2 stock F-4E's. Just add your own decals or paste the stock decal.ini into the skin folder.
For the SF2 TuAF F-4ETM_Simsek
Hello everyone!
For The Mirage Factory RF-4C (early) Phantom II.
33rd TFW, 1st TFW and SEA Camo Michigan ANG Skin pack for SF2 series.
F-4D Skin Package by Dave
F-4D Skin Package by Dave