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TFDtool v1.01 is now available. Based on the constructive comments from Menrva and Krfrge it got these improvements: - New planning map airfield icons (and a slightly different icon inside the TFDtool view). Also changed color settings, so targets which are not 'ENEMY' will show in blue instead of red. - More planning map options. Comes with a dialog inside TFDtool (the settings there are not saved back to the ini.). - Hopefully fixed a bug where the keyboard input would no longer be read, and only the mouse would work. - Mouse scrollwheel zoom in / zoom out can now access all magnification levels, like keyboard zoom.

French Aeronautique Navale F6F Hellcat, Suez 1956.

Sandy.....

Ok, as promised, after hitting 300 pages, I've closed that old thread, and have now opened a new one!! Remember, no posting without a screenshot!! Have it people!!! Enjoy!

I'm going to try and put together a campaign for this project this winter as well as finish off the terrain so was wondering about what aircraft to include. Most of the research done so far has been on the ground war but I've put together a list of aircraft for the allied side, the list of Luftwaffe aircraft is still being researched. Any ideas on aircraft/skins for either side appreciated. Considering the small size of the terrain I'm just planning 7 squadrons per side, one squadron at each airport. British aircraft: Hawker Tempest: Based at B-80 [Volkel] and tasked with mainly air to air missions plus some strike, recon and armed recon. Spitfire14: ThirdWire's model based at B-78 [Eindhoven] and tasked with air to air and some recon missions. Hawker Typhoon: Based at B-77 [Gilze/Rijen] and tasked with mainly CAS missions and some strike missions. US aircraft: P-51D: ThirdWire's model based at Y-29 [Asch]. At the start of the battle it seems the only P-51's in the area were PR versions. The 352nd Fighter Group deployed aircraft from England to Y-29 on Dec. 22 but I'm going to include them from the Dec.16 start date. They will probably be tasked with mostly air to air missions with some CAS, strike, recon and armed recon included. P-47D [2]: One squadron at A-89 [Le Culot] and one squadron at Y-32 [Ophoven]. One of the squadrons will get mainly CAS and some strike missions, the other will get a blend of different missions. P-38: The 370th fighter group was active in the area and seems to have been a dedicated ground attack unit so they will get just CAS, strike and armed recon missions based from A-92 [Sint-Truiden]. Luftwaffe Aircraft: Still needs to be researched but one squadron of Bf-109G-10's for air to air, probably an earlier G version for air to air and air to ground, FW-190A-8, and FW-190D-9. That still leaves 3 squadrons open, any ideas?

had to reverse to generic tiles...PC was crashing with around 1000 tiles...still looks better than previous version

Heck and VonS are having a great time testing the Pfalz handling, and then comparing notes. Meanwhile, I took it for a quick spin above gterl's Vosges2.

Progress shot on the cockpit art. Because of the antique game engine's rudimentary lighting, I am painting the fall of light into the artwork.

You're welcome. Test shots of the CL4 as I start to rough in markings for one of several color schemes I like.

Ju-88 lead the attack during Operation Bodenplatte.

French Aeronautique Navale AU1 Corsair, Suez 1956.

French Aeronautique Navale TBM-3E Avenger, Suez 1956.

when I've got it finished, I"ll upload the mod with all the inis and parts (pylons and fake pilot) needed. Since I made some many corrections on the hit boxes, and of course the modified data ini, loadout ini and etc. My version uses the stock 3W Meteor F.8's cockpit, as that's the closest we've got. I still have to add the landing/taxi lights to the front gear. And guesstimate the location for a tail light. can't help with the YAP 100F, as I don't have it. As a stop gap, maybe just paint the whole tank green and let it go at that?

Geeeee! New Screenshots Thread! Few enemies:

got it!

The campaign and terrain is focused on the fighter bomber types so no bomber types planned although there were quite a few RAF B-25's and US B-26's in country. Likewise, German bombers were active at night but I'm not going there. Spitfire IX's were under consideration for air to air and air to ground work but with only 3 RAF airfields and one squadron at each I like the current plan with the Spit14's doing top cover. Will look into the other FW-190 and BF-109 types. The Me-262 is definitely under consideration but not sure how active they were over the Ardennes region during the Battle of the Bulge. Any idea? Wrench, I will be doing some FM's for this project and the plan is to use only aircraft available at CombatAce, at least to start. I might transfer some FM's to "other" models at some point but it's low priority. Will probably use the CAF P-47's, maybe one squadron with bubble canopies and one razorback. Sounds like Wolf's P-38 is the only option for now. Also, no Bf-110 at this point.

the problem would be the "missing" 110s for those that can't access "that other place". It's a pity we don't have a nicer P-38; Wolf's is a bit long in the teeth. But, still workable Same for the 190s. Don't know when Torno and his people will be finishing and releasing the new (and beautiful!!) 190 series (A, D, 152)

Looks beautiful! I’ll tweak the FM eventually for the older CL.IV that’s in the downloads area and then we can easily readjust some of the coordinates to make the data ini fit your greatly improved model Geezer. Happy flying, Von S

Bf-109 G14, K4 Fw-190A8, A9 (17) took part and D9 Ju-88 Bf-110G2 Me-262 Allied aircraft: Spitfire MkIX B-25 B-26

Bad time to eject...

gotcha! Was looking at the Wiki article myself earlier. so.. adding the hardpoints is a nothing thing. That's easy. But some some damn dumb reason, the fake pilot pylons -- that's I've used before on IJN and USAAF airplanes aren't showing!! I must have a typo someplace... (and I've found the hit boxes are a total mess ... I know it's an AI-only bird, but jeez...at least have them ON the component they're supposed to be. Like the pilot hit box 6 feet in front of the aircraft!! I"m correcting them too!) I'll keep at it until I get it right!! Or have to ask for help!!

Re-working some of the target areas.

As I near completion of the Pfalz, Heck is test flying the hell out of it to find the problems I always overlook. Also got started mapping the new Halberstadt CL.IV.

Well, best get posting then....... Heading down the Mu Gia pass....... Joy ride.....

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