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6 pointsAs some have noted, I've started doing some small modifications and tweeks to some of our ww2 aircraft. It should be noted, that I'll -ONLY- be adjusting/modifying those aircraft that are available here at CombatAce. The first ones to be worked on will be those for the European Theatre. As noticed, instead of starting new threads, I'll be uploading them to the "Tips & Tweeks" thread pinned above. Most will be adjustments on hit boxes and adding "armor skin" (the thickness of the skin, as Baff once said "structure as armor"). Unfortunately, many, if not most of these aircraft, do not have the proper "cuts" to their meshes. Meaning, for example, wings are one piece from root to tip, with the "outer***wing" statement" defining a nonexistent mesh. Same is also true for fuselages lacking the nose, fuselage and tail statements. These will be adjusted to remove the missing meshes. Also unfortunately, some of these aircraft, no matter how exact you copy the min/max numbers simply don't take the changes. So, there will be aircraft that will remain in their "as issued" state. At note to 3d modlers -- it is vitally important that any new aircraft follow the 3W style, in creating the various named sections in the LOD. This not only helps for decals, but for flight and damage modeling. So, watch the Thread above for more packages as I get them finished. I'll try to remember and included the original, "already backed up" data inis
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5 pointsThe only Maverick-variant used on US Skyhawks were the Laser-guided ones (AGM-65E) on A-4M. No other US Navy/Marines Skyhawk-variant used any Maverick-version. New Zealands A-4K later received Maverick-capability, but also had a new APG-66 radar. Israel is said to have used the Maverick with their Skyhawks, but I never found any picture of this, so I'm not sure, if this is really true. If they used them, then probably with the newer A-4N (that also had a newer APQ-145-radar) and not with their older A-4E/F/H. AGM-45 Shrikes could be used on A-4C/E/F/M/N and probably on L, but not on TA-4s. Chaff-/Flare-Dispensers on US Skyhawks could be used on A-4C and E after "Shoehorn"-retrofit in '65, aswell as F, L, M. Some A-4B also received the "Shoehorn"-ECM avionics, so maybe these also had Chaff-Dispensers. There were different layouts of the dispensers. - 1x far aft left + 1x right side of tailhook-attachment (with left side having a ECM-antenna) - 1x far aft left + 1x left side of tailhook-attachment (with right side having a ECM-antenna) - 1x far aft left only (not sure if this is a real config or just one of the former with the second spot not visible) - left + right side of tailhook-attachment (A-4M only) Another interesting thing is, that US Skyhawks usually had not Sidewinder-capability (only provisions). Exceptions were the planes, that were used as Air-Defense on CVS-carriers (VSF squadrons and some Detachments of regular squadrons) and A-4M.
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5 pointsAround Hatzor...
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5 pointsBeautiful pics. of the Pfalz D.VIII - also interesting is the four-bladed prop made by putting two two-bladed ones together. A couple of other pics. below - featuring a one-piece four-bladed prop, and a 160hp Siemens-Halske variant with a nose similar to the Siemens-Schuckert. Von S
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3 pointsA-4C.....95% it was the first production A-4 with a typical radar with CRT display. AN/APG-53A was definitely just a surface radar with terrain clearance, and ground search modes and a ground ranging function. The 53A was on USN A-4C/L/E/F and TA-4F/J AN/APG-53B had the same modes but added a TV mode for Walleye....(.Same for Mavs??) The 53B was on USN A-4E/F/ (M ?) and TA-4F/J (and others I expect A-4G) AGM-45 are specified loadouts on USN A-4E/F/M Chaff dispensers (ALE-29A) were on USN A-4C/L/E/F by 1970 but may have been added at different times during the late 60s Argentine A-4s may have been supplied with MK-82s (photo) but seemed to have used Mk 17 1,000lbs during the campaign.
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2 pointsIt is with great sadness to announce the death of Admiral Lyle Bull. Former Commander of Battle Group Alpha, USS Midway 1986-1989 and the original "Flight of the Intruder" who with his pilot LtCdr Charlie Hunter (died 2017) flew the single A-6 intruder mission in 1967 against the heavily defended Railroad Ferry Slip in Hanoi. Admiral Bull is survived by his loving wife Diana, his two naval officer sons who also flew A-6 Intruders and grandchildren. Of the two Naval officers who greatly influenced my career in the Navy, the Late Terry Toms of VA-115 and Admiral Bull...I still have the book on the old USS Enterprise that Bull gave me on the Midway. Here's to you Sir...Val Halah receive you warmly. Hail and farewell.
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Version 1.0.0
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SF2 WW2 Spitfire Mk.VA by Coupi/Mod Mafia/TMF 5/10/2018 = For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = *Note: 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 (tm) that attempt to do so, do so at their own risk.* This is a modification of the TMF Spitfire MK.1A to the early VA version; this mark uses the "A" wing with 8 303 caliber machine guns. This is the Vickers/Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VA. This pak contains skins/decal set for the following RAF Squadrons: No. 92 There are 2 skins; one Dark Earth/Dark Green/Sky (pre-1942) and Medium Sea Gray/Dark Green/light grey for post-1942. The SF2 Date Switch is used to turn on the later skin in November, 1941 All skins are in jpg format, Decal Randomization is TRUE. Serial numbers, while not matched to plane-in-squadron letters, are all correct for Mk.Vs used by 92 Squadron. Those marked with a star (*) fall into the correct sequencing for those aircraft built as the 8-gunned Va version. The canopy/entry door open with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), 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.Va (TMF)" on the aircraft drop-down selection window. The Official Squadron Crest (tm) is used for the 'paint chip' for each skin. As always, fairly easy to follow, highly 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! ------------------------------------------------ =TO INSTALL: As I always reccomend, unzip the "sf2_ww2_eto_spit5a_tmf_pak.zip" to a temp folder or your desktop or somewhere else that's easy to find Then, simply, copy/paste the Objects folder supplied directly =OVER= your existing /Objects folder. Copy/Paste the Sound folder over your existing /Sounds folder. Odds are, you have the engine sound already, but I like to upload as complete as possible products You'll probably be asked "OVERWRITE?", just say Yes. I've already seperated out the various folders (Aircraft, Decals, etc), so they'll drop right where they're supposed to be. ---------------------------- Historically, No.164 Argentine-British also flew the Va. They used the "FJ" code on their aircraft. I'm sure there are other units, but haven't been able to run them down accurately. So, it's easier to just stay with No.92, as the Vb & c cannon armed versions were soon in service. As this aircraft LOD lacks the hardpoints the Mk.V had, I've used the Fake Pilot Method (tm) to add ONLY the centerline station for a drop tank. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Coupi for the idea and all major ini work (Many thanks to Wrench!!!) Bpao for the aircraft Kesselbrut for the cockpit PappaRomeo for the modded EAW gunsight pak, the RAF Mk II used here AVHistory for the Merlin engine sound Me ("Bob") for some new serial decals and ini Work, and the MSG/DG skin Sources: I'm not even gonna try to find all my RAF Spit books.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Hunting! -------------------------------------------- Legal BS: This is freeware; it CANNOT be re-distrubuted even if the original readmes and all other pieces of the package remain intact. This aircraft is fully owned by The Mirage Factory/Mod Mafia. Skins for this aircraft can be made, with no permissions needed The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes. This package may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions. Bribes are accepted; ask for the day's going rates ------------------------------------------- -
2 pointsThe A-4Q of Argentinian Navy employed US-manufactured Mk-82s,with both conical or Snakeyes fin assembly;in the days preceding the start of the war,was also used for CAPs from the carrier 25 de Mayo armed with a fuel tank and a pair of Aim-9B,but during the conflict flown only attack missions. For the Argentinian Air Force A-4Cs,again before the start of the war,for the CAP,the planes was armed with a pair of Shafrir 2 missiles and 2 or three external tanks. For attack missions,the typical bomb load used comprised three Explosivos Alaveses 250kg bombs,either parachut-retarded (BRP,Bomba Retardada por Paracaidas and close resembling MK-82s) or with convntional tails.Also.from 11 May tha Skyhawks began using the 1000lb Mk-17 bomb..In the missions,the planes used always two external wings tanks 'cause the distnace involved taking off from the mainland bases and the Falklands. Hope this help
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2 pointsF-15C Pit - Yes please! I would like one.
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2 pointsI see, i need to release the cockpit update for the F-15C
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2 pointsBelow are Lewis gun armed Nieuport 17 and 23 WIPs. Lewis Gun Nieuports.rar
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2 pointsStill busy with the Real World, but spent the morning working on Breguet 14 gunner and armament.
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1 pointAvro Canada CF-103 Archer - No.425 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1963 Serving with no less that nine front-line RCAF squadrons at its peak in the mid-1950's, the Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck provided all-weather defense against Soviet intruders and the four Canuck squadrons based in Europe from 1956 to1962 were, for some time, the only NATO fighters capable of operating in zero visibility and poor weather conditions. However, recognising the fact that the Soviet Union was working on newer jet-powered bombers the RCAF began looking for a missile-armed replacement for the CF-100 even before it had entered service and in January 1953 the RCAF's All-Weather Interceptor Requirements Team submitted a report to the Canadian Government outlining their requirements. In response, Avro Canada came up with three distinct proposals; 1. A subsonic CF-100 development with a thinner swept wing and tail surfaces and with external missile stores (CF-100S). 2. A single-seat supersonic delta-winged aircraft with twin engines and external missile stores (CF-103). 3. A large two-seat supersonic delta-winged aircraft with twin engines and an internal missile bay (CF-105). After a full year of reviewing Avro Canada's proposals the RCAF announced in February 1954 that they considered that the CF-103 represented the optimum balance between cost, efficacy and in-service date and requested that Avro Canada should be awarded a production contract for 200 CF-103's. To keep costs down the RCAF stipulated the use of two key 'off the shelf' items; the Hughes MA-1 fire control system (from the Convair F-102A) and the Rolls-Royce Avon afterburning turbojet (from the English Electric Lightning). Whilst both items were actually still under development themselves, they were considered to be a safer choice than any home-grown paper project and likely to reach maturity for the projected in-service date of 1960. The only area of risk was the decision to arm the CF-103 with the radical British ADEN 230 twin-barreled cannon in a streamlined semi-conformal installation carrying the cannon and with a 500 round ammunition drum stored immediately above and inside the fuselage. The CF-103 used the then fashionable delta-wing configuration but with slab tailplanes and, in order to house a large radar set, the CF-103 used a solid nose with variable geometry air intakes on the fuselage with intake ramps and splitter plates which proved to be a perfect match for the Avon RB.146 turbojet engines each rated at 12,500 lbs thrust dry and 16,500 lbs thrust with afterburner. The aircraft was intended to be built directly from the production line thus skipping the traditional hand-built prototype phase and luckily very little re-design was required as testing progressed. On October 4th 1957, the same day as the launch of Sputnik 1, the first CF-103A was rolled out at Avro Canada's facility at Malton, Ontario eventually making it's first flight on December 30th, 1957 with Chief Development Test Pilot Janusz Zurakowski at the controls. Flight testing quickly demonstrated excellent handling and overall performance, reaching Mach 2.1 in level flight. Development was slowed slightly due to problems with the Hughes MA-1 Fire Control System and the ADEN 230 twin-barreled cannon but the first two CF-103A's entered service with No.425 Squadron on August 15th, 1961 in a ceremony at RCAF Namao, Alberta becoming fully operational by the end of the year.
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1 pointYep, wrongly identified config, it was always 2 dispensers
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1 pointAvro Canada CF-103B Archer - No.425 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1965
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1 pointThank you. I will add that for more proper operation of the engines, some parameters in the "Engines" section of the DATA file should look like this: // Engines --------------------------------------------------------- [EngineL] ................................................... SpinnerNodeName=SpinPropHub StaticPropNodeName=StaticPropL SlowPropNodeName=SSpinProp01 FastPropNodeName=FSpinProp01 ................................................... [EngineR] ................................................... SpinnerNodeName=Object52 StaticPropNodeName=StaticPropR SlowPropNodeName=SSpinProp02 FastPropNodeName=FSpinProp02 ...................................................
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1 pointHello! The latest F-15Cs have this antenna on the top of the nose but I don't know its purpose...
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1 pointAssisting VonS and myself are two other guys with excellent backgrounds: Mike Dora and jeanba. Jeanba is a consultant who has helped with structural and operational research, while Mike is a retired RAF squadron commander who is also active at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in upstate New York. Some shots and recent comments below: "Well I hope it flies better than our Rhinebeck Caudron G.3. On a good day they get it to run straight down the field with 4-5 feet of daylight beneath the wheels. Actually this machine is the worst we have for ground handling. Those struts and booms may look delicate at a distance, but close up they are thick and heavy, the tail booms are like old-fashioned wooden clothes poles! Plus with the length of ground contact of those lower booms, it is a bit of a pig to manhandle." Shameless plug: a new Sopwith Dolphin will be ready for their 2018 season, so if any fans are in upstate New York this summer, drop by the aerodrome.
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1 pointHere are some photos to expand on VonS' excellent research and FM work. A Swedish replica builder is constructing an all-new D.8 the same way the originals were made and it will be powered by an original Siemens-Halske engine! D.8s were issued in ones and twos to front line and home defense units in the Spring of 1918. Paul Baumer, of Jasta Boelcke, obtained a D.8 in May per the Osprey pub Pfalz Scout Aces of WW1 which has a photo of two D.8s used by Jasta 29 alongside their Fokker D.7s. Myself, I tend to agree with VonS and suspect D.8s were not operational until late summer/early autumn - but I've been wrong before!
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1 pointAre there any antennas missing on the F-15C from TMF? so i could pack them into the cockpit parts, but im not an Eagle expert
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1 pointLined up, Flaps down, Gear out..........Screw it........suck it all in and blow down the runway at 100% mil power. Also, I do enjoy the Angola Terrain. It gives such a sense of.....emptiness. And yes, there is a Mirage F-1 in the shot.
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1 pointTweeks/Adjustment for Veltro2K's Dornier Do-17Z light bomber New/Remodded data ini includes: -ALL hit boxes adjusted -light aluminium "skin" armor added -AvHistory BMW engine sound Flight model remains untouched, in as issued state Instructions: unzip and install to your ETO mods folder. A back-up (original) copy of the data ini is included, for safety's sake. v2k_do17z_tweeks.7z
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1 pointSome Eagle action...
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1 pointAlso, below is the VERY ROUGH Caudron R.11. I "borrowed" Stephen1918's excellent Caudron G4 files, and substituted my R.11 model for his G.4 model. Anyone interested in developing new ini files is welcome to try their hand. WIP Caudron R11.rar
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1 pointGod I miss Hi-Vis colors....TA-4J of VF-126 "Bandits" during America's Bi-centennial 1976.
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1 pointDoing some Helo flight....
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1 pointIn way to the target area...
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1 pointEOGB and LGB works different way than EOGR and LGR. If you really need eo camera locked on target.... make laser designator for aircraft....create weapon station for eogb with specific station code and then create 'fake' eogb or lgb with same station code...and add this as always loaded weapon on loadout ini....then in flight select target.....chose fake target designator eogb/lgb bomb it will lock...then you can even ccip iron bombs..with tv locked on target...
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1 pointSome ingame shots of the DIII (not DIIIa) that VonS describes above.
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1 pointBeen busy with Real World stuff, but squeezed in some work on the Pfalz DIII (not DIIIa). The LODs now show up at a distance - WIP below. Pfalz DIII.rar
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1 pointWIPs of the Pfalz and Nieuport are posted on the previous page. Mike Dora, VonS, and several other guys are carefully revising and testing new files for these aircraft, eliminating a lot of rough edges that have accumulated over the years. The goal is to produce a unified series of aircraft and file mods that live up to FE2's potential.
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1 pointShots of WIP Pfalz DIIIa.
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Version 1.0
334 downloads
This small add-on adds the weapons needed for the Operación Pelayo MOD as well as it erases some bugs of the original mod. Credits: Cangas Bongodiver Ravenclaw_007
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