Laton

Hi guys, Des anyone have access to good 3-view plans of the Hansa Brandenburg D1 that they could send me? Cheers Laton

Hi Guys, Been messing about making a new engine damage effect. This changes the existing puffy greyish smoke to a heavier brown tinged effect. Still experimental but if anyone wants to give it a go (or make mods/changes) here's the procedure: Step 1: Go to your First Eagles/Effects folder and make a backup copy of the AircraftEngineDamageEffect.ini file. Step 2: Double check you have a copy of the AircraftEngineDamageEffect.ini file so you can go back to it. Step 3:Open AircraftEngineDamageEffect.ini with a text editor, get rid of all the text and replace it with the following: [EffectType001] Name=AircraftEngineDamageEffect Element[01].ElementType=HOLD_EMITTER Element[01].ElementName=AircraftEngineDamageSmokeEmitter Element[01].StartTime=0.0 Element[01].StartTimeDeviation=0.0 Element[01].EjectTime=-1.0 Element[01].EjectTimeDeviation=0.0 Element[02].ElementType=HOLD_EMITTER Element[02].ElementName=AircraftEngineDamageFireTrailEmitter Element[02].StartTime=0.0 Element[02].StartTimeDeviation=0.0 Element[02].EjectTime=-1.0 Element[02].EjectTimeDeviation=0.0 [EmitterType001] Name=AircraftEngineDamageSmokeEmitter EmissionType=POINT_EMITTER UpdateType=NON_MOVING MaxVisibleDistance=10000.000000 EmissionRate=0.02000 EmissionVolume=0.100000,0.100000,0.100000 ParticleUpdateType=RANDOM_MOVING ParticleRenderType=ANIMATED_SPRITE ParticleNumAnimationFrame=4 ParticleAnimationScale=0.5 ParticleRandomOrientation=TRUE ParticleLifeTime=12.000000 ParticleLifeTimeDeviation=0.700000 ParticleWeight=0.00000 ParticleRandomness=0.100000 ParticleWindFactor=1.0 ParticleColorTableType=TABLE ParticleColor[01].Time=0.000000 ParticleColor[01].Value=0.400000,0.300000,0.200000,0.000000 ParticleColor[02].Time=0.005000 ParticleColor[02].Value=0.400000,0.300000,0.200000,0.250000 ParticleColor[03].Time=0.800000 ParticleColor[03].Value=0.200000,0.200000,0.200000,0.250000 ParticleColor[04].Time=1.000000 ParticleColor[04].Value=0.100000,0.100000,0.100000,0.000000 ParticleSizeTableType=TABLE ParticleSize[01].Time=0.000000 ParticleSize[01].Value=0.400000 ParticleSize[02].Time=0.5000000 ParticleSize[02].Value=3.000000 ParticleSize[03].Time=1.5000000 ParticleSize[03].Value=9.000000 BaseSizeDeviation=0.4 TextureMaterial=AnimatedSmokeMaterial [EmitterType002] Name=AircraftEngineDamageFireTrailEmitter EmissionType=POINT_EMITTER UpdateType=RANDOM_MOVING Weight=-3.00000 MaxVisibleDistance=10000.000000 EmissionRate=0.02000 ParticleUpdateType=RANDOM_MOVING ParticleRenderType=CONNECTED_SPRITE ParticleLifeTime=14.000000 ParticleWeight=0.00000 ParticleWindFactor=1.0 ParticleColorTableType=TABLE ParticleColor[01].Time=0.000000 ParticleColor[01].Value=0.400000,0.300000,0.200000,0.000000 ParticleColor[02].Time=0.010000 ParticleColor[02].Value=0.300000,0.300000,0.100000,0.400000 ParticleColor[03].Time=0.400000 ParticleColor[03].Value=0.100000,0.100000,0.100000,0.250000 ParticleColor[04].Time=1.000000 ParticleColor[04].Value=0.100000,0.100000,0.100000,0.000000 ParticleSizeTableType=TABLE ParticleSize[01].Time=0.000000 ParticleSize[01].Value=0.800000 ParticleSize[02].Time=1.000000 ParticleSize[02].Value=2.000000 ParticleSize[03].Time=1.600000 ParticleSize[03].Value=9.000000 BaseSizeDeviation=0.4 TextureMaterial=SmokeTrailMaterial [smokeTrailMaterial] DepthBufferCheck=TRUE DepthBufferWrite=FALSE IgnoreRenderOrder=FALSE AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE LightEnabled=FALSE UseLightLevel=TRUE SpecularEnabled=FALSE EmissiveEnabled=FALSE AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000 DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000 ZBufferOffset=0.000000 PriorityLevel=3 BlendOp=BLEND_SRC_ALPHA NumTextureStages=1 TextureStage[01].TextureName=smoketrail.tga TextureStage[01].MipMap=FALSE TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE [AnimatedSmokeMaterial] DepthBufferCheck=TRUE DepthBufferWrite=FALSE IgnoreRenderOrder=FALSE AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE LightEnabled=FALSE UseLightLevel=TRUE SpecularEnabled=FALSE EmissiveEnabled=FALSE AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000 DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000 ZBufferOffset=0.000000 PriorityLevel=3 BlendOp=BLEND_SRC_ALPHA NumTextureStages=1 TextureStage[01].TextureName=AnimatedSmoke.tga TextureStage[01].MipMap=FALSE TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE Save and give it a go. To change back delete the new version and rename the copy you made in Step 1. Cheers See you in 6 weeks :biggrin:

Model by Laton Skins (E.III) by v. Deutschmark FM by peter01. The zip file contains two variants, with alternate armament (2 and 3 gun) configurations. The Release pack also includes a full set of templates for anyone who wants to make & release their own skins. Uploading to CombatACE now. Should be available very soon. Have fun My connection went down the first time I tried to upload - as a result there could be 2 versions available: get the one that has the screenshot and is 7.22MB in size.

File Name: Fokker E.IV Pack File Submitter: Laton File Submitted: 24 Feb 2008 File Category: Fokker File Type: Original File (work that is solely your own) Original Author: No Information File Rights: RESTRICTED - Personal modification allowed, redistribution requires author's permission. File Version: 1 Website: No Information Fokker E.IV and E.IVa Model by Laton Skins (E.III) by v. Deutschmark FM by peter01. The zip file contains two variants, with alternate armament (2 and 3 gun) configurations. Release pack also includes original bmp templates for anyone who wishes to make and distribute their own skins. Check the Readme for installation instructions and any other notes. Click here to download this file

Brilliant. Thanks.

Hi guys, The E.IV's are pretty much done. A little more mapping to do around the engine cowling and they should be right to go. There will be two versions in the release pack: two & three gun types. The FM will be one that Peter supplied to me a while ago, its a beast (in a good way) - lots of engine torque to deal with . The release skin will be the same as the ones for the E.III, consider them place holders until the skinners get to work. In fact if skinners want to make a start, use the template that came with my E.III's as the wings/fusleage/empenage etc are all the same. The shroud around the cockpit and the new engine cowl are the only new bits. I'll do my best to get it finished and up on CombatAce early next week. After that I'm off overseas for a while. Cheers

Hi guys, Been a while but I'm back modelling after an interesting few months - I'll be a dad for the first time in July . A few of the the things on my list: Finish off the Fokker E.IV variants 2 Gun 3 Gun As well as: Sopwith Strutter and Hansa-Brandenberg D.1 Not sure on release time-frames, I'm off to India in a few weeks for a 6 week holiday. Any skinners out there want to join in, drop me a line. Cheers

Brilliant, I'll make good use of it. Thanks

Sure will

Also, if anyone has some good plans/data for the Ansaldo SVA family I'd love to get my hands on it.

Thanks guys, I've got a laptop now so I should be getting more done during lunch-breaks at work (as well as keeping more regular backups). Those Fokkers are currently wearing the stock E.III skins by v.Deutschmark (John if you see this drop me an email). FM's are actually pretty much done by Peter so they should be farily easy to get out before I head overseas. Boy or Girl, the kid will be a crack shot, skilled bushman and effective sim-jockey by the time they're 10 :yes: I'll be starting a few jets soon as well - feel like branching out a bit (NA FJ-1 Fury to start).

Hey guys, A mate of mine gave me a copy of his years ago. Now its up on YouTube. Just prior to transition to the F-18, 75 Sqn RAAF commissioned a short movie. Enjoy

Hi Peter, Looking good. I should have a bit of a chance to mess with these over the weekend. If you want to take a crack at my Fokker D.VIII and Bristol M.1C feel free. Cheers

Pretty sure that's an FM issue. If you do a search on the DFW5 (or the -1 mod) I think there is an FM fix available.

Hi guys, Though I'd drop buy with a bit of an update. I've been taking a bit of a break from modelling for the last month or so after being involved (as a bystander) in a serious car accident in which I lost a good friend. Back to it very soon. The Fokker E.IV is almost ready. Most likely do two variants - 2 and 3 gun types. The pit will just be a slight adaptation of the existing E.I/E.III pit. After that I'll get back to the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter and then the Hansa-Brandenberg D.1 "Starstrutter" (hi Peter) Cheers

Model by Laton Skins by v. Deutschmark FM by peter01. The zip file contains two variants, with alternate armament/wheel/headrest configurations. Note: In single missions the E.IIa version may not appear directly under the E.II, check a bit lower in the plane list. The Release pack also includes a full set of templates for anyone who wants to make & release their own skins. Uploading to CombatAce now. Should be available very soon.

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=4923 File Name: Fokker E.II Eindecker File Submitter: Laton File Submitted: 2 Jul 2007 File Updated: 8 Sep 2007 File Category: Fokker Fokker E.II Ver.1 03 July 2007 Model by by Andre (Laton) Simpson Skins by v. Deutschmark FM by peter01 Release pack also includes original bmp templates for anyone who wishes to make and distribute their own skins. Check the Readme for installation instructions and any other notes. Click here to download this file

Hey guys, Been playing with the "Damaged Aircraft" effect and have come up with this: Its a modification of the existing Dirty Exhaust emitter and replaces the billowing grey smoke you currently get when an aircraft gets damaged short of catching on fire. Unzip the file into your First Eagles effects folder. Backup the existing one first in case you want to go back to it. AircraftSmokeEffect.zip Slight delay in the Fokker E.II/E.IV due to real-world issues but they should be available soon. Cheers

When I was messing about with the 2-seat MS and Pfalz variants I got the impression that it changed the amount of time it took the gunner to detect, aim & fire and an enemy aircraft. Try setting it to 0.5 Its hard to say what the effect is, esp. as the AIRCRAFTOBJECT.ini file had a burstlength parameter for each of the AI levels.

Hi guys, Hopefully I'll get a chance to have a play with your new FM's over the weekend. On the issue of Eindeckers being able to out-turn the DH2. Is the issue one of pitch authority or roll? It was my undertanding that the Fokkers were slower than the DH2 to roll into a turn due to wing-warping but once they were at the right angle they were very quick in bringing the nose around to a new heading because of their good pitch repsonse. On the gunners, in the AIData section: [AIData] ..... GunnerFireChance=90 GunnerFireTime=2.5 <------ this line (I think) reduces the time taken between the gunner firing bursts. GunnerAimOffset=0.0050 .....

Do you serve Pan-galactic Gargle Blasters?

Model by Laton Skins by v. Deutschmark FM by peter01. The zip file contains two variants, with alternate armament/wheel/headrest configurations. Note: In single missions the E.Ia version may not appear directly under the E.I, check a bit lower in the plane list. More skins to come from v. Deutschmark and the Release pack also includes a full set of templates for anyone who wants to make & release their own skins. Uploading to CombatACE now. Should be available very soon. Keep an eye out for the E.II's in the very near future.

Hey Bucky, fun mission. My first attempt: Good guys Bad guys Got the leader, but I think I annoyed his friends: Yep Trouble Double trouble Darn... Still, the recon guys got down in one piece