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Strike Fighters 2 Screenshots Thread
Wrench posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Screen Shots
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! -
Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips
Wrench posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
View File Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips 6/29/2025 With the loss of Simmers Paint Shop, a lot of fantastic information has been lost forever for those texture artists that like the ability to fully match the proper colors for any and (mostly) all eras and countries. Listed are not only the color chips, the the R/G/B and Hex values to (re)create them in your own image manipulation programs (GIMP, Photoshop, Paint.net, etc) These are given the US Federal Standard, and for Luftwaffe, the RLM converted to FS coding. I don't remember when I found these, but here they are. Included are the original png format images, and I've converted them to jpgs for easier viewing with various and sundry programs. Be advised, the images are QUITE large, so you'll need to zoom in on them. Included herein are chips for: Japan - IJN, IJAAF, JASDF Germany - Luftwaffe RLM/RAL UK - RAF British Standard Russia/Soviet Union - VVS colorlist USA - USAF, USN, US Army I hope you enjoy these, and make good use of them!!! Even though I uploaded to the SF2 category, these are usefull for any and all games or what-have-yous that you'd like to use them for!! :) Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 06/29/2025 Category Utilities / Editors -
Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips
Wrench replied to Wrench's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
I just wish I could have collected all their fonts as well. They had EVERYTHING!!! -
Soviet Lightning
Wrench replied to crisisloaner's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Sci-Fi/Anime/What If Forum
I'll bet those Atolls are juuuuuuuuusst a little bit better than the Firestreak & Red Eyes!! -
Strike Fighters 2 Screenshots Thread
Wrench replied to Wrench's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Screen Shots
"Rick? Everyone knows Rick. This is his place. Everyone comes to Rick's" -
Not so funny thing with TFD tool
Wrench replied to Gepard's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
something else it does weirdly ... I repainted the flags on this F-30 Frigate, as more than Spain uses them. (ya'll know my fetish for Easter Eggs...) anyway, here's what the TAE sees, vs that YOU see ingame. Very odd!! (exact same ship!!) -
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Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips 6/29/2025 With the loss of Simmers Paint Shop, a lot of fantastic information has been lost forever for those texture artists that like the ability to fully match the proper colors for any and (mostly) all eras and countries. Listed are not only the color chips, the the R/G/B and Hex values to (re)create them in your own image manipulation programs (GIMP, Photoshop, Paint.net, etc) These are given the US Federal Standard, and for Luftwaffe, the RLM converted to FS coding. I don't remember when I found these, but here they are. Included are the original png format images, and I've converted them to jpgs for easier viewing with various and sundry programs. Be advised, the images are QUITE large, so you'll need to zoom in on them. Included herein are chips for: Japan - IJN, IJAAF, JASDF Germany - Luftwaffe RLM/RAL UK - RAF British Standard Russia/Soviet Union - VVS colorlist USA - USAF, USN, US Army I hope you enjoy these, and make good use of them!!! Even though I uploaded to the SF2 category, these are usefull for any and all games or what-have-yous that you'd like to use them for!! :) Wrench Kevin Stein -
Help with creating mission using submarine to attack land targets
Wrench replied to rick146's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mission & Campaign Building Discussion
you're going to have to learn the Target Area Editor. Also, there's a 50km "bubble of reality" surrounding YOUR aircraft. Nothing that's a game-generated Ground Object will exist OUTSIDE of the radius. Also, nothing that's a game generated (or target built placed Ground Object) will show on the inflight map until you get close enough. Exact distance changes with the winds. -
Help with creating mission using submarine to attack land targets
Wrench replied to rick146's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mission & Campaign Building Discussion
On the WW2 "Okinawa" map, I set up the landing beaches for the US invasion. Offshore, there are naval ships that just keep pumping out gunfire untile everything is destroyed or they run out of ammo! -
Spitfire Mk14
Wrench replied to Cliff7600's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
No, it's because downloads are now subscription only. It's the only way we have to gaining the necessary funds to keep the doors open. Sorry, but that's the unfortunate truth -
Help with creating mission using submarine to attack land targets
Wrench replied to rick146's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mission & Campaign Building Discussion
we've had working ballistic missiles (and arty) since SF1. One of the things is making sure the launch/firing vehicle has a high enough veiwport (SEVERAL Km in the sky) to see to the horizon. IIRC, the original ODS and Op Darius had working IRBMs (I should know!! <grin>) What's funny, is the Iowa class BBs will launch the Tomahawks as SAMs against incoming aircraft. Funny as hell to watch! -
My next terrain project
Wrench replied to Gepard's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
Question: those blue roofed items at the lower right, are they the 170m SunShelter? If so, how did you "repaint" the roof??? I've been trying to do that, but even with the LOD viewer, I've not found the correct texture. Thanks! -
Missing Cockpits and Stores Pylons
Wrench replied to Sheriff's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
the one I have (not sure which version), the cockpit ini calls for the Kfir C1's pit. Do you have SF2:I as part of your merged install?? Meaning: if the mod references a STOCK cockpit, it does not need a cockpit folder, as it will "pull" the needed parts for the relevant cat file. (I've done this several times myself) -
Strike Fighters 2 Screenshots Thread
Wrench replied to Wrench's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Screen Shots
Gib harbor and The Rock (always hear that in Sean Connery's voice for some reason...) Dedicated to our own Rock Ape, Trotski -
Missing Cockpits and Stores Pylons
Wrench replied to Sheriff's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
are you missing the "fake pilot" and the add-on parts it uses ?? -
SF2 Avionics Community Pack - - Beta release v0.4
Wrench replied to Eagle114th's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
AWESOME!!! Great work on those!! -
SF2 not well optimized for newer systems?
Wrench replied to JamesWilson's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
Short answer: No. It was designed for systems from 2002, it's first release. SF2 just changed a bit of coding for Win 7. Mostly graphical, with few "other changes" (there's an old thread around somewhere here, that explains most of the changes/upgrades.) My experience is no issues with Win 10 or now 11 on the new machine. Everything maxed out (the new machine) well over 100 fps. Of course, it is a desktop. I think we should consider ourselves VERY lucky the damn thing runs at all in 10 & 11; given the complete and utter lack of support from the manufacturer. If it weren't for the modders, it would have faded away.- 10 replies
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maybe you might want to let us know for WHICH game this question is related??? Otherwise, we can't give you an answer (or move this thread to the correct Forum)
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You'll get through this!! We're all right there with you!!! Stay Strong and Have Faith!!
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how to make 4096 x 4096 textures
Wrench replied to ravenclaw_007's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
I cannot believe those stencils are actually legable!! You can read every word!!! Fantastic Detail!!! (tm) -
Unfortunately, CA has gone to a subscription mode. You have to buy one of these (there are several choices) to be able to download. Sorry, that's just the way it is
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My next terrain project
Wrench replied to Gepard's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
AAAAAGGGGHHH!!!! I've been looking for good parked statics for DC-9/MD-80/B727!!!! We NEED some good statics; civilian, general aviation and military!!! looks like a PM to JimBib is in order!! -
Pantsir S1 missile system (SA-22 Greyhound) 1.0.0 Sound Issue
Wrench replied to Falcon1364's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
check the WEASPON's data ini, the missile itself. I don't have that one, but here's an example from the stock SA2: These, of course, are the stock 3W sounds. (note, the Guideline has no sustainer rocket). At worst, you can swap out any differing sounds from that missile to these, and see if they work -
I've not downloaded or installed it yet, but I did get a fresh GOG copy of XW. I'm gonna wait a bit, as their site said "you may have to uninstall when updates arrive" or something to that effect.. BUT IT LOOKS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, there don't seem to be a link for the editor to download from ...hmmm...
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Spanish CVs
Wrench posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
I know we have the Dedalo , but I swear I've seen the Príncipe de Asturias somewhere. Or am I just high?? If we do have (and I've looked!), can someone point me in the right direction? TIA!