Wrench

As some you know, I've been slowly working on converting Mytai's F-4B skins to newer, better SF2 standards. Mostly through using Sundowner's hi-rez template. Some of which was covered in this thread: But several questions have arisen. One, obviously answered with these sentences: But the primary one remains, as to "year operations". Since we have the ability to turn on skins at a certain date (the SF2 date switch in the texture set ini), do I 1) use the date date switch, which forces the game to use that as the primary skin from the start year selected, of 2) not use the date switch, and let the End User (tm) select the skin -and have to also select for all wingmen in the flights. Also, if anyone else is working on converting these 70-odd skins, DO LET ME KNOW! So work won't be duplicated and cause a waste of time!! So, let's hear what you all think...

they were in 512x as I only (re)used the stock skins! Thank You Pete!!

I forgot to mention in the readme, this skin can be used on the A-6E, and the TRAM (if TRAMs were in gull grey/white -- have to check). A simple move the skin folder to the other aircraft, and renaming the 5 skin maps to match said aircraft will make it work. Other than having A-6A BuNums... all 3W Intruders are mapped the same; the only difference is the TRAM has an additional map for the TRAM turret, which will need to be extracted and placed in the skin folder. CVW coding will also need to be checked, as sometimes it changed. But with the rename, they all work with each other

View File SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-95 Skin/Decals Pack SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-95 Skin/Decals Pack 2/6/2018 = For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) = *Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6A* A new skin for the 3W A-6A Intruder that depicts VA-95 "Green Lizards" during 1974-74 embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA during the Vietnam War. Almost all markings are decals (excepting squadron color flash on tail fin), most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE*. All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical for the A-6A, but should be considered "generic" as they do not depict actual aircraft from this unit. Also, this is the very first CAG skin I've ever done (so be kind). The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in stock jpg format. On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see: VA-95 Green Lizards (73-74) As the Green Lizards are also a stock squadron, using this skin for campaigns should be a fairly easy edit. Please note, =NOTHING= is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts, nothing . You should have made it flyable already or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6A.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin. As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/08/2018 Category A-6  

thank you! my FM is, at best, a hack job!!! even I never knew about those unused animations! (color me embarrased!)

well, if the hijack is to clear up CVW coding between PACFlt and LANTFlt, I'll allow it!! Once we have a good skin, it's a pretty simple matter to make proper CVW decals!! (Or modify existing ones, if you know what I mean; wink,wink, nudge, nudge ) BTW, Pete, the "rescue" at the top is for the upper cockpit escape hatches (had to find my Hawkeye walk-around book! If you want a copy, just say so, bro!!).

Nope.

that's why, hopefully, the Uploader has a readme in the zip, and the Downloader reads it!!

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didn't I do, or release some that PACFLT??

Basic principal of mods: if it isn't in our downloads section, there isn't one available. lots of folks show stuff "in the works", some of which gets released, some of it not.

nowhere, as there isn't one

That's good news, Gepard! If you want, PLEASE feel free! I know our 1stGen brothers (and sisters) would appriciate it! I also found my original d/l. From 2005, it was the "exe" type of install that TMF liked to use. It has the VFA-25 and VMFA-122 skins, decals, weapons, pilot, sounds, and effects What is the date of the LOD in yours? Mine is FA-18A.LOD, dated 08/19/2005, at 1,208 kb honestely, I don't remember HOW many F/A-18A we had back then!!

I kinda of stopped on them for now. There's some question as to HOW they should be released. Eole's are superb, but he divided them into USN and USMC, which while not a bad idea, could create confusion within the game. in the meantime, I'm heavily involved with a salvage operation on some long disused, and forgotten, unavailable 1stGen Scooter and Intruder skins.

I am the Lizard (CAG) King!! I can do anything!!!

alternatively, and it's a bit of work, you could download the Operation Desert Storm mod (ODS). You'll need all 3 parts, and then you have to hunt around for all the correct "parts" (weapons, fuel tanks, pilots, effects). I've got 3 external HDs, a foot high stack of CDs to go through ... just so you know...

ok then ...I guess I spoke too soon. for some f-ed up reason, the download comes as "F-14A_AREA88.zip". And then it don't open. Some kind of "this is an archive zip" crap of some kind I guess the best thing to do, is search my ancient archives, and see if I even have the original someplace! What I am going to do now, is "hide" this one, so as to not create an issue. Not much of an issue, really, as the cursed thing is messed up... Give me some time!

how odd ... I can get to via the link above, and download it. maybe it's part of my admin functions??? someone see if this works...

View File SF2 A-6E Intruder, VA-196 Skin/Decals Pack SF2 A-6E Intruder, VA-196 Skin/Decals Pack 2/1/2018 = For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Preferred) = *Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6E* A new skin for the 3W A-6E Intruder that depicts VA-196 "Main Battery" during 1980 when embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA (also possibly at Gonzo Station, but I haven't confirmed this). Almost all markings are decals, most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE. All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical in nature. Unfortunately, I could not match all to their Modex number. On the Number display dropdown, those marked with a star (*) are correctly matched. But all are aircraft that served in VA-196 at one time or another. The Default Start Date switch isused on this skin, so in 1980, you should see only this one. The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in jpg format. On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see: VA-196 Main Battery (1980) Please note, NOTHING is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts (I use the Razbam payware pit on my A-6E & A-6E TRAMs). You should have made them flyable or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6E.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin. As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/05/2018 Category A-6