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Question about afterburner and vector thrust (VTOL)
Wrench replied to Eagle114th's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
you're also lacking the update pack: http://combatace.com/files/file/13176-f-109-tweeks-pak-for-sf2/ I wouldn't worry about the burners, really. As is stated in the original announcment thread, the MAX files no longer exist. I'd just leave things alone -
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External view (F6) off centered
Wrench replied to 1977Frenchie's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
how about this: or rename delete the existing data ini retest. then... extract a NEW FRESH data ini from the cat, and see what happens. it's a well know fact that a great number of the aircraft had data ini issues after one of the 2012 or 2013 patches. give that a shot, and I'll bet real money, the issue fixes itself -
Meteors are 200 mph slower at altitude than they should be!
Wrench replied to Slant6's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
Knots True Air Speed -
thoughts and prayers to you, brother. you'll kick it right back and out!!
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joystick problems and huddata.ini
Wrench replied to savagkc's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
you can just drop the HUDData.ini into any and all mods folders as to the stick set up, get it set the way you want, and change the properties to "Read Only" -
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SF2 DH Venom NF.3 by Veltro2K 9/13/2016 = For SF2, Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED! = This is the release of the De Havilland Venom NF.3 Night/All Weather figher by Veltro2k. The aircraft comes with 3 skins: RAF: No. 23 Squadron No. 141 Squadron Swedish Flygvapnet: F1 Hasslo (J-33) All markings are decals and decal randomization is TRUE. All items; sounds, pilots, drop tank are supplied. All other weapons use stock 3W items. Serial numbers (RAF version) while correct for the variant, should be considered 'generic' in nature not representing any specific unit. IIRC, the Swedish numbering should be 100% historicly correct. Other RAF squadrons are easily made by creating the "bar-roundel" decal seen on the tail booms. The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystrokes; shift/0 (zero) When in-game, you'll see Venom NF.3 (v2k) on the Aircraft selection drop down menu. This will diferentiate it from any others you may (or may not) have. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Give the "notes" a browse, too! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein -
SF2 DH Venom NF.3 by Veltro2K
Wrench posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
File Name: SF2 DH Venom NF.3 by Veltro2K File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 16 September 2016 File Category: Other SF2 DH Venom NF.3 by Veltro2K 9/13/2016 = For SF2, Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED! = This is the release of the De Havilland Venom NF.3 Night/All Weather figher by Veltro2k. The aircraft comes with 3 skins: RAF: No. 23 Squadron No. 141 Squadron Swedish Flygvapnet: F1 Hasslo (J-33) All markings are decals and decal randomization is TRUE. All items; sounds, pilots, drop tank are supplied. All other weapons use stock 3W items. Serial numbers (RAF version) while correct for the variant, should be considered 'generic' in nature not representing any specific unit. IIRC, the Swedish numbering should be 100% historicly correct. Other RAF squadrons are easily made by creating the "bar-roundel" decal seen on the tail booms. The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystrokes; shift/0 (zero) When in-game, you'll see Venom NF.3 (v2k) on the Aircraft selection drop down menu. This will diferentiate it from any others you may (or may not) have. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Give the "notes" a browse, too! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file- 1 reply
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Target Object Animation transfer to GroundObject
Wrench replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
yubba, that only works on aircraft, as they have coding for landing lights in one of the dlls, and said lights are linked to an animation, to wit: gear retraction/extension. ======= I'm surprised as well, swam, that some of our 3d gurus haven't popped in. But still, the basic point is you cannot add anything to a model (lod) once it's been exported. This goes for aircraft as well, even though we've got the 'fake pilot' workaround. Since the game is aircraft centric, one can add addtional lights to the aircraft via the data ini (as I've done hundreds of times) and even to airfields. But ground objects are a completely different thing. You can't remove or hide meshes, you can't add things as the engine simply wont let you. bottom line is you'll need someone to build a new fire truck with the warning strobes built in and rotation animated. -
Target Object Animation transfer to GroundObject
Wrench replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
right, that's because the light is not attached to the physical model (the lod). That can only be done in MAX. An example would be one of Pasko's old mods, of a Russian truck (can't remember which Zil exactly), that has working headlights. They were built in MAX with a self-illuminating function. which takes us back to the original, of "they have to be built that way". So, you'd need a completely NEW object, built with the rotating light on top don't forget, too, that as a GroundObjects any truck set in it's data ini as "TRANSPORT" will show up randomly in Armed_Recon missions as well. *** edit -- Pasko's is the Zil157Troops -- headlights work, and there's a bunch of infantry sitting in the back *** -
Target Object Animation transfer to GroundObject
Wrench replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
meaning, something like a SAM or EWR radar?? It that case, you'd make a "direct call" in both the targets and types inis. List the object in the types ini (as below) [TargetType376] Name=HAWK_CWAR FullName=HAWK Continious Wave Radar TargetType=EW_RADAR ActiveYear=1960 TargetValue=250 UseGroundObject=TRUE GroundObjectType=HAWK_CWAR RepairRate=3.22 StartDetectChance=80 StartIdentifiedChance=20 IncreaseDetectChanceKey=10 MaxVisibleDist=8000.0 DestroyedEffect=SmallRocketGroundExplosion DestroyedModel=Truck_destroyed.LOD SecondaryEffect=VehicleFireEffect SecondaryChance=100 and then add it directly to the targets ini. Say, for example it IS a rotary beacon, somethi9ng like this: [TargetArea002] Name=Offutt AFB Position=412401,446133 Radius=6000 ActiveYear=0 Location=1 Alignment=FRIENDLY AirfieldDataFile=desert_airfield4.ini NumSquadrons=6 Target[001].Type=Runway4 Target[001].Offset=0.00,0.00 Target[001].Heading=0 Target[002].Type=airtower Target[002].Offset=-345,-620 Target[002].Heading=0 Target[003].Type=eor_shack Target[003].Offset=-162.14,1590.40 Target[003].Heading=0 Target[004].Type=eor_shack Target[004].Offset=161.96,-1589.53 Target[004].Heading=90 Target[005].Type=eor_shack Target[005].Offset=-1349.29,-1597.02 Target[005].Heading=-120 Target[006].Type=eor_shack Target[006].Offset=603.18,-436.44 Target[006].Heading=-120 Target[007].Type=Hangar3 Target[007].Offset=-750.93,-663.34 Target[007].Heading=151 Target[008].Type=Hangar3 Target[008].Offset=-825.35,-705.71 Target[008].Heading=151 Target[009].Type=Hangar1 Target[009].Offset=-893.29,-732.81 Target[009].Heading=151 Target[010].Type=Beacon Target[010].Offset=545.02,0.03 Target[010].Heading=0 (replaces the ASR on this particular set up) Personally, I'd still do it like a terrain object. Say for example the ASR that's on damn near every runway. Long time ago, I built a data ini for it, so it would actually function as a working radar. Added the necessary lines to the ASR.ini, and tossed the data ini inside the terrain folder. It shows up on the RWR (3 ring and Vector, probably TEWS as well). And it's data linked network is "AAA" so it can "feed" data to radar controlled guns. In truth, I see no advantages of creating and using what are terrain objects as GroundObjects. Sometimes they wind up doing strange things.... Like a squadron of Firecan's appearing in CAS missions -- and yes, it most certainly happens!!! -
Target Object Animation transfer to GroundObject
Wrench replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mods & Skinning Discussion
the animation has to be built into the object in MAX, then it's simply stated "as such" (ala the lighthouses) in the types ini. Then, all bits placed into the terrain folder (lod, ini, light tga, etc)* It should rotate automatically. At least, that's how the lighthouses work for me * if you speaking of a rotary beacon, like you'd see at an airport, it would need to be built as such, with the rotation plane set in MAX -
would sfp1 run in DOS box
Wrench replied to xrearl's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
why would you need to??? SFP1 was built for Win98, as that was the OS in 2002/03 when released. DOSBox is just that ... running the old DOS software (prolly 6 or 6.2???) for something that pre-dates any of the Windows operating systems. Sounds like a waste of time, to me. Compatibility mode is more likely what you're looking for -
now, with the visuals, its MUCH more clear. the 63% object just seem to "look right" against the ground. There's always been a scaling problem in the 3w games. But, there always seems to be a work around!
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are you sure you want to change to size DOWN to 63%??? Just curious as to the reason(s) for that. is it because the tiles are so much smaller than the SF/SF2 series (2000m vs 500m)? the objects just look OUTSTANDING!!!!!
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I Didn't Quit...I Just Took a 2 Year Vacation...
Wrench replied to PFunk's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
also to be checking the actual position of the cockpit, quite a few are off "some distance". there's also a "cockpit CG offset" statement in many data inis External model frames can always be removed by the "hide component" trick, provided the mesh is seperate from the nose or fuselage -
Best Israel Terrain upgrade?
Wrench replied to Spudknocker's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
read the read me, Spud. the answer is no -
Best Israel Terrain upgrade?
Wrench replied to Spudknocker's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
no as per usual, we've had to do it ourselves. http://combatace.com/files/file/15546-sf2i-israelme-terrain-remod/ -
File Name: SF2 F-19 "Ghostrider" (aka Flying Frisbee) Upgrade Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 07 November 2010 File Category: What If Hangar F-19 "Ghostrider" (aka "Flying Frisbee) Upgrade Pak for SF2 REQUIRES a Full-4 Merged, -or at minimum- SF2:E and/or SF2:I Warning/Disclaimer: As stated above, this is designed for a Full-4 Merged install of SF2. This is because I made use of MANY stock items, in particular the cockpit from the F-15A in SF2:E. You may be able to use the F-15A Baz from SF2:I as they use the same cockpit lods; this has =NOT= been tested, as I have a Full-4 Merged, and it accesses pretty much everything. You are encourged to test this on your own. As the avionics/cockpit inis are supplied, all you need is the cockpit LOD they're pointing to (and, of course, all the bmps/tgas for the interior bits and HUD/Radars, which are stored in the various ObjectData cats.) ------------------- This is an upgrade/modification of Julhelm's F-19 "Ghostrider" Stealth Strike Fighter. It has gone through several tweeks to enhance weapons carriage, weapons types, some minor reskinning and the addition of new serial number decals. 50 serial Decals are supplied, for both skins (ie: the same ones used twice, but the 9th TFS has been repainted a darker gray to match the original lettering, and it also gets a new tail code decal). Lighting has been enhanced, with the addition of landing lights, 'rotary' strobe beacons and the missing tail lights re-added. Additional armor protection has been added to 'vital' areas. Engine sounds have been enhanced by (re)using the F-15 engine sounds from the F-15 Super Pak. A revamped, SF2-style version of my original 'artwork'hangar screen is included, as well as new paint chips with the 2 squadron patchs for skin selection. No changes have been effected to the Flight Model or RCS modifiers. As much as possible, I've tried to stick with 'stock' weapons, but it =IS= reccomended that you have Gunny's Ordanance Shop installed for the Mavericks and the late-model LGBs & CBUs. These weapons are =NOT= included!! A-A loadouts are restricted to IRMs =ONLY= (as stated in "Red Storm Rising"). See "Notes" below for more on weapons. Other targeting enhancments include the addition of a permanant on-board laser designator and Electo-Optical viewer (read: FLIR/LLTV). The auto-speed canopy has been changed to a manual animation key, use shift/0 to open and close it. A seat has been added for the pilot to 'park it' on. As always, fully detailed install instruction are below. And, as always, it's suggested you read them through before installing this mod. Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file
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F-19 "Ghostrider" (aka "Flying Frisbee) Upgrade Pak for SF2 REQUIRES a Full-4 Merged, -or at minimum- SF2:E and/or SF2:I Warning/Disclaimer: As stated above, this is designed for a Full-4 Merged install of SF2. This is because I made use of MANY stock items, in particular the cockpit from the F-15A in SF2:E. You may be able to use the F-15A Baz from SF2:I as they use the same cockpit lods; this has =NOT= been tested, as I have a Full-4 Merged, and it accesses pretty much everything. You are encourged to test this on your own. As the avionics/cockpit inis are supplied, all you need is the cockpit LOD they're pointing to (and, of course, all the bmps/tgas for the interior bits and HUD/Radars, which are stored in the various ObjectData cats.) ------------------- This is an upgrade/modification of Julhelm's F-19 "Ghostrider" Stealth Strike Fighter. It has gone through several tweeks to enhance weapons carriage, weapons types, some minor reskinning and the addition of new serial number decals. 50 serial Decals are supplied, for both skins (ie: the same ones used twice, but the 9th TFS has been repainted a darker gray to match the original lettering, and it also gets a new tail code decal). Lighting has been enhanced, with the addition of landing lights, 'rotary' strobe beacons and the missing tail lights re-added. Additional armor protection has been added to 'vital' areas. Engine sounds have been enhanced by (re)using the F-15 engine sounds from the F-15 Super Pak. A revamped, SF2-style version of my original 'artwork'hangar screen is included, as well as new paint chips with the 2 squadron patchs for skin selection. No changes have been effected to the Flight Model or RCS modifiers. As much as possible, I've tried to stick with 'stock' weapons, but it =IS= reccomended that you have Gunny's Ordanance Shop installed for the Mavericks and the late-model LGBs & CBUs. These weapons are =NOT= included!! A-A loadouts are restricted to IRMs =ONLY= (as stated in "Red Storm Rising"). See "Notes" below for more on weapons. Other targeting enhancments include the addition of a permanant on-board laser designator and Electo-Optical viewer (read: FLIR/LLTV). The auto-speed canopy has been changed to a manual animation key, use shift/0 to open and close it. A seat has been added for the pilot to 'park it' on. As always, fully detailed install instruction are below. And, as always, it's suggested you read them through before installing this mod. Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein -
C-130ABEHJK Hercules Super Pack 2016
Wrench replied to Viper63a's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
http://combatace.com/topic/83752-c-130-upgrade-project/ -
Operation Formosa Freedom
Wrench replied to JonathanRL's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
don't sweat it ... it's actually very easy to do -
Operation Formosa Freedom
Wrench replied to JonathanRL's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - File Announcements
and using the updated Sabre data inis is not a possible thing????? -
Has anyone done a ROCAF F-84G skin?
Wrench replied to Slant6's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion
didn't ace888 do one a few years back?? -
Iran-Iraq war
Wrench replied to Centurion-1's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - Mission & Campaign Building Discussion
make sure you remove Ras Assanya --- it's totally ficticous