Wrench

that really look good!!! has it really been that long since it came out??? wow...time DOES fly!!

out of curiosity, what color are the transition hm_bmps?? I've been using solid black ones for years, and have the scale set as... HeightMapScale=2.000000 don't know if that makes any difference or not...????

ya know, I don't remember the cause, or the fix we did in Korea3!!! maybe height field smoothing? (but ALWAYS do that last!!)

File Name: SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak Part 2 File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 11 February 2016 File Category: F-86 SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak Part 2 2/9/16 -- For SF-2, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended -- This mod is second skin/decal pack represening F-86F Sabres as used by the USAFE It can (and should) be applied to the recently uploaded "SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak available at the following url: http://combatace.com/topic/88262-sf2e-f-86f-40-sabre-usafe-skin-pak/ It is adivsed you have Part 1 installed in the SF2:E mods folder first. In other words, like Part 1, this is a European-centric skin/decals/ini package only!! In this package are skins for Sabres from the 36th FDW, USAFE, in the mid-1950s ... 22nd FDS (Red) 23rd FDS (Med. Blue) 32nd FDS (Green) 53rd FDS (Yellow) The colors are those assigned to each squadron, and are the stripes applied to the vertical fin. This pack, along with the 461st FDS skin in part 1, will give you the full squadorn strength of the 36th Fighter Day Wing. All markings are decals, with the Tail bands at Level=1, and as such, will activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen (these are stock units, listed in the game's SquadronList.ini). All skins use a "pool" of serial Serial and buzz numbers; while these should be considered 'generic' in nature, are for the variant depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install. It is HIGHLY ADVISED you read this document through, after unzipping, but BEFORE installing to you game. Just so we're clear on everything, again, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

Ah! my house! I see the central island is bulging from the magma dome.... when it goes off again, I want to be there to see it!!! (can you say "vaporized"? I knew you could! LOL!!)

yes, the windscreen had a kind of "V" shape to it, which unfortunately, the external model is lacking. But the view out from the pit is pretty correct. The E and later had the single piece flat panel, as seen in the new cockpit, and all the external views of the aircraft. in the image below, you can (just barely) make out the shape of the 2-piece windscreen

File Name: SF2:E F-86A Sabre, USAFE, Pack File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 11 February 2016 File Category: F-86 SF2:E F-86A Sabre, USAFE, Pack 2/11/16 -- For SF-2E, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended -- This mod is a full aircraft package, containing the F-86A Sabre as used by the USAFE during the early-to mid 1950s. This pack contains only those aircraft as used in Europe. Like the KAW Sabre pak (albeit this containing only 1 airplane), all needed bits (Effects, Sounds, Pilot, etc) are included. Again, as a reminder, this is a European-centric aircraft package only (SF2:E)!! In this package are F-86A Sabres from the 81st FIW, USAFE, as based in the UK ... 116th FIS 91st FIS 92nd FIS Almost all markings are decals, with the exceptions of the tail fin color bands. A "fake SqTail" decal is included and will activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen for those units listed in the game's SquadronList.ini (91st & 92nd). The 116th is not, but if you wish to add it, feel free to do so. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format. 24 Serials and Buzz Numbers are included for all 3 skins, and are accuate for A Model Sabres, but just not for the squadrons represented. Consider them 'generic' for this purpose. The Hangar & Loading screen remain their "KAW" versions. The Data and Loadout ini have been tweeked as per the recently released F-86F-40 USAFE pak, and Ground Attack (CAS, Strike) mission tasking has been activated. Operational service dates remain the same, even though the F-86A did not arrive in the UK before 1951. REMINDER -- the mission tasking and loadouts are =ONLY= for use by American Sabres (this version) as used in the SF2:E mods folder!!! Don't use it anywhere else! See "Notes" for more information, if wishing to use the modified data ini in your KAW mods folder. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, as this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install, PLEASE read the "Notes" section for important information. It is HIGHLY ADVISED you read this document through, after unzipping, but BEFORE installing to you game. Just so we're clear on everything, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

as has been said before, and we'll keep repeating it till the point is made: NO FIRST GENERATION GAME (FE/FEG/SF/Wo*) CAN SEE A LOD THAT IS EXPORTED FROM A MODERN VERSION OF MAX -- THESE LODS ARE IN UNICODE. ONLY THE 2nd SERIES (SF2/FE2) CAN READ THE UNICODE LODS. What format the inis are in is of no consequence. Your descriptions fits exactly the what happens when one tries to do so -- seeing (or NOT seeing) the external model. There is only one cure - evolve to FE2/SF2.

I know, I did a lot of work on it for Veltro!!

I see Lake Toba!!! pity we can't have "working" volcanos....

lock up you daughters! After a 6 year absence, the American Air Force in back in Britain!!!

those almost look like XF-109 engine pods....

WIP for 116th FIS, F-86A (yeah, did the easy part first ... tail will be more diffucult)

no problem! Glad (iator) that it worked out1

File Name: SF2 F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Part 1 Fix-It Skin Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 09 February 2016 File Category: F-86 SF2 F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Part 1 Fix-It Skin Pak 2/9/16 This pack contains replacement "1" maps for the aircraft recently released in the SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak (Part 1), avaliable at the following URL: http://combatace.com/files/file/16039-sf2e-f-86f-40-sabre-usafe-skin-pak/ It has been brought to my attention that I was in error in leaving on the anti-glare panel on the nose. This will replace them with 1 maps that don't have the A-G panel. My apologies! Simply unzip, and drop the supplied /Objects folder into the mods folder where you installed the original pak. Allow the overwrite. The Part 1 Package will also be getting updated with these corrected skins, for those that have not downloaded it yet. In other words, if you have them already, you won't need to download the whole package again, but should use THIS package Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

File Name: SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 09 February 2016 File Category: F-86 SF2:E F-86F-40 Sabre, USAFE Skin Pak 2/7/16 -- For SF-2, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended -- This mod is to be applied to the "F-86F-40 Remod Pak", available at the following url: http://combatace.com/files/file/13788-sf2-f-86f-40-sabre-remod-pak/ It is also advised, if/when installing both the original Remod Pak and these skins in SF2:E you =MUST= remove any/all other skins for non-European based users (such as JASDF, IIAF, EtAF). This will preclude any "oddites" that you might see over The Continent. See "Notes" below for more information on the included data and loadout inis. In other words, this is a European-centric skin/decals/ini package only!! In this package are skins for Sabres from the 50th FWB, USAFE, in the mid-1950s ... 10th FBS 81st FBS 417th FBS also a remoded/corrected version of the... 461st FDS, 36th FDW (corrected FDW) skin/decal ini with 'fixed' tail skin, and corrected Wing affiliation in the texture set ini. Also, a "Level 1 decal" has been added, activating the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen. When installing, just allow the overwrite for this skin. I've been unable to run down exactly WHICH F-86F version was used by these squadron, so simply chose to use the F-40, given the time frame they operated them (1953-58-ish). As all the Sabres are mapped the same, can be used for any of the F-86F variants. However, if NOT using this on the -40 model, do =NOT= use the included data ini!! (but you can copy the changes, which are the 1950s pilot figure and 'steerable nose gear' callouts) Almost all markings are decals, with the exceptions of the nose color bands for the 50th FBW birds. Tail bands are decals, at Level=1, and will activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen (these are stock units, listed in the game's SquadronList.ini). All skins use a "pool" of serial Serial and buzz numbers; while these should be considered 'generic' in nature, are for the variant depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format. As well as a slightly tweeked data ini, a new "USAFE only" style loadout ini is included. . REMINDER -- this loadout ini is =ONLY= for use by American Sabres (this version) as used in the SF2:E mods folder!!! Don't use it anywhere else! As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, as this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install, PLEASE read the "Notes" section for important information on the 2 inis included! It is HIGHLY ADVISED you read this document through, after unzipping, but BEFORE installing to you game. Just so we're clear on everything, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Update 2/9/2016: Replaced "1.jpg" on all skins, removed anti-glare panel. Click here to download this file

I forgot the mention in the readme, that now with the corrected Hit Boxes, the aircraft may be more vulnerable to enemy fire. as some point, I'll be updating the KAW Sabre Pack, and any others, with the new settings.

here's the units I have completed, as of this second: 21st FBW 72nd FBS 416th FBS 531st FBS 36th FBW 22nd FBS 23rd FBS 53rd FBS 32nd FBS 461st FBS (in part 1 pack already) plus those released yesterday... 50th FBW 10th FBS 81st FBS 417th FBS just so's folks can keep track!

is the question "what if, aircraft had landing gear"? (couldn't resist!!)

you're forgetting one thing, though...2 words Flush Riveting same with the panels; they are all "butt joined", with a filler of some type (usually a felt or rubbery compound) to seal them joint to joint. One of the disadvantages of having been so close to the real birds in museums & flight lines that I've run my fingers along the joints and over the skins, seeing them taken apart, and reading the maintanence and erection manuals! (not for Sabres, but other ww2 birds) think of smoothness -- all these birds are exceedingly clean; anything sticking up even a millimeter induces drag. The last thing the engineers want. for rivets, I'd suggest a layer under the primary rivets, also in black, then hitting it with a " Gaussian blur" of 2-3 pixels width, then fading till it looks right (somewhere around 30-40% opacity - this is obviously for NM skins) simulates dirt accumulation in the rivets dimple. As we'll never get these bump and spec mapped, that's the best we can do one of the best examples I can give, is the actual test I did to myself, a couple of years ago a the Chino Museum -- I stood at the very wingtip of a P-47M (so, call it "half span", approx. 20.5 feet), and looked inward. I could barley make out the rivet lines on the fuselage, and the panels were literally just that - lines where they butted together. but, everyone does what they think 'look right' -- and that's the real trick. Does it LOOK right??

you know you can save yourself a shitload of time by simply using Ravenclaw's templates that I upload last year. IIRC, there should be a 'clouds' layer already there

no text files? no pdfs? not even a link to a manual??? that seems very odd!