Wrench

WOOT!! Happy Birthday man, !! Here's one on me!!

don't forget Stary's 3 track main station I had him build (the tracks run right through it!!) the train cars look EXCELLENT!!!

it actually metal skinning I need to learn!! LOL!! (and yes, that would be an 'Advanced' skill)

Like everyone has said, we ain't going anywhere. We've all had health issues of one kind or another --- taking care of YOU come first. My thoughts and prayers go out, my brother.

well, in that case, if building from an existing skin (and I've done this COUNTLESS times!!), duplicate the original skin/background layer, and INVERT it. This will cause the panels and rivets to show up as white, and much easier to see

File Name: SF2 WW2 PTO B-25G Mitchell, 823rd BS Replacement Skin File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 30 July 2014 File Category: B-25 SF2 WW2 PTO B-25G Mitchell, 823rd BS Replacement Skin 7/29/2014 -- Something for the WW2 PTO players -- = For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = First off, my apologies to everyone, especially Veltro2K. When I sent the original B-25G package to him, I'd used the "blank" skin, without the squadron specific marking for the 823rd BS. THIS skin will replace the original one in that package. It now carries the correct color markings on the tail and cowlings for the "Tigers". Also included, just for fun, is a extra unmarked skin, named "blank-b-25g.jpg", without any markings for other texture artists to use in creating other units, if they wish. This replacement skin is exactly the same, so no adjustments to the decals or anything else will be required. Installation is simple: just unzip the archive, and drop into you PTO mods folder, or where ever you've installed the B-25G (mind you, this =IS= a PTO specific skin!!) Again, my apologies. Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Note: the Full B-25G Aircraft Package will also be updated with this corrected skin Click here to download this file

Unitl I get the new updated lod for the J (needs a few small tweeks), I thought I'd experiment with more RAF Mitchell IIIs the placement of the RNLAF triangle is just guesswork. still trying to run down 'where'; some had them, some not

Hudson's been out for quite a while... http://combatace.com/files/file/13795-sf2-ww2-raf-bombers-pak/ (mind you, the Halifax and sterling in that pack have been replaced by NEW builds by Veltro)

you not only need the lined map, but the "solid" uv map. That one really lets you know where the mesh breaks are, in particular for moveable surfaces, and where to draw the lines panels and rivets are made easier to draw when, in Photoshop's case, have the "grid" up. That's where the lined map is most helpfull

Nasty Nancy over Saigon (google it)

I think the main problem there, is like all the others .... getting folks interested in building Axis aircraft. They truly are desperately needed as new Freeware versions. I don't even want to start listing all those needing replacements ... sheesh!!! Then there's building proper FMs and skins ...

I'd like to add a bit more on the "having Real Lives ™" statements... from my perspective, in regards to terrains, it takes an unbelievable amount of time to simply "get it right", or even close to right (ie: 90+%) in regards to "which city has what type of ______ (fill in the blank) in the region?" One can spend days simply running down the type of industries in a given city. Or bridges, or harbors/port facilities. or ... or... or.... And within a given time frame (is it for WW2, post-war? ColdWar? Modern??) . Cites (or "target areas") are organic things, and grow and change over time. And given the trend of "higher resolution", requiring MUCH more detail, it takes longer and longer. Add in the occasional 'bad cards' life deals out (in my case, eye problems), and time delays add up and up and up. Personally, I wish some you folks would stop whining about air-to-air refueling. It ain't never gonna happen. We've been told that since 2003. Get over it. Also given the face that the 5 stock maps are 63% of Reality ™ -something NO one seem to remember- ... it just ain't really needed. Now, better ground mapping radars ... that I can go for. But the question remains on those as well, which the "complainers" don't address: Do the Real Life ™ versions of said radars, ACTUALLY have the capability to lock and hold a fixed ground target, and display it as such? I'm sure we have members here, that have actually USED these types of radars (I'm looking at FC, as an ex-BONE driver), for more information. Nothing I've researched has given a hard and fast "yes" or "no". Quite frustrating! As to Skyvipers comment about free programs, GIMP and paint.net are already in use by skinners ("texture artists"). It's the 3d programs that are slowing down the flow.

File Name: SF2 WW2 PTO PBJ-1H Mitchell (USMC) "Gunship" Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 29 July 2014 File Category: B-25 SF2 WW2 PTO PBJ-1H Mitchell (USMC) "Gunship" Pak by Veltro2K 7/20/2014 -- Something for the WW2 PTO players -- = For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = **Note: This mod references the stock destroyed Il-28. Also, due to modifications to various inis, this mod will probably -NOT- work in 1stGen game installs at any patch level. This has not/cannot be tested by me. Also, some SF2NA 'mission tasking' has been added, so SF2NA is pretty much a requirement.** This is a "Theatre/Service Specific" release of Veltro2K's =NEW= B-25H Mitchell Medium Bomber. This represents those as used by the US Marines, as the PBJ-1H. This package WILL replace any other PBJ-1H mods you may (or may not) have. If you DO have the version I did based on the DAT's B-25H, you are advised to DELETE it, and it's associated decals folder completly. This =WILL= replace that one totally. There are 1 skin/decals set(s) in the package: VMB-613 as used in the Central Pacific (Marshalls, Gilberts -which, unfortunately, we don't have a map for with ground bases..!- I'll put it on the 'to do' list) in 1944 thru the War's End. VMB-613 was the ONLY USMC squadron to be equipped totally with the H model Mitchell with the 75mm gun. The skin is in jpg format, All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There ARE nose arts (ie: names), and all BuNums have been matched to their aircraft Modex number. As seen on the numberlst, those marked with a star (*) are 100% correctly matched to BuNum/Modex/Nose Art. Those named/displayed withOUT the star, could not be matched to their Modex/BuNum. Included are Engine sounds, pilot figures, and a new Hangar screen. Operational service dates are rounded to 'whole months', and ARE relatively correct for in-theatre usage. The 75mm gun is included; all other weapons you should have already. Also, provisions for mounting rockets, and the rockets themselves are included. The torpedo station remains active, although research has not turned up any squadrons using them operationally. The guns have been grouped as follows: GunGroup=1 -- machine guns GunGroup=2 -- the Cannon So, have keys set up accordingly When in game, you'll see: PBJ-1H Mitchell (v2k) on the Aircraft Selection Drop down menu. This will differentiate it from any other Marine Mitchells you may (or may not) have. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Also, see if you can spot the Easter Egg ™. Happy Landings!! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

wonder women's airplane???

File Name: SF2 WW2 B-25H Mitchell, 1st Air Commando Group Skin Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 26 July 2014 File Category: B-25 SF2 WW2 B-25H Mitchell, 1st Air Commando Group Skin Pak 7/25/2014 -- Something for the WW2 CBI players -- = For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = This is a skin/decal pak for the recently released B-25H by Veltro2K. You can get the aircraft at the following URL: http://combatace.com/files/file/14921-sf2-ww2-pto-b-25h-mitchell-gunship-pak/ This skin is for the Bomber Section of the 1st ACG as used in Burma/India theatre. The skin is in jpg format, All markings are decals (excepting the ACG stripes), and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are NO nose arts. Serials should be considered 'generic' in nature, but ARE for this version of the Mitchell. On the Loadout Screen, in the skin selection drop-down. you'll see: 1st ACG (B/I) (B/I indicating Burma/India usage. Yes, I know that terrains isn't finished yet....) As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Seriously, you'll be doing some ini editing, so follow the instructions herein. Happy Landings!! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

no, it's not dead. the downloads section should prove that OTH, new stuff from 3W, other than the occasional DLC, is a bit lacking.

The Marines will be getting their new PBJ-1Js soon, too!!

wasn't quite sure what he meant!! yeah, that's my bad!! I'd thought I'd done that (created the named aircraft folder) Well, with working on 4 skins, 3 aircraft at the same time, I guess I'm allow one small goof!!

Interestering.... I just checked the archived zip, and the paths are correct, and the folder structure is correct Here's decal ini from the 1ACG skin: odd that it all works fine for me!! so, you're saying you moved the /1ACG decals sub-folder INTO the main aircraft folder, inside 1ACG skin? And that worked/??? SF2 doesn't (usually) work that way...

File Name: SF2 WW2 B-25B Mitchell Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 28 July 2014 File Category: B-25 SF2 WW2 B-25B Mitchell Pak by Veltro2K 7/25/2014 -- Something for the WW2 PTO players -- = For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = **Note: This mod references the stock destroyed Il-28. Also, due to modifications to various inis, this mod will probably -NOT- work in 1stGen game installs at any patch level. This has not/cannot be tested by me.** This is a release of Veltro2K's =NEW= B-25B Mitchell Medium Bomber. This represents the first version (nearly) combat ready, as seen in the last half of 1941 through April, 1942. As such, this version really did not see any wartime action, with one major exception. They were mostly used on costal patrols in the Pacific Northwest. RAF versions (Mitchell Mk.I) were used in training, at bases in the Bahamas. There are 2 skin/decals set(s) in the package: 34th BS, 17th BG "Thunderbirds", McChord Field, WA (circa 1941) Doolittle Radiers (16 aircraft, April, 1942) The skin is in jpg format, All markings are decals. All lighting is historically correct. Damage textures are in DDS format. There are nose arts (matched as best as possible from many sources -including the movie), on the Raider's skin, assigned to their historical aircraft. The serials on the 34th are some generic and some historical, as the Raiders pulled crews and aircraft from the squadrons of the 17th BG. Engine sounds, pilot figures, new Hangar & Loading screen are included. Operational service dates are rounded to 'whole months'. But be advised, I've given it a VERY short service life, as the C/D models were already entering service after January 1, 1942. Again, the B model would have been relagated to training and coastal patrol squadron around the USofA. When in game, you'll see B-25B Mitchell (v2k) on the Aircraft Selection Drop down menu. This will differentiate it from any other B-25s you may (or may not) have. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other important notations. Happy Landings!! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

pity we (ok, me) could use the LST in the Pacific

Nose wheel steering fix for Veltro's B-25 Mitchells: I forgot to activate the nose wheel steering on the recently released Mitchells. Here's what you do: Open the data ini for each one, and scroll down to the line "CastoringNodeName=" and add NShock, as seen below ----> This will be added to all other Mitchells as they are released