Wrench

bombers are f***ed up ... in single missions the game ONLY generates 2 or 3 in the flight (having to do with AI issues, methinks -one of the reasons I've always reccomended leaving the heavies as AI only contgrolled). OTH, the same can be said for 'tactical' aircraft as well ... fighter bombers on STRIKE seem to only generat 2 aircraft in game-generated single missions. Another issue that's cropped up, is the stock Desert terrain -which has NO date limitation- don't allow Bad Guy flying at odd intervals. so, for 'test terrains', I'd suggest the 2 Range terrains -one allied on axis (available in the 1stGen D/L section -they'll need the SF2 conversion which is easy) MinBaseSize= has always been an issue for bombers; most should be set to LARGE, which means the terrains MUST have at least 2 Runway 4 (one on each side) As to creating the WW2 game exes, no folder creation in the /CProgram xxxx...xxx is necessary on the user part ... you copy/paste the game exe of choice (say, SF2NA) back into the C:\Program Files (x86)\ThirdWire\Strike Fighters 2, rename to whatever theatre (say, PTO.exe) create a shortcut, and run it. Then, what I do is start the (new) game BEFORE adding any WW2 goodies. Make sure it works. Make all needed changes to the controls, graphics, etc. Don't forgot the edit the Options ini, and change the year spread. Remember .. NOTHING goes into the 'core install' except the exe and maybe a new shortcut icon. EVERYTHING else goes into the SavedGames mods folder.

the F is in the works ----------- a new complete version has just been uploaded, with the corrected data ini For thos that don't want to re-download the whole package, here's just the data ini: just unzip and drop the F-105G_AD folder

I just realized there's a small mistake in the Data ini...I"ll get a new data ini posted tommorrow. it'll just be a 'drop in' over the existing one. Sorry about that! Forgot some control system statements!

File Name: SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A4, JG2, MTO File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 07 January 2013 File Category: FW-190 SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A4, JG2, MTO -- Something for the WW2 MTO players -- = For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) = *Note: this mod is designed for use =ONLY= in the MTO envrionment.* **This mod is designed to REPLACE any 1stGen variant you may have in your WW2 MTO intalls. It is reccomended you delete the skin and decals folders of the originals, as to NOT cause any conflicts with THIS mod.** Reskin/Redecaling for the recently released FW-190A4 recreates JG2 'Richthofen' as seen in North Africa/Tunisia region during late 1942 (early 43??) and onward. The aircraft is finished in a 'solid' desert tan, with white ID bands. Skins are in jpg format, decal randomization is set to TRUE. This set contains the markings for the various gruppe officers (<, <<, etc). With luck, they're pretty close. If you don't have the aircraft yet, you can get it here: http://combatace.com/files/file/13688-sf2-ww2-focke-wulf-fw-190a-4-eto/ However, you WILL be doing some light ini editing BEFORE adding this skin. See "To Install Notes" for more details. Remember, this is for a WW2 MTO-centric mods folder ONLY!!! As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Also, the "Notes" section for other important stuff of interest. Good Hunting! wrench kevin stein Click here to download this file

shouldn't there be a picture,so folks know what they're D/Ling?? I'd suggest something like the one below (actally, might make an interesting pilot pic too!)

Ok, your nutty!! wouldn't you rather I call you cab??? ------- the issues with the Skyraiders and Corsairs is well known ... iirc, it's mentioned in the readmes. The APS-4 pods shouldn't show up on parked aircraft, as they're added in the loadout ini (which still do't explain why TKs own A-1H -which the 2-4 are based on- don't have parked folded wings.)

File Name: SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A-8 Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 06 January 2013 File Category: FW-190 SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A-8 Pak -- Something for the WW2 ETO players -- = For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) = *There is a possibility that this mod may work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs. However due to the excessive modifications made to fit into the SF2 environment, not all features will be avaliable.* *Note X2: this mod is designed for use =ONLY= in the ETO envrionment. Specific versions for use in the MTO will be released seperatly, if required* Mods, rebuilds, reskining/redecaling for Wolf's FW-190. This is the next of a series of FW-190 upgrades, that will cover those models (while still based off Wolf's original LOD), that were/are available from the 1stGen SF/Wo* mods previously released. With required upgrades for SF2. This mod is designed to REPLACE any 1stGen variant you may have in your WW2 ETO intalls. It is reccomended you delete the aircraft and decals folders of the originals, as to NOT cause any conflicts with THIS mod. This package contains 2 variants of the FW-198A8 as deployed in Western Europe. Skins/Decals in this pak are: Fw-190A8R2: 3/JG1 JG300 (early, "Wilde Sau" night camo) JG300 (Late, splinter/mottle with blue/white/blue Riech Defense Band) Fw-190A8R8 "Strumbock": 11/JG3 (from 1944 thru war's end) All Skins are in jpg format, and decal randomization is set to TRUE. A (semi) compliant SF2 FM was cobbled together from various sources. As always, while it works quite well, further fine tuning is required by Experten. Sounds, pilot figures and weapons are included, as well a new SF2 version of my "box art" Hangar and/or Loading screens. Please note, the engine sound in this one has been changed to the AVHistory BMW 801 sound. It's reccomeneded you make this change to the FW-190A-1 that was recently released. It's a VERY simple text edit. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Also, the "Notes" section for other important stuff of interest. When discoverable, all original readmes are included for historical purposes. *Due to the age of the physical model (LOD), this mod is being released "as is"; PLEASE see the Notes section for more info* Dedicated to the memory of Bob "howling1" Hauser; a dedicated WW2 modder if there ever was one! Happy Hunting! wrench kevin stein Click here to download this file

sounds like differences between the short and long hulled boats (long hulled are sometimes called 'Ticonderoga Class CV') starts at hull number 14, iirc. Or, when they recieved the 27 upgrade (some did, some didn't, again ..irrc) edit: Paulo is correct. missing the NA statements in the top header section [MissionData] NationName=USN ServiceStartYear=1944 ServiceEndYear=1955 GroundObjectRole=WARSHIP WarshipClass=AIRCRAFT_CARRIER Availability=COMMON FormationSizeBase=1 FormationSizeVariation=0 Exported=FALSE CarrierBaseSize=SMALL CarrierNumSquadrons=5

Tidal Wave

Gun Grope tweek for all P-38 Lightning mods, based off Wolf's P-38. Since, for some reason, at some time in the last few patchs, the 'fire secondary gun' statment NO longer works, this tweek should remedy that for AI control aircraft This data ini tweek add gun groups for the 4 50 cals, and single 20mm. It has them all set as "Fire_Primary_Gun", but splits the cannon into a sepearte group. First off, BACK UP the original data ini!!! Then, copy/paste the statements below DIRECTLY OVER the existing gun statements. this should give the AI wingmen a bit more hitting power, and will allow YOU to select just the MGs, just the cannon, or both together. this mod has NOT been tested on the DAT Lightnings, as I don't have them installed.

(we really DON'T have a big enough smiley!)

would the Detail and Scale on the Deuce be of any help??? http://depositfiles.com/files/7yf5q3wth

File Name: SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A-5 File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 02 January 2013 File Category: FW-190 SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190A-5 -- Something for the WW2 ETO players -- = For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) = *There is a possibility that this mod may work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs. However due to the excessive modifications made to fit into the SF2 environment, not all features will be avaliable.* *Note X2: this mod is designed for use =ONLY= in the ETO envrionment. Specific versions for use in the MTO will be released seperatly, if required* Mods, rebuilds, reskining/redecaling for Wolf's FW-190. This is the second of a series of FW- 190 upgrades, that will cover those models (while still based off Wolf's original LOD), that were/are available from the 1stGen SF/Wo* mods previously released. With required upgrades for SF2. This mod is designed to REPLACE any 1stGen variant you may have in your WW2 ETO intalls. It is reccomended you delete the aircraft and decals folders of the originals, as to NOT cause any conflicts with THIS mod. This package represents FW-190A-5s as deployed in Western Europe. Skins/Decals in this pak are: 2/JG2 (with partial fues Eagle marking) JG26 (once again, the slightly generic FW-190, this time with a slightly mottled fues camo) Both represent aircraft from late 1942 onwards. Skins are in jpg format, and decal randomization is set to TRUE. A (semi) compliant SF2 FM was cobbled together from various sources. As always, while it works quite well, further fine tuning is required by Experten. Sounds, pilot figures and weapons are included, as well a new SF2 version of my "box art" Hangar and/or Loading screens. Please note, the engine sound in this one has been changed to the AVHistory BMW 801 sound. It's reccomeneded you make this change to the FW-190A-1 that was recently released. It's a VERY simple text edit. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Also, the "Notes" section for other important stuff of interest. When discoverable, Wolf's original readme is included for historical purposes. *Due to the age of the physical model (LOD), this mod is being released "as is"; PLEASE see the Notes section for more info* Good Hunting! wrench kevin stein Click here to download this file

unfortunately, no longer available (until the modder rebuilds it)

i'm beginning to wonder if something in the latest patching hasnt hosed some of 'what worked before'. Been seeing a LOT of odd behaviours

yes, having some problems with the missile rails still showing when bombs/RP loaded, weapons height on the pylon/rail. Should just be ini edits also some sparkling meshes on the rails themselves. I'll shoot ou a PM with the screenie LOVE the drag chute!!

addendem to above. It appears the Stg.2 Stuka with the snake motif is ONLY used on one aircraft, so rebuilding that skin will be much easier, albeit withOUT the snake

depending on the terrain (which have been extensively tweeked), most ww2 campaings will probably NOT work, as I've s**tcanned & rebuilt most of the original target areas, which means the campaings are most likely broken, and will need rebuilding to match to say nothing of the unavailability of many aircraft needed for MTO/ETO and PTO usage

File Name: SF2 WW2 Heinkel He-162 Volksjager File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 03 January 2013 File Category: Other SF2 WW2 Heinkel He-162 Volksjager by Geo -- Something for the WW2 ETO players -- = For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged ( Full-5 Reccomended/Preferred) = *Note: this mod is designed for use =ONLY= in the ETO envrionment. Some small fiddling-with for Geo's Volksjager. Ini work includes a 'cobbled' together SF2 (semi) compliant FM, randomization of the decals, and some (very slight!!) reclaibration of some cockpit insturments. Skin is still in it's original bmp format. Decal randomization is set to "TRUE" for the 15 decals we have. A NEW SF2 'box art' Hangar screen was created for this mod. All bits are included: sounds, pilot figure, the gun, etc. Operational years (ok, months!) are set semi-historical, with the correct 'In Service' StartDate (end of service date is conjectural; ie: end of 45) As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Geo's original readme is included for historical purposes. Happy Hunting! wrench kevin stein Click here to download this file

unfortunately, no. Unless someone builds one. (*there is the DAT one of courese, but it's very old and need a completly new 3d model) oth, one day Fubar might finish the FM rebuild for the 163, and that'll be out whenever

did you swap out the TODs too? They're all linked to each other

most likely something in the AI got buggered in some patch over the last few years I also redid the 'standard' euro splinter camo skins in 2048, and converted them to jpgs. Redoing the others is just a matter of a few hours work (excpeting the old Gramps MTO skin with the snake ... that'll take a bit longer)

Gone Fishing (aka: trolling for SAM) (AD Weasel-Thud, further updated for SF2. Why reinvent the wheel?)