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You don't need WoV. You don't need Strike Fighters. You need to have the proper cat pointer in the terrain's main ini, in this case the Phillipines.ini ALL my WW2 installs are in WoE, and I don't have any problems. Try this -- back your original Phillipines.ini. Rename it something simple, like "ori_Phillipnes.ini" Do it as a "save as..." so you still have the orginal copy usable Copy/paste the data below OVER the existing data in the original (NOT backuped) Phillipines.ini: This is right out of MY PI.ini You'll note the commented out sections that point to the other stock terrain cat files. This one is set to use the WoE GermnayCE.cat. It works perfectly. I don't know what else to tell you...somewhere along the line you're either NOT following instructions, or goofing it up somehow. Post what you're ini says. You're also quite inclear as to EXACTLY what malfunction you're experiencing....CTDs?? Error messages? Missing ground items??? Wrench kevin stein

Gepard: please check PMs. There's a package waiting for you! Typhoid: what planes in particular???? Wrench kevin stein

The PI terrain is avialabe at AvSim. Baltika mentioned below, in the Battle of the PI thread. If I remember, I'll try to upload my original, unmodified version sometime. You might need to register to get access to the downloads section at AvSim, but it's free and painless. And worth it! Some mods from The Beginning of Time are over there.... Remember To: Just because no one answers with the 2 1/2 hours between posting don't mean there isn't an answer; don't forget the time difference in differnt parts of the world. For me, I'm 8 hours behind Europe; I can't remember the difference from Caifornia to Japan??? What is it??? 14 hours, and the next day? (being on the other side of the Date Line from me) Patience, my brother! Most answers come with a day or so!! BTW, how good are your 'adding text to a bmp' skills??? I might tap you to translate some cockpit labels into Japanese for that stand-in Hurricane pit I'm using on the Ki-61. You game??? (being the only person I know that speaks Japanese!) Wrench kevin stein

Kuk, download my "shipwreck" terrain object. There's a little illustrated tutorial in how to place ground objects. (Pfunk and I have been discussing this in the "Mission and Campaigns Forum below"). While geared towards placing the shipwreck, the procedures are the same. Basically, it involves extracting the HUDData.ini from the one of the Fllight Cats, and setting the ]Debug[ section to TRUE. I use this in ALL my HUDData.ini; makes it easy to switch back and forth: [Debug] DisplayDebug=FALSE //DisplayDebug=TRUE This way, I just comment or uncomment the needed line Then locate the offset where you want the item to go, then adding it to the targets ini (in this case, it sounds like you'll want the GermanyCE_targets.ini). You add the lines at the end (unless changing out an existing object - like switching out the water tower for a Flag) For something generic, you'll add something like this, were *** in the next number in sequence You can even specificy a certain TYPE of weapon, 'AAA' will just use whatever the game engine wants. If you wanted a ZSU there, just enter "ZSU-23" into the Type= section. Remember, whatever you want placed, other than generic AAA, has to have an entry in the ***_types ini. I know for a fact, NEITHER the ZSU-57 or 23 is listed, so you'd need to add them to the GermanyCE_Types.ini That entry would look like this, where *** is the next number in sequence: I always use 100 for % of Secondary, as it makes for nice burning smoke clouds over the target area. To add an complete airfield itself, you need the main coordinates, located via the Debugged display, the complete WoE_cities.ini (as you'll need to add the new airfield to it), the HFD and TFD files (might be in the GermanyCE.cat), the Terrain Editor, and do the flattinging airfiled bit. It can get a little involved. Let me know if you need more help Wrench kevin stein

I don't have Taz's E/F installed, but this is from Zur's stock F model: There dosen't seem to be any callout for "reverse mode orientation" or whatever its called. Try using this data, and see what happens. I'll install his and see what I can see with...got them unzipped and stored around here somewhere! Wrench kevin stein

Congrats Gents!!! Raise on for me!! Wrench kevin stein

Been there, done that, got the bullet holes to prove it!!! One of the first sims I ever played was "Megafortress", based on the Dale Brown books. You HAD to fly the entire mission from take off to landing ... they could run several hours, even with +Time engaged. It can be a little boring at times, especially those long over water flights Wrench kevin stein

Stiglr: sigh.... Actually, THAT comment was unnecessary. You've been playing pretty nice, so just be cool. If you actually played the game, or payed attention to what's been discussed over the last 5 years, you'd find all the stock, and many of the 3rd party maps, are 60-63% of Real Life ™. It's the difference between a mile and kilometer; since the game engine is calibrated in Metric. Remember, "Sim Lite"???? Wrench kevin stein

All my stuff is in WoE ... as it's internal to a terrain folder, it really dosn't care where it goes!! As long as all the bits are listed in the pertinant ***_types ini. Doncha just love how adaptable this game engine is??? Wrench kevin stein

File Name: Ki-61 Tony, 105 Sentai Skin & Ini Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 14 Aug 2008 File Category: Japanese Air Force and Navy Kawasaki Ki-61 "Tony", Skin and Ini Pak, For SF/WoV/WoE PTO Installs 8/11/08 This package contains a cockpit ini modification and a reskin of the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 "Tony" . You MUST have the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 Tony, and it's suggested also Christian59's "Tony Family Package" before installing this mod, as without it, this does you no good!! Right now, it's set for use on Christian's Ki-61-Im (Mauser Cannon Equiped) Tony, but can be used on any of his new versions, as they all share the same LOD. A simple edit of the decals ini is all that it will take. Having the Hurricane 1 would be a good idea too, as the new cockpit ini will need it! The skin is based off the original IJAAF Natural Metal and Camos, and was built from a new template created off the original skins. All new panel, rivet lines, and other details were drawn by me, but still based off Gramps' original. The tail Chutai marking is a decal. Decals for all 3 Chutai's are included, so you can create 3 seperate skin folders for 105 Sentai, and have the full group. See "To Create the Full Sentai" in the Install Instructions below. It represents aircraft of 105 Sentai, 1 Chutai, mid 1945 timeframe, as seen over the Home Islands. This aircraft is finished in overall Medium Green, with Natural Metal undersides. The 'white bandage' Home Defense surrounds on the upper wing and fuselage Hinomarus were not shown in any of my profiles, so I didn't do them.. This template is also available, upon request, for other skinners to use. See "Notes & Comments" for more info. A new cockpit ini is supplied, based of Kesselbrut's Hurricane Mk.1, with adjusted pilot postioning, and recalibrated to use the Metric Unit system. While not perfect; the instrument layout is far to Western (and still in English), it's a workable substitute. (this is just in case you didn't get it with the 19 Sentai Tony Skin Pak). BTW, if someone wants to translate the gauge readout/labels into Japanese, I'm sure a number of people would be quite pleased! (me included!) Also included is a new sound file (wav) for the engine. It's from RussoUK's BF-109E; as both aircraft used the Daimler DB-601, this is also, just in case you didn't get it with the other Tony Skin Pak :) It's called "CYA" where I come from!!! Historical accuracy is NOT 100% claimed, as I couldn't find out if 105 Sentai -actually- flew the MG-151 equipped versions. -= NOTE: You MUST have the Bunyap Weapons Pak of 6/06 to get the WW2 weapons and guns and such =- --= NOTE: You MUST have the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 Tony to install this pakage into (duh!!) and =-- ---= You'll need the DAT's Hurricane 1 for it's cockpit; the mods are based off that one =--- ----=You Should also have christian59's Ki-61 Tony Family Package to install this too =---- - This mod has ONLY been tested in SF, WoV and WoE. This mod is NOT reccomended for use in a WW2 style install of WoI, as it handles prop flight models in "an extreamly odd way".- It is HIGHLY suggested that you read the enclosed readme COMPLETLY THROUGH before installing this pak; this will help you in making some of the changes I suggest. Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

Thank you!!! I try to make them as close to historical as possible, that added extra info is well taken. Interesting to note, I"ve got profiles of Tonys and other IJAAF aircraft, that even though they were tasked with Home Defense, didn't carry the White Bandage marking. It does, however, make it easier for me to skin WITHOUT them!!! Ok, it's true -- I'm lazy!!! Wrench kevin stein

File Name: Ki-61 Tony, Skin & Ini Update Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 13 Aug 2008 File Category: Japanese Air Force and Navy Kawasaki Ki-61 "Tony", Skin and Ini Pak, For SF/WoV/WoE PTO Installs This package contains a cockpit ini modification and a reskin of the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 "Tony" . You MUST have the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 Tony, and it's suggested also Christian59's "Tony Family Package" before installing this mod, as without it, this does you no good!! It is designed for use on Christian's Ki-61-IA Tony, but can be used on any of his new versions, as they all share the same LOD. Having the Hurricane 1 would be a good idea too, as the new cockpit ini will need it! The skin is based off the original IJAAF Natural Metal and Camos, and was built from a new template created off the original skins. All new panel, rivet lines, and other details were drawn by me, but still based off Gramps' original. The tail Chutai marking is a decal. It represents aircraft of 19 Sentai, 2 Chutai during early 1944 through 1945 timeframe, as seen over Formosa and the Phillipine Islands. This template is also available, upon request, for other skinners to use. See "Notes & Comments" for more info. A new cockpit ini is supplied, based of Kesselbrut's Hurricane Mk.1, with adjusted pilot postioning, and recalibrated to use the Metric Unit system. While not perfect; the instrument layout is far to Western (and still in English), it's a workable substitute. Also included is a new sound file (wav) for the engine. It's from RussoUK's BF-109E; as both aircraft used the Daimler DB-601, this is a pretty good substitute. -= NOTE: You MUST have the Bunyap Weapons Pak of 6/06 to get the WW2 weapons and guns and such =- --= NOTE: You MUST have the Dev A-Team's Ki-61 Tony to install this pakage into (duh!!) and =-- ---= You'll need the DAT's Hurricane 1 for it's cockpit; the mods are based off that one =--- ----=You Should also have christian59's Ki-61 Tony Family Package to install this too =---- - This mod has ONLY been tested in SF, WoV and WoE. This mod is NOT reccomended for use in a WW2 style install of WoI, as it handles prop flight models in "an extreamly odd way".- It is HIGHLY suggested that you read the enclosed readme COMPLETLY THROUGH before installing this pak; this will help you in making some of the changes I suggest. Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

I have just enough knowledge of 3d (basics at least) to get into serious trouble!!! But i still can't BUILD anything! Knowing how something is done dosen't gurantee you do actually do it Complete packages would be great; including textures. I'm sure the 3d gurus will be able to figure out the animations, then build the necessary cockpit inis from that. Wants: P-26 -- its needed a good pit for YEARS!!! Both Buffaloes P-35 - might as well, eh? I'd like to add the Hudson, for Veltro's upcoming version, but I know that'll be a while in arriving. What with all the others he's doing! The Meteor would be a plus as well. As to sources, FAoTW is good, as are the 2 Monogram books in Japanese aircraft, even the Mushroom series have some pretty good shots. So are the Aero Detail series -- they were a big help to me in creating the templaes and skins for the 190D and 152. For american birds, which are pretty much covered on the more recognizable, Detail & Scale can't be beat. I've a huge collection of these kinds of books on pdf. Upload them here to CA or send them directly to me if you want, and I'll see who I can turn up (over? around?) wrench1smog (at) yahoo (dot) com Wrench kevin stein

Make sure you're using the correct editor, as welll. The one for FE/WoI will NOT work for SF/WoV/WoE. All the editor run in a 'compatibility mode"; either Win95 or 98 Wrench kevin stein

There's a overall green one coming tommorrow, and this one in the works: 34 Sentai -- notice it has NUMBERS!!! Have about 25-30 more decals to make, hopefully by the weekend. It was a real bear to try and plot them them out!! (odd to note, one of my reference books called 34 a "fighter training group'', another listed them as opertional. also, I'm not sure the mottle on the fin is for this particular aircraft, or the whole Sentai.) Wrench kevin stein

Alrighty then...I"m going to throw down the gauntlet.... Stiglr, go ahead and upload the MAX files here to CombatAce. Put them in the 'cockpits' downloads section. Once they're available, I'm pretty sure SOMEONE with the necessary skills will step forward and begin the conversion process. Hell, I might even take a wack at trying to learn 3d modeling (oi!!) ... although that's pretty much a long shot for me! Skin mapping is enough to make anyone partly crazy... Timmy!!! How could you use non-historical loadouts!!! The shame...the shame!!!! (right...this from the Dethroned King of What If...) Wrench kevin stein

I was actually going to stay out of this completely, but it looks like it's still civilized...for now.... So... Well, hell!!! There's goes my reskinning the B5N or SNJ into a "stand-in" SB2U for Midway. Nuts! Here's another quote, right out of the readme for the recently released Tony skin. Again, my opinon, with some facts mixed in for good measure: I totally agree with having, as accurate as possible, whatever is needed to make the mod complete. You'll never get an argument out of me for that -- my Real Life ™ training has shown that if I made a mistake in my work, or took the 'it's good enough' attitude, people could possibly DIE because of it. So, as in the past, you've offered up you work. Let me say, PLEASE! Build us an accurate Tony pit (or any bird's pit, for that matter!!!), get it in game -in a 3rd Wire Game-, get it dialed in; do what's necessary to get it into the hands of folks that want it. Give us the MAX files even; perhaps SOMEONE skilled enough will step up, and take on the challenge. Who knows, cause I sure as hell don't!! Back to work, I got skins and maps to complete.... Wrench kevin stein

I just uncovered an "ooopsssy" in this skin, and as to why the guns and exhaust stacks were unpainted. And the main gear struts. I forgot to include the "misc.bmp" from the original skins. The lod is mapped to that, and it'll fix the plain material seen on the gear struts, guns and exhaust stack. There's also a 'black.bmp' -- copy that too, it can't hurt!! So, just copy/paste it from one of the original skins, and that'll fix that. Sorry guys! (and gal) Wrench kevin sein

Ummm....notepad???? How do you think I do it???!!!! A simple copy/paste. You'll have to change the target location and alingments, if necessary. I tried, as much as possible, to keep with standard, stock items available in ALL versions of the game. Oil fields were the easiest. As to objects, they're listed in the targets ini. Kalamata AD, IIRC is a simple HAWK battery; Benghazi AD is 'generic' SAMs and SAM radars. You'll obviously you'll need the "Factory Place" for the industrial centers and the truck depots. All the items are included in the terrain folder. Gramputoms's Radar Dome is in the d/l section The "vRefinery" was 'acquired' from the WoV VietnamSEA cat, so you'll need to lods and bmps out of the Libya terrain. Off the top of my head, I don't remember the exact skin bmp, but they should start with "IND_" Can't seem to find the folder where I store all the various buildings I 'borrowed'.... The power stations use the "VPOWER" items, and ''VCITY3" lods easiest way to find out what skin bmp OR tga is uses, is open the LOD with a hex editor, and search for 'bmp' , then 'tga'. All of the "stock" items I borrowed use bmps. Only the after market stuff, from Polack's Object library use either or both. Basically, I have a 'library' of txt files, with the various layouts for things. Saves time and effort, even though sometimes I wish they were pointing in another direction. IE: they all have a north/south orientation, where sometimes I'd like it east/west. But that would mean laying out each individual object, from a new 0 point. A good example would be the Army Camps. The 0 point is actually some distance from the main camp itself. Look at Hamilcar and Hannibal...you'll find a building off to the west that is the actual 0, center spot. Wrench kevin stein

You're very welcome! Nice having YOUR additions to add it to!! Pick me a Senati in NM, and it shouldn' take too long! Wrench kevin stein

Well, like I promised christian59, after creating a new template off the exisitng skins, so more can be created for his very cool Tony Expansion Pak (sounds like something from "The Sopranos"!!) Anyway, there's the result: 19th Sentain, 2nd Chutai circa 1944 Formosa/PI Still a couple of glitches to fix (a-g panel, combat stripe on fues, add a from more blotches on the tail). Chutai designator is a decal -- why waste that superb decal engine we're given?? Other chutais can easily be created by changing the color (blue, yellow, orange, etc) Experimenting with a metricized Hurri pit, with the my IJN Type 98 gunsight; don't know if I'll keep that one, or switch to the Revi 12. I'll post some pics tommorrow. Now, if one of our Japanes speakers would step up, and translate/repaint the Hurii's dash with Japanese characters...we'd have a passable cockpit for MANY of the IJAAF/IJN birds (well, depending on the exterior framing) More later! Wrench kevin stein

How do you think I got all those industrial areas and vehicle depots and army camps and train stations and etc, flattened on SoCal, American SW, Libya, Isreal2, Burma, Okinawa, New Guiena...... The 'has airfield' tag is basically just for leveling the terrain at that spot. You won't have any problems in trying to take off from the Factory Place, as it has NO runway*. Airbases need to designated/defined as such, via the targets ini, by the addition of the "AirfieldDataFile=" and "NumSquadrons=" lines. Without them, the game engine just seems them as any other target area Conversely, you can add a runway, flatten it, and NOT use the airfiled data line; if you want an abandoned field or one unusable. I'd originally did that for Oxnard AB in SoCal, but then chose to use it as 'real'. Using the Factory Place in mountains is gonna be a bitch...try and find the flattest area, and keep the 'zone to flatten' as small as possible. If you look in the cities.inis from some of my terrains upgrades (it should be in Libya, ASW and SoCal), I used 2x2. You still may have problems with reaaaaalllly steep cliff faces nearby. That's why when I added the vehicle depots and industrial centers to ANW, I tried to place them as close to the center of the 'valley' as possible. REMEMBER: keep backup copies of the original TFD and HFD files, as you've got no 'undo' function. I think I wound up with 60 or 70 copies of SoCal before finalizing it. Wrench kevin stein *but it did originally; when first released, it had lighted (lit?) up buildings, but that only works on airfields. So I 'fixed' that. From the "Wrench's Factory Fixes.txt":

Veltro: you upload, I'll approve it!!! now I'm gonna have the damn song "Snoopy & the Red Baron" stuck in my head all day.... Wrench kevin stein

You said you looked in the KB...did you look in the "Weapons Fixes Thread"?? I DO seem to recall doing up the Varks, with complete loadout inis and data ini tweeks. Plus a few other fixes for them. http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showt...ost&p=85629 and http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showt...ost&p=93826 and http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showt...ost&p=93827 Happy Hunting! Wrench kevin stein