Wrench

Here's some idea as to how I've dressed it up a bit... Nagoya docks: close up of the beached fishing boats: Trying to re-create those famous gun camera films of strafing the docked ships. Other than the usual add-on (the famous Factory Place), I've tried to use all stock items. Now, I'm sure a few of the additional target items are NOT historically placed...but it will give you something else to do. Wrench kevin stein

Yes, indeed....the path tool is something I must learn ... I've never used it before (strange, huh??) Wrench kevin stein

What about using 'moves' like Lexx does, and just drop the radar scope out of sight?? Unfortuantely, that'll leave a big hole in the middle Of coures, in a pinch that crappy russianized Skyhawk pit could be used (like it is for everything else!!! ) The major problems I see with using Boopidoo's Flagon pit are: 1) permissions for release 2) the aforementioned radar 3) it's a twin engine gauged pit Personally, I still like the idea of using ADs Su-17 pit. Glad you could make use of the templates!!! Wrench kevin stein

From the above posts, I can assume you've not bothered looking into the "Loadout Fixes" thread I maintain here??? ALL the Iraqi and Iranian aircraft have been brought up to the latest standards, as defined by the Weapons Pak. How To Edit Loadouts for Weapons Pak Usage <--this is a link There's even a host of NEW weapons for the Iranians, country specific, just for their use. Would have saved you a bunch of work and headache. Wrench kevin stein

You mean an OH-6. As for the Huey skin, make your own. Create a new psd template following these steps: 1) Open existing skin bmps in Photoshop or other image program that allows mulitple layers 2) create new layer 3) draw in several thousand rivets 4) create new layer 5) draw in several hundred lines 6) create new layer, under the lines and rivets 7) paint new layer to desired color 8) "Save As..." - most important step to keep the layers - psd file (for photoshop users - your program will most likely be different After experimenting with how it looks in-game; 9) add painted on marking via seperate layer in psd, or 9a) plot decal positions via trial and error (also create decals.ini) 9b) create new decals. There you have it.... How do you think I did the skins for the Scorpion, Zero, Stuka, Vampire and a many others, where no template exists??? oh, I forgot one... 10) prepare to go blind trying to get the lines and rivets straight Have large bottle of asprin handy, or favorite VERY alcholic drink. (which, unfortunately, I can't) For good skinning tutorials, go the simmerspaintshop.com -- I can't reccomend them enough as a resource!!! As for Kreelins FM, I'm pretty sure that's YAP only (but not certain). You'll have to check with them on that. Remembe, too, helo FMs are at best 'half-way', as the engine really dosen't support them (albeit some folks DO have them working, and working pretty damn well!) Wrench kevin stein

For gaming purposes, for the Iran/Iraq Total Conversion mod (as it was released), Iran is considered the 'friendly' nation Wrench kevin stein

Far as I know, it's a 'been out out for a while' thing...here's a jpg of planningmap 3: Also, as far as I know, it's one of Edwards. I went looking for it this after noon meself, and counldn't find either. I'm pretty sure it's BP (before payware)...I remember getting it as the whole package, and later replacing the New Gueina with his full-sized version. I'll have to see if I have an un=modified backup (hopefully, I do). This one's getting a butt-load of stuff added to give the IJAAF/IJNAF something to protect, and the Allies something more to attack. Several of the airfields have been switched over to my 'new' dirt runway 1, etc, etc, etc. Wrench kevin stein

There sure is an "Okinawa" map ... I been working on it all day long, tweeking airfields and adding new targets (Yawata Steel Mills, docked ships, various and sundry other target areas) Includes the Home Islands up a little way's past Nagoya, Korea and Okinawa. NOw, if I could just figure out the where the damn airplane factories are in southern Honshu.... It should in Edwards WW2 map pak... Wrench kevin stein

Just a little quickie note, for those two dozen of us playing the WW2 variants of the game, I've uploaded an updated version of the Ki-201 Karyu here at CA. It's waaaay down on like Page 13 or beyond.... Updated with a better, more worn skin, new decals, etc. Not too many major changes, more of a clean up and revamp. See the readme for full credits and sources and instructions and stuff like that Wrench kevin stein now...back to finishing off those 3 Zekes...

I remember that from the old Fighters Anthology days...you'd kill and tank, and this dude would appear running like hell. I remember stopping what I was doing, and sat there watching this little SOB run right off the map!! always thought that was a nice touch! Wrench kevin stein

Also, to the J-7 team, a gentle reminder: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=21405 Wrench kevin stein

Rambler, sounds like it's time to clean out the p0rn folders!!! (I, too, have to do that every few months) OTC was split into the 2 paks to help those with slow connections for downlods. It's designed to work as a full package for a stand-alone Cuban MIssile Crisis install Personally, I'd like to see a Central Pacific map ... with all them wonderfull little islands and such. <sigh> maybe it's time to start learning the TE....laying out targets is easy! Wrench kevin stein

Fastest, most efficent way: 1) Make new AH decal (you can even call it "AH" -- you don't need to use the stock names) 2) Place said decal in skin folder (don't even need the /d sub-folder) 3) Change said skin's decal ini to point to new decal 4) Fly as to the 'set in the alpha' ... think of the Alpha channel as a 'hold out matte', it allows the RGB channels' data (image, lettering, etc) to show through. So, actually, the 'image' is set in all 4 channels. Wrench kevin stein

Make a new AH decal, and put it in the skin folder??? Simplest and easiest way! Game always looks in the folders first, before pulling from the objects cat. Wrench kevin stein

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5820 File Name: A6M2 Zero Skin and Ini Update Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Jan 2008 File Updated: 9 Feb 2008 File Category: Japanese Aircraft File Version: 1.50 Website: No Information A6M2 Zero Skin and Ini Updates: for SF/WoV/WoE WW2, PTO installs This little modification includes small changes to several inis and a re-skin for ArmorDave's A6M2 "Zeke" IJN fighter. Included are also tweeked data, loadout, cockpit and main inis with adjustments to the latest standards. All the running lights have been re-positioned. The aircraft IS carrier-capable, already having the tailhook. The skin, from a new template created by me from the original Volks & Lansen skins, is included. It represents 251 Kokutai approximately mid-1942. All panel and rivet lines have been redrawn, with all the little 'detail' and 'interior' bits from the originals - so they get credit too!!! Included are individual aircraft number decals for approx 18 aircraft, with a filler for the "off the list" numbers. I've also given you some other gunsight tgas, so you can choose between them. = You MUST have the latest Weapons Pak installed for the WW2 Weapons!!! = And, obviously, you must have AD's Zero's installed to use the package.... The Commander of the Combined Fleets REQUIRES you to read the enclosed readme, that contains all the necessary instructions for installation. If not, you must take the only Honorable Way Out... Happy Hunting! Wrench kevin stein (yes, I know I'm reusing the same screenie ... you all know how lazy I am by now...) Click here to download this file

Just some sample of what's coming.... 251 Kokutai; this is Nishizawa's bird A6M5, Type 59 331 Kokutai A6M5, Type 59C, 332 Kokutai. Please note the up-rated guns. This will be a completly new aircraft add on (minus the lods). Using the 12.7 IJAAF/IJN mg, as opposed to the 13mm really used. I could switch it over tothe MG-131, or create a new Japanese gun, but why bother?? New skins created from a new template, based off Volks/Lansens original skin bmps. What a freeking nightmare redrawing all those panel and thousands of riviets!!! I'm still cross-eyed, with a stinking headache. And still got lots of decals to make!! The A6M2, 251 bird, should be out this weekend. Updated inis all around; etc, etc, etc. Wrench kevin stein

Thanks christian!!! I was debating about adding the anti-bomber rocket. Was actually gonna use the RS-82 lod for the body. I"ll take a look at these, and if I can use them, I'll add your name the sources/credits listings!!! As the the MGs on the 59c, what'd ya all think -- use the German 13mm MG-131, or just leave it with the Ho-103 12.7?? Wrench kevin stein

have you looked at the pilots on my site??? There's a 50s style-like version done by Pappychecksix there...it uses the really old (ie: 1st version of Diego's skin, therefore is still available). Pete re-did it withthe USAF patch on the helmet. Wrench kevin stein

Opps!! Always had a problem with telling right from left..... Well, it's an easy fix at least!!! Wrench kevin stein

OMG!! That's too much!! But, wouldn't that be better on an Iragian F-7??? or an Iraining Turkey??? Decal or painted on?? Would make hellacious nose art for a US bird too... Wrench kevin stein

They are no longer available, both the Navy and USAF versions Wrench Kevin STein

Also, to find the 'size' of the airfield, look in the types ini... Runway 3 (the dirt strip) is SMALL Runway 1, 2, 5 and 6 are MEDIUM Runway 4 is LARGE Personally, Runway 3 get's way overstocked in a lot of the terrains...where it speaks of "NumSquadrons=", should be no more than "1". I've seen some set to 3; that's too many aircraft for that small of a field. Also, need to be checking the various aircraft themselves, many a set to "MinBaseSize=SMALL", which is fine for a Fresco or Skyhawk. Bombers should ONLY be used on LARGE; MEDIUM if it's a small, attack bomber (B-26 and maybe B-57 size birds). Wrench kevin stein

Don't forget, Sparky, you want to give the CommBuilding a VERY high target value -- around 10000 points!!! You can also edit the min target values in the SingleMissions.ini: "20" is the stock number. This will open up all kinds of low value targets; tents, small fuel tanks, various buildings and such. You'll just have to double check the target values throughout the types ini, and adjust as necessary. Wrench Kevin Stein Purveyor of Evil-Damn-CommBuildings since 2003

Typhoid: you using Dave's stock Lybia??? I'm pretty sure I moved some of the airfields around to more flattened places. I'll have to recheck my Modern Lybia update(s) to be sure. {there's 2 - each using a different tile set} The 'runway sticking in the terrain' is that "flattened for airfield" thing I'm having a problem with in SoCal Wrench kevin stein