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We don't have this one, either.... On a happier note, now that I've got all the prop-head's attention, the AdA Hawk 75 is virtually done. Just need to write the detailed readme, giving all the proper credits - most to the Heck and Capun. (did I mention we have a new, rebuilded LOD for it??) Also, nearly done with the definitive 190F Jabo, just need to tweek the skins a little more. Here's an MTO version, SG4 There's another skin for SG2 attached to KG51 for the West. That Osprey 'Schlachtgruppen' book has been a great help! The SG2 version also needs some skin tweeks (I've decieded NOT to go with the modded MER, but just let the centerline bombs hang on their own - you probably won't be using all 4 stations for the most part -- but you CAN carry 8 SC-50s!) So, even with the 'landing gear bobble', and no bulges, you all still want the G6?? Wrench kevin stein

Know issue with some cards (cough-radiactiveon-cough) and some aircraft. Best way is to open the ini of the aircraft in question (or all if needed) and do this (in our example below, it's our every-picked on Scooter) [shadow] CastShadow=FALSE <--this heeare line ShadowLOD=A-4E_shadow.shd ShadowType=1 ShadowCastDist=10000 MaxVisibleDistance=400 Change the TRUE to FALSE. The problem will vanish like... a shadow!!! (couldn't resist!!!) Wrench kevin stein

Ok, test shot.... This is the 109F4 modded into an early G6 (without erle haube hood), and of course we don't have the gun bulges. Yes, that's a new JG53 skin as well. The skin will be released no matter what....once I do a little more checking to see if 53 us the Fredrick. (as opposed to releasing this as a G6 ... which can be done) The pod is tweeked from the 30 cal one that Bunyap made for my Israeli Harvard mod, with new guns. There are 2, both use the same pod lod & bmp; the 20mm and 30mm units... They may not look correct, but they work pretty good. I can always raise them up to 'hide' more of the pylon. Although a NEW problem as developed... every time you fire the guns, the landing gear pops out!!! (it was actually showing on screen, but the screenshot didn't catch it). We've had this before, to with the Phantoms and Vigi What we really need are correct pods... there are several Luftwaffe pods in the weapons pak, but they are far to big to be usable. If they were/could be shrunk and reshaped....any 3d modeler up to making a couple of pods? I've got all the data ini stuff ready! If you all don't mind NOT having the gun bulges, this mod can go out the door soon (if you don't mind incorrect gun gondola's, and probably the engine needs a little 'boost') If I could figure out the engine stuff....I could probably make a passable K as well from the G10...sigh.... Profiles I got, templates I got...books I got...time I got!!!...job I ain't got (hence all the nonsense! ) Wrench kevin stein ps: have this too....don't know what it is, though.... W

Shorts Sterling, I presume??? Nice!! We need more RAF bombers! (I'm tired of modding US ones for them!!) Wrench kevin stein

File Name: FW-190A5 Upgrade Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 4 Oct 2007 File Category: Fw-190 Focke Wulf Fw-190A5 Upgrade Package for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 ETO/SWOTL Installs: This is a re-paint and rebadging of original Fw-190A5, with completly redrawn rivet and panel lines. Wolf was always good about giving us the templates with his birds, and I've put this one to VERY good use. This skin represents Fw-190A5s from 3/JG2 in the 43/44 time frame in Western Europe/Occupied France (you know, about the time of D-Day). I make NO claims to historical accuracy; I have just enough knowledge of Luftwaffe camo & markings to get into trouble (but I'm getting better!), and I'm sure there are much more educated folks out there on the subject. I -have- tried to make it as accurate as possible, even to getting the proper RLM colors added to my swatch list. As best I could, I even added the little warning placards around the fuselage, wings and tail. Along with the 'eagle head' shape over the fuselage. Included is the nose art for aircraft #13, as flown by 'Pips' Priller. This is a complete package, replacing the original data, loadout, cockpit and main inis, due to several modifications I've effected. There are even new hangar and loading screens, 2 of each to choose from (one just being a revamp of my original). These screens can be used on any version of the Butcher Bird. This skin can also be used on any other versions of the FW-190, just edit the decals ini to point to the correct mark ---- Please note you MUST have the latest Weapons Pack for the WW2 Axis weapons ---- (but you probably already do!!) PLEASE read the enclosed readme for more, detailed instructions. Good Hunting! Wrench kevin stein More Butcher Bird goodies coming soon! Click here to download this file

to FastCargo, you listen!! More than airplanes, we could use LOTS of ground objects...there are a boatload of 'missin' items (vehicle wise) that should hopefully be much easier to model (this from the guy that has trouble makes a cube in Anim8or, let alone max!) Off the top of my head, we could use a Hummer, SON-9 AA radar, US Skysweeper AA gun....and a host of other. I want a pony! No, but seriously, starting with smaller objects is a good way to learn, so I've been told. Wrench kevin stein

As a simple matter of ini edits, probably take about an hour. But don't forget the missing sidewinder pylons (also easilty fixed with ini edits), and the body shape itself is too short for F series. I'm sure a skin would be no big deal, provided templaes are made available. It's doable...it's just a trade off in the visuals. Wrench kevin stein

Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about! So, give! How'd you do it?? Wrench kevin stein

And don't forget the usual adding weapon ini dance, this time done with the gun editor as your partner. After changing the pointer in the text section, yo still have to run the gun editor on the changed weapons, to create a gundata.dat Now, that being said, I've been trying to use the Vickers wav from FE for the 303's in the Hurri's and Spits.... added it tothe soundslist ini, both entries (number and description bits), copied the wav from FE into my ETO/SWOTL install, changed the entry (with the gun editor, in this case).... and I got no 303 sound!!! You'd think a stock wav, albeit from another 'version' of the game would work....or I'm just missing a step again! Wrench kevin stein never was a dancer....

Just a little experiment for 'proof of concept' for an Fw-190F (same mods could be applied to create an A8 Jabo) Outer cannons have been removed via ini edits; the gun barrels have to remain as they're part of the LOD. Now, it's not a perfect ER4 rack; it's actually 2 modified TERs nose-to-tail, on 2 seperate, new hardpoints. This leaves the stock centerline availabe for other mission loadouts (single 250kg bomb, 300 lt tank). THe alignment isn't perfect with the body to the length of the racks. This is the 'lazy mans' way of doing it; even though the rack isn't perfect, a rack is there. The other method would be to do it ala bomb bay style, meaning a single hardpoint with 4 attachment positions. Which would be more preferable? No rack with 4 bombs hanging in space/tucked up under, or a not quite perfect MER? Also, since I'm just using Gramp's stock JG26 skin, and the F would need something new, would it be a 'schlachtgruppe' (just found a book on them by Osprey) type, and what unit? Camo patterns? Or just a mod to Jabo-ize the existing marks we already have?? (remembering we don't have an Eastern Front map yet, so we're stuck in the West and Med/North Africa) Thoughts and comments are encourged and wanted! Wrench kevin stein

Thanks MJ!!! All I've been doing the last 2 days is scouring my 'books of pdf' sources, grabbing all kinds of FW and Luftwaffe stuff (also for the Dora and 152) Picked up about 5-8 books, included some markings/camo guides as well. Finally got my Momogram Close Up: 109G part 1. Got the closeup for the F and D as well too. The Aero Detail on the 190D is superb...at 81 megs for PDF, it better be!!! Unfortuanately, some are in Polish...monograhie loznecie or whatever they're called. The Squadron/Signal 'in action' #1170 (the 2nd version of the book) has some great drawing of the racks, which is what I used for the experiment. don't think I won't shout out if I need help....I ain't that proud! Units...that's what I really need ... Western Europe. I know part of SG.2 was operating with KG51 using Fs....but can't find any decent profiles for colors/patterns, so I 'assumed' the standard splinter (83/70, with 76 unders, 75 fueselage/tail?) This is what I've done so far Wrench kevin stein

So, Mannie, planning on having a "Cat" fight??? Remember, unless you added it back, I removed the Phoenix from the IDF versions. Didn't want to upset the neighbors too much Wrench kevin stein

That little helo IS very cool!! Is that 'Reptilicus' on the tail of the Kestrel??? (j/k!!!) Sci-Fi movie buff, what can I say??* Wrench kevin stein *for the purists, yes, I know Repti is Danish...

My mistake...the Japan Home Islands Terrain is called "Okinawa". I can't seem to find it either....here or at AvSim. (where the old New Guiena, Phillipines, Burma/China are) The full scale NG is here. The "Pacific" objects are also at Avsim, although some might be here. Be advised, NONE of them have been upgraded to the latest groundobject format, and will need rebuilding by the end user (simple ini edit) I'll have to check with the other Moderators, as I'm not sure what Edward's policy is on unauthorized uploads, before putting it here. Also have to check and see if I made any changes to it...not much of anything I have is 'stock'. Wrench kevin stein

so does a nice little freeware program called "Anim8or" - I think Hinchbrook built most of his ships in there originally, before exporting out to Max... and there is a stripped down verson of max; I think it's called GMax available from the original Max people. But the problem still exists... none of these will export to the final LOD format needed. Only a full version of Max can do that. Wrench kevin stein ps: unless you can find some kind soul, with the full version, that can do the final exporting.

I just remembered that are 2 superb ones (track and lock) in the OTC mod. Wrench kevin stein

It's been repjlace by FAR better terrains: Solomons New Gueina Burma Japan (includes Okinawa) Phillipines Darwin all should be here at CA Wrench kevin stein

Actually, there's 3 FW in Wolf's WW2 Planes pak A, A4, A5. There are several mods available here for some other versions, too. (this one is my F8 test version) Yes, the 4 SC50. ER-4 rack Here's the test 190A without the rack: (maybe an A8??? -- I'm stil learning the WW2 Luftwaffe stuff, so I'm far from expert) I've actually dialed them in as 4 seperate hardpoint, in the same group. It actually seems to look a little better without the rack, IMO. Also discovered we have a nice 300 liter tank in the weapons pak, probably from Russo's 109 Emil. Looks right on the wings, but a little off on the centerline (no pylon/straps). With seperate drop tank and bomb hardpoints (in the same place), it'd be an easy tweek to fix. Wrench kevin stein

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5164 File Name: KM Graf Zeppelin (CVL)File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 27 Aug 2007 File Category: Add-On Ships KM Graf Zeppelin Aircraft Carrier For SF/WoV/WoE WW2: ETO/SWOTL Installs A definate "What If..." style of ship, based off Hinchbrook's HMS Eagle (and yes, I know the after deck was fully enclosed, as was the bow) As a WARSHIP, it probably (and hopefully) won't show up in single, anti-ship missions, but can be used in single missions created with the Kreelins Mission Editor or La Missionuer (sp?) With many thinks the Hinch for allowing me to mod his faux-Eagle into something 'passable' for the Krieg Marine. Simply put, this is mostly for fun. So, enjoy it! :) Click here to download this file

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5336 File Name: Douglas DB-7A (French) Decals Update File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 1 Oct 2007 File Updated: 7 Feb 2008 File Category: Allied Bombers File Version: 1.5 Website: No Information Douglas DB-7A AdA Decals and Decal Update Whilst doing some research for another project, I stumbled across a long out of print copy of "Profile # 202: Douglas A-20 (7A-Boston III)" on pdf, and it had some really nice profiles and photos of French DB-7s from the Battle of France time period. Including placement of individual aircraft numbers. I know the font isn't exactly the right one, but it's damn close! To make thinks easier, I've left all the rudder tags in, as I'm too lazy to remove them, and the file size (zipped) is still below 500k. Easy to follow instructions in the Enclosed "youread" Sorry about that folks, but this is an easy fix! Enjoy! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

yup. I'd actually be getting VERY worried if we were to start seeing Gadflys...which are just as sorely needed (well, for the commies anyway - we could use some Patriots!) Wrench kevin stein

Gammon???? Wrench kevin stein

You'd have to ask the original modelers. But don't be disappointed if you get a "NO" Wrench kevin stein