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Is that puffin related to "The Giant Claw?? She don't like eels either...(note broke-backed giant eel beeing carried off) Wrench kevin stein

Nice models!!! I'd love to see the Stroch and Tante Ju in my WW2 installs!!! And the Hormone will give the Firefox something to shoot down, while it's being 'stolen' As for adding the TV display, that ain't nothing! Simple text edits...you can add it ANYTHING...look at the avionics inis for the Hog, and the Phantom E...it'll tell ya how to do just by looking! Wrench kevin stein

Simple ini and skin pack (IF its been reskinned - if not reusing the original)....there's no need to include the entire aircraft (lods and cockpit). For something similiar, and as general guidlines, I'd suggest having a look at my 2 'cats -- for the RN and the IDF. Both are what's classed as "semi-complete" mods, as the major files aren't included. Have a look at those readmes, and you'll see what I mean. As for loadouts, I'd suggest having a peak in the KB's Loadout Thread (albeit without the suspect Hawks...). Lot's of 'newer' Iraining weapons there, bringing them (meaning the Irain/Irag mod) up speed. Wrench kevin stein

The Cougar was done by Pasko; it's not one of ours But... You'll find the fixes for the loadout issues in my "Loadouts Thread" in the Knowledge base. Wrench kevin stein

Aircraft model maker: The Great and Powerful Zur original skin: DanW I'd drop a Zur a PM (he's the one doing the MV-22 Opsrey), and see if it's ok. I've always done that with my Sabre mods; he's pretty cool about things, as long as you ask. Don't forget, country specific's can be done in a couple of ways: 1) Complete aircraft, includings all needed lods and cockpit folder; 2) Just the needed inis, with a detailed readme describing what files or components need to be copied from the original aircraft It all depends on how bit a zip you want make Wrench kevin stein

Not truely necessary.... Service years for the weapons make sure you should only get what's needed for the time frame. This was actually tried before, with "Era Specific" weapons paks....didn't really work, so Buny went back through the pak and adjusted all the service years. Just make sure your loadout inis are all set properly. My thread in the Knowledge Base was partly designed with this in mind (along with fixing the Red Air birds...) Personally, I've actually done that in one of my WW2 installs....things got screwed up real fast. You have to basically rebuild the entire weaponsdata ini from scratch, deleting weapons via the weapons editor. Lots and lots of work. Then go back over each loadout and data ini, double checking service years and weapons fits. ....and "fits" is the words...it'll give you fits!!! Wrench kevin stein

Actually, yes and no..... The WW2 nations ini seperates Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany from modern Japan and (then) West Germany (also, Facist Italy). So, with an 'everything in one install', you could have JASDF Sabres engaging IJN Zeros!! Unless you go through all the data inis for the WW2 birds, changing "Exported=" to FALSE, and making sure the EndServiceYear= is less than your others, more 'modern' birds. In the end, it's just easier to have seperate installs for the various WW2 theatre's, with the correct ground objects and plane sets. It's all a matter of hard drive space, of course. Wrench kevin stein

Gads!!! The lyrics for the Iron Eagle song!!!! It was Queen, wasn't it?? Wrench kevin stein

Now, we're really leaning over into the 'what if'.... You're all describing the F-4X as used by the Ace Wrecking Crew in "The Wingman" series. It's a been done thing. With a lighter, shorter engine, I forsee (places envlope on forehead) all kinds of weight/balance issues, to say nothing of lack of growth space (albeit with modern-ish miniturized compenents, all made in Japan!). And cf course, McD would have lost it's contract on the Eagle. If you're wanting an updated, late 20th Century Rhino, I'd suggest downloading the F-4EJ-kai, JASDF, located somewhere here at CA. The skins alone are worth it. What we (ok, me) are looking at here is something along the lines of a single-seat, all weather interceptor for Continential Defense (read: as the originial F-101A was built). I haven't posted any of the newest reskin, but she's carrying ADC badges on the tail, and a NORAD badge on splitter plate. NO a-g loads; just like her stablemates, the Deuce, Dart and Voodo. Never deployed overseas, excepting maybe Iceland. etc, etc, etc. Wrench kevin stein

The imans on the Revolutinary Council have decreed that users of easy avioncs will be deemed 'enemies of the faith', and will be used to clear minefields. After, of course, a time spent 'considering the errors of their ways', usually in company with several VERY large and mean-sprited teachers..... Wrench kevin stein

Thanks Rad, I'm glad you're enjoying them! IIRC, PilotN1 and N2 are stock ingame items, hiding in the objects cat. I think they also came with the F-4J when it was 1st released by TK. Unfortunately, you will have to double check all the data inis, to make sure the reference is to a WW2 type of dude. Depending on the size and number of WW2 installs you have (I've got 4!), and the number of planes...well, if might take a little bit of time. Like I said, most of the Dev A-Team stuff should already be set for some Luft guy or another. Which reminds me...several of those new Luftwaffe birds I just released call for the Do335 Pilot, which is in the Do-335 planes here somewhere. (I think the 109K and 190A8R8 -- check them to sure) You can always switch them over to one of the others.. As to rain, we just got some here last night in LA...hope it don't tommorrow...got a big thing to go to for my wife company at the Santa Monica pier...free food!!! (hopefully, free chili dogs from Pinks!!! ) Wrench kevin stein

Well, I know a lot of our (Dev A-Team) aircraft especially for the Luftwaffe, have their own pilot figures, and the data ini is already set to use them (Do-17 comes right to mind) although it should be in the readmes, you simply put the pilot bits; usually 3 or 4 files: pilot**.bmp pilot**.ini pilot**.lod pilot**_002lod.lod (some don't use both lods) directly into your /aircraft folder --- NOT into a specific aircraft folder, the the main one. hmm...would have thought this was already in the knowledge base...I'll check on it, and if not, I'll add a new tutorial Wrench kevin stein

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5387 File Name: C-W Hawk 75A, French Armee De L'Air File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Updated: 7 Feb 2008 File Category: Allied Fighters File Version: No Information Website: No Information Edited from the readme: Curtis-Wright Hawk 75A, French Armee De L'Air Package for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 ETO Installs: 10/11/07 This is a complete package including ALL parts necessary to unzip and install a new, export version of Wolf's P-36 Mohawk, for the French Air Force from the start of WW2, to the time of the 'Sitzkrieg', and then into the Battle of France. This package contains 7 skins for the following units: N124 SPA67 SPA95 SPA153 SPA155 SPA160 AdA - generic skin, that was my original, with minimal markings. Just a "Plane Jane" so to speak ;) There is a new French 7.5mm machine gun, courtesy of Heck, and a 50kg bomb by me, so you'll be using BOTH the gun and weapons editor to add them. (note: both these weapons were included in the Douglas DB-7 recently released) I have to list the credits here for all to see.. Wolf257: for creating the aircraft and letting us mod it to death, also for providing the 3ds source file for modification! Capun for making the my requested changes to the LOD -- I can't thank you enough, CP!! 'Heck Mitchell' for all the decal work & the French MGs -- sure made MY job eaiser Full detailed instructions are in the enclosed readme...especially for the weapons additons, plus my notes and comments, and historical background. With thanks to all who helped with this mod! Wrench Kevin Stein now...we just need to BoB map modified for the Battle of France, and few more planes..... Click here to download this file

ah, no. check operational dates.... 1962, and they were (would have been???) painted ADC gray Wrench kevin stein

File Name: FW-109A4, 6/JG2 File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Category: Fw-190 Focke Wulf Fw-190 skin for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 Installs: This is a new skin for Wolf257's Fw-190A4. This skin represents Fw-190A4 from 6/JG2 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Europe/Occupied France. It's a very basic, generic type skin as use during the time frame above. No special marking, just a very "Plane Jane" skin. This, and all the other skins, can be used on any other versions of the 190, just edit the decals ini to point to the correct aircraft (also repeated in the readme) The enclosed readme has simple, easy to follow instructions -- not much to, it's just as skin! Enjoy! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

File Name: FW-190A, 3/JG2 File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Category: Fw-190 Focke Wulf Fw-190 skin for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 Installs: This is a new skin for Wolf257's Fw-190A. This skin represents Fw-190A from 3/JG2 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Europe/Occupied France. It's a very basic, generic type skin as use during the time frame above. It carries the 'Chicken Head' (or rooster) nose badge, but not the outlined eagle shape on the fuselage, as this is an earler version. Simple install instructions in the readme! Simply Skinning.. Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

File Name: FW-190A, 7/JG2 File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Category: Fw-190 Focke Wulf Fw-190 skin for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 Installs: This is a new skin for Wolf257's Fw-190A. This skin represents Fw-190A from 7/JG2 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Europe/Occupied France. It's a very basic, generic type skin as use during the time frame above. It carries the 'Thumb on Top Hat' nose badge, as carried on their Bf-109s as well. Easy to follow instruction in the enclosed readme! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5382 File Name: Bf-109K4 Mod Package File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Updated: 7 Feb 2008 File Category: Axis Fighters File Version: No Information Website: No Information Messerschmitt Bf-109K4 Package for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 ETO Installs: 10/11/07 This is a re-build of Wolf's original 109G10 into the Bf-109K4. This is a semi-complete package that includes all the necessary inis, tga, skin bmps, cockpit and cockpit mods --EXCEPTING-- the aircraft LOD file. You'll be copying the LOD from the 109G10 for use in this mod. The skin represents JG77 in the late war time frame. It was created by my enhanced template, with redrawn panel and rivets, and the stencling for the warning/service tags. This package also includes a NEW 109K hangar screen, ONLY available in this mod. PLEASE read the enclosed readme for detailed install instructions, plus my notes and comments. Important stuff, folks! Enjoy! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...ode=sst&id=5381 File Name: FW-109A8/R8 Sturmbok File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 12 Oct 2007 File Updated: 7 Feb 2008 File Category: Axis Fighters File Version: 1 Website: No Information Focke Wulf Fw-190A8 Package for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 ETO/SWOTL Installs: This is a re-skin and ini mods of the original 190 into a FW-190A8/R8 'Sturmbok' bomber killer. This is a semi-complete package conatining all necessary parts to create the new aircrafte =EXCEPT= the FW190.LOD. It's Wolf's wishes the lod not be distributed in new packages, but it's a simple matter to just copy it over from another Wurger. All other parts; cockpit, all the inis, updated gunsight tga are included. I've also added my 2 newest hangar and loading screens (also available in the FW-190A5 update pak) This skin represents Fw-190A8R8 from 11/JG3 in the late 44/45 time frame in Western Europe/Germany. 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, now outlined in red for JG3. PLEASE read the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions and other stuff. Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file