Wrench

The Do-17 would do that to, if like me, you forgot to install the WW2 german bomber crew.... Wrench kevin stein

I have a 109T mod for the 'Graf Zepplin'....and Stuka to go with it. note to self: PM or email Hinch to get permissions to release the carrier.... EDIT: I know I'd posted some pics of it here... http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showt...hl=graf+zepplin Wrench kevin stein

So, basically, my problem is "another fine Micro$oft product"???? figures.... Wrench kevin stein

The 'black anti-glare' panel on the renamed 17PFU nose (now 19PPM - that's the nose and pylon set, 'hidden' inside the body) is to cover up the part that shows inside the cockpit...otherwise the pilot looks like he's sitting a hot tub of liquid metal!!! After all, this IS only a kind of stand-in until hopefully someone actually builds us a complete new aircraft. Which I doubt will ever happen.... Wrench kevin stein

The only ones I'm working on are the aforementioned Iraq/Iran, and Desert Strom. DBS and OTC have been rebuilt and reissued...I think they look much better now. Although I DO have a rebuild of just the Darwin/Timor map in the works; updated to "modern times". Still need to have Edward contact me about permisisons for release, but it needs MAJOR flattening as I updated and/or moved or created new target areas and added something like 5 airfields (mostly in Oz). Once I have an OK from Edward, I can get someone to flatten the new or modified airfields. I'm pretty sure anything pre-patch 4 needs a rebuild. (or the use of a non-patch4 install) Wrench kevin stein ps: Edward, if you're reading this, PlEASE contact me ... I'd email you, but can't find your addy!!!

Fix for stock WoE Hunter FGA.9 Drop Tanks (by Wrench and PhantomIIF4) Whilst creating the "What If..." IDF Hunter, I discovered a few anomolies with the stock WoE Hunter FGA.9. It should be noted at this time, that there are 2 full sets of drop tanks for the Hunter; one for AD's F.6 and the other for the WoE FGA.9. AD's tanks need no fixing...they're fine as they are. We're only concerned with the stock units. Some of you may have noted they don't 'sit right' on the pylons, this is because the 100 and 230 gallon tanks are 'switched'. The lod names are correct, they're just in the wrong places! Below is the listing for the stock WoE Hunter tanks: (*** used for some reason I can't think of right now) These are the items we're concerned with; if you look via the weapons editor, you'll see the AD tanks are named differently -- we leave them alone; they're just fine, thank you. As to the stock ones, the lods are switched... the 230 should use "Hunter_Tank_1" the 100 should use "Hunter_Tank_2" We're going to use the weapons editor to fix this. You don't even need to open the weaponsdata.ini in your text editor...we can do it all from the editing window in the Wepons Editor. It's quite easy, and should only take a few minutes So, open the editor, and then open the weaponsdata.ini you're going to change. Scroll down until you find the Tank100_Hunter Tank230_Hunter entries (they should be righ together) Open the Tank100_Hunter, and look at the editing windows. We're looking at the section called "3D Model Name". Change it to read: (note: I'm using bold text to highlight the change only) Hunter_Tank_2 While you're in there, you should also change the "Diameter" measurment. Change it to 0.48 (this is PhantomIIF4's fix) This will move the tank 'upwards', closer to the pylon. Click "OK" to return to the weapons list screen. Select the "Tank230_Hunter", and open it. We're going to do the same thing... Replace the "3D Model Name" with: Hunter_Tank_1 and, also change the diamter to the above spec: 0.48 On these inboard tanks, this is the major flaw...they sit too far down. This will fix that. Hit "SAVE" to updatd the weaponsdata.dat file and then close. You're done! The FGA.9 Hunter tanks will not look a LOT better, and sit pretty much where they're supposed to. The best thing about this fix is, it changes nothing in the attachmentposition of any other weapons that might use those staions BTW, this fix can be applied to the stock, non-weapons pak weaponsdata.ini as well. You'll just have to extract it from the WoE objects.cat first, then leave in the /objects folder. Happy Hunter-ing! Wrench Kevin Stein

I think I'll do a Minmei nose art for mine... ducks and runs..... Although, I always had a thing for Miria.... Wonder how the SDF-1 could be used as a carrier...after all the 'arms' were. Internal landing bays, ala Galactica? Wrench kevin stein

Sgt: one of 2 all weather interceptors I released a few week back, MiG-19P Farmer D and MiG-19PM Farmer E So, X,you still didn't answer the question: how'd you get the numbers to work? Move the 19P nose (the one without the pylons, and NOT buried in the cockpit) forward slightly?? Wrench kevin stein

Can't get there either....this is what I get: Been that way, for me at any rate, for lots of weeks now Wrench kevin stein

Sooo....what you're saying is you're still NOT getting humped?? Sorry, I had to do that!!! I take it it's still not working???? Everything you've shown is identical to what I have; and mine works. I don't know what to tell you...maybe try the A-4L hump and see what happens?? Wrench kevin stein

Does the hardpoint for the hump on your A-4E(L) look like the and of course, the previoulsy listed fixes for the avionics humps MUST be made! Wrench kevin stein

I'm liking it!!! Good job! Wrench kevin stein ps: I have the K-14 sights for that too

Ok folks, all the IAF Fishbeds are up in the downloads section: Type 74 Type 76 Type 77 Type 95 Type 96 Type 96B The only one still 'in the hangar' is the Bison...still having some issues with the cockpit. I do know for a fact there is a 21-93 in the works by gerald14 (as I'm kinda helping him out with it); but I'm trying to make some edits on the cockpit he's using, with not a lot of luck. So, I may release mine as a 'whathehellisthis' mod, until something can be figured out with the nice pit he wants to use. (just can't get rid of the needles for the 2nd engine without losing the main panel for some reason...very strange...) Wrench Kevin Stein

File Name: Indian Air Force Type 96 Update File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 22 Aug 2007 File Category: Mig-21 IAF Type 96 Fishbed J Update ver 2.0 Based on the original mod by Bob 'howling1' Hauser. Skins by Ghostrider883 What I've basically done, is 'rearrange' things to use the latest, Patch 4 versions of the 21MF lod, and 21MF data ini. == This package is designed to be used ONLY with the latest weapons pak!!! == == This package is also set to use the Magoo/Badger Mig-21MF cockpit - make sure you have it installed. == The loadouts have been set for Indian weapons; several of which might be new. Please check the 'Loadout Fixes' Thread at the CombatAce Knowledge Base for any further details. (and also the enclosed readme) I've NOT included any of the skins, as these were done by ghostrider883, but I've updated the decal inis for the "Ankush" and "Hawks" skins. The cockpit itself is also NOT included... PLEASE read the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions!!! With thanks to the original modders!! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

File Name: Indian Air Force Type 76 Update Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 22 Aug 2007 File Category: Mig-21 IAF Type 76 Fishbed C Update ver 2.0 Based on the original mod by Bob 'howling1' Hauser. What I've basically done, is 'rearrange' things to use the latest, Patch 4 versions of the 21PF lod, and 21PF data ini. == This package is designed to be used ONLY with the latest weapons pak!!! == == This package is also set to use the Magoo/Badger Mig-21MF cockpit - make sure you have it installed. == The loadouts have been set for Indian weapons; the decals ini has been updated, along with several other fixes. PLEASE read the enclosed readme for further, detailed instructions, and credits to the original modders. Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

File Name: Indian Air Force Type 77 Update Pak File Submitter: Wrench File Submitted: 22 Aug 2007 File Category: Mig-21 IAF Type 77 Fishbed E Update ver 2.5 Based on the original mod by Bob 'howling1' Hauser. What I've basically done, is 'rearrange' things to use the latest, Patch 4 versions of the 21PF lod, and 21PF data ini. == This package is designed to be used ONLY with the latest weapons pak!!! == == This package is also set to use the Magoo/Badger Mig-21MF cockpit - make sure you have it installed. == The loadouts have been set for Indian weapons, plus a few other fixes, including correcting aim angles for the IAF 23mm Gunpod (GP-9 standin), so you WILL be using the weapons editor!!! PLEASE read the enclosed readme the full, detailed instructions -- they'll help you out, really! Also, in everyone of the IAF updated paks, are directed thank you's to the original modders. Happy Flying! Wrench Kevin Stein Click here to download this file

"Too far back" , meaning the cockpit is positioned imporperly??? (pilot position is cockpit is 'off' from external view??) Open the data ini, and look for the "PilotPosition=" line Open the cockpit ini, and scroll down to the "CockpitSeat001" section. The 2 numbers should be pretty close...this is what I have in my cockpit ini: Position=0.0,1.20,1.15 That should get you relitevly close to the sweet spot. Wrench kevin stein

Ok, now that we got the XL HH Special, what about the 'White Elephant Squadron' from "Target: Point Zero"??? All the planes exist in First Eagles..... How we're going to get a Merlin in the DR.1 is beyond me though.... Wrench kevin stein

I think those are SAM trails....!!!!!!!! Must be the Suez SAM Fence.... That Wimpy and Halifax will be great WW2 addon...the Vatour's been EGERLY awaited!!! Wrench kevin stein

Nick Bell has a superb 'fix' for the HAWKs...its in the downloads section, not sure if its in the 'Other Object Mods' or which one! Even has the positions laid out for NATO defenses (WoE ONLY, though - but the data ini for the hawk can be used,as it's a ground object. Just back up your original, and drop the new one in. Not enough information on this one....hell, I've seen Badgers and Bulls running SEAD missions, and they sure DO bomb things. Need a little more here to fill in the gaps...what kind of aircraft, what years, what terrain; do you have the weapons pak installed? are the aircraft editied to use the weapons pak...lots of variable here we need to know. They could just be running away 'cause you've scared them off!!! Wrench kevin stein

That kinda stuff really breaks my heart.... all the good scrap metal just falling into the sea... Don't you folks care about the enviroment???? All the aluminum could be recycled ... just think of how many beer cans that MiG could have become ... and all the petrochemicals (well, those that survive the fire - another pollutant!) can be reused. That's why, I personally try to make ALL my kills over land .... that way the Recovery & Recycling Group can go out and collect the metal, and turn it into some else ... the aforementioned beer cans, soda cans, foil for cooking, the rubber in the tires could be ground up and used for road paving, the electronics could find itself reused in cheap radios or CD players or ipuds.... The list is endless of "What Do You Do With A Dead MiG" .... I think there's even a book out on the subject. So remember, people, 'Think Globaly, Act Localy'.... recycle those Used MiG Parts into something good.... I really should get a job writing comedy.... Wrench kevin stein