Wrench

Yes, but they were always there, lurking in the dark, just out of sight

AAAAAAARRRRRGHHHHGGGGHHH!!!!! So angry!!! Ok, here's what's up. So, to make it easier to work on the ww2 birds, I built a ww2 only test install. Right, no big deal, we all know how to make. So, rather than use the 'base' boring terrains, expecially for the Aussie birds (Boston, Beaufort) why not use the WW2 Darwin terrain. Want to test them in a "jungle" environment. Well, as it turns out, even though that terrain was reworked in the late 2000s, its SHIT!!! Lots of tiling issues, misplaced items, 'copy/paste' target areas that don't even FIT the tiles. So, instead of finishing off the aircraft, I've spent the last 3 solid days retiling, adding terrain/ground objects, fixing the airfields, moving and REmoving unneeded or no longer usefull ('parked ship zones') target areas ... basically, rebuilding from the HFD up. So, expect a fully rebuild WW2 Darwin terrain sometime this year, as well as the new birds. Damn, I HATE distractions ....

He has to bring his own eels, of course

Well, since we're being direct .. I like boobs.

There is a Cessna 206 in the downloads, along with the L-4 Piper Cub.

That's a very Klingon attitude!! Ka'plah!!!

Nightshade beat me too it!! That's FastCargo's Super Secret Sci-Fi Mod (tm) don't get me started with nuclear armed Sidewinders -- Rodenberry should have known better!!

off topic .. many years ago, (late 90s??) Pat (the late mrs wrench) and I went to Witchia for the Women's National Bowling Tournment. They have (?) a nice tech and science museaum which included a "lay down" simulator of the Wright Flyer. It had the 2 sticks for the wing warp, and feet driven rudder bar. It was GREAT fun -- until I couldn't get it turned around and back to the Kittyhawk dunes. It's a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNG way to England, I'm here to tell!!! = Is the "Wright Experience" even available anymore from 3rd Wire???

Yup, flew with them on fight #5. Pretty windy on that kite!

Outbound to the Hegoland Bight (yes, that's the new one by angelp)

anybody want to take this one? I'm afraid of what I might say ...

well, THERE'S something you don't see every day!!!

<cough, cough> Hellcat??? just curious ...

View File SF2 Grumman F9F-6/7/8 Cougar Update/Upgrade Pack SF2 Grumman F9F-6/7/8 Cougar Update/Upgrade Pack 7/2/2026 -For SF2 =ONLY= (Full/5 Merged Recommended) This is a major upgrade/update for Pasko's F9F-6/7/8 Cougar US Navy and Marines jet fighter. If you have any other earlier versions, you're advised to move, remove/delete or rename =BOTH= the aircraft and decals folders in your SF2 install(s). As you can see, I've used the 6/7/8 to describe the aircraft, as it actually has particulars for all 3 marks. See Notes below for description of the differences between the 3 marks. You'll be getting a bunch of skins, almost all the 'originals' I've found have been updated and/or repainted to take advantage of decaling corrections. Plus, a couple of NEW skins as well!! Skins remain in bmp format. In squadron numerical order --- VF-43 Challengers (Gull Grey/White <1956) VF-51 Screaming Eagles (Dark Gloss Navy Blue, F9F-6, 1954) VF-61 Jolly Rogers (early, DGNB, F9F-7, >1956) VF-61 Jolly Rogers (late, GG/W, F9F-8, <1956) VF-81 Crusaders (DGNB, F9F-8B 1955) VMF-114 Death Dealers (DGNB, F9F-8 1955-57) VMA-533 Hawks (GG/W, F9F-8B <1957) "No Name" just a Plane Jane Blank GG/W for other skinners and finally, The Blue Angels (F8F-6/8 1955-56) As can be seen above, the SF2 date switch is active, as these aircraft served during the change from Dark Gloss Navy Blue to the Gull Grey and White schemes. The texture set ini for all skins has a small note about each squadron's service history. Most markings, excepting those squadron color bands requiring to be painted on, are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. Any Modex numbers seen on the list with a star (*) have been matched to their corresponding Bureau Number. All other BuNums should be considered 'generic' in nature. Non historically, I've given the Blues 8 numbers (7 was a TV2 Shooting Star, and later a 2 seater TF9F, and 8 was an R7V Constellation). Any squadrons listed in the game's squadron list ini, have had their 'displayed name' activated by my patent pending "fake SqTail" decal. Mostly complete templates are included; they are in the 'z-store' folder within the main aircraft's folder. Enhance to your heart's content!! Most weapons used are stock in-game items, as are the sounds referenced. The cockpit used is a slight modified version of the stock A-4B Skyhawk. The included drop tank remains in a 'nearly gull grey' even on the blue aircraft. As the -8B was capable of delivery of 'special weapons', the Mk.12 14kt device is included. The inner pylons have been split into 2 groups to allow for the device and a drop tank. The canopy, unfortunately, doesn't open. However, the wing fold IS active, and uses it's Standard Animation keystroke, Shift/9, but =PLEASE!!!= try not to use it. There is a major fault with how they move. See Notes for further enlightenments. An SF2 version of my original 1stGen "Box Art" hangar screen, and a new Loading screen are both included for your enjoyment. As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Please read the Notes section for any other useless bits of information, the change log, and (hopefully) full credits. The 2 original read mes from 2005 are in the main aircraft folder. Please also take note of changes in the Standard Disclaimer in the "Legal BS" section at the bottom. Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 07/02/2026 Category F-9  

aceplayer: what, are you blind or just stupid??? You didn't see the post by me, 4 posts above this one??? Not only gave you the answer, but full instructions on what to do. AND a picture of what it looks like? Go on, keep going the way you are; you don't loose that attitude, you'll be bounced out of here so fast your feet won't even hit the ground. This thread is DONE -- and one more mouth off from you, so are YOU! Why we even waste time on these 1stGen questions, is beyond me.

Having thought a LOT about with Wilches askes a few weeks ago, I've decieded to go ahead with angelp's WW2 aircraft mods. As they ARE mostly finished, to my aging recall (well, at least they were 3 years ago???). They'll be released in an 'as is' state, but at least they'll be out. So, don't expect them soon; hopefully I"ll be starting on them again mid-summer and releasing as 'finished'. Here's a list; mind you, it ONLY WW2 stuff... DB-7A, DB-7B (2 birds) A20A, C, G, K (4 birds) B-18 Bolo (USAAC, AAF, RCAF) Bristol Beaufort - also Oz built DAP version for SWP (2 birds) SB2U-1, SB2U-3 (2 birds) V-156-F (French navy version of Vindicator/Chesapeak) I also have another (semi)super secret project that will remain under wraps until it's release. I forsee the B-18 being the hardest, and it's been MANY years since I've done any research running down serials and markings. As stated, this is a MONTHS long project(s). So, don't expect anything soon. thank you.

actually, there's 2 leg nodes //leg removal// Instrument[096]=Move1 Instrument[097]=Move2 [Move1] Type=AIRSPEED_INDICATOR NodeName=Leg01 MovementType=POSITION_Z Set[01].Position=-9.0 Set[01].Value=0.0 Set[02].Position=-9.0 Set[02].Value=1.0 [Move2] Type=AIRSPEED_INDICATOR NodeName=Leg02 MovementType=POSITION_Z Set[01].Position=-9.0 Set[01].Value=0.0 Set[02].Position=-9.0 Set[02].Value=1.0 didn't even take me 5 minutes, including a pee break. of course, been 'moving' items for 20 years .... OTH, it makes the cockpit look like crap because it's empty. So, I guess using the radar screen 'pop up' wasn't an option??

That would be SUCH a cool place to visit!!!! Especially to see 100+ year old birds still flying!!

Considering I built the map for it, there sure is a WoE version of DS. No, the OP is talking about removing the legs from the COCKPIT (as stated "can't see the radar screen"). That early TMF pit has the pilots legs as part of the cockpit lod. Removing the texture for it won't change a thing There's nothing that can be done for that. And to the original poster -- loose the attitude pal. There are some people, even Mods and Admins that may NOT know of ALL the 5900 odd files we have. Even I've missed a few.

The add on ones are better than the stock. Hands Down!!

Yes, please keep us informed of good or bad results.

whippersnapper!!!

It's fully flyable, don't you people read the read me???? sheeeeshh...

to DA: somewhere around here I DO have an Eastern America map ... don't remember who gave it to me. Looks like is more of eastern Canada, then the US eastern seaboard. all i know is it hasn't been touched since 2011