Wrench

SF2 A-4B Skyhawk VA-12 Skin/Decals Pack              2/25/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-4B*
A new skin for the A-4B Skyhawk. The skin included is for:
VA-12 Flying Ubangis , 
as embarked aboard USS Shangri-la (CVA-38), in the North Atlantic & Mediterranean circa 1960/61 
Skins remain in their "as issued via 3W" stock bmp format. Most markings are decals, excepting certain squadron color tags on the rudder and fuselage.  These had to be painted on, simply because it was much easier. There are 24 Modex numbers and serial numbers (BuNums). BuNums are historiclly correct; unfortunately, they could not be matched to their corresponding Modex.
When on the Loadout screen, for skin/squadron selection, on the Dropdown menu you'll see
VA-12 Flying Ubangis (1960/61)
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Also, DO give the Notes section a read as well, for enlightenments, illuminations, and general ramblings. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 A-4E (67) Skyhawk VA-45 Skin/Decals Pack              1/25/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-4E_67*
A new skin for the A-4E (67) Skyhawk. Also included, are a modified Data and loadout inis, correcting/adding to the Mission tasking, loadouts, Player operated manual canopy, and the landing light. Several new parts are included that correct and add the missing outer Sidewinder rails.
The skin included is for:
VA-45, Det.1
embarked aboard USS INTREPID circa 1972-73, in the North Atlantic & Mediterranean as part of CVSG-56.
Skins remain in their "as issued via 3W" stock bmp format. Most markings are decals, excepting certain squadron tags on the rudder.  These had to be painted on due to number-of-decals-per-mesh restrictions. There are 18 Modex numbers and serial numbers (BuNums). VA-45's BuNums are historiclly correct; unfortunately, they could not be matched to their corresponding Modex.
Also added, via Magical Ini Dancing (tm) are missile rails for the OUTBOARD pylons, as is correct for all 5-hard-pointed Skyhawks. These are added via the loadout ini through various magical transformations and incantations. They are only used in the "Air-to-Air" tasking (and Recon), and will/do not effect any Strike, CAS, Auntie-Ship or other attack missions.
These modification can also be added, using the same data ini edits, to all the A-4E and later models. A lightened and brightened gunsight tga is also included for those of us with weaker eyes.
 
Historically speaking, these A-4 squadrons (and/or detachments) were assigned to the Essex class carriers that had been convered to "CVS" or anti-submarine warfare carriers. The Skyhawks embarked were not only tasked with light strike, but Combat Air Patrols to protect the ship and the ASW assets.
The canopy uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0.
When on the Loadout screen, for skin/squadron selection, on the Dropdown menu you'll see
VA-45 Blackbirds Det 1 (CVS-11 1972-3)
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Also, DO give the Notes section a read as well, for enlightenments, illuminations, and general ramblings. With MANY thanks to Nyghtfall for his invaluable assistance!!! :)
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

 
SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-42 & VA-128 Skin/Decals Pack              2/12/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the stock 3W A-6A*
2 new skins for the 3W A-6A Intruder that depict VA-42 "Green Pawns" and VA-128 "Golden Intruders". Be advised that these are =NOT= combat squadrons, but the Fleet Replacement Squadrons, responsible for training pilots and bombardier/navigators for all Intruder squadrons. VA-42 recieved the very first Intruder in June, 1963. VA-128 recieved theirs in September, 1967. These 2 squadron represent the East Coast (VA-42, NAS Oceana) and West Coast (VA-128, NAS Whidbey Island) training units.
All markings are decals (excepting squadron color flash on tail fins), almost all made new for this mod (excepting the Pawn on VA-42, reused and modified from the original), and decal randomization is TRUE*.  
All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical for the A-6A, but should be considered "generic" as they do not depict actual aircraft from this unit. BuNum decalss are the same ones as supplied with another recent upload. Just allow the "Overwrite?" when asked during installing. 
The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in stock jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-42 Green Pawns (FRS-ATL) 
VA-128 Golden Intruders (FRS-PAC) 
Please note, =NOTHING= is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts, nothing . You should have made it flyable already or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6A.ini) to stop reversion to AI-only, you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
*Be advised of while testing, for some reasons, when selecting these skins, the Modex almost always went to the last number*

SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-95 Skin/Decals Pack              2/6/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6A*
A new skin for the 3W A-6A Intruder that depicts VA-95 "Green Lizards" during 1974-74 embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA during the Vietnam War.
Almost all markings are decals (excepting squadron color flash on tail fin), most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE*.  All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical for the A-6A, but should be considered "generic" as they do not depict actual aircraft from this unit. Also, this is the very first CAG skin I've ever done (so be kind). 
The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in stock jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-95 Green Lizards (73-74)
As the Green Lizards are also a stock squadron, using this skin for campaigns should be a fairly easy edit.
Please note, =NOTHING= is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts, nothing . You should have made it flyable already or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6A.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 A-6E Intruder, VA-196 Skin/Decals Pack              2/1/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Preferred) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6E*
A new skin for the 3W A-6E Intruder that depicts VA-196 "Main Battery" during 1980 when embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA (also possibly at Gonzo Station, but I haven't confirmed this).
Almost all markings are decals, most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE. All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical in nature. Unfortunately, I could not match all to their Modex number. On the Number display dropdown, those marked with a star (*) are correctly matched. But all are aircraft that served in VA-196 at one time or another. The Default Start Date switch isused on this skin, so in 1980, you should see only this one. The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-196 Main Battery (1980)
Please note, NOTHING is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts (I use the Razbam payware pit on my A-6E & A-6E TRAMs). You should have made them flyable or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6E.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2NA A-6E TRAM VA-176 Skin/Decal Pak                  1/24/2018
= For SF2NA (Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
* Designed for SF2:NA, but can be used in any install (full 5 merged) that has access to the A-6E TRAM Intruder (aka: A-6E_79) *
This package contains 1 new skin in lo-viz TPS for the A-6E TRAM Intruder, that comes with SF2:NA. This package represents:
VA-176 "Thunderbolts" embarked aboard USS INDEPENDENCE with the 6th Fleet (Med)
The skin maps are in jpg format. Decal randomization has been set to "TRUE". 25 new Modex and serial numbers (BuNums) have been created for this mod. BuNums, while correct for the A-6E, should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they do not represent any specific aircraft within any given squadron. All markings are decals. However, it should be noted nothing to make this AI plane flyable is included. Other mods provide the necessary instructions and "parts".
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Good Hunting!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
 

SF2 NAA F2J-1B Super Fury Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            12/9/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod makes use of many stock items, most importantly, the cockpit from the F-100 Super Sabre.*
The is the release of a new "What If..." aircraft for US Navy, the F2J-1B Super Fury. This is a 2 seat version of the F2J-1 released recently in the "F2J Super Fury What If Pack. There are 2 complete skin & decal sets in this package, representing aircraft in Fleet Service, and those in later service with Training squadrons:
USN Grey/White:
VF-53 "Iron Angles" (at NAS Alameda, and aboard USS RANGER, WESPAC)
USN Overall White/Orange
VT-9 "Tigers" (as based at NAS Meridian)
Please note, that the skins will automatically change in 1964, when they were removed from "combat duty" and used as advanced trainers.
The skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats) are supplied. Each skin has it own specific hangar screen.  All markings, excepting the International Oranage markings on the VT-9 skin are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. Modex numbers are the correct series for both skins, in the time frame represented.
The Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm) is used for the Wingfold (Shift/9) and Canopy (Shift/0). The aircraft is carrier certified, and has been tested in the Full-5 and SF2NA envrionments. 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --

SF2 F-4B Phantom (Mytai) CVW-9 Skin/Decal Pak                  12/24/2017
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) and/or SF2:V =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the F-4B & F-4B_67, which is stock in all merged installs, excepting SF2:I (well, actually it's probably there as well!). The 1968 VF-92 & 96 skins are particularly designed for use in SF2:V, as they represent the squadrons during one of their Southeast Asia cruises*
This package contains 3 revamped & updated skins, now for SF2, originally created by Mytai01 in 2005(ish) for SF1. This skins are:
F-4B:
VF-96 Fighting Falcons (1964) embarked aboard USS RANGER
F-4B_67:
VF-92 Silverkings (1968)
VF-96 Fighting Falcons (1968), both embarked aboard USS ENTERPRISE during the Vietnam War
All 3 skins are new builds, from Sundowner's excellent template. The skins are in jpg format. Almost all decals from the original Mytai pack have been reused, with some modifications on the Modex number decals.
Decal randomization has been set to "TRUE". Included are the data and loadout inis for both aircraft, with some small changes in the loadouts. The data inis now incorporate manually operating (meaning: you, the player can now) wingfold and canopy operation. Both use the Standard Animations Keystrokes (tm), Shift/9 for wings and Shift/0 (zero) for the canopy. 
Also included, is all of Mytai's original research material that came with the 1stGen Package. This inlcudes photos and other text files.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....

SF2 NAA F-100G & F-100H Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            11/15/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod
makes use of many stock items, most importantly, various cockpits from the F-105 Thunderchief
from SF2V/E.  Therefore, it's =vitally= important that your game version(s) have access to these
cockpits. Many decals used herein also reference the stock 3W F-100s. Make sure you have them as
well!!*
The is the release of a new "What If..." aircraft for USAF and Export users, the F-100G and F-
100H Super Sabre. Like the F2J Super Fury,  these are expansions of the F-100 series, adding more
capabilites for air-to-air and air-to-ground.
This package includes both aircraft, with skins for various Export customers. It should be noted
that each skin has a set date to "turn on", using the SF2 default start date switch.
The package is broken down into...
= F-100G, single seater:
USAF
NMF, 417th TFS, USAFE (Hahn AFB)
SEA 3 tone Camoflague, USAFE (Bitburg AFB)
Spain
NMF, Ala 12, 161 Esc.
Denmark:
NMF
Overall Greeen Camo, Esk 727 (skin changes from NMF to Green in 1971)
Japan:
NMF, 1 Hikotai
also a "Plane Jane" NMF skin for those wishing to create other users.
  
= F-100H, 2 seater: 
USAF
NMF, 510th TFS, PACAF (Clark AFB, PI)
SEA 3 tone, 90th TFS, PACAF (Bien Hoa Air Base, RVN)
Portugal
NMF, Esq.51
Greece
3 tone camo, 335 Mira
Japan
NMF, 10 Hikotai
The JASDF skins (F-100G & H) include several other squadron badges, for those wishing to switch
or expand that air force. Those from the G should also work on the H, and vice versa, with a
little ini editing.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons used are all stock 3W items.
Skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats) are
supplied. Each skin has it own specific hangar screen. With the fact all markings are decals,
other users can be created quite easily.
The Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm) is used for the Caonpy (Shift/0). 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read
them. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --
 

SF2 Boeing KC-97L, EdA Skin/Decal Pack             12/7/2017
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
This is a new skin/decal pack mod of Veltro2k's KC-97L Stratofreighter depicting those 3 as used by the Spainish Air Force (Ejército del Aire) from 1972 to 1978. This is a skin, decal pack and an updated data ini for this aircraft. If you don't have the aircraft already, it's available at the URL below:
https://combatace.com/files/file/15853-kc-97l-stratofreighter/
Serial numbers are 100% historical for aicraft depicted. All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Also included is an new, revamped data ini with corrected hit boxes. The original USAF skin has also been "refershed" and is included.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please READ them ... after unzipping but before installling, of course!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2:I Vautour IIN Upgrade Pack              11/27/2017
= For SF2:I (or Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
Extensive modifications and upgrades to Veltro2k's S.O.4050 Vautour IIN Night/All Weather fighter-bomber as used by the IDF/AF. As seen on the CombatAce message boards, a major revamp adds 2 skins for ealy service in the IDF/AF.
This mod is designed to replace all other versions, in toto, of the Vautour IIN. This package contains the full, entire aircraft. 
Many modification have been performed, and all are listed in the "Notes" section of this readme. Loadouts have been adjusted, as have several other important statements in the data ini. All weapons used are stock 3W items, meaning they still use the UK bombs. End Users (tm) that wish to swap out to the various French bombs available in weapons packs may do. Be advised, I did =NOT= test with those, so their attachment positions -may- not match.
All new, historical "plane-in-squadron/serial numbers" for IDF usage. All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. However, due to the low number of aircraft (6-7) the randomization (for some reason) seems not to be working.
Even though there isn't another Vautour IIN, I've added a statement to the "displayed name", so it now reads:
Vautour IIN (V2K)
This is just one of my usual "things", when more than one of the type exists.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please READ them ... after unzipping but before installling!
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 NAA F2J Super Fury Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            11/15/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod makes use of many stock items, most importantly, the cockpits from the F-100 Super Sabre, F-8 Crusader. Therefore, it's =vitally= important that your game version(s) have access to these cockpits. However, alternate cockpits have supplied.*
The is the release of a new "What If..." Us Navy & Marines carrier-based fighter-bomber, the F2J "Super Fury" series. These aircraft has been tested in the SF2:NA, Full-5 environment, and is carrier capable/certified. The Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm) are used for the Caonpy (Shift/0) and wingfold (Shift/9). 
The F2J-3N is the only version exported, all others are USN/USMC only. 
This package includes 4 aircraft, with skins for their various users:
F2J-1
F2J-2
F2J-3N
F2J-4
 
The F2J-3N is an export version with skins/decals for the following users:
Royal Navy, FAA (Super Fury FAW.1, 893 NAS, various ships)
Royal Australian Navy (724 NAS, HMAS Melborne)
Royal Canadian Navy (VF-781, HMCS Bonaventure)*
*Note, there are 2 RCN skins, for pre- and post- unification of the Armed Forces (RCN ---> CAF). Also, due to game limitations, and the non-existence of "Royal Canadian Navy", the displayed Nation Name on the Loadout screen will read either "Royal Canadain Air Force" or "Canadian Armed Forces", depending on mission year chosen.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons used are all stock 3W items. Skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats) are supplied. Each skin has it own specific hangar screen.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. One can find more fun reading all the Notes section as well!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --

SF2:I 3W Vautour IIA Upgrade Pack              11/23/2017
= For SF2:I (or Any & All, Full-4/5 Merged Preffered) =
*Can be used in any merged install that has access to the SF2I Meteor F.8, as this cockpit is referenced for this aircraft. It is the "best, closest fit" Hence, the 'Full-5 Merged' tag is applicable*
Extensive modifications and upgrades to the stock 3W S.O.4050 Vautour IIA as used by the IDF/AF,and French Air Force. As seen on the CombatAce message boards, the aircraft gets the addition of the missing outboard wing pylons. These are attached via the 'fake pilot' method. The only disadvantage is, they are always present, even when not loaded. A fact that must be lived with. Also, as stated above, with the addition of a cockpit, the aircraft is now "Player Usable".
Many other modification have been performed, and all are listed in the "Notes" section of this readme. Loadouts have been adjusted, as have several other important statements in the data ini. All weapons used are stock 3W items, meaning they still use the UK bombs. End Users (tm) that wish to swap our to the various French bombs available in weapons packs may do. Be advised, I did =NOT= test with those, so their attachment positions -may- not match.
Even though there isn't another Vautour IIA, I've added a statement to the "displayed name", so it now reads:
Vautour IIA (3W)
This is just one of my usual "things", when more than one of the type exists.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 DH/F Comet SR.1 Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            11/3/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod makes use of many items, most importantly, access to the stock F-4M cockpit. Therefore, it's vitally important that your game version has access to this cockpit.*
The is the release of a new "What If..." strike bomber by Cocas Air Factory, the DeHaviland/Fairey Comet. This aircraft was designed from the GOR-339 specification, that in the Real World (tm) created the TSR.2.
The aircraft is finished in standard RAF Medium Gray/Green disruptive over white undersides.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE.  Skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. Some Weapons are supplied, although most used are stock 3W items; pilots are also supplied. As squadron markings are decals, you can choose any RAF F-4 squadron in the game (Level 1 decals). The canopy opens/closes with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0. The dragchute deploys upon landing with the airbrakes. With luck, I've also suppled all the correct nuclear explosion effects and sounds. PLEASE check you game's /Effects folder before installing these, to make sure of no conflicts.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --

SF2 DH Sea Osprey S.1 Pack (What If...) by Cocas             10/29/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod makes use of many items, most importantly, a (heavily) modified version of the stock F-4B cockpit. Therefore, it's vitally important that your game version has access to this cockpit.*
The is the release of a new "What If..." bomber by Cocas Air Factory, the DH Sea Osprey S.1 for Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm usage.  This is 4 jet engined medium bomber for use in the strike, interdiction and recon roles. The aircraft has been tested in the SF2:NA, Full-5 environment, and is carrier capable/certified/capable. Wingfold uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/9.
The aircraft comes with 2 skins:
FAA1 - 1950s style, extra dark sea gray over FAA sky (1955-1962) as based aboard HMS Ocean and carries the 804 Squadron "Tiger & Sword" badge on the nose
FAA2 - 1960s style EDSG over white (1962-1970, land based) RNAS Lossimouth, 738 NAS "Black Pegasus" badge on the nose.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons used are all stock 3W items. Skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats, etc) are supplied. More decals are supplied for the various RN CVs and several other squadrons (see "Notes" for full list).
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. One can find more fun reading all the Notes section as well!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --

SF2 TA-4F Skyhawk "Fast FACS" by 331Killerbee & Co.
This is the full package (all necessary parts included), originally created by 331Killerbee in 2008. It has been fully updated to SF2 standards, with various small changes to the aircraft and the data ini.
As with my other SF2 "fixes" for the TA-4 series, some components have been 'removed' to stop the shadow tractor beams. The FM is at the latest SF2 standard (latest patch level) Other changes include (but not limited too):
resetting all hit boxes
randomization of decals
"fake insignia" decal to activate Nation displayed name.
All weapons used are stock 3W.
Killerbee's original readme (well, actually this document!) is included for historical purposes, and it's historical background on the Fast FACs.
Have fun!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
 
 
 

SF2 MLD PV-2 Harpoon Skin Pack        9/5/2017 
= For SF2 (Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED) =
This package contains a new skin for Veltro2k's Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon naval patrol bomber. This
skin/decal set represents the 18 as used by the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service
(Marineluchtvaartdienst) or MLD.
The MLD recieved 18 Harpoon in 1950, and were used in the Martime Recon, and Search & Rescue
until their replacement by P2V Neptunes in the early 1960s.
 
The skin is in jpg format, in overall "Dark Gloss Navy Blue" finish. All markings are decals,
and decal randomization is TRUE. Displayed serial numbers are 100% historically correct for the
aircraft depicted, as used by the MLD.
Also included is the updated (and a backup copy) of the data ini for those that have not updated
their WW2 versions. If you've done so, you need not install these 2 files (they're the same as
in the update pack, so no harm will come if you do).
You will still need the aircraft itself, available at the following URL:
https://combatace.com/files/file/15018-ww2-pto-pv-2-harpoon-package/
As always, unzip this to a temp folder or your desktop, and you'll have access to the rest of
the readme for the install instructions.
*Please note, that even though the aircraft is WW2 vintage, THIS use is Cold War, which is why
it's been placed here*

Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO Ventura, Harpoon, Lodestar Adjustment Pak            8/29/2017
 -- For the WW2  players --

This package contains a new, modified data inis for the following aircraft:
Pacific Theatre:
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura (Early)
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura (Mid)
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura (Late)
LOckheed PV-2 Harpoon
Lockheed C-60 Lodestar (transport/cargo)
European Theatre:
Ventura Mk.II (RAF)

Included are "backed up" copies of the original data inis for each of these aircraft, just for safety's sake.
If you have these aircraft already, =THIS= is the pack to use. The full aircraft packages, available here in the CA Downloads, have already been updated for new download users.
Reminder - if you have these aircraft already, you do NOT need to redownload the entire aircraft again.
= Instructions for Use:
unzip to a temp folder or your desktop.
Inside, you'll find two main subfolders:
PTO
ETO
As most of the USN variants (and the Lodestar it seems!) were used in the Pacific, all those Ventura's are here, in the PTO folder.
Copy/paste the various /Objects folder DIRECTLY over the original /Objects folder in your WW2 PTO-centric mods folders.
--
For the RAF Ventura Mk.II, do the same thing, excepting you're now doing it to your WW2 ETO-centric mods folder.
This was done simply as a "make it easier" for me to upload.
Go fly.
Good Hunting!!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
Updated 8/29/2017

All hit boxes reset or newly created for those components without
Small adjustment to some FM parameters.
Destroyed model referenced to a stock 3W aircraft, available in all versions
 

SF2 KAW & Post-War B-29 & Washington B.1 Adjustment Pak            8/31/2017
 -- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =

This package contains a new, modified data in for the Post-War and KAW era B-29 Superfortress, and the RAF Washington B.1. Also included is a "backed up" copy of the original data ini, just for safety's sake.
For those with the skill to copy/paste, you can use this data ini for your WW2 PTO B-29 as well. You'll only need to copy/paste the TOP section of the original data ini from your WW2 B-29 into this new one.
If you have this aircraft already, THIS is the pack to use.  Both of the full aircraft mods, available here in the CA Downloads, have already been updated for new users.
Reminder - if you have this aircraft already, you do =NOT= need to redownload the entire aircraft again.
= Instructions for Use:
unzip to a temp folder or your desktop.
Copy/paste the B-29_data.ini (and B-29_Data - copy.ini) You know, copy them BOTH into the KAW/Post-War B-29's folder.
Do the Same for the Washington B.1. Copy/paste BOTH supplied data inis into the WashingtonB1 folder.
Go fly.
Good Hunting!!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
Updated 8/31/2017
Changes:
All hit boxes reset or newly created for those components without
Small adjustment to some FM parameters.
 

SF2 RAF Washington B.1 (B-29A) Pack 4/26/2015
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: This mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs at any patch level, due to the extensive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment. End Users � that attempt it, do so at their own risk. A Full 5 Merged install is reccomened at the LATEST patch level.*
 
This mod represents B-29 Superfortress bombers used by the RAF in the early 1950s. This is a "country specific" mod, =ONLY= designed for Royal Air Force usage. It is the complete aircraft, including a 'new(ish)' cockpit. All items, excepting weapons are included.
 
This is a complete revamp of the now no longer available 1st Gen mod by Bob "howling1" Hauser. This mod is dedicated to his memory, both as a Person, and a Modder.
 
The skin herein represents Washingtons from
 
No 44 "Rhodesia" Squadron
 
All markings are decals. Serial numbers, while correct for this model, are to be considered generic in nature. Decal randomization is TRUE. The only 'nose art' is the squadron badge (also a decal!). Other squadron can easily be done by creating a new squadron letters decal. (and nose badge, of course).
The aircraft carries standard USAAF/USAF WW2 era bombs. The Tallboy stations remain active.
 
When in game you'll see
 
Washington B.1 (B-29A)
 
on the aircraft selection drop down.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. There are "Operational Notations" and other important data you should know.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
UPdated 8/31/2017:
hit box adjustments, corrections and additions

SF2 KAW B-29 Superfortress Pak 4/26/2015
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: This mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs at any patch level, due to the extensive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment. End Users � that attempt it, do so at their own risk. A Full 5 Merged install is reccomened at the LATEST patch level.*
 
This mod represents B-29 Superfortress bombers used by the USAF during the Korea War. This is a "era specific" mod, ONLY designed for Post-1947 usage. It is the complete aircraft, including a 'new(ish)' cockpit. All items, excepting for the standard bombs (in the KAW Weapons Pack) are included.
 
Skins included here are for:
28th BS, 19th BG*
33rd BS, 22nd BG*
343rd BS, 98th BG
372nd BS, 307th BG *
"USAF2", (a generic NM skin with no squadron/group markings)
 
(*=indicates Night undersides. others are NM overall)
 
All markings, excepting squadron/group color bands, are decals. Serial numbers, while correct for this model, are to be considered generic in nature. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins use the same "pool" of serial numbers. There are NO nose arts.
A number of new (actually revamped for SF2) weapons are included:
 
VB-3
VB-4 RAzon guided bombs
VB-13 Tarzon guided bomb
T-10 Tallboy
A Large Selection of early fission bombs
 
Please note, that the effects for the nukes (included), do NOT work in some mods folders, for no known reason. They work fine in others. Also, be advised, even with the smallest yields, your chances of surviving are very small. Use of these weapons is not really reccomended. They are included for historical pruposes only.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. There are "Operational Notations" and other important data you should know.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
updated 4/29/2015: moved Nuc Bay to forward bomb bay
updated 8/31/2017:  adjusted/corrected hit boxes (new data ini)

SF2 WW2 PTO B-26B Marauder Adjustment Pak                8/29/2017
 -- For the WW2 PTO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =

This package contains a new, modified data in for the B-26 Marauder, as used in the
PTO (Southwest Pacific ie: New Guinea) during WW2. Also included is a "backed up" copy
of the original data ini, just for safety's sake.
If you have this aircraft already, THIS is the pack to use. The full aircraft,
available here in the CA Downloads, has already been updated for new users.
Reminder - if you have this aircraft already, you do NOT need to redownload the entire
aircraft again.
= Instructions for Use:
unzip to a temp folder or your desktop.
Copy/paste the B-26_data.ini (and B-26_Data - copy.ini) You know, copy them BOTH into
the B-26's folder in you PTO-centric mods folder. 
Go fly.
Good Hunting!!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
Updated 8/29/2017
Changes:
All hit boxes reset or newly created for those components without
Small adjustment to some FM parameters.
Destroyed model referenced to a stock 3W aircraft, available in all versions

 

SF2 WW2 PTO B-26 Marauder Pak
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
**Note: Having SF2I Expansion Pak 1 is HIGHLY reccomended, as a few of the destroyed models referenced reach over to the stock destroyed C-47A. If you do =NOT= have Exp1, you will NOT have the burning wreck on the ground. You will have to locate some other destroyed model for use. Also, due to modifications to various inis, this mod will probably -NOT- work in 06 level 1stGen game installs. 08 Level 1stGens may have some issues, but this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
 
This is a reissue of Veltro2K's B-26 Marauder Medium Bomber. It has been reskinned/redecaled and had some tweeking done. This mod ONLY represents Marauders used in the PTO, specificly, in the SoWesPac region (read: New Guinea). It's "representative" of B-26A's used - see Notes below for more information.
 
This unit represented herein is...
 
2nd BS, 22nd BG, circa March 1942 through 1943 (before star-and-bar), in OD/Grey (as operated from Australia and New Guinea)
 
The skin are in jpg format, and have been remade from a new Home Grown ™ 'partial template'. All new, 100% historically accurate serial numbers were created for this squadron. There ARE nose arts for ths aircraf, but they are 'speculative' at best as I could find almost NO references what what they looked like (see Notes for more info). Decal randomization is set to TRUE. Like the ETO version, new DDS format damage textures are included.
 
It should be noted, do =NOT= use this mod in a ETO or MTO-centric mods folder; these Pacific Marauders are different!!!!
 
Engine sounds, pilot figures, a Brand NEW Theatre-specific Hangar screen (in SF2 jpg format) are included. Bombs and guns (and the Mk.13 torpedo!) are not; you should have them already. Operational service dates are rounded to 'whole months'.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for the change list, and other important notations. Also, the Legal Statement has been changed with regards to this aircraft.
For those that still have the original releases (and tweeked them for PTO usage), it's advised you delete the aircraft and decals folders for them; this pak is desinged to replace them in total.
 
**This aircraft herein are released in "AS IS" Condition. The source files have been lost, and there can and WILL be no modifications to the physical model. It 'is as they is' and you must accept it with this caveat in mind. Any and all issues/problems that cannot be solved via ini edits will exist forever, as new models are unlikely to be created**
 
Happy Landings!!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO B-26B/G Marauder Adjustment Pak                8/29/2017
 -- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =

This package contains a new, modified data in for the B-26 Marauder, as used in the ETO (Northern Europe) during WW2. Also included is a "backed up" copy of the original data ini, just for safety's sake.
If you have this aircraft already, THIS is the pack to use. The full aircraft, available here in the CA Downloads, has already been updated for new users.

Reminder - if you have this aircraft already, you do NOT need to redownload the entire aircraft again.
= Instructions for Use:
unzip to a temp folder or your desktop.
Copy/paste the B-26_data.ini (and B-26_Data - copy.ini) You know, copy them BOTH into the B-26's folder in you ETO-centric mods folder. 
Go fly.
Good Hunting!!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
Updated 8/29/2017
Changes:
All hit boxes reset or newly created for those components without
Small adjustment to some FM parameters.
Different (stock) destroyed model referenced

 

SF2 WW2 ETO B-26B/G Marauder Pak
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
**Note: Having SF2I Expansion Pak 1 is HIGHLY reccomended, as the destroyed model referenced reach over to the stock destroyed C-47A. If you do =NOT= have Exp1, you will NOT have the burning wreck on the ground. You will have to locate some other destroyed model for use. Also, due to modifications to various inis, this mod will probably -NOT- work in 06 level 1stGen game installs. 08 Level 1stGens may have some issues, but this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
 
This is a reissue of Veltro2K's B-26 Marauder Medium Bomber. It has been reskinned/redecaled and had some tweeking done. This mod ONLY represents Marauders used in the ETO. As they are (almost) identical aircraft, your in-game displayed name will read "B-26B/G Marauder"
 
This units represented herein are...
 
449th BS, 322nd BG, circa 1942 upon initial arrival in the ETO (star/circle) in OD/Grey
449th BS, 322nd BG, cir3a 1943 til wars end, with 'star-and-bar' insignia, also in OD/Grey
494th BS, 344th BG, circa 1944 til wars end, in "Natual Metal" (withOUT OD uppers)
 
All skins are in jpg format, and have been remade from a new Home Grown ™ 'partial template'. All new Squadron Codes, plane-in-group and serial number decals were created. The 449th serials ARE historically accurate (90-95%), matched when possible to call letter. The 494th serials are 'generic' in nature, but are actual B-26G serials. All markings are decals, making in easier for skinners to recrate other ETO (or even MTO) units. There are only 2 nose art decals, both on the 449th skins, one for the 1942 and one for the 1943. None of these skins carry D-Day Invasion Stripes.
 
It should be noted, do =NOT= use this mod in a PTO-centric mods folder; the Pacific Marauders are different, and will covered in another, theatre-specific upload.
 
Engine sounds, pilot figures, BRAND new Hangar and Loading screens (in SF2 jpg format) are include. Bombs and guns are not; you should have them already. A user list is included. Operational service dates are rounded to 'whole months'.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for the change list, and other important notations. Also, the Legal Statement has been changed with regards to this aircraft.
For those that still have the original releases, it's advised you delete the aircraft and decals folders for them; this pak is desinged to replace them in total..
 
**These aircraft herein is released in "AS IS" Condition. The source files have been lost, and there can and WILL be no modifications to the physical model. It 'is they is' and you must accept them with this caveat in mind. Any and all issues/problems that cannot be solved via ini edits will exist forever, as new models are unlikely to be created**
 
Good Hunting!!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
Updated 8/29/2017: see readme for details