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View File SF2 AD-4N (Late) Skyraider, 1950s USN SF2 AD-4N (Late) Skyraider, 1950s USN 4/12/2015 = For SF2 (Any & All, Full- Merged Prefered) = *Note: must have SF2:V as part of your merged install to access the A-1H lod used herein. This, like several of the KAW Skyraiders with the "_3W suffix, is based off the stock A-1H lod.* Something slightly different, for USN Skyraider squadrons in the mid-1950s. I basiclly did this as I got tired of seeing DGNB AD-4Ns parking on deck intermixed with Grey/White jets and such (even though that IS historically correct). But, some early models DID survive the switch, and operated in the Gull Grey/White. This is one of them... The skin herein represents: VA-216 "Black Diamonds" aboard USS Yorktown (CVA-10) circa 1956/57 The skin is in jpg format. All markings, excepting the tail Black Diamonds, are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE.The BuNums, while correct for this model, are not specific to any squadron, and should be considerd 'generic' in nature. Wingfold and canopy are controled via the Standard Animiation Keystrokes ™. Shift/9 for the wings, and Shift/0 for the window. All weapons used are stock in-game items, excepting the APS-31 radar pod and ALT-7 ECM pod. I'm trying out a different "style" for the Hangar screen; I hope you like it. On the Aircraft selection drop down, you'll see AD-4N Skyraider (Late) (3W) This will differentiate it from the -4NL and other -4 marks. The "3W" indicates use of the stock 3W lod. As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 04/17/2015 Category A-1

we have no terrain that covers that region.

unfortunately, that's not working for me used the A-1H.ini, and this is what I see... (even changed the setting pointer to the C:\Program Files (x86)\ThirdWire\Strike Fighters 2\Objects (and just for grins and giggles, tried with the desert .ini, and go the message "no reference LOD file found"

sorry, I have to do this.. "does anybody really know what time it is??"

while doing research for the earlier versions (pictured above), I came across an interesting photo. So, being as nuts as I am, had to try it out. Yes, definitely, the Skyraider can carry more bombs than a B-17. Just not as far 12 250# outboard, 10 500# inboard, 6 500# centerline

a dumb question just occurred to me... does this tool see objectdata002 cat? and how do we open it?? that's the locked cat, where all the lods are kept. I haven't seen anyone asking about that, or if they've used it.

isn't that called "Catch 22"???

that crashed ISD is awesome!!!

AV-8S, Spanish and Thai http://combatace.com/topic/64741-av-8s-matador-spanish-navy-harrier/

View File SF2 F2H-4 Banshee Tweeks Pak -for Razbam Banshees SF2 F2H-4 Banshee Tweeks Pak -for Razbam Banshees 4/12/2015 = For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) = ***PLEASE NOTE: You must have the original Razbam Payware Banshee set for all the necessary items!!! If you can't purchase the item from the Razbam Store, do =NOT= download this mod; it will do you NO good. This package =ONLY= includes those items modded by me.*** This package contains a few (partly) repainted skin maps for the original skins. They now carry decals for Modex and BuNums. These are =ONLY= for the F2H-4, as used in the mid 1950s through early 1960s by the USN and USMC. Included are new decals, decal inis, number lists, etc. The repainted skin maps for the 2 original skins are: Fuselage_t Main_t Wing2_t You'll find all these items in their appropriate skin subfolders. You are also getting 2 brand new skins, for the "early" paint schemes. They are: VF-114 (NM) VMF-533 (DGNB) This was done because the 2 original skins are for AFTER the switch to Gull Grey & White. The aircraft operations years predate this, and these skins were needed for histerical accuracy. These 2 skins carry no painted on marking, other than the star-and-bar (and the fin top color for VF-114), making it a fairly easy proposition for other texture artists to create other units via decals for CVG letters or Modex numbers (and painting out or changing the color of the fin topper). Skins remain in bmp format. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins. All aircraft use a "pool" of BuNum decals. VMF-533 uses the same numbers, but residing in their own folder, as they are white in color. The BuNum decals, while correct for this model, should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they represent only the aircraft itself, not specific aircraft in any particular unit. National insignia, and CVG code letters remain painted on for the originals. The SF2 'date switch is used for the gull grey/white skins, activating them in 1956, for their respective services. The other 2 early skins will show when years BEFORE 1956 are selected. Modified data, loadout, and main (F-2H2.ini) inis are included. The cockpit ini has had a few small adjustments, as has the data ini (see "Notes" for more information). A new SF2 userlist.ini has also been created. Operational dates (including export start and stop) have been adjusted to 'closest year'. A brighter gunsight tgs is included as well. Shadows have been turned OFF, due to 'tractor beam' issues. NEW damage tgas are supplied as well. It may be advisable for you to back up ALL the original inis, just for safetys sake (read: DO IT!!). When in game, you'll see F2H-4 Banshee (Raz) on the aircraft selection drop down menu. The aircraft is carrier-capable (after a fashion) with SF2NA coding for deck 'parking'.However, as the wings do =NOT= fold, you will probably NOT see them parked on the boat. More information in the "Notes" section. The Standard Animation Keystroke ™ is used for the canopy, (Shift/0) No weapons are included, using all stock in-game itmes. Nor are sounds, pilots, etc included. These are Razbam copyright items, and are included in his package. Those End Users ™ that have NOT updated their pilot to the SF2 folderized standard, should do so soonest. Further work is required by those FM Gurus to bring it all the way home. I've done what I can with it. As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them BEFORE installing (but after unzipping, of course). Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. It, as usual, contains important operational information. Full credits are listed in the usual place, down with the "Notes". Good Hunting, and Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 04/16/2015 Category Other

some folks really give (it to) a dam... (and for once, the markings really ARE correct!)

go for it brother!! then, IF that work, the hard part it finding one of our MAX Guru's to fiddle with it...

thanks KB!! To KB one should listen!! He KNOWS things!! one thing I didn't list, in the UseGroundObject=TRUE. If it's a stock item (ship, tank, truck etc) an hard placed, like docked ships or vehicles parked, THOSE come from the various object cats. But will still need a listing in the _types.ini. They're simply considered just another GO. The Terraformer* must ALWAYS be very aware of which (or what?) stock vehicles, ships, etc are available in the varying games. Now, with SF2 and the way all 5 games merge, each individual mods folder will ALWAYS have access to ALL objects, based upon the start and end service dates, and sometimes via their user lists. Sometimes, regardless of the fact that "country xzy" actually had them or not. That's, yet again, another engine fault However, "terrain specific" items should be carefully noted. For instance, you probably wouldn't see Leopard tanks running around on the IsraelMe map . So, each individual terrain has it's own specific set of Objects it should, and can use. (for the most part). This is where, along with locating each and every city on the terrain via coastline tiles or mountain and vallies, and WHAT is in that city (industrial, political, waterways, military, etc), the literally hundreds and hundreds of hours of research -just to make one terrain!!!- come into play. Having accurate, and if possible era specific, charts is also a MUST. Google Earth can help, but not always. Especially if one is trying to replace the past (ww2 japan, or 1960s Vietnam --there ARE differences!! and sometimes major ones!!) Placing targets is actually quite easy (well, maybe because I've been doing it so long!! ..). Finding WHERE to place them is trick. (and even I've gotten it wrong a few times.) *not only the TE tile placer, but the target builder. all things are interrelated. best if they're the same person,

ya, still trying to figure out the over the should toss, and being able to survive. very low probablitly ------------------ require screenie parked and ready

Is MacArthur about to get his wish??

the text files and no lods is normal. Because it's a stock item (like the ****_3W Skyraiders), it references the LOD pulled from the cat files this IS damned odd!

what about the emmitters? wouldn't it need it's on "flame ini", or something like that?

I wish we had pasko's max files to make a proper Mk.XII, XIII and XiX and the rest. The NF Mk.II is pretty correct, as the Serrate antenna are 'fake piloted' in

quite simple ... you're missing the actual carrier itself. Or there's something very wrong the campaign ini? in single missions, ARE the carriers turning up? Do you actually HAVE the SCB-125 folder within you /GroundObjects folder? Again, if you don't have SF2V you aren't going to have the Essex at all Can you post a screenie of your GroundObject folder?

oddly, the AP doesn't turn the engine back on!! I tested a couple of cat shots last night. Used Cntrl/I to shut down the engine, the prop spun down (forgot to notice an oddities -sorry), then hit the A key to launch.... as I expected, with no engine and prop pulling, the aircraft described a beautiful ballistic arc, from the momentum of the cat shot, and went into the drink. Under no power at all. (it actually was interesting to watch). So yes, the aircraft WILL take off with no engine power from the deck It just wont go very far. (and I tested a couple of jets as well ... same results. Arc up under the cat shot power, and ker-plonnk -- into the drink!)

did you install the modified SCB-125 data ini, that backdates it to 1943? edit: this one has Kjakkers' mod with the working 5" in the '4 corners'

in the main ini .... a simple text edit will fix that right up!! [AllowedDates] StartDate=1945 EndDate=2050