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Flight testing on the Tracker is on hold for bit, as I discovered that the USN skin(s) have compelty wrong serial decals*. So, back to the paint shop for now. As is my habit, there'll be 1 Pacific fleet (actually, there's 2, one a new one by me), one Atlantic Fleet squadron. It came with a skin for VT-28 (training unit), and I think it needs new modex and BuNums as well. Will resume flight testing with carrier quals (to make sure it gets back on the boat) as soon as the paint dries. below is the new skin for VS-21. All BuNums matched to Modex * the Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian are all correct

and paitence, and an inordinate amount of time in research. But the end product, is worth it.

We've know for many years, going back to SFP1, that the night sky is pretty accurate in this game. While I was looking for something else (why the skies are purple in NA for some unknown reason) I looking into the EnvironmentalSystem ini and found this listing. Now, I'm not one of those Guru's like Stary or some others are (more down on the ground for me) But check this out: In 25 years, I just never thought that the stars would actually use their spectral class. To say nothing of lunar phases, and sunrise/sunset time based on latitude (if terrain has it listed) For a 'sim lite', that's pretty advanced.

One of my absolute favorite Elvis songs!! Well done!!!

because some newbie was whining, totally ignorant of the new site policies. posted for all to see, that perhaps - just perhaps- someone'll get a clue

Miguell007: Please Follow this LInk, and READ the announcement from the Site Owner. https://combatace.com/forums/topic/100316-revamped-free-memberships/

View File SF2 Formosa Straits Terrain Fix-it Patch (v.2.5) SF2 Formosa Straits Terrain Fix-it Patch (v.2.5) 11/15/25 *Full 5 Merged Installs Recommended* This is the Repair Patch (aka "Fix-it") for the Formosa Straits terrain available at the following URL: https://combatace.com/files/file/18166-sf2-formosa-straits-terrain-revamp-v2-by-gepard/ If you already HAVE the terrain, THIS is the patch for it. If you don't have it, you should ignore this, and just get the Full Terrain (tm), as it has already been updated with the rebuilt TODs and other additional repairs and additions. See full Change List below in the "Notes" section. As always, PLEASE read the install instructions, and the accompanying Notes and Other Nonsense for more details on other needed items. As is recommended, unzip to an easy to find location, so you can access the readme for it's full instructions. Gepard's original readme is also included, for historical purposes. If there are any problems, please post in the Forums, or message me directly. Good Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 11/04/2025 Category Environmental Mods

Version 2.5 uploaded! Fixed overcrowded TODs, some other smaller changes. Full list of changes in Read Me Fix-it patch for those that don't want to re-download the full terrain will be up shortly! Thank You!

Yeah, put them up in the Downloads section. Be MUCH easier then attaching them to a post that will wander off the screen at some point!!

Truth. He and I did a LOT of good works, both historical (WW2) and What-Ifs.

don't forget to change the dates in the Options.ini as well. There's a whole post on extending operation years in the Knowledge Base. I also moved this to the appropriated Forum

I'm on it! Be the usual "2 weeks"

Since we now have a TOD editor, I'm going over each and every tile on the Taiwan Straits terrain I redid a couple of years ago. FINALLY going to straighten out all the mish-mashed building and trees!!. Unfotuntately, all the city target areas will need a full rearrangement of the actual non-TOD target items, but that's not that hard with the TAE. When finished, I'll update the full terrain for those that haven't gotten it, and also release a seperate patch for those that have it already. Also, for those that missed my post in the Spanish Language forum I found a fairly complete S2F-3S Tracker. It needs some 3d MAX work, as some regions aren't textured, but the original builder has left the community. It has 2 Argentine Navy skins, of different colors for years, 1 Venezuela, 2 USN; one operation and VT28 training squadron, and a Plane Jane USN for whomever. Oddly, the skin templates are also in the pack. So, I'm going to fiddle with that once I'm done with China/Taiwan.

View File SF2 HC-130B Hercules USCG (3W/TMF) SF2 HC-130B Hercules USCG (3W/TMF) 10/25/2025 -For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended) Another "Found In The Archives" Salvage Job This is a mod using the skins from a 1stGen (SFP1) mod by The Mirage Factory from 2006. While doing some clean up on my archives, I stumbled across this. Originally, it was for an EC-130V with the fuselage mounted radar rotodome, making use of the stock 3W C-130A lods. As it was painted in US Coast Guard colors, it was a simple matter to NOT add the rotodome, and just convert to a CG SAR and Patrol Bird. Please note, the Real Life B model has 4 bladed props, whilst the 3W A model has only 3 bladed props. Simply, because that was all that was available in 2006. All textures have been converted to jpg format. All markings are decals, excepting standard USCG painted on colors. This aircraft has 12 100% historically accurate serial numbers (BuNums), all matched to their Modex numbers. As we have no "US Coast Guard" as a stock nation in game, I've assigned it "USN" (sorry Coasties!). Even though this is more designed for "Eye Candy", you get a new Hangar Screen and engine, flap and landing gear sounds. A cockpit is included, by Dels from his Early Model Herks (tm). Other adjustments have been made, see "Notes" for Change List. The cargo bay door opens with the bomb bay keystroke. On the Aircraft selection Dropdown on the Main Screen, you'll see: HC-130B Hercules (3W/TMF) This will, of course, keep it differentiated from any other USCG Hercs that might be flying around. 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 other useless information, and (hopefully) full credits. All original readme's are included. Please also take note of changes in the Standard Disclaimer in the "Legal BS" section at the bottom. Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein For Oli Submitter Wrench Submitted 10/31/2025 Category C-130

Oh, poop!!! Thanks Wilches! Well, I wonder then if it would be ok to release "as is", after doing some fiddling. Opinions?

Hey guys, whatever happened to the S2F Tracker??? I found this in my archives, and I know it's from you all. The version I have has 'missing' mapping on some parts (landing gears, etc) Was it ever finished and released??? Be a nice addition for our naval aviators!

One the WW2 Euro map, over Stonehenge, IIRC, is the Pink Floyd Flying Pig (at least, I think that's where I put it ...) Yes, Gamera is the flying turtle. Love me some Kaiji movies!!

. . . and I was gonna ask for dinosaurs ...

"Always Ready"

As a Moderator, we "self approve" ourselves. <lol>

"just a few the man says!"

it's a zipper pit. will this one have the RWR gauge??? Please???*** **think of all the mods that will need updated if that's true!!!

somewhere over eastern China