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What? Like these, you mean??..... B-49D SEA camo circa 1969 B-49H, late gray, circa 1985 EC-49 AWAC, circa 1970 the 4th V bomber: RAF Viking There are some major problems in bringing them into 'modern' times, mostly weapons fit. The bays are too small for the Mk 80 series; easily fixed by increasing max dia & max length (done). CM & ECM fits no problem - done. PGMs are problmatic (see size limits), but a work around is, again, easily implimented. External loads could be added, but there's not pylons onthe physical model. All easily fixable, just need some 'dialing in'. Someday I'll finsh them off..... Guns have all been upgraded to 20mm; even the AWAC retains 2 operable turrets (not that they'd do any good against modern missile carrying interceptors...) Wrench Kevin Stein

I REALLY want to see this one... I have the original "300 Spartans" with Richard Egan on DVD, and that's good too. I like the idea of them making this one more 'mythical' Wrench Kevin Stein

View File 112 Squadron Tomahawk Mk.1 Curtiss-Wright Tomahawk, #112 Squadron, RAF, Western Desert, circa 1941 For SF, WoV & WoE MTO installs What we have here is a skin representing RAF 112 Squadron as seen in Libya & Egypt during mid-late 1941. The serial numbers are actual numbers assigned by the RAF to their Tomahawks, some of which were (hopefully) assigned to 112's actual aircraft. ;) This is an update/upgrade to the original I released last year. This version is weathered, has rivets, staining, and a few other goodies, including new Squadron call letters and aircraft ID letters, in what I hope is the correct font. I claim no historical or mechanical accuracy as to the rivet placement; I'd originally started the project as an experiment to learn HOW to make rivets, and it sort of took off on it's own (pardon the pun) Also included is a new ring-and-bead gunsight (made by ME!!), and a modified cockpit ini to use. Full install instructions are in the readme. Happy Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 03/04/2007 Category P-40  

That's probably the canyons around Toko-Ri. Lot's of mountains and deep valley's there (expecially on the new Korea map) Wrench Kevin Stein

I don't have any problem with the Tigers, Blintez or any of the Shermans. (other than, like you, having to redo all the inis caused by Patch3) What's your folder structure look like? example: GroundObjects/TigerII/all the inis, bmps and etc (remember, the ini must match the folder name ie: TigerII.ini) also, double check the nations in the data ini. The German stuff should say (this from the Tiger II) [MissionData] NationName=Nazi Germany <-- this here line ServiceStartYear=1942 ServiceEndYear=1945 GroundObjectRole=TANK of course the main ini, like this (note: I've labeld both Blintz truck to differentiate them) [GroundObjectData] ObjectFullName=Blitz Truck (Canvas Covered) ObjectDataFile=BlitzCanvas_DATA.INI [GroundObjectData] ObjectFullName=Blitz Truck (Open) ObjectDataFile=BlitzOpen_data.ini The Shermans may say "USARMY", change that to USAF (never did find a listing for USARMY, you could also use USMC) And don't forget to have the WW2 Nations.ini in the Flight folder There was a lod problem on the original release of the Blintz truck, but Geo fixed that a long while back. You'll also probably want at least 3 WW2 installs: ETO (with EAW2 map, BoB map) PTO (there's like 5 + maps) MTO (well, one cheap modern Lybia conversion by me -- Western Desert and Tunsia/Med still in works) "Is it worth the trouble" you ask --- you answered your own question -- DAMN RIGHT IT IS!!! If you need any more help, gimme a shout. Hope that helps! Wrench Kevin Stein ps: yes, you can just delete all the modern jet folders...it won't effect the game in any way, shape or form pps: you'll also find boatloads of WW2 stuff for the SF/WoV/WoE series here and at my site

Don't forget to add the Laserdesinator "SystemName=" to the aircraft, probably in the [Nose] section of the data ini ie: SystemName{***}=LaserDesignator (where the *** are the next number in sequence) Worked perfect on the F19, Mud Hen, Mig27D, etc. Wrench Kevin Stein

View File WW2 Axis Red Range mod WW2 Axis Bombing Red Range for SF, WoV & WoE This is a modification of several inis, and adding objects to give The Red Range a World War 2 flavor, for the Axis Powers. This modificaton has been thoughly tested in SF and WoE, but not WoV. You shouldn't have any problems though, by making sure you 'cat file' pointer is pointed to the correct terrain cat. (see the Knowledge Base here at CA, or the newest Range readmes) Many of these WW2 items have been borrowed from other maps, most specificlly Edwards superb PTO and EuroWW2. Others were scattered about, like the train station and factory place. I'd like to express thanks to the Map Builders for their tireless work, hope I mentioned everyone!!! You'll need the original Red Range installed to make this mod to, as the terrain iteself is not changed. This is an object and ini mod, not a full terrain. You'll also have a NEW movements ini; now you can perform Armed Recon missions. PLEASE read the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions as to how to install. Although this mod can be used in any install, it is designed with WW2 =ONLY= in mind. Most of these mods, however, can easily be added to any other Range terrain (specifically, the movements ini and the new target areas). = NOTE: one of the 3 new objects is a Nazi flag. If you live in a country where it is illeagle to show the swastika, you can change the pointer in the targets.ini to remove or switch flags. To this end, I've provided an alternative flag. It has already been added to the types ini, so all you need to change is the targets pointer, see full instructions in the readme. Now, no excuses... get out there and practice!! With thanks to Deuces for creating the Range and Red Range, and to Major Lee for pointing the way for the flags. and all the other terrain and object builders! Happy Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/20/2007 Category Terrains  

How right, listing the files needed to back. That's superb customer care!!! Wonder if it fixes the problem with add on terrains? (desert, suez, whatever) Better backup my targets and types inis...don't wan to loose the German Secret Sound Project :) Wrench Kevin Stein

That's done in case you don't already have the 'newer' files loaded in. Once you've added them, you don't need to again, unless something new is added, and that'll be stated in the read me. Wrench Kevin Stein

View File WW2 Allied Bombing Range WW2 Allied Bombing Range for SF, WoV & WoE This is a modification of several inis, and adding objects to give The Range a World War 2 flavor, for the Allies. This modificaton has been thoughly tested in SF and WoE, but not WoV. You shouldn't have any problems though, by making sure you 'cat file' pointer is pointed to the correct terrain cat. (see the Knowledge Base here at CA, or the newest Range readmes) Many of these WW2 items have been borrowed from other maps, most specificlly Edwards superb PTO and EuroWW2. Others were scattered about, like the train station and factory place. I'd like to express thanks to the Map Builders for their tireless work, hope I mentioned everyone ... I can fully understand the frustrations in placing objects now, after working on this and several other maps. You'll need the original Range installed to make this mod to, as the terrain iteself is not changed. This is an object and ini mod, not a full terrain. You'll also have a NEW movements ini; now you can perform Armed Recon missions. PLEASE read the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions as to how to install. Although this mod can be used in any install, it is designed with WW2 =ONLY= in mind. Most of these mods, however, can easily be added to any other Range terrain (specifically, the movements ini and the new target areas). Now, no excuses... get out ther and practice!! Wrench Kevin Stein edit: updated readme, with proper credits Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/18/2007 Category Terrains

View File Nigerian Air Force Tiger Moth Nigerian Air Force Tiger Moth skin for SF, WoV, WoE This is a re-skin of RussoUK's excellent little Tiger Moth into those used (???) by the Nigerian Air Force, in their never ending battle for freedom against the aggressors from it's evil neighbor, Togo (also reccomended is the weapons modification pak for the Moth available both here at CA and my site) This little gem stems from the never ending, good natured ribbing amongst many of us that follow El Presedentie-for-Life, Sparkomatic. I'd actually made, and finished this, over a year ago, and promptly forgot about it. But with renewed intrest in the Nigerian money-schemes (as posted at C5s), I realized it was time for it's release. Defend the Honor of our Beloved Country!! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/17/2007 Category Pre War Aircraft

View File MTO Bf-109G10, JG77 Messerschmitt Bf-109G10 skin upgrade & ini tweeks for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 MTO Installs: This is a rebadging of original Bf-109G10, JG77 skin by Gramps, with basically, new individual number decals added. With thanks to Gramps for permission to modify. This skin represents Bf-109G10s from JG77 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Desert/Sicily/Italy; you know, the general MTO area. I make absolutely NO claims to historical accuracy Includes inis to upgrade data, cockpit and loadout. Also included is a NEW MTO 109 loading screen, never before released. Full instructions in the enclosed readme! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/17/2007 Category Axis/BF-109/ME-109/Ju-87  

View File MTO Bf-109G10 JG53 Messerschmitt Bf-109G10 skin upgrade & ini tweeks for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 Installs: This is a rebadging of original Bf-109G10, JG53 skin by Gramps, with basically, new individual number decals added. With thanks to Gramps for permission to modify. This skin represents Bf-109G10s from JG53 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Desert/Sicily/Italy; you know, the general MTO area. I make absolutely NO claims to historical accuracy Includes inis to upgrade data, cockpit and loadout. Also included is a NEW MTO 109 loading screen, never before released. Full instructions in the enclosed readme! Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/17/2007 Category Axis/BF-109/ME-109/Ju-87  

View File MTO Fw-190 JG52 Focke Wulf Fw-190 skin upgrade & ini tweeks for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 Installs: This is a rebadging of the original Fw-190, JG52 skin by Gramps, with basically, new individual number decals added. With thanks to Gramps for permission to modify. This skin represents Fw-190A5 from JG52 in the 42/43 time frame in Western Desert/Sicily/Italy; you know, the general MTO area. I make absolutely NO claims to historical accuracy; I have too little knowledge of Luftwaffe camo & markings, and I'm sure there are much more educated folks out there on the subject. So, accept this as a simple, easy replacement with limited accuracy Also includes updated data, cockpit and loadout inis, with a new gunsight tga. Fixed damge tga are included. Happy Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/17/2007 Category Fw-190  

View File MTO Fw-190, JG2 Focke Wulf Fw-190 skin upgrade & ini tweeks for SF, WoV & WoE WW2 MTO Installs: This is a rebadging of original Fw-190, JG2 skin by Gramps, with basically, new individual number decals added. With thanks to Gramps for permission to modify Includes updated data, cockpit and loadout inis, along with a new gunsight. This mod is very similiar to the ETO versions recently released, excepting this is designed for MTO style installs. Full detailed instructions in the enclosed read me, so please read it!! Happy Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/17/2007 Category Fw-190  

View File Damage Tga Pack 3 WW2 And Later Aircraft Damage textures for SF/WoV/WoE 1/06/06 Greetings Pilots! This is the Third of several packages that address an omission from many of the 3rd party aircraft available. Particularly, those birds from the World War 2 and later era. All the stock player-flyable 3rd Wire aircraft come with damage tgas (with some exceptions), that show the holes in the skin when the airplanes get shot up. This is particularly needed in the 2nd World War era, as we've all seen the photos of planes looking like Swiss cheese. So, I've decieded, amongst all my myriad other projects, to fill this gap as best I can. A full list of the aircraft is in the enclosed read me PLEASE read the enclosed readme, it has full instructions for installing. Happy Hunting! Wrench Kevin Stein Submitter Wrench Submitted 02/16/2007 Category Effect Mods