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Merlin FRS.3 of 899 Naval Air Squadron, Operation Desert Storm, 1991. To The Vark Team - Good work on the F-111B

OK this might not be the best solution but it works (trust me I'm a doctor). Create a Decals folder in your objects folder and put your decals in there (don't put a folder inside inside this folder - sprinkle them in ) My SF2 decals folder looks like this; C:\Users\Spinners\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects\Decals Then take out any file path references on your decal.ini by effectively pointing straight to the decal name Example [Decal001] MeshName=fuselage_middle DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=26RoundelBars Position=-2.750,0.050 Rotation=0.0 Scale=2.6 DecalMaxLOD=3 Basically, the game engine will go straight to the Decals folder. What I like about doing things this way is that you've then got a nice collection of decals for modding and having fun with.

Forgive me if this is very basic* but for add-ons that have no engine sound you need to edit the data.ini by finding the following section (found quite close to the top) [sound] EngineSoundName=JetEngine AfterburnerSoundName=JetBurner Under 45's will not get this * For you see, I was that soldier...

Hi Jush and welcome to CombatACE. For the moment we can't add in any effects but for afterburners you can use stock afterburner effects by doing a simple edit to the data.ini of your add-on aircraft open up the data.ini and find the engine(s) and, for example, alter the Afterburner lines to read; AfterburnerNodeName=afterburner AfterburnerEmitterName=F100AfterburnerEmitter If it's a twin-enginned aeroplane then remember to do both engines! I think F4AfterburnerEmitter gives an alternative (I'm doing this from memory) Anyway, it's a quick fix but will get you up and running!

Super Sabre FGA.1 of No.66 squadron, RAF Middle East Command - en route to Dhimar.

Well done Team Vark!

The conflicting requirements of BOTH sides, via McNamara of course, handicapped the F-111 programme. In particular, the Navy's requirement for side-by-side seating and a very wide radar dish, a throw back to the cancelled Missileer perhaps? The USAF definitely wanted tandem seating and a fairly small radar dish. Each to their own but I find the F-111 a really good looking aeroplane.

Fitters actually.

It's hard to believe that the 'B' survived until well into 1968 before the axe fell.

That's a good point. I seem to remember the Putnam's book saucily referring to them as 'bosum' tanks. Just thought I'd keep you abreast of such matters.

If I were you I'd reinstall your WOE, patch it up and add ODS.

See the post above.

Merlin GR.2 of No.6 squadron, RAF South East Asia Command.

Sweet!

I smell a rat...

I've had one mission in each of the following; F-117 Nighthawk F-111F Aardvark Jaguar Tornado Tomcat Awesome skins on all of them. Every mission was outstanding - I'm gobsmacked at the quality of this FREE add-on. Even the medal screen has a touch of class!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this fantastic add-on! Chapeau!

I've tried it in SF2 and WOE and had no problems. Can you be more specific? Can you post a picture?

Merlin GR.1A of No.9 squadron, Royal Air Force.

Brilliant news on the harmonious drag master Gloster Javelin

F-111K of No.14 squadron, Operation Desert Storm 1991 (skin by Syrinx)

Merlin GR.1's of No.617 'Dambusters' squadron

Craig - there's some good info on decals from TK himself available here http://www.bobsyouruncle.net/StrikeFighterHome.htm Look just under the RAF B-57 - bloomin' 'what ifs' get everywhere don't they?

Agreed. Making a decals folder (in the objects folder) works like a charm but means that for most imports you have to move the decals from the skin folder to this decals folder.

The 'B' is a most welcome surprise and fantastic news. The Gulf of Sidra incident might have had a slightly different outcome to it! Dave/FastCargo - The 'A' LOD is fine for the 'K' - I think we need to have a design freeze!