Spinners

Do you have a CD version or did you get it as a download from the Third Wire site? Or is it a pirate copy from the internet? (A pet hate of mine).

I've done a few tanks now (TMF Nigerian Jaguar and RAF Phantom M) but the Starfighter is still causing me some grief because, for some reason, my tanks are coming out anodised! Is this something to do with the shininess of the LOD itself?

Thanks mate. I've been having a play around and getting the hang of it and my TMF Phantom FGR.2 now has tanks that match the camo! BTW I've just realised that I had the PM of you (MiGBuster) and not X-Ray! Apologies to all concerned! (Too excited at learning a new skill).

Thanks Wrench and thanks for the PM from X-Ray. Perhaps I can now sort out my F-4 tanks! Can I assume that we can copy LODs and re-name them providing that we ini edit the data files?

I've just tested the link and notice that TK also gives some DirectX help there too!

I think you should uninstall and start from scratch. Install from your CD and then visit http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sfg.htm Download the service patch and install then download the patch and install. It must be in that order but there are full instructions there. After that, you might be OK but at least we can confine this to a DirectX issue.

OK, I've done a bit of reading and I'll get a hex editor later today when I'm back on my main PC. This looks like one of those major building blocks to achieve SFTE... (Strike Fighters Total Enlightenmet)

No. I must sheepishly admit that I don't know what this is... or does

Did you get hit? I've sometimes landed and been surprised to find out that Ace Pilot was wounded and hospitalised.

I installed SFG a few days ago (new computer :yes: ) and had the same thing. Despite the CD installing DirectX I found that going to the Microsoft website and getting the very latest DX9 download got everything running. BTW From a CD install I also needed to get the service pack AND the patch.

OK I tried renaming the bitmap to TANK_170F104G and not worrying about L + R versions but that's not working.

I've knocked up a simple single colour skin for the F-104G by using the psd templates available at McFly's dormant site (some good stuff there BTW). However, I'm baffled at how do I create skins for the 170 gallon tip tanks and then get the game/sim to recognise them. The weapons folder only shows the ini and lod's and no bitmaps. I used the extraction tool to have a look for any associated bitmaps that I could overspray or copy and rename but there appears to be nothing there. I created two simple 512x512 bitmaps of the required colour and named them TANK170L_F104G.bmp and TANK170R_F104G.bmp but to no avail and I can't see how I 'point' to these anyway! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Ace Pilot is blinded by the glare coming off his wing tip tanks and fails to notice the SAM-2 coming his way...

Hi Baltika - It's actually the skin that's included with a few ini tweaks to get the RAF insignia to appear. The only thing I made was the 43 squadron checkerboard markings using GIMP. From memory the 43 squadron 'Fighting Cock' emblem is from Craig's Eurofighter Typhoon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip! whiteknight's excellent Brewer camo skin fits the Firebar quite well if you overspray the nose glazing.

I've just had a new base unit and moved from a 3.06Ghz single core to a 3.0Ghz E8400 dual core with a GeForce NVidia 8800GT. I still leave shadows and reflections off but everything else is on high, including water, and the FPS keeps up with what the game is trying to deliver. Only thing was that I botched up some of my archiving and will have to start from scratch with my WOE install. Never mind, it's all good fun!

Good team work guys and very much appreciated! I did get this independently from two kind peeps but it's great to see it here as a download available to all and to also thank Monty for his original work . Firebar F.2 of No.43 squadron, RAF.

Thanks for rallying around on this one guys - very much appreciated! I'm glad it's not just me that likes the look of this Soviet interceptor.

The P if possible. BTW is the B the same machine as the Yak-28 'Brewer' uploaded by JSF_Aggie?

Hi everyone. I've had an interest in Soviet jets recently and fancy having a go of the Yak-28P Firebar. I understand that Pasko did this a few years ago but now I just can't find it anywhere with many links now dead. If anyone can help I'd be grateful. Thanks!

Sweet indeed. I picked up this film in the DVD bargain bin a few weeks back and it's definitely worth a look but I can't understand why Robert Mitchum didn't give Mrs. Abbott a good seeing to.

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I'd echo that.

That's nice to know Sony, I'll check it out... (once I finish my spliff).

Good news! It's a fine looking aeroplane and the two-seater will be especially welcome. Thanks.

Delightful! I hadn't realised just how slender the fuselage is on this great looking aeroplane. Great work Geo!

Not relevant for the Sparkvark I know but the Skunkworks produce some fine aircraft for the Third Wire world.