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  1. Silence speaks volumes...

    I'm guessing Heck is referring to the huge domestic terror attack that just happened. http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/orlando-nightclub-massacre/florida-nightclub-massacre-deadliest-mass-shooting-u-s-history-n590476 http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/orlando-nightclub-massacre/terror-hate-what-motivated-orlando-nightclub-shooter-n590496 At least 50 innocent Americans were murdered by this piece of trash. May they rest in peace.
  2. Kirov class battlecruiser (1988 and 1998)

    Version 1.0

    1,028 downloads

    This package contains the third and fourth ships of the Kirov class battlecruisers: Admiral Nakhimov (ex-Kalinin) in commission since 1988, and Pyotr Velikiy (ex-Yury Andropov), in commission since 1998. The Kirov class are currently the world's only nuclear powered surface combatants and the most heavily armed warships in service today. With layered air defense systems, four different SAM types, and six twin gatling CIWS, these vessels are fearsome opponents. Be warned that once installed, these vessels will begin appearing in Soviet battlegroups and significantly increase the challenge level. Note that the Shipwreck anti-ship missiles are not yet functional due to game engine limitations. Each ship has two different hull numbers and decal sets representing their service before and after the fall of the Soviet Union, including authentic Russian language name stencils. As a bonus, additional materials are included to create a modern "friendly" Russian military if you have not done so already. These ships are also equipped with a functional helicopter deck, but no fake arresting wires are included, so fly with care. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!
  3. Sounds great, Wrench! Looking forward to it.
  4. X-2 first flight

    Last Friday morning I had the day off and was just getting up when I heard F-15s and F-2s in the air near Komaki, which is only a few kilometers from where I live. That's a bit rare, since we mostly have C-130s here. I didn't know what their mission was until much later in the day when I heard the news. I just wish I could've gotten a photo; I might have been able to see it from my house. Japan originally wanted the F-22, so naturally they would design an aircraft with similar layout to meet the same requirements. It's small because it's still in the "technology demonstrator" phase. And also, unlike her neighbors, Japan doesn't do knock-offs. They're second only to the US in original patent applications. And even for existing tech, if something can be made lighter, more streamlined, more energy efficient, and easier to use, Japan will do it. I'm expecting the X-2 to follow that trend.
  5. emresukhoi, you're making my little Ka-29 look amazing. I hope you release those skins. Here's a screenshot I figured was appropriate for today. Philadelphia Experiment gone wrong, I suppose...?
  6. Samurai's Shipyard

    I have an announcement to make. As you probably know, the biggest complaint I've been getting about my ship models is that they aren't cute enough. I know, I know. Every day, I receive hundreds of PMs urging me to make my ships more lovable and ladylike. I wasn't sure how to fix this issue until I discovered the wildly-popular Japanese media franchise "Kantai Collection." So, starting this April 1st, I will begin revamping all my existing ships and building the entire IJN fleet for Strike Fighters 2... as cute anime girls. Now that's more like it! But how does that translate into a 3D game? Well, I'll be collaborating with modellers from Sega, so here is what you can expect: To be honest, I'm not sure how to get that cell-shaded effect, or how to do those adorable animations in the SF2 engine. And frankly I have zero experience in modelling human figures. But I won't let that stop me. I promise that I'll give the CombatAce community what it wants!
  7. Obvious things first: Could it be a disk space issue? Or fragmentation? Bad sector on hard drive? Maybe run chkdsk and see if anything turns up. Also, make sure the path in the Options.ini file is correct. Try changing the image format or a different folder and see if that helps. [screenShots] Directory=C:\Users\***\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Europe\ScreenShots Format=JPG
  8. Abukuma class destroyer escort

    Version 1.0

    203 downloads

    This model represents the Abukuma class destroyer escorts (DE-229~DE-234), in service with the JMSDF from 1989 to present. They are designed as cost-effective general-purpose escorts with an emphasis on anti-sub and anti-surface warfare. "Destroyer escort" is the JMSDF's equivalent term for "frigate." The Abukuma class features a 76mm gun, Phalanx CIWS, two 4-canister SSM launchers, ASROC launcher, and ASW torpedoes. Installation of a RAM launcher is also planned for the near future. A full names list and authentic decals are included. This ship is best used in conjunction with my Kongo, Takanami, Murasame, Asagiri, Hatsuyuki, and other upcoming Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force capital ships.
  9. Samurai's Shipyard

    Abukuma is being uploaded now. Here she is with the rest of the fleet. This class was originally planned to have a RAM launcher in the space between the superstructure and main gun. ("For but not with" is a common phrase for the USN and RN these days, isn't it?) I've been told that they are finally going to be added starting next year or the year after, so I've included the refit version of the ship as well. Actual dates are subject to change. I think I'll get back to work on some OPFOR ships next.
  10. File Name: Abukuma class destroyer escort File Submitter: WhiteBoySamurai File Submitted: 20 March 2016 File Category: Frigates This model represents the Abukuma class destroyer escorts (DE-229~DE-234), in service with the JMSDF from 1989 to present. They are designed as cost-effective general-purpose escorts with an emphasis on anti-sub and anti-surface warfare. "Destroyer escort" is the JMSDF's equivalent term for "frigate." The Abukuma class features a 76mm gun, Phalanx CIWS, two 4-canister SSM launchers, ASROC launcher, and ASW torpedoes. Installation of a RAM launcher is also planned for the near future. A full names list and authentic decals are included. This ship is best used in conjunction with my Kongo, Takanami, Murasame, Asagiri, Hatsuyuki, and other upcoming Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force capital ships. Click here to download this file
  11. Samurai's Shipyard

    This ship is ready for painting. I think I'll be able to finish in less than a week.
  12. Yep, I'm aware. Those Eagles were among the first mods I downloaded for SFP1 back in 2008. But I try not to think about it too much since it makes me feel old... Anyway, having all the bells and whistles would be great, but I'd be happy to see even a few incremental improvements that don't require major 3D/texturing work.
  13. I'm not so sure we need an entirely new pit. In my opinion, the F-15E's we have now is one of my favorite 3rd party cockpits. The dynamic MFDs are amazing. I imagine it would take an incredible amount of work just to set those up on a new scratch-built pit. But while we're on the subject, here's something I think is much higher priority for immersion on this aircraft. Compare the F-15C and E to the stock A: The canopies don't look like glass. No shininess at all. It's the only flaw in these otherwise outstanding models. All that's needed is to adjust the specular/glossiness/reflection of the material and re-export. I know it would be a pain in the ass for FastCargo (or whoever has access to the Max files) to do that for each .lod and then re-upload everything, but theoretically all it would take is 10 minutes and a shot of Red Bull.
  14. 600gal drop tanks for the F-2 (work in progress): ...And what's the point of taking off if you're not going to blow something up?
  15. Samurai's Shipyard

    Yeah, Waterworld is my laboratory for testing new ships. Getting back to work on Abukuma:
  16. To make objects for this sim, the most important thing is to have a Diffuse map-- That's your texture bitmap. Bump maps and specular maps can come later as needed. Like Stary said, don't use multi/sub materials. I recommend watching some tutorials on UVW Unwrapping. That was the hardest thing for me to learn to do properly, and often the most time-consuming part of the modelling process. The sooner you start learning it, the better. Good luck!
  17. Samurai's Shipyard

    Thank you, too. I'm really looking forward to your South China Sea terrain. I intend to finish the rest of the modern People's Liberation Army Navy ships and maybe some PLA ground vehicles so that we'll have all the toys for that sandbox.
  18. Version 1.0

    214 downloads

    This package contains the complete collection of Ulsan class frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy: Ulsan Flight I (c.1980), armed with two 76mm guns, four twin 30mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles Ulsan Flight II (c.1986), armed with two 76mm guns, three twin 40mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles Ulsan Flight III (c.1988), armed with two 76mm guns, three twin 40mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles (with the aft guns on an elevated platform for better firing arcs) These ships are modular and share a common hull design with different weapon loadouts. They are essentially a larger cousin of the contemporary Donghae and Pohang corvettes. See the readme for full details and credits. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!
  19. Republic of Korea Navy corvette pack

    Version 1.0

    232 downloads

    This is a package of 4 modern corvettes of the Republic of Korea Navy: Donghae class (c.1983), armed with a 76mm gun and three twin 30mm AAA guns Pohang Flight II (c.1984), armed with a 76mm gun, two twin 30mm AAA guns, and two Exocet missiles Pohang Flight III (c.1986), armed with two 76mm guns and two twin 40mm AAA guns Pohang Flight IV (c.1988), armed with two 76mm guns, two twin 40mm AAA guns, and four Harpoon missiles These ships are modular and share a common hull design with different weapon loadouts. They are considered frigates for task force generation. See the readme for full details and credits. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!
  20. File Name: Republic of Korea Navy Ulsan class frigate pack File Submitter: WhiteBoySamurai File Submitted: 04 March 2016 File Category: Frigates This package contains the complete collection of Ulsan class frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy: Ulsan Flight I (c.1980), armed with two 76mm guns, four twin 30mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles Ulsan Flight II (c.1986), armed with two 76mm guns, three twin 40mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles Ulsan Flight III (c.1988), armed with two 76mm guns, three twin 40mm AAA guns, and eight Harpoon missiles (with the aft guns on an elevated platform for better firing arcs) These ships are modular and share a common hull design with different weapon loadouts. They are essentially a larger cousin of the contemporary Donghae and Pohang corvettes. See the readme for full details and credits. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you! Click here to download this file
  21. Samurai's Shipyard

    Ulsan frigate pack is being uploaded. It's satisfying to do rapid-fire releases like this. I hope you guys like them.
  22. Man, that looks really good... I suppose I'll have to just cave in and get either Steam or a smartphone. Or hope that it comes out on GOG.com.
  23. I'm really interested in getting Atlantic & Pacific Fleet for PC, but I don't use Steam. Are they available anywhere else? Would it be possible to buy the Android version on Amazon and run it through an emulator?
  24. Samurai's Shipyard

    2 days ago, started basic skin: Today, finished. Just one week after laying down the hull. I'll try to get the entire pack done by sometime this weekend. By the way, the US transferred eight LST-1s to South Korea where they were in commission as the Un Bong class from 1955 to 2006. Wasn't someone working on one of those? We could have amphibious task forces for the ROK if so.
  25. Samurai's Shipyard

    More work on the Ulsan class. Flight I with 30mm guns first: I know these aren't very exciting, since you can't land on them and they don't contribute much in terms of air defense. But I want to have as many modern ROKN ships as possible for the Korean terrain and campaigns. While working on these ships, I got fed up with my old Mk32 torpedo launchers. I rebuilt and retextured them. If only I had time to go back and retrofit all my older models with the better components I've been building.
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