Geezer

We are looking at more than just a file format here? The original CR-42 LOD nomenclature worked fine on my computer, or else I never would have released it that way. Having said that, I may have released the wrong version, as sharing the model among several different modders - most of whom made adjustments - created a configuration management problem. But, again, it worked fine in FE2 on my computer - first time, every time. I've successfully used jpg and dds formats in FE2 for skins AND terrain tiles.

Some more SCW development shots. Duce! Duce! Duce!

Right now, a loose team of three guys - myself, LloydNB, and Baffmeister are working a package of Glads and CR42s. I only work in FE2, and they mostly (but not entirely) work in SF2 so we are developing versions for both. Because FE2 is the better system for low level terrain, I am also working on bits and pieces of a map for the 1940 desert war, encouraged by Gepard and Gterl. Gterl and I started work on a Spanish Civil War mod, but it has been put on hold until Gterl can return to modding. http://combatace.com/topic/84865-first-eagles-ww2/ http://combatace.com/topic/75535-storm-over-the-sahara/

Equal, but different. The CR42 had a supercharged engine and constant speed propeller which gave it better climb/dive and altitude performance. In contrast, the Gladiator was more maneuverable and was equipped with radio which enabled the Brit pilots to better coordinate their tactics. Just heard from Baff, and he wrote the following: "For me, the CR-42 and Gladiator FM's are going to create a baseline starting point for any future biplane FM's I do so they are getting a lot of attention." An example of a future biplane is the Gauntlet - I've completed mapping of the fuselage. When I get the templates set up right, I'll pass everything to LloydNB - he's agreed to make the skins. EDIT: When the Gladiators are done and the CR42 updated, I will figure out how to make the Hurricane MK1 retractable landing gear work, and then apply lessons learned to making the pivoting landing gear of the CR32 work.

Thanks. Baffmeister is nearly done tweaking the files, so the Glads should get released fairly soon plus an update for the CR42. He has done an astonishing amount of research in an effort to get the relationships between the "last biplanes" as accurate as possible. In 1940 the Brits learned to turn fight with the more maneuverable Gladiator, while the Italians learned to boom and zoom with the faster CR42.

Some mood shots.

Three more shots from that session.