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  1. Hangarscreens

    Gunrunner replied to DarthRevan's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 2 Series - General Discussion

    The new hangar screen system is now skin specific, so the bmp file should be inside the skin folder for it to work. At the moment there is no defaulting to a file in the plane root, however it has been suggested to TK, I don't think he answered to that yet. I have yet to try it as I still am on Sep11, but using "HangarScreen=../planename_hangar.bmp" might work.
  2. Work in progress, for a decal done and positioned in less than a half-hour, it turned pretty good I must say, just have to change the green a bit and it's perfect.
  3. And we're waiting for Dave's approval now. And C5 did it, we're live... to Tranche 2 now...

  4. RF-84F Thunderflash Superpack

    Gunrunner posted a file in F-84

    Version 0.2

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    Discussion and screenshots here NOTICES : This mod is NOT released under the Combat Ace Freeware Licensing Agreement (http://combatace.com/topic/55729-freeware-licensing/) as it includes content NOT subjected to it. The only content you can reuse freely following the CA Freeware Licensing are the SKINS and DECALS as they are my creation based on freely released template or from scratch; For all the rest you MUST contact the original author beforehand. ---------------------------------- PREREQUISITES : To my knowledge you only need SF2:E, however you might also need the Exp2, if you have finflashes not showing, just tell me and I'll include mine rather than using TW's. This should work without trouble with NATO Fighters 5 (however the versions already included in NF5 have a slightly different file organization and naming convention). This mod should not rewrite anything except itself and the relevant campaign files. ---------------------------------- GLOBAL NOTES : All planes marked with a * in the numbers list are considered historically correct, all others are as correct as sources allow, at worst they come from the pool of planes available to the nation in the given timeframe and bear possibly existing squadron numbers. There's a topic on CA (http://combatace.com/topic/68436-rf-84f-thunderflash-request-for-information-and-superpack-wip/) tracking my progress and meant to receive any feedback and information you might want to share. ---------------------------------- NOTES FOR 1956 : The Suez and Norwegian skins are bonuses and not useful for a Europe '56 campaign. I initially planned of including slightly anachronistic camouflage versions for Belgium and Netherlands, however, given the time needed for the operation and the fact that the campaign takes place in the heart of winter, camouflage would have made no sense. If you feel the need to properly install the Squadrons, you should add the following to your SQUADRONLIST.INI (if they squadrons are not already there), but everything is set up to work without it. ----- [squadronxxx] Name=32TRS DisplayName=32nd TRS Nation=USAF [squadronxxx] Name=38TRS DisplayName=38th TRS Nation=USAF [squadronxxx] Name=302TRS DisplayName=302nd TRS Nation=USAF [squadronxxx] Name=303TRS DisplayName=303rd TRS Nation=USAF [squadronxxx] Name=ER1/33 DisplayName=ER 1/33 'Belfort' Nation=France [squadronxxx] Name=ER2/33 DisplayName=ER 2/33 'Savoie' Nation=France [squadronxxx] Name=ER3/33 DisplayName=ER 3/33 'Moselle' Nation=France [squadronxxx] Name=ER4/33 DisplayName=ER 4/33 'Fumassol' Nation=France [squadronxxx] Name=42BAF DisplayName=42nd Squadron Nation=Belgium [squadronxxx] Name=306KLU DisplayName=306° Squadron Nation=Netherlands [squadronxxx] Name=RNAF717 DisplayName=717 Skv. Nation=Norway [squadronxxx] Name=TW4CRS DisplayName=4th CRS Nation=Taiwan ----- FRANCE, SUEZ All serial numbers involved in Suez are correct, 8 squadron numbers are attributed to the proper plane, 3 were used at Akrotiri but randomly assigned, the rest are randomly chosen from the most probable squadron numbers at the time. FRANCE French RF-84F in late 1956 would have been stationned at Cognac, but would probably have been detached in Alsace or Germany in case of conflict, one squadron relieving the previous, given the involvement in Operation 700 and the readiness of the squadrons in late 1956, the order of detachement would have been ER 2/33 first then ER 3/33 and finally ER 1/33 (remember, the last planes reached France from Cyprus in late December, and the last ground personnel and equipment in early January 1957, so even accounting for a rushed move, the attrition of planes and personnel would mean they'd probably take no part in the conflict unless it lasted into the Spring of 1957). US 3 or 4 stripes of different colors denote a plane assigned to the Wing Commander, 2 stripes or the same color to the Squadron Leader and 1 stripe to a Flight Leader. ---------------------------------- OPTIONAL ASSEMBLY REQUIRED : These planes are meant to use specific pilots however this is strictly optional, if you don't add them, the game will use the default pilot, so it's only a matter of adding more pilot variety and a more authentic feel to things. To respect the LOD author's wish not to have a situation where his work might be unknowingly used without proper attribution or worse you'll have to download the pilots separately or as part of the packs in which they are bundled. All are based on Old Diego's pilot, with skins by Corktip14 for the French version, ravenclaw_007 for the German ones. For USAF and ROCAF planes, you'll need the KUSAF01 pilot from Diego's pilot pack : http://combatace.com/files/file/9197-diegos-pilot-pack/ For French planes, you'll need the Guen312 pilot from the Israel 48/56 mod : http://combatace.com/files/file/11024-1948-war-for-independence1956-suez-crisis/ For German planes, you'll need the PilotGAF pilot from the German Pilots pack : http://combatace.com/files/file/9210-german-air-force-pilot%C2%B4s/ For other planes, you'll need the Euro001 pilot included with NATO Fighters 4+ Update 1 : http://combatace.com/files/file/11099-nato-fighters-4-patch-post-dec-2009-patch-level/ ---------------------------------- UPDATING YOUR FORMOSA FREEDOM CAMPAIGN v1.1 The necessary campaign files have been modified to add the Taiwanese RF-84F, just overwrite the original files. Due to JonathanRL's way of implementing squadrons (without a proper squadron list) I've had to use a specific variant for Taiwan rather than use it as a skin for the US variant, as should be. It also means that unless you add the squadrons properly, the ROCAF 4th CRS will appear show up as a USAF unit (without impact on anything else than text displayed on the loadout screen). It was the best compromise to be both working with Formosa Freedom and still be compatible with the standard implementation. At the moment I'm not interested in providing a package solely for that purpose. ---------------------------------- UPDATING YOUR 1956 SUEZ CRISIS CAMPAIGN v2.1 The necessary campaign files have been modified to use the updated RF-84F, just overwrite the original files. Be aware that it will leave the RF-84F using my old naming convention in place, it's up to you to delete it if it creates confusion in single mission play. At the moment I'm not interested in providing a package solely for that purpose. ---------------------------------- CONTENT AND CHANGELOG : v0.2 (10/08/2012) (6 variants, 15 skins, 2 campaign updates) CHANGED ALL Skin naming convention changed to make maintenance easier, you should remove the older skins, the "new" ones are identical ADDED RF-84F_NATO1 (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, Euro pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Camo skin for 42 Sqn. (Belgium), 16 planes, circa late 1960, Brustem, BE RF-84F_NATO2 (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, Euro pilot, late Republic Seat) 1 Camo skin for 42 Sqn. (Belgium), 15 planes, circa late 1962, Brustem, BE RF-84F_TW (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, US pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for 4th CRS (ROCAF), 22 planes, circa late 1958, SongShan, TW RF-84F_US (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, US pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for 38th TRS (USAFE), 17 planes, circa late 1955, Sembach, DE Operation Formosa Freedom 1 set of files to add to JonathanRL's Operation Formosa Freedom v1.1 1956 Suez Crisis 1 set of files to update the Israel 45-56 mod to use the new RF-84F naming convention (and benefit from the updated skins and inis) v0.1 (11/03/2011) (4 variants, 11 skins) ADDED RF-84F_FR1 (based on the updated RF-84F, no spoilers, no brake chute, French pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for ER 4/33 "Fumassol" (France), 14 planes, for Operation 700 / Musketeer / Suez War, Akrotiri, Cyprus, UK RF-84F_FR2 (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, French pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for ER 1/33 "Belfort" (France), 24 planes, circa late 1956, Cognac, FR 1 Silver skin for ER 2/33 "Savoie" (France), 23 planes, circa late 1956, Cognac, FR 1 Silver skin for ER 3/33 "Moselle" (France), 23 planes, circa late 1956, Cognac, FR RF-84F_NATO1 (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, Euro pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for 306 Sqn. (Netherlands), 16 planes, circa late 1956, Eindhoven, NL 1 Silver skin for 42 Sqn. (Belgium), 14 planes, circa late 1956, Brustem, BE 1 Silver skin for 717 Esk. (Norway), 21 planes, circa late 1956, Rygge, NO RF-84F_US (based on the updated RF-84F, spoilers, brake chute, US pilot, early Republic Seat) 1 Silver skin for 32nd TRS (USAFE), 17 planes, circa late 1956, Sembach, DE 1 Silver skin for 38th TRS (USAFE), 17 planes, circa late 1956, Sembach, DE 1 Silver skin for 302nd TRS (USAFE), 17 planes, circa late 1956, Spangdahlem, DE 1 Silver skin for 303rd TRS (USAFE), 17 planes, circa late 1956, Spangdahlem, DE ---------------------------------- KNOWN ISSUES : - The spoilers are not part of the model and are only painted on. - The brake chute fairing is there even on early models. - Some skins are not "right" due to subtle mapping problems and a model not 100% accurate. - Some parts inherit the global skin lighting values instead of having these set to fixed values. - There may be some decal bleeding on lower visual settings as in some cases I only leave a 1 pixel margin. ---------------------------------- WHAT'S TO COME : - Some more panel changes and details - Normal and specular maps, maybe, when/if Florian has the time and motivation to do so - 15th TRS and 45th TRS PACAF planes - 1962 and 1968 European planes - Greek, Turkish and Italian planes - 1955, 1957 variants for USAFE, various others (French early camo trials, Luftwaffe WS50...) - Templates and full documentation - NF5 updates - Version specific hangars and loading screens - Integration of feedback ---------------------------------- CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS : RF-84F Original 3D Model : Michael Davies & Alphasim (porting rights granted to GMG) 3D Conversion & Animations : Amokfloo / Florian Cockpit : Zurawski (taken from his F-86) INI work : Amokfloo / Florian, Soulfreak / Soulman, NeverEnough Damage textures : Amokfloo / Florian Model update for SF2 : Amokfloo / Florian Various small fixes : Israel 48/56 Team Ejection Seats Republic Ejection Seats : Steve_S Martin Baker Gw5 Ejection Seat : ravenclaw_007 Skins Original Skins and templates : Soulfreak / Soulman, ravenclaw_007 Enhanced templates, skins and compilation of bits : Gunrunner A huge thanks to all the modders allowing me to bundle their work with my skins or taking the time to explain why they'd rather not, to eburger68 for his work on NATO Fighters motivating me to get back to work and of course to CA and TK for a wonderful toy and the community to go with it. If I forgot someone or believe I've included your work without proper credits, permissions or respect for your terms of use, do not hesitate to contact me on Combat Ace forums. ---------------------------------- SOURCES : Wings over Suez by Brian Cull Tactical Reconnaissance in the Cold War by Doug Gordon Squadron/Signal Fighting Colors #6504 - USAF Europe in Color, Vol.1 : 1948-1965 by Robert Robinson Squadron/Signal Fighting Colors #6563 - USAF Europe in Color, Vol.2 : 1957-1963 by Robert Robinson Squadron/Signal Aircraft in action #1061 - F-84 Thunderjet by Larry Davis, David Menard and Don Greer Wing Masters HS 11 : Suez 1956 : Opération Mousquetaire And of course the Internet... With first and foremost, the unavoidable Joe Baugher : http://www.joebaugher.com Nathan Decker's Forgotten Jets : http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com/ForgottenJets.html and countless others... ---------------------------------- Gunrunner 10/08/2012
  5. Level 0 is for National level decorations and does search for the name given, followed by the nation number, NEVER for just the name. Level 1 is for Squadron level decorations and has the same behaviour as above, with the Squadron number. Level 2 is for Plane level or static decorations and will first search for a decal with the name followed by the plane number and failing to find that will default to just the name. Level 3 is for Kill markings.
  6. or ask Wrench since he said he has an old install around, didn't compute before.
  7. It still works, in your case your best bet is to use the Hunter LOD from SF1 WoI to find the node name and hope it's the same on SF2 Hunters, otherwise you'll have to ask TK.
  8. Just a little more polishing, Diego's answer on his permission to bundle his pilots (or not) and Tranche 1 is ready to go.
  9. NeverEnough, as Eric said, it was ported for the Suez '56 release, with an updated model, it was also enhanced for use with NF4+ (however still using the old model for whatever reason). The current INI seem fine as it is, however if you feel you've got interesting tricks up your sleeve on yours, don't hesitate to send me yours and I'll see which to use (or combine them), with proper credits of course. X RAY, Wrench, fine, fine, I'll add Italian 'flashes to my plate, but you'll have to provide the info on these, all I know is that 3 Gruppo used them (18, 28 and 132), the serials for (all ?) 88 of them, and the crash date for one. I also have very few profiles and pictures, suggesting they never were camouflaged, but not enough detail on the decorations and markings.
  10. All right, permission requests for inclusion of files going out, still have to identify the pilots' author. Just in case, the requests include : RF-84F (Revised for Suez '56) : GMG (sent) Republic Seats : Steve S (sent) MB Gw5 Seat : GMG (sent) French Guen312 pilot : ?? Korean era USAF pilot : Old Diego ? Euro001 pilot : ?? German pilot : Old Diego + GMG apparently ? Expect Tranche 1 release for (late) next week unless I discover another huge mistake; I only have to finish the French numbers (about 1h), polish the dutch camo (about 2h), finish the optional USAFE stripes (about 30mn), finish the documentation (a few hours) and Tranche 1 is DONE, then I'll spend some time with Sword of the Stars II as my free-time time sink and get back to Tranche 2.
  11. 38th TRS done for '56, and below a shot showing the new details of the skin.
  12. Thanks PureBlue, that would be great as I have next to nothing on Turkey. On another note, I'm finished with decorations and skins (I've updated the rest as I added some more details) for the USAFE '56 (had to chose among the various possible chevron design and service name placement as ), I'll just have to finish doing the numbers and they're done.
  13. Yes ! Just received Doug Gordon's Tactical Reconnaissance in the Cold War and the well dated and placed color pictures by themselves are worth the wait (except for the "wait, exactly how many wing commanders did the 66th TRW have ?" moment ).
  14. Thanks guys Well, I had to delve into both the photographs and S/S #6563 AND #6504 texts to make sense of it but I was so obsessing on photographs only that I didn't go back to Squadron's text (which is partly incorrect but helped me make sense of the pieces I had). So, it's official, I'm making 32nd, 38th, 302nd and 303rd TRS circa late 1956 (and maybe correct the 38th TRS circa mid 1957, which should be green and bands should be blue/red/yellow/green, even though some photographs are fooling my eyes).
  15. OK, fine, I now have almost enough information to do a large part of the four RF-84F squadrons for '56, I do however miss a few things in the color department, so far I have gathered that : ___________56__________57 302 TRS....chevron..........stars 303 TRS....chevron..........stars??? 38 TRS.....red arrow........stars 32 TRS.....red arrow........stars The question is, why 38 TRS, formerly a blue squadron, ends up as black when moving to the 66th TRW and what color does 303 TRS ends up with, since it was the black squadron before ?
  16. And once it's finished I realize it's the scheme for the 38th TRS as part of the 66th TRW, starting in late '57 and not the scheme for it as part of the 10th TRW as useful for the NATO Fighters 1956 campaign... :mega_shok: Oh well, on to the next thing...
  17. Well, the 38th TRS will now be a historical skin with 12 planes, including 4 with bands, 011 and 373 with triple black bands, 313 with a single black band and 343 with a black-red-red-black band. Should be done today, except for the decorated tanks, I'll probably spend some time on the French next.
  18. Thanks Wrench, I was being a complete idiot, didn't even occur to me to check on the other F-84 variants threads... and yet another list of serials to check against the four I already have... good thing I'm already insane.
  19. No problem, it's fairly common, between typos and improperly interpreted pictures, retracing the life of planes is a sport for the borderline insane, especially when what are supposed typos are not.
  20. hgbn, thanks, that's one more, plus dates and limits of the KA-X squadron numbers, and an interesting thing, is 53-7648 as C-748 a typo or do you have photographic evidence ? I had another with a mismatch but found pictures to suggest it was a typo in the list I found. All right, this is where the 38th TRS is with stock F-84F serials and a decal version of the fuselage bands, if the variation of number of bands matter they'll be a decal (not perfect, otherwise I'll paint it, which will be cleaner and will nicely avoid the alignement problems (well, I'll still have to spend some time aligning pixels over the airbrakes, but that's almost trivial compared to the wings).
  21. You're welcome, and welcome aboard.
  22. Oh hgbn, then I'll take you on your offer, I have all the crashes of the RDAF birds and all C-xx planes listed, however I'm missing a lot of informations on the early years, individual planes introduction dates, squadron code - Serial associations, so far I have only 5 of those confirmed (51-1865 as KA-G, 53-7574 as KA-F, 53-7581 as KA-J, 53-7649 as KA-K and 53-7651 as KA-B) of which one crashed in '61. Any help on that front would be welcome and would avoid having only those 4 and the rest as placeholders. Also if you could confirm the date at which the transition from natural metal/KA-X codes to camouflage/C-xxx was made, it would be better than my guesstimate based on photographs placing it in the first quarter of the 60's. Oh, and color pictures of the camouflage would help, I only have one very inappropriate for color reference, and drawn profiles but I tend not to trust those to much. Here, just for you in the meantime...
  23. Nice ! Are you planning to do its shorter nosed cousin ? Because I have a thing for the NF.11/13 and it would be a great addition to Suez and Europe in 56 as it was used not only by the RAF but also Belgium and France.
  24. Thanks, I unfortunately already had that one, so far I have 6 numbers (which is a tad short) and no explanation on the way bands were (or not) applied, the sites of former 38th TRS personnel start with the Voodoo, maybe I'll try mailing them if any of them has time to spare helping.
  25. You'll find the same question, with answers here.
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