ChampionsVA56

Ya Know...I might just make a "super skin pack" for this one....just like the Skyray. Both of these were such cool aircraft and so....well..."Fifties"!! Anyone out there with modeling skills want to make a small belly rocket pack for this plane?Would be added as a "fake pilot" weapon.

OH BOY!! This is an awesome improvement..been waiting for this one....and templates too!! Say...does the Wrench also have any F-89 Scorpion Templates?? Thanks..Champ

Hey Wrench....ever notice the drop tanks seem a bit over-sized on this bird?? Is there an easy tweek for this or does the 3D model for the tank need need to be overhauled?? Then again...maybe my brain is shrinking from age...the tanks just look big... and I need to be overhauled ..CHAMP

View File F8U-1 Crusader Skin Pack 6- 1958 Lebanon Crisis The sixth and GRAND FINALE skin pack for your F8U-1 Crusader. In February 1958, VF-32 went aboard the newly commissioned USS Saratoga for the carrier's first Mediterranean cruise as part of Carrier Air Wing 3. During that cruise, the Swordsmen took part in the Lebanon Crisis by providing air cover for the landing of 1,800 US Marines at Beruit in July 1958. Included here are the VF-32 'Swordsmen' as they appeared in 1958 during that crisis. The CAG bird (Commander of Air Group) is provided as its own DISTINCT skin. An installation read-me file is included. BONUS!!......a new Loadoutscreen music file!! Can you guess what 1960's era movie and what scene it's from? Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 04/02/2011 Category F-8

OH...TOO FUNNY!! You will never guess what the final skin pack(#6) has for the grand finale!!.......................JUST THESE TWO SKINS.... I'm not finished with them just yet.......give me 24 hours and I will post it.....CHAMP

View File F8U-1 Crusader Skin Pack 5 The fifth set of skins for your F8U-1. Included here are the following authentic squadrons: VF-154 'Black Knights' VF-211 'Red Checkertails'- The original VF-211 VF-211(B) 'Fighting Checkmates'- The second VF-211 VMF-334 'Falcons' VU-2 'Blue Tails'- NAS Oceana, VA VU-10 'Proud Pelicans'- NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba VT-86 'Sabre Hawks' (TF-8A)- NAS Glynco,GA Of course, an installation read-me file is included along with optional squadronlist.ini files. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 04/02/2011 Category F-8

View File F8U-1 (F-8A) Skin Pack 4 Skin Pack number 4 for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included are the following squadrons: VF(AW)-3 'Blue Nemesis' NAS Moffett Field, CA VF-103 'Sluggers' VF-191 'Satan's Kittens' VC-8 'Redtails' NAS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico VMF-312 'Checkertails' Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 03/26/2011 Category F-8

View File F8U-1 (F-8A) Crusader Skin Pack 3 The third set of skins for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included here are the following authentic squadrons: VF-11 'Red Rippers'-early sceme BEFORE the Gordon's Gin Boar Head VF-142 'Fighting Falcons' VMF-232 'Red Devils' VX-3 Air Development Squadron Three- USS Roosevelt Carrier Qualifications in March 1957. VC-5 'Checkertails'-NAS Atsugi,Japan An installation read-me file is included. The VC-5 skin is a re-work of Gocad's original skin for the F-8B (F8U-2). Credit for this skin belongs mainly to him. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 03/20/2011 Category F-8

View File F8U-1 (F-8A) Crusader Skin Pack 2 The second of five skin packs for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included in this set are the following squadrons: FAGU- Fleet Air Gunnery Unit Pacific, NAS El Centro,Calif. VF-124 'Crusader College' VF-174 'HellRazors' VMF(AW)-323 'Death Rattlers' VMF-215 'Fighting Corsairs' A read-me file with installation steps is included. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 03/13/2011 Category F-8

View File F8U-1 (F-8A) Crusader Skin Pack 1 The first of several add-on skin packs for your SF2 F8U-1 Crusader. Included in this package are the following authentic skins: -VF-62 'Boomerangs' -VF-162 'Hunters' - USMC Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 13- MCAS Yuma,Az. -VMF(AW)-235 'Death Angels' -VMF-251 'Thunderbolts' (the F-8A version of the skin originally released by Gocad for the F-8B) Installation Read-me file included. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 03/12/2011 Category F-8

View File Vought F8U-1 (F-8A) Crusader for SF2 The first production model of the Crusader was the F8U-1,which was later redesignated the F-8A. It first flew on September 20, 1955, and 318 were built between 1956 and 1958. The initial order had been for 448 aircraft, but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1Es (F-8Bs). The first thirty aircraft were fitted with the Pratt & Whitney J57-P-12 engine, but this was replaced with the more powerful -4 version and in all subsequent F-8As. The original thirty were then retrofitted with the -4 as well. This made the F-8A a Mach 1.5 aircraft. Other improvements added during the production run included the addition of a retractable in-flight refueling probe in a blister on the forward left side of the fuselage. This was begun with the fiftieth production aircraft, and retrofitted to the earlier airframes. The original Vought ejection seat was replaced with the Martin Baker F5 seat. The F-8A was armed with four 20mm canon, thirty-two 2.75-inch rockets in a drawer in the lower fuselage, and two Sidewinder missiles could be carried on fuselage stations. The AN/APG-30 gunsight radar and fire control system was installed for weapons delivery. The first aircraft was accepted for service in December 1956, just four years and three months after the issue of the original requirement by the Navy. It was delivered to VF-32 in March, 1957, with VMF-122 being the first Marine squadron to receive the Crusader. The first carrier deployment was with VF-32 on board the USS Saratoga, (CVA-60). After being replaced with later versions of the Crusader, the F-8As were relegated to training roles, serving as advanced single-seat trainers. The designation TF-8A was often applied to these aircraft. Your F-8A has early markings for either VA-32 or VF-122. The rocket armament IS INCLUDED but you will not see the drawer open and close. This mod has been extensively tested in SF2V. A read-me file with installation steps and CREDITS included. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 03/12/2011 Category F-8

I found it.....it's Objet34.........strange name.

YEP.....but cant fathom what this is called. Half the OUT file is in French. I figured since many skins have been done before....someone will have put a name to this mesh.

Name that mesh!!......pesky bugger covers up my squadron markings on the fuselage. Anyone know what this is....what its called??

View File SF2 Mescalero Proving Grounds Part 6 The grand finale!! The last set of drones to complete your Mescalero range. -------------MEET YOUR NEW DRONES------------------ QF-8A Crusader: Former Front-line USN Carrier based fighter. Converted to unmanned target drone beginning in 1973. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures. Type expended by 1978. QF-4S Phantom II: Former Former Front-Line USN Carrier based fighter re-manufactured from the F-4J. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manueverabilty and SUPERIOR countermeasures. Operated by detachment of VX-30 "Bloodhounds" out of NAS Point Magu, Calif. First use in 1990.....retirement is imminent. QRF-4C Phantom II: Former USAF recon-version of the Phantom. As supplies of figher F-4 airframes for drone use dwindle....some RF-4C's have been converted for use. A PASSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures. Operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. First used in 2007. Should be available until 2014. QF-16A: The Future of unmanned conversion drones. Next on the list as the last of the Phantom II airframes draws near. Conversion of F-16A airframes has begun in 2010. This will be an AGGRESSIVE drone of EXCELLENT manueverability and EXCELLENT countermeasures. Will be operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. Should be operational until at least 2020. F-84KX: Former USAF fighter.A small number of "obsolete" F-84B and C models were retired from ANG use and sold to the USN for use as target drones. Very little is known about actual use by the Navy. Your Thunderjet drone carries the colors of GMGRU-2 out of NAS Chichoteague,VA. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and NO countermeasures. In use from 1956-1965. AQM-28 Hounddog: Former USAF "stand-off" nuclear missile launched from the B-52. Retired from SAC in the 1970's and rebuilt for use as targets. A PASSIVE drone of poor manuverability, limited countermeasures BUT excellent acceleration. The target can and will quickly go supersonic to escape attack. --------------DRONE CONTROLLER------------------- DT-33A: USAF T-33 Shooting Star converted to drone controller. Long service life between 1950 and 1986!! DF-8F: Small numbers of F8U-1 Crusaders converted to drone controllers. ------------Hunter-Killer Aircraft------------------ The "Original Crusader": The F8U-1 (F-8A)!! The first production version of the Crusader. First flight on September 20th 1955. A total of 318 airframes built between 1956 and 1958. The original order was for 448 aircraft but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1E's (F-8B). Use of the Pratt and Whitney J57-P-4 engine made the F-8A a MACH 1.5 capable aircraft. Originally designed without them...the refueling system and sidewinder capability was added with the 50th production aircraft and retro-fitted to earlier models. The F-8A was armed with four 20mm cannon, thiry-two Mighty Mouse 2.75 inch FFAR in a hinged drawer below the fuselage and up to two sidewinder missiles on side stations. The AN/APG radar gunsight and fire control sys- tem was installed for weapons delivery. First USN squadron issued the new Crusader was VF-32 in 1957. First USMC squadron was VMF-122 the same year. Your F8U-1 (F-8A) carries the colors of VF(AW)-3 "Blue Nemesis" out of NAS Moffett Field, Calif. in 1957. Stay tuned to Combatace for my full release of the F8U-1 with over 10 USN and USMC skins to choose from!! A full READ ME with installation instructions and credits included. Submitter ChampionsVA56 Submitted 01/31/2011 Category Full Terrains