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File Name: Alb D.I Otto Hohne File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 30 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts Albatros D.I D.390/16 of Lt. Otto Hohne with Jasta 2 at Lagnicourt October 1916. Lt. Hohne was credited with six victories from mid September to mid November 1916. He was wounded in January 1917, and then served briefly as the C. O. of Jasta 2 in early 1918. Hohne flew with the Luftwaffe in WWII, attained the rank of GeneralMajor and died in 1969. The files attached include hangar and loading screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatross D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDI.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini (Yes, these references are supposed to read AlbatrosDII not DI). Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. This fileset is complete, and includes everyting necessary to load the BortdaFarm Alb DI. If you have other Alb DI skins, place the skin folder in the AlbDI folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 30, 2008 sinbad Click here to download this file

This skin set depicts “Jasta99” a squadron (really a Jagdgeschwader) of Albatros D.IIL’s which is not authentic, but will give you over 99 different sets of automatically generated personal markings. These markings actually appeared on one German plane or another during the war (some may even have actually appeared on an Alb D.II – but I will not certify that!). The serial numbers on the tail are authentic serial numbers but bear no relationship to the personal markings. All in all, you get plenty of colorful adversaries, or personal aircraft. The individual markings are drawn from the base set which comes with the game. I did not create them, so once more we can thank TK for the possibilities he gives us. Some of the markings are depicted here. You have to DL the set to see them all! Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements of the basic paint scheme. Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 26, 2008 sinbad

File Name: "Jasta99" File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 27 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts “Jasta99” a squadron (really a Jagdgeschwader) of Albatros D.IIL’s which is not authentic, but will give you over 99 different sets of automatically generated personal markings which actually appeared on one German plane or another during the war (some may even have actually appeared on an Alb D.II – but I will not certify that!). The serial numbers on the tail are authentic serial numbers but bear no relationship to the personal markings. All in all, you get plenty of colorful adversaries, or personal aircraft. The individual markings are drawn from the base set which comes with the game. I did not create them, so once more we can thank TK for the possibilities he gives us. The files attached include hangar and loading screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements of the basic paint scheme. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatross D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDII.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. As usual, place the skin folder in the AlbDIIL folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 26, 2008 sinbad Click here to download this file

File Name: Alb D.IIL Rudolph Weckbrodt Jasta 26 File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 24 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1777/16 of Vizefeldwebel Rudolf Weckbrodt with Jasta 26. The serial number is correct within the range of aircraft delivered, but speculative. If you can identify it more precisely, please let me know. Weckbrodt was credited with two victories before he was shot down on 14 Oct 1917 while flying an Alb D.V with Jasta 26. This is one of the later versions of the D.II with the central wing mounted radiator. The D.IIL designation is used in the game, but was not used in 1917 by the Germans. The files attached include hangar and loading screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatros D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDII.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. As usual, place the skin folder in the AlbDIIL folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 24, 2008 sinbad Click here to download this file

This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1777/16 of Vizefeldwebel Rudolf Weckbrodt with Jasta 26. The serial number is correct within the range of aircraft delivered, but speculative. If you can identify it more precisely, please send me a message. Weckbrodt was credited with two victories before he was shot down on 14 Oct 1917 while flying an Alb D.V with Jasta 26. This is one of the later versions of the D.II with the central wing mounted radiator. The D.IIL designation is used in the game, but was not used by the Germans. The files attached include hangar and loading screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatros D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. When the series is completed (don't ask when!) I'll post a consolidated set with all tweaks to date. If you have suggestions for improvement, please let me know. September 24, 2008 sinbad

This skin set depicts Albatros D.II of Jasta 9, flown by Vzfw. Erich Kohler from February 25 to May 1917 at Leffincourt. The serial number D.520/16 is somewhat speculative. It is correct within the series delivered at that time, but the specific number is not known. Vzfw Kohler transferred to Idfieg in May 1917. I find no record of him flying again. The files attached include hangar and loading screens (the latter depicting this aircraft). That image appears to display a darker finish, but this is misleading as the nature of the film used darkens the colors. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 22, 2008 sinbad

This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1782/16 of Vizefeldwebel Otto Gerbig (NOT Herbig) of Jasta 14. This is one of the later versions of the D.II, with the central wing mounted radiator. Some believe that this plane was refitted with the wing radiator, after initially flying with the Windhoff “Elephant Ears.” Gerbig was credited with four victories before he was mortally wounded near Passchendale on 18 August 1917. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. When the series is completed I'll post a consolidated set, including all the little tweaks which came in along the way. If you see anything that could be improved, let me know. There are limitations, but what can be done, will be. September 23, 2008 sinbad

Thanks Bucky, I doubt I'll be able to do what Voss could not, but it's fun to try sinbad

File Name: Alb D.IIL Otto Gerbig File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 23 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1782/16 of Vizefeldwebel Otto Gerbig (NOT Herbig) of Jasta 14. This is one of the later versions of the D.II, with the central wing mounted radiator. Some believe that this plane was refitted with the wing radiator, after initially flying with the Windhoff “Elephant Ears.” Gerbig was credited with four victories before he was mortally wounded near Passchendale on 18 August 1917. The files attached include hangar and loading screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatross D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDIIL.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDIIL_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. As usual, place the skin folder in the AlbDIIL folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 23, 2008 sinbad Click here to download this file

File Name: Alb D.II Erich Kohler File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 22 Sep 2008 File Updated: 22 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts Albatros D.II of Jasta 9, flown by Vzfw. Erich Kohler from February to May 1917 at Leffincourt. The serial number D.520/16 is somewhat speculative. It is correct within the series delivered at that time, but the specific number is not known. Vzfw Kohler transferred to Idfieg in May 1917. I find no record of him flying again. The files attached include hangar and loading screens (the latter depicting this aircraft). That image appears to display a darker finish, but this is misleading as the nature of the film used darkens the colors. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatross D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDII.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. As usual, place the skin folder in the AlbDII folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. September 22, 2008 sinbad There are a number of tweaks which have been identified since the first skin in this set was released. Rather than presenting a series of revisions requiring multiple downloads, when all the skins in the series are released, there will be a consolidated update including all improvements. Click here to download this file

Learning is fun -- but be careful modding is addictive! sinbad

Yes- it is data.ini for the N17c. Which version of the Nieuport single lewis do you have the problem with? Is it the N-27 RFC? The weapons folder files make the Lewis available; the data.ini files bring the weapons into each model. Of course the weapons are part of the FMs which are written into the data.ini files. So when you change the FM you can also change the weapons unless that part of the file is also changed to fit. Because there are so many variations of Nieuports the changes in the FM portions can easily be carried over into other configurations which do not make corresponding changes to the weapons. That is what I see in the N-17c. Rather like building differing models of a watch.

Sorry about that. I suspect you are running one of the later Peter01 data.ini. Try this N17c data.ini file. Let me know if this works for you. It does here. I'll get the Peter01 FM revised ASAP. sinbad Nieuport17_DATA.rar

Have a go with this one. It should do both. If not, let me know. sinbad

Here is a complete weapons file with the mod installed. This may or may not be a good idea, depending on what other mods you have in your weapons file now. The problem is, that after each weapons mod, as Christian reports, the changes must be added to weapons ini with notepad, keeping the numbering in sequence, then after closing the modded weaponsdata.ini file it must be opened and saved using the weapons editor. There is an additional gimmick in that the weapons editor must be set to run in the W98/ME compatibility mode or it will not load. That is done using the properties setting on the weapons editor file before you try to load it. Lots of fun. There also appear to be some minor issues with some of the FM changes. This works AOK with the original FM, but not with all additional new FMS. I'm looking at that, since Peter01 is on holiday. Meanwhile I think you'll be able to get the twin Lewis guns up using this weapons folder. sinbad Weapons.rar

The amended parameters to which you refer are long out of date. The more recent files posted by Peter01 are more effective and are tuned to the current version of the game (less the most recent patch). Try them both and I think you will agree . . . sinbad

This skin set depicts the Albatros D.II flown by an unidentified pilot with Jasta 14 in late 1916 and early 1917. If you can identify the pilot, please let me know. This aircraft was license built by LVG, and carries the LVG logo and camo scheme. The werk number D. 1747/16 is possible (as one source suggests), but not certain as this plane also flew with Jasta 5; perhaps it was reassigned and repainted. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model and to Southside Bucky for advice regarding the paint scheme. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. sinbad

File Name: Alb D.II Jasta 14 White Bird File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 18 Sep 2008 File Updated: 19 Sep 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin set depicts the Albatros D.II flown by an unidentified pilot with Jasta 14 in late 1916 and early 1917. If you can identify the pilot, please let me know. This aircraft was license built by LVG, and carries the LVG logo and camo scheme. The werk number D. 1747/16 is possible (as one source suggests), but not certain as this plane also flew with Jasta 5; perhaps it was reassigned and repainted. The camo pattern and colors, personal fuselage markings, lower wing colors and national markings all closely depict the emblems and national insignia of the reference aircraft. All skins, indeed all models, are at best approximations, and my time machine is still not operational. This skin set uses an unusual number of decals to obtain appropriate texture and color; consequently the bmps do not show up in the form normally expected on the model. The files attached include loading and hangar screens. Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model and to Southside Bucky for advice which made the paint scheme more accurate. I have included a cockpit adaptation of the Albatross D3 model from the First Eagles Expansion pack. The cockpit mod will not work unless you have the expansion pack. If you do not have the expansion pack yet, you can still use this skin. All you need to do is go into the AlbDII.ini file and modify the lines which now look like this: //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini To look like this CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosDII_cockpit.ini //CockpitDataFile=AlbatrosD3_cockpit.ini Alternatively you can download the full cockpit mod from CA. The FM by Peter01 is intended for use without the April 08 patch. In addition to the skins, there a sound file which was recorded from a running Mercedes engine. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. As usual, place the skin folder in the AlbDII folder and select it in the loadout screen to fly the skin. This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures. The update enhances the bird logo detail, the national insignia and the rudder colors. September 19, 2008 sinbad Click here to download this file