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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

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512model that are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 modelthat are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 modelthat are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

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

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.

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
 
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This is a default skin set depicting the Albatros D.II as flown by Jasta 5 in 1916 and early 1917.
 
The skins will generate random aircraft identification letters and numbers on the fuselage sides and lower wings as well as werk numbers D.XXX on the vertical stabilizer. The letters and numbers are all authentic, but it was not possible to co-ordinate the two in large part because the squadron often changed the identification number/letters for the same aircraft, e.g. D.1799/16 carried both A and D as identification letters at different times. Nevertheless, the werk numbers are those of aircraft which actually flew in Jasta 5 during this period. Occasionally you will see an aircraft without any ID, as sometimes occurred.
 
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. To the extent possible the skins are based on photographs and reliable research sources, particularly Dan San-Abbot. There were variants of the camo markings in Jasta 5 during this period, most notably with differing colors for aircraft made by three different manufacturers (Albatros, LVG and OAW) and even for the rudder and vertical stabilizer as made by a single company as a result of field modifications. I chose the version which I felt looked best.
 
Even in 1917, some of the Jasta 5 aircraft still carried the 1916 style national markings, with a full white square surrounding the black crosses, rather than the narrow white surrounds; this set uses wide 1917 style bright white surrounds.
 
In response to requests, I have included variations of the national markings used in testing. If you prefer a “smudged” look for the white surrounds on the black crosses, simply edit the decal.ini entries which look like this:
 
FilenameFormat=AlbatrosDII\D\Insignia006T
 
To look like this:
 
FilenameFormat=AlbatrosDII\D\Insignia006.
 
 
All skins, indeed all models, are at best approximations, and the replacement parts for my time machine still have not been delivered. Consequently this work probably includes some material which is not authentic, as well as some which is.
 
The files attached include loading and hangar screens.
 
Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, and to BortdaFarm for the original model. Thanks also to Southside Bucky for comments and advice on the beta versions which improved earlier versions.
 
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. Jasta 5 should then appear as the default skin set.
 
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 14, 2008
 
Sinbad
 
The September 15, 2008 update includes an improved camo scheme and markings, as well as more detailed texture and trim. Thanks again to Southside Bucky for suggestions which made this skin set better.

This skin set depicts the Albatros D.II 1724/16 flown by Lt. Karl Emil Schafer, with Kasta 11 in late 1916 and early 1917.
 
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.
 
The files attached include loading and hangar screens.
 
Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skinset available as a template, and to BortdaFarm for the original model. This revision of the earlier release is updated thanks to advice for improvements from Southside Bucky. 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.
 
Revisions include improved under surface camo and added detail.
 
September 16, 2008
 
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This skin set depicts the Albatros D.II D.910/16 (OAW) flown by Lt. Max Bohme with Jasta 5 in late 1916 until 3 March 1917, when it was shot down and taken into Allied hands. This aircraft was made under license by OAW, and the camo differs from the Albatros and LVG built aircraft. There is a relatively good photographic record of this aircraft, particularly the fuselage, but questions remain regarding some details. The files attached include loading and hangar screens.
 
The personal fuselage markings, wing and fuselage colors and national markings all closely depict the reference aircraft. There are several known flaws: (1) the prop displays as metal, rather than wood; changing that would also have required wood struts but the original struts were grey painted, since we see those more than the prop before it spins, the choice was easy; (2) the cowl is brighter and more “metallic” than I would prefer, but limitations in the original skin do not permit a more subdued display; (3) there are certain variations and gaps in the colors, again forced by the form and fit of the original bitmaps. There may be others. All skins, indeed all models are at best approximations, and despite extensive reprogramming, my time machine still fails to boot up properly.
 
Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model and to Southside Bucky for constructive and timely advice for improvements of earlier versions.
 
An adaptation of the Albatross D3 cockpit from the First Eagles Expansion pack is included. 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 with the original. 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 cockpit mod from CA.
 
In response to requests, I have included alternative national markings. This version has a bright white surround around the national markings. If you prefer a “smudged” darker white surround, edit the decal.ini entries from INSIGNIA006T to read INSIGNIA006.
 
The FM was done by Peter01 and 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 to be dropped into your Sounds folder. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. That is the only change I made to the FM.
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 aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures.
 
September 14, 2008
sinbad
 
The September 15 update changes only the decal set. The earlier version runs AOK as White 8 but included files which corrupted the decals used with the Jasta 5 default set. Of course these are intended to be used together. A separate download of just the decal set will be posted for those who do not want to DL the entire file set. Sorry about that!

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

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

This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1729/16 which was flown with Jasta 19 by a pilot named Scheller, first name unknown. Scheller was credited with four victories, which makes his partial identification a bit more interesting. If you have more information about this plane or pilot, pleease let me know.
 
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 all files necessary to load and fly the Alb D.IIL, including 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.
 
October 1, 2008
sinbad

This skin set depicts the Albatros D.I flown by Prince Friedrich Carl of Prussia when he was forced down on March 21, 1917; he died of wounds suffered attempting to reach the German lines. There is no doubt (because von Tutchek described it) that the fuselage was painted light green. Some suggest that the field on the fuselage emblem might be red, but it seems to me the better evidence is that the field was black. An additional emblem was on the spinner, but I have not found a way to mount that, given the skin of this model. It would be impossible to see in the air, unless the prop was stopped! The serial number of this plane was painted over and is not known.
 
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 the final skin 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.
 
October 5, 2008
 
sinbad

This skin depicts the camo and markings on Albatros D.Va flown by Leutnant Walter Böning with Royal Prussian Jasta 19, his first assignment, where he downed 6 enemy aircraft between April and October 1917. It has often been misidentified as a plane he flew with Jata 76 later in his career. More than one source incorrectly suggests blue and white Jasta 76 markings (and I did a draft in those colors). Greg VanWyngarden and Bob Pearson both hold what I believe is the better view, rendered here, with the yellow and black horizontal stabilizer of Jasta 19 and red trim for the fuselage markings.
 
 

The Bohme/Lademacher Dragodiles The markings, logos, and numerals are those that appeared on the Alb C.III flown by Lt. Erwin Bohme and his observer Fritz Lademacher. The evidence available (three photos and the text of a letter from Bohme to his girlfriend) strongly indicate that the Dragodiles were white.
 
When I started this project I thought that the beasts might have been a light green or yellow-green.
It took some time to get it, but after I read the Bohme letter describing the images as “”ghosts” I decided they really were white.
 
That is why the default is the ghostly white.
 
I still included the less authentic, but more colorful greenies.
 
If you prefer the more colorful version, simply delete (or rename) the Decals file, and then copy and rename the"Decals Green Dragodiles" to "Decals".
Both decal sets are in the folder and should be left there. The green and yellow/green beasts should now appear. If you want to switch back, reverse the process. (That's why you didn't dump the original file!)
 
The Wood and Linen Alternative
This skin set uses the original decals provided by Stephen1918 that generate a varied set of markings derived from original German units and numerals.
None of the part numbers on the struts, elevators, wings, etc. are adjusted. Please back up your original “Wood and Linen files before using these as they will overwrite the originals. The logo on the prop is the earliest version of the Axial logo. Loading, Loadout and Hangar Screens. The loading and hangar screens are in the main file set along with the skins.
 
The loadout screen is in the Menu folder, and will replace the stock loadout screen for all aircraft. If you prefer the original, just delete it. Thanks to Stephen 1918 for a great model!
 
All files are set up for use in FE2.
If you need help getting this package to run in FE1, let me know.
 
sinbad
 
September 10, 2011

This skin set depicts the Albatros D.II flown by Lt.Robert Dycke, of Jasta 16b in late 1916 and early 1917. This aircraft was made under license by LVG, and the camo differs from the Albatros built aircraft. The LVG planes were numbered from D.1024 through 1061, but the actual serial number of this plane is not now known. Photos and all profiles I have seen of the plane do not depict it on the stabilizer. The files attached include loading and hangar screens.
 
The personal fuselage markings, lower wing colors and national markings all closely depict the emblems and national insignia on the reference aircraft.
All skins, indeed all models are at best approximations, and my time machine is still not operational.
 
Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin available as a template, and to BortdaFarm for the original model. This revision of the earlier release is improved and updated thanks to advice for improvements from Southside Bucky. I have included an adaptation of the Albatross D3 cockpit 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 with the original. 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 cockpit mod from CA.
 
The FM was done by Peter01 and 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 to be dropped into your Sounds folder. If you prefer the original sound, simply change the lines in the data.ini file which refer to “PropLoopMercedes” to “PropLoop”. That is the only change I made to the FM.
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 aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures.
 
The update improves the under surface camo and adds some detail.
 
September 16, 2008
sinbad

This is my second skin for release. I am especially fond of the Bruno Loerzer
color scheme. It was one of my best 1/48 models which I completed about 50 years ago. That version eventually found its way into a museum in Connecticut.
When last seen it was in a display case next to a genuine Blue Max.
 
Bruno Loerzer, commanded Jasta 26 and then JG3. He got 44kills and survived both WWI and WWII. Loerzer died in 1960.
 
Simply drop the folder into your AlbatrosD5a folder next to the other skins and
you should be good to go. No need to edit the ini file, but you will need to select
the skin in the loading screen.
 
Thanks to TK for the base template for Jasta 26; that made this job a lot easier.
 
If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d like to have them. Please post on the Combat Aces First Eagles board or PM me there.
 
Have fun with it.
 
Please no distribution or republication.
 
sinbad © 2007

These files will modify the original Albatros DII by BortdaFarm by installing the stock Albatros D3 cockpit from the Third Wire Expansion Pack. This mod tested AOK with and without the April 08 patch. The files will not work unless you have installed both the Expansion pack and the BortdaFarm Albatros DII.
 
BortdaFarm invested a lot of time and effort into the creation of the Albatros DII, and I'm glad he did. There is only so much one person can do and the EP cockpit by TK and his team is more detailed and functional. Thanks to both BortdaFarm and Third Wire for making these models for us.
 
The files in this package include alternative loading and hangar screens. Back up your original files (in case you later decide you prefer the originals) and place all of the enclosed files in the AlbatrosDII folder.
 
In addition to the cockpit and the screens, there are two gunsight types included. The default is the classic Fokker crosshair. The alternative is a slightly larger Spad13 type with a small circle in the center of the crosshair. If you prefer the latter, simply open the file marked ALBATROSD3_COCKPIT.INI and change the following lines from this:
 
//GunsightMilSize=40
GunsightMilSize=30
GunsightName=Fokker_ironsight.tga
//GunsightName=Spad13_ironsight.tga
 
to this
 
GunsightMilSize=40
//GunsightMilSize=30
//GunsightName=Fokker_ironsight.tga
GunsightName=Spad13_ironsight.tga.
 
You may notice that the windscreen appears to be slightly forward of the gun breeches. Don't worry, it will still keep the wind off your face! There was no way I could find to avoid this and still place the new cockpit in the model in a way that functions properly. If anyone can resolve this dilemma, please do so. BTW notice the hole in the glass in the BTF model. These holes were in the original aircraft windscreens to allow sighting the weapons despite the smears of oil and dirt that often impaired the view.
 
I also want to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work by Peter01 on his outstanding flight models for the Albatros DII and so many other aircraft for First Eagles. These FMs are a tremendous enhancement of the sim.
 
August 22 2008
sinbad

Here's a little bit of fun for Halloween.
 
I first saw this D.VII marking in a German magazine published in the late 1930s. Later I found it had also been included in a Windsock Datafile Anthology vol III.
 
August Hartmann served late in the war with Jasta 30, after that unit had moved on from the Pfalz D.IIIa and the orange diamond markings that are probably better known than the yellow fuselage and tail seen here. Some believe the nose and tail colors were orange because the previous markings featured that color, but a British intelligence officer reported that the fuselage was brown and the nose and tail were yellow.
 
 
 
 
After only a few weeks service, Hartman was wounded and never had any confirmed victories, so, you can conclude that the witch either helped or saved him!
 
There are two files sets, one for FE and the other for FE2. Just drop the appropriate file set in the Objects folder and you should be good to go. Both the FE and FE2 file sets include Halloween Fokker D7 Loading screens. All you need to do to get rid of them is delete those files. If you have special loading screens for the D7, back those up before installing. If you rely on the stock loading screens, those will reappear as soon as you delete the special Halloween screens.
 
Enjoy!
 
sinbad
 
 
 
 
 

Godwin Brumowski (1889-1936) had the most confirmed (35) and unconfirmed (8 downed behind enemy lines) victories among Austria-Hungary's pilots. Brumowski began flying on the Italian front in the spring of 1916. Beginning in April 1916, he got five confirmed victories flying the Albatros B.1, Hansa Brandenburg C-1 and D-1. After studying tactics with Jasta 24 from March 19-27,1917 on the Western Front he returned to the Italian Front and took command of Flik 41J, Austria-Hungary's first true fighter squadron. In August 1917 Brumowski got his first Albatros, D.III Oef 153.06, with a natural finished plywood fuselage topped by green and mustard sworl camo.. In October 1917 Brumowski began flying 153.45, painted red in admiration for Manfred von Richthoven. From November 1917 to April 1918 Brumowski flew 153.52 and 153.45. Initially both were all red with the famous Totenkopf skulls. Sometime during this period, mustard yellow sworls were applied over the red. From November 1917 on, Flik 41J marked their planes with yellow-and-black wheel discs. On February 1, 1918 Alb 153.45 suffered heavy damage in combat and an in flight fire. Three days later, Alb 153.52 was totally destroyed after barely surviving combat with eight British fighters. Alb 153.45 was repaired and flown through April, when it appears to have been retired. In June 1918 Brumowski was flying 153.209 when he was grounded. I found no photos showing the sworl pattern on 153.209. By October 1918, Brumowski was flying a dark brown desk with a green blotter, in command of the Austro-Hungarian air force operating along the Isonzo.
 
No Hanroit HD-1s were among Brumowskis confirmed or unconfirmed kills.
 
The Totenkopf, or death head images on the fuselage, and the crosses on the rudder were carefully reproduced from photographs for the aircraft (153.45, 153.52 and 153.209) in this series. The sworled camo is the final rendition of many variations attempted after comparison with photos and other research. All four aircraft and all six paint schemes are included in this series. Choose your favorite.
 
My time machine is no longer operational. These skins are interpretations, well-grounded interpretations, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. I am aware of two variations from the photos and other sources. First, some Austrian pilots removed the spinner caps because these occasionally came loose in flight. Second, the rudders depicted are round at the trailing edge, rather than the straight. Both rounded and straight rudders were used on Alb D.III’s, but I would have preferred to use the straight edge type as that is depicted in most photos of Brunowski aircraft. Available models offer neither the straight rudder nor the spinner free versions. Modification of these parts is beyond my present skill. If you can do it, please contact me.
 
Many sources were consulted in the preparation of these skins, including: Dr. Martin O'Connor, Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire 1914-1918, Austro-Hungarian Aces of World War 1 by Chris Chant, Mark Rolfe (Illustrator) / Paperback / Osprey Publishing (February 2002), Above the War Fronts by Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest, Gregory Alegi / Hardcover / Grub Street (September 1997), Windsock Datafile #19 Albatros D.III (Oef)/ Grosz/Colours & Markings by Ray Rimmel , The Aerodrome Forum, R.N. Pearson profiles and other material on line.
 
Just drop the folder in your Albatros_D3OAW folder and select Brumowski 15345 in the loadout screen.
 
My apology to those who had problems with the earlier download of this skin. The naming convention was not correct.
 
You can change the name if you like, but be careful; only two words or combination of words and numbers are permitted. There is no need to edit the ini.
 
These skins are made available only for your personal use. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. Have fun.
 
sinbad © 2008

Godwin Brumowski (1889-1936) had the most confirmed (35) and unconfirmed (8 downed behind enemy lines) victories among Austria-Hungary's pilots. Brumowski began flying on the Italian front in the spring of 1916. Beginning in April 1916, he got five confirmed victories flying the Albatros B.1, Hansa Brandenburg C-1 and D-1. After studying tactics with Jasta 24 from March 19-27,1917 on the Western Front he returned to the Italian Front and took command of Flik 41J, Austria-Hungary's first true fighter squadron. In August 1917 Brumowski got his first Albatros, D.III Oef 153.06, with a natural finished plywood fuselage topped by green and mustard sworl camo.. In October 1917 Brumowski began flying 153.45, painted red in admiration for Manfred von Richthoven. From November 1917 to April 1918 Brumowski flew 153.52 and 153.45. Initially both were all red with the famous Totenkopf skulls. Sometime during this period, mustard yellow sworls were applied over the red. From November 1917 on, Flik 41J marked their planes with yellow-and-black wheel discs. On February 1, 1918 Alb 153.45 suffered heavy damage in combat and an in flight fire. Three days later, Alb 153.52 was totally destroyed after barely surviving combat with eight British fighters. Alb 153.45 was repaired and flown through April, when it appears to have been retired. In June 1918 Brumowski was flying 153.209 when he was grounded. I found no photos showing the sworl pattern on 153.209. By October 1918, Brumowski was flying a dark brown desk with a green blotter, in command of the Austro-Hungarian air force operating along the Isonzo.
No Hanroit HD-1s were among Brumowskis confirmed or unconfirmed kills.
The Totenkopf, or death head images on the fuselage, and the crosses on the rudder were carefully reproduced from photographs for the aircraft (153.45, 153.52 and 153.209) in this series. The sworled camo is the final rendition of many variations attempted after comparison with photos and other research. All four aircraft and all six paint schemes are included in this series. Choose your favorite.
My time machine is no longer operational. These skins are interpretations, well-grounded interpretations, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. I am aware of two variations from the photos and other sources. First, some Austrian pilots removed the spinner caps because these occasionally came loose in flight. Second, the rudders depicted are round at the trailing edge, rather than the straight. Both rounded and straight rudders were used on Alb D.III’s, but I would have preferred to use the straight edge type as that is depicted in most photos of Brunowski aircraft. Available models offer neither the straight rudder nor the spinner free versions. Modification of these parts is beyond my present skill. If you can do it, please contact me.
Many sources were consulted in the preparation of these skins, including: Dr. Martin O'Connor, Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire 1914-1918, Austro-Hungarian Aces of World War 1 by Chris Chant, Mark Rolfe (Illustrator) / Paperback / Osprey Publishing (February 2002), Above the War Fronts by Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest, Gregory Alegi / Hardcover / Grub Street (September 1997), Windsock Datafile #19 Albatros D.III (Oef)/ Grosz/Colours & Markings by Ray Rimmel , The Aerodrome Forum, R.N. Pearson profiles and other material on line.
 
Just drop the folder in your Albatros_D3OAW folder and select Brumowski 15352 in the loadout screen. You can change the name if you like, but be careful; only two words or combination of words and numbers are permitted. There is no need to edit the ini.
 
These skins are made available only for your personal use. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. Have fun.

This is a replacement decal set for the Max Bohme White 8 Albatros D.II posted September 14.
 
The original decal set runs fine for White 8 but includes files which corrupt the Jasta 5 default decal set. If you downloaded the Max Bohme skins before the update, just drop these decals in over the decal file and everything should then be AOK. Alternatively you can add the Jasta 5 set on top of the first Max Bohme set.
 
The decal sets for these models are unusually complex. A WIP fileset was released in error.
 
Sorry about that!
 
sinbad
 
September 15 2008

The Maltese Crosses displayed in 1915 and into 1916 were narrow in the body and wide at the tips, this changed in the latter part of 1916 (sorry I do not have access to my library, so I cannot advise as to the exact date). If you want to use this style, just backup the original version and drop the attached file into the skin folder to replace the standard INSIGNIA005 version. That will replace the insignia in only the skin you select.
 
The attached screen shot is of the newest version of Borts tremendous Fokker EIII.
 
Enjoy!
 
sinbad

Greetings:
 
This skin depicts an HD-1, SN 11344, flown by the 82a Sq at Gazzo in mid to late 1918. The regular pilot is not known but the C.O. of 82 Sq during this time was Maggiore Ferruccio Coppini, and I have assigned his name to the skin because there is a good chance he did fly the plane. The unusual red outer, white mid, and green center of the roundels and are as accurate as research permits. Some suggest this sort of marking was done in haste by the French before delivery, but this machine was built by Macchi. There was wide variation in the paints used by the Italians in the field to apply the national markings. Many used dark forest green and dark red while other units used brighter colors.
 
The skin is based on several sources, including an excellent three view and profile by P. Endsleigh Castle, Profile Publication Number 109 and “Above the War Fronts,” by Norman Franks, Russel Guest and Gregory Alegi. For some reason this plane did not carry the 82 Sq numerals on the top wing. The 78 Squadron horseshoe symbol sits above the latin script Hosti Ipsi Aequiter – which loosely translates as “Hostile Appropriate Justice.”
 
The model, the excellent template, the cockpit and detail parts in the layout were all done by EmlD. Without his outstanding work, patience and guidance, this skin would never have been possible.
 
This skin is the product of collaboration, but the paints and markings you see depicting this aircraft are entirely my responsibility, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws.
 
Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material.
 
Just drop the folder in your HD-1_ITA folder and select Farruccio Coppini in the loadout screen.
 
There is no need to edit the ini.
 
Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. There is a lot of unique detail that took a lot a time to research, compile and work into the skin. For that reason, these parts are not available for further use.
 
EmlD © 2007
sinbad © 2007