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I encountered a similar problem when I could not delete a file - it was "in use". I located a file on the net known as fileutil.exe, which is a remove on boot utility. You select the file, close the application, restart, and it's gone. Also allows a rename option instead of delete. Worked for me. http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html Mike D.

A very nice deuce cockpit - I'm convinced (and the deuce has been my thing for 37 years or so). Can't wait for the release of one to do markings and textures. Super job, Mike D.

Working on 389th TFS, 390th TFS and 480th TFS F-4D decals for the 366th TFW at Da Nang 1968-1969. Been done before, but this time most serial/tailcode combinations are accurate thanks to Mike France, historian in the U.K. Mike Druzolowski

390th TFS. One more to go. Mike

That's the scheme. I don't think it was used in USAFE or PACAF, but I could be wrong - the only birds in SE Asia I have seen photos of with it were recent arrivals from the states. Mike

The three-tone SEA scheme was introduced in the war zone about November-December 1965, and was pretty universal within a few months. It was introduced to TAC and USAFE in early 1966. These other commands were slow to adopt the two-letter tailcode system that started in PACAF ca. Dec 1966 - it was well into 1967 that they adopted it. One markings scheme that has not been presented in the Thirdwire sims on TAC acft was the last four digits of the serial in white higher up on the vertical stab, in something like 10-12 inch high characters, seen in 1966-67 before the two-letter tailcode system was adopted. Mike D.

Hey, hey, where's mine? I've been collecting Greek AF F-4 photos for a while - most look great with all the worn camo paint! How about releasing the pack for public consumption! Mike D.

Answers: Yes, VNAF was using the A-1E/H before the USAF was - deliveries were by the end of 1962 from US Navy stocks - USAF at Hurlbert Fld received A-1Es in 1963. VNAF actually transferred some A-1Gs to the Bien Hoa unit. Initial VNAF training was by US Navy personnel in the RVN. The color of VNAF T-28s, A-1H and A-1E/G aircraft was US Navy gull grey and usually with white undersides. The USAF specified the COIN grey (ADC grey) but in a flat color I think, not glossy. At any rate, in those days the old gloss lacquer based paint turned flat and chalky after sitting in the sun for a while anyway. Mike D.

Ooh sorry, I missed it. Too busy downloading the last version for myself! Glad you all enjoyed the markings, Mike

Hey, did Nicky_Flygirl get a copy of these? Kind of miss those kind words and hearts and such... Mike D.

File Name: New CBU-24/B CBU shape File Submitter: mppd File Submitted: 15 May 2008 File Updated: 11 Jul 2008 File Category: SF/WO*/FE Weapons Mods/Skins I built this to replace the blunt shaped CBU-24/B CBU munition in the sim, as that shape is actually the SUU-30B/B dispenser. The CBU- designation for munitions is actually the combined SUU- dispenser and BLU-submition bomblet combined. A bit complicated. The weapon as supplied in the sim should actually be the CBU-24B/B (using the blunt nosed SUU-30B/B shape). That was introduced in 1969 or so and was seen during the 1972 Linebacker operations. This weapon is the CBU-24/B (using the more streamlined SUU-30/B shape) and was used until about 1971 or so when it seems that USAF stocks were pretty much used up in Southeast Asia. You must be able to use the weaponeditor to have both shapes available. My thanks to NGHENGO for converting the GMax files into a workable .LOD and .bmp file for me! Revised 7-08 with better texture and resized shape. Enjoy, Mike Druzolowski Click here to download this file

These little weapon projects seem like just the thing for the beginner 3D-modeler such as myself! NGHENGO kindly "converted" the GMax files for me - but I suspect that he actually completely redid them in 3DSMax. It didn't take long to figure out how to align cones and tube shapes, but something more complicated (like the F-4 under-nose RHAW housing I am trying to do) is way over my head right now... Mike D.

Charlie, I'm no expert, but would be glad to stand corrected by anyone who is! I'm constantly posting comments in readme files that if anyone can provide more accurate info, just mail me or post to the forum! Forgot the T-28s - bet these were COIN grey in USAF. The ones that went to VNAF must have been Navy gull grey and white too, just like the VNAF's first A-1Hs. No COIN grey there. Interesting that it seems that the early F-4Cs were painted Navy gull grey at St. louis before delivery to USAF units not COIN/ADC grey. Wore these colors until camo first introduced in November 1965 or so. ADC grey did not appear until the 80s. Mike

Roger that - the A-1Es were refurbished and repainted at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island to USAF specs - which included the "COIN" grey - same shade as OV-10, O-1, O-2, and all of the ADC interceptors of course but in gloss finish. NOT the Navy off-shade grey with white undersides. The Air Force Museum got it wrong with the grey/white scheme with Bernie Fisher's bird. Check photos showing the wing pylons - they are grey not white. Interesting that the serial numbers are USN-spec numbers though. Mike D.

We can retexture them, but I thought that they were shaped correctly already? Some other ordnance that we could use would be uncapped BLU-1 napalm (popular on A-1s and Marine F-4s up to 1965 or so) and 250lb MK81 Snakeye - but don't these actually deploy the tailfins on the Mk82s in the game? There are a bunch of odd CBU and flare dispensers seen on F-100s and F-4s used over the trail, but not sure how to get the CBU bomblets to deploy out the bottom or the back...can anyone help? Mike D.

Cedric, you're alive!!! Glad these skins finally saw the light of day! PM me and we'll start another project together... Mike D.

Is anyone interested in this? I did it up for myself, and NGHENGO converted it into a useable part. This was the original CBU-24 dispenser in Vietnam until replaced by the blunt nosed SUU-30B/B in 1970 or so that is provided with WOV. I'll stick it in for everyone if there is a call for it. Mike Druzolowski

I am just astonished that you have created this many 3D aircraft! After playing with GMax for the first time on simple 3D shapes, it just blows me away that you have done all this... The deuce is sure at the top of my list... Mike D.

File Name: LORAN F-4Ds in Southeast Asia Part 2 File Submitter: mppd File Submitted: 14 May 2008 File Category: F-4 LORAN F-4Ds in Southeast Asia Part 2 This is part two of my attempt to represent every F-4D serial number which flew with the AN/ARN-92 LORAN-D "towel rack" antenna in Southeast Asia in 1971-72. These additional airplanes are really for the die hard like myself that just had to have every one, which now total 65 (68 total decal schemes that you can select). Just add the files supplied here to your existing F-4DLORAN folder from my Part One. In addition I have added a few corrections which will over-write a few old decals, plus the 11 black-bellied "Night Owl" F-4Ds of the 497th TFS at Ubon are here again which were LORAN birds. Mike Druzolowski Click here to download this file

File Name: LORAN F-4Ds Part One File Submitter: mppd File Submitted: 2 May 2008 File Updated: 4 May 2008 File Category: F-4 This mod depicts the first 28 F-4Ds (by serial number) modified with the AN/ARN-92 LORAN-D long range air navigation system which served with PACAF in Southeast Asia ca. 1971-72. The 3-D antenna part was created by FastCargo for everyone's freeware use and I am in his debt. I used the idea from BadFrank to add the antenna as a permanent installation. Not included are the black-bellied aircraft of the 497th TFS (Night Owls). Part 2 will have the last bunch of serials for those die-hards that need them all. The mod is set up as a separate aircraft, and you will need the original F-4D.lod file from your original WOV install for this to work. Version 3 has minor textures and decals.ini fix (Thanks BadFrank). Enjoy, Mike Druzolowski and FastCargo Click here to download this file

Top, If you read the readme, you need the original F-4D.LOD file from WOV - copy it into the F-4DLORAN folder and then rename it F-4DLORAN.LOD. I did not include it as I consider it a proprietary file that proves ownership of the original sim. This should do the trick. Just finished the second part and will submit it to the Forum tomorrow - then we'll have all the LORAN F-4Ds that were in Southeast Asia! Mike D.

File Name: 370 gal Fletcher Tank for F-4B/C for WOV File Submitter: mppd File Submitted: 12 May 2008 File Updated: 16 May 2008 File Category: Weapons Mods/Skins This is the original 370 gallon drop tank for the F-4B and F-4C, made by the Sargent Fletcher company in California. The tank is slightly different than the later MacDonnell tank introduced in 1965 in that it is slightly shorter and wider, and has a constant taper from the middle out to both ends. The Fletcher tank was most common in US Navy and Marine Corps service, as I have seen photos still in use by 1970. The USAF replaced it by 1966 - very few are seen in the 3-tone Southeast Asia camouflage scheme. You must be able to run the weaponeditor to install this file. My thanks to NGHENGO for converting the GMax file into a workable .LOD and .bmp file for me. This is my first step into the 3D modeling world for WOV! Mike Druzolowski Minor fix to bitmap and position Click here to download this file