Viper63a

After initial public review...Version 2 is up...fixes, enhancements and new stuff... If you installed Version 1, I recommend that you delete all the previous "F-104*" folders from the ...\Objects\Aircraft and Decals folders before you install version 2. You don't have to, but if you don't, you will retain a bunch of dupe files I removed in version 2. V

Thanks all... I found 3 variants of the F-104 (4 if you include the B model) model types on CA. One was obscure (SuperGen?), so I passed on that. The version Wrench used, I liked, but I went with the TW ones just in case there were some weirdness I didn't know about when replacing stock TW folders with none standard models. However, I did use the other model for the F-104B/D/Fs because I could not find a two seater model from TW stock... I added a bunch of F-104B and some new Ds in the next version as well as the S variants... Thanks again! V

My thoughts... If TK ever gave that up, it would mean he is done with any future SF2 revenue? I don't think any developer would do that (for free) and give up the rights to any future revenue. Falcon was one of the exceptions I think. But, it would be nice. What I REALLY REALLY wish SF2 had was the multiplayer mode back. That would be perfect. Viper

File Name: SF2 Lockheed YF-12A "Starduster" (Veltro2K) Redux... File Submitter: viper63a File Submitted: 03 November 2015 File Category: Other SF2 Lockheed YF-12A "Starduster" (Veltro2K) Redux... by Viper63a This started out as an add-on pack to the "What If... SF2 Lockheed (Y)F-12A Starduster by Veltro2K" pack released by Wrench, but by the time I got done with it...it became a stand alone pack. Nothing else is required, but if you want to download the inspiration for this pack, you can find it here... http://combatace.com/topic/76491-what-if-sf2-lockheed-yf-12a-starduster-by-veltro2k/ This pack adds the YF-12A "Starduster" and a new 1950/60s era pilot in grey flight suit. Comes complete with new skins, Hangar, Loading, Loadout and Decal files. As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case. * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed). My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)... C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2... Original "Readmes" are in the Extra folder with some other goodies... Enjoy! =Viper= ---------------------------- Credits: Veltro2k for the YF-12A ???? for the J-79 engine and AB sounds -- spillone? fubar? !!!I can't remember WHERE they came from; Pasko for the orignal MiG Pilot figure and his F-106 cockpit (reused/modded herein) Wrench for the original ini work, decals and assembling the package ---------------------------- Click here to download this file

So, FM and I was looking at the INI files. FM helps me a lot with the INI files...and we noticed that Radar settings are higher in the DATA.INI file than in the "F-12_AVIONICS.INI". So I bumped up the "F-12_AVIONICS.INI" to match the "YF-12_DATA.INI". We also corrected the weight of the AIM-47...both will be in the next release. But if you want to try the new Radar settings, change the following in the "F-12_AVIONICS.INI" file. Please let me know what you think.. //SearchRange=70 //SearchStrength=70 //SearchTargetTime=5.0 SearchRange=150 SearchStrength=200 SearchTargetTime=1.0 //TrackRange=60 //TrackStrength=60 //TrackMemroyTime=5.0 TrackRange=100 TrackStrength=200 TrackMemroyTime=3.0 Viper

LOL...I've fought that fight as well...Yes they do... :)

File Name: SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016 - More Skins and Squadrons File Submitter: viper63a File Submitted: 16 November 2015 File Category: F-22 SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016 - More Skins and Squadrons by Viper63a More F-22 skins and squadrons for the "SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016 Version 2.5" package. Blaze got me thinking about some of the old Raptors from the golden days of flight sim, so I brought some of those "What if" Raptors to SF2 levels! You will need the original main pack for these skins to work. You can get that with the following link... http://combatace.com/files/file/15909-sf2-f-22a-usaf-raptors-redux-v3/ Included in this package are the 14th SEA, 22nd Desert, 80th SEA, 433rd Various/Black, 493rd Desert and etc... All squadrons have their complete compliment of decals for their "What If" scenarios. These are considered to be "Show Birds" or Mercenary jets deployed into the USAF mix of some future conflict. There are some other Raptors from Nellis and one special Raptor for Paris. As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case. * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed). My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)... C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2... That's it, Enjoy! Viper63a ---------------------------------------------- Credits: ---------------------------------------------- * F-22A Raptor Templates - Jimbib http://combatace.com/topic/73595-f-22a-raptor-templates/ ---------------------------------------------- Special Thanks to Blaze for ideas! Enjoy! =Viper= Click here to download this file

This mod was built off Wrench's repackaged version, so I am guessing it is pretty accurate...But, will take a look. Wrench sent me some info on the YF-12... =V=

File Name: SF2 F-16C/D Block 60 Fictional USAF Squadrons. File Submitter: viper63a File Submitted: 12 September 2015 File Category: What If Hangar SF2 F-16C/D Block 60 Fictional USAF Squadrons. Viper63a There are rumors swirling around that the USAF will be upgrading their aging, but much needed F-16 Falcons. I knew about Spudknocker's UAE F16E/Fs and Dtmdragon's New Zealand F-16C/Ds with CFTs, but why should they have all the fun? Here are some USAF F-16C(E)/D(F) Falcon Avengers! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------ Please read this entire readme (at least the Installations section) before you attempt to install this mod! This mod is complete in it's own, but their are some options you need to be aware of. This mod was created using all, many or some elements from the following mods listed below. I just repainted and mixed some stuff around - ALL CREDIT GOES to these people and the faithful modders on CombatAce... * First and foremost - The Viper Team's F-16 Package. * Spudknocker's F-16E/F Block 60 Desert Falcon mod. * Dtmdragon's New Zealand F-16C/D Block 52+ mod. This mod includes... - USAF F-16C (E) Block 60 Squadrons: 13th FS "Panthers", 35th FW Misawa AFB 14th FS "Samurais", 35th FW Misawa AFB 16th WS "Tomahawks", 57th WG Nellis AFB 35th FS "Pantons", 8th FW Kusan AFB 36th FS "Fiends", 51st FW Osan AFB 80th FS "Headhunters", 8th FW Kusan AFB 480th FS "Warhawks", 52nd FW Spangdahlem AFB 510th FS "Buzzards", 31st FW Aviano AFB 555th FS "Triple Nickel", 31st FW Aviano AFB - USAF F-16D (F) Block 60 Squadrons: 17th WS "Hooters", 57th WG Nellis AFB 422nd TS "Green Bats", 53rd WG Nellis AFB ------------------------------------------ Note: This mod was tested only in a fully merged SF2 install... Main Mod in "To_Mod_Folder" folder. * All new skins created using the Viper Team's F-16 skin templates. * All new tail number decals 010 > 099 for years 2014 > 2018. * All new color squadron, wing and command patch shield decals. * All New Hangar, Loading and Load Out files. * Updated/Modified (minor tweaks) to the INI and some TGA files. * Includes a subset of (Viper Team) Weapons for use with this pack. * All jets sounds were reset to default to reduce conflicts. Optional (but not really) in "Optional_Effects" Folder. * Updated AB flame, exhaust smoke, missile emitters. ------------------------------------------ Note! BACKUP your EFFECTS, FLIGHT and OBJECTS folders! Saves a lot of heart-ache and time! Note! My Mod folder looks something like this...your may/will be different... C:\Users\<MyName>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters <XXXXX> Installations: So here we go...there are 3 ways to install this mod... 1) Cowboy (also called the "Damn the torpedoes!") method... * You backed up, right? This method changes some common effects shared by all planes. * Unzip the new mod and copy the contents in the "To_Mod_Folder" and "Optional_Effects" to your SF2 mod folder. * Overwrite when prompted. * You're done, see if you like the new planes and effects. 2) Veteran Viper Pilot method...(You already have Viper Team F-16's installed)... * Even veterans know they need to backup...Right? * Unzip the new mod and >> COPY ONLY << the contents in the "To_Mod_Folder" to your SF2 mod folder. * Overwrite when prompted. * If you want to try out my new optional effects, copy the contents in the "Optional_Effects" folder to your SF2 mod folder. These are common effects that affects most planes in the game...this is why these are optional. * Overwrite when prompted. * You're done, see if you like the new mods. 3) Who is the "Viper Team" method...(WELCOME ABOARD!)... * BACKUP your EFFECTS, FLIGHT and OBJECTS folders in your SF2 mod folder! * Download and install the F-16C Block 50/52 by The Viper Team... http://combatace.com/topic/72842-f-16c-block-5052-by-the-viper-team/ * Unzip the new mod and >> COPY ONLY << the contents in the "To_Mod_Folder" to your SF2 mod folder. * Overwrite when prompted. * If you want to try out my new optional effects, copy the contents in the "Optional_Effects" folder to your SF2 mod folder. These are common effects that affects most planes in the game...this is why these are optional. * Overwrite when prompted. * You're done, see if you like the new mods. Restore your back ups if you want to go back to your original configuration... If you find any bugs or issues, please let me know via PM, Mod Review or Topic Discussion... Thanks! ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ Credits!!! The Viper Team for their EXCELLENT F-16s! Ravenclaw_007 for his new weapon packs. Spudknocker's work that inspired me to make this pack. Dtmdragon's original work that made this pack possible. If I missed anyone...Please excuse and let me know, so I can give credit where it is due... ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ DIsclaimer!!! I am NOT on the Viper Team. We just share the name...LOL =Viper63a= Click here to download this file

I heard they are releasing a F-16V - for Viper. Sounds pretty cool. Not sure if it's a game changer, but glad to see there are still upgrades for one of the best fighters ever made. =V=

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Awesome!