Vietnam for CFS2 Beta Release

[Blood_Hawk23]

Are you working on any other ACs?

Looking for a good F105 and F104 to match what we have. Tango did some work on the F104. Its at SimV.

Also need a Harrier. Again there is one at SimV to look at.

I think they will all need a little work to update them.

What other Aircraft are we missing?

[No Dice]

John,
I am not really sure what you are looking for with the Helo props,
But Martin has Props for AI helicopters on his site:
http://www.mwgfx.co.uk/

Not sure if that helps, they are in the CFS2 Extras section.

Dave

[Blood_Hawk23]

Allen,

I'll give that a try.

Dave,

got them. I'll look them over. Warning: Time for some Greek lessons... I don't need the full animation as I have to use the "Tick18" for it to be turning on the BGL model. I'm not able to use the normal animation method like you would for a MDL model. but they might help.

[No Dice]

Site updates to all developers and others that are following the Project:

The project has become so large and with so much participation I have
had to Divide and add more pages.

The Project page 1 has all the required downloads and add on scenery:
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vietnam_Projects.htm

The Project Page 2 now has the AI Aircraft and Library Objects for mission
writers and GSL scenery designers:
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vietnam_Projects_2.htm

We have 2 aircraft and helicopter pages:
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Aircraft_CFS2_7.htm
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Aircraft_CFS2_8.htm

A screen shot section:
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vie...en%20shots.htm

And a New Developers Page:
http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Dev...20Projects.htm

We have not lost anything and the counters are still in place.

Sorry if this complicates anything for you, But I really had no choice.

Dave

[No Dice]

Well Allen pulled it off for us Again:


Antonov AN2 NVA
by Tim Conrad
Paint and DP by Allen Downey
Panel by No Dice
loadouts with light bombs, torpedos and side firing guns
New sound file
Brief Viet history text file
Originally used against Lima 85 and later for torpedo ops.

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Aircraft_CFS2_8.htm

[No Dice]

And Just to top it OFF: We now have the AI only to go along with it


Antonov AN2 NVA AI Aircraft
by Tom Sanford and Paul Clawson
Original DP by Allen Downey
High Frame rate, Multi load outs

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vietnam_Projects_2.htm


This should make the AN2 missions really great,

Dave

[No Dice]

Here you go BloodHawk and everyone:

Hope this is what you were looking for John:


F105D Thunderchief
by Alpha Simulations
deployed heavily during Rolling Thunder
multi weapons loadout
Nice sound file, exhaust effect
Updated panel and gauge file by Morton
Brief Viet history text file

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Aircraft_CFS2_8.htm

Other Updates, Plugging along on Lima 85 scenery

Hope to get back to the mission updates soon

Hope to update the developers page later today.

Dave

[No Dice]

Could use a little help on this one:

Cessna O-2 Skymaster Project:

This should be a fun one. I have run it thru MDLC and hexed the code to show the exterior views I can work on the panel and adjust the eyepoints ect. I have a new sound file for it Maybe a new coat of paint maybe not Will need a Dp file for sure, it already has the hardpoint mounts under the wings O-2A Version designed for use in forward air control missions, features ordnance hard points underneath the wings to hold rockets, gun pods or flares. 513 were delivered And any other suggestions or improvements

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Dev...20Projects.htm

[bub]

Dave,
If you're looking for an AI alt skin for Tango's AN-2, I can send this one along to you. Let me know and I'll email it to you.
Bob

[No Dice]

Please send it on BOB, that will be great.

dea14u@aol.com

[bub]

Dave,
No sweat. I'll have something for you in a few days. I found this picture. Do you want markings or leave it plain?
Bob

[No Dice]

Well Sir,

You will notice on the history I found on Lima 85, they were just painted green.
But on the Torpedo version, they had no mention of color. I leave that to you sir.


Lima 85 Air America Site Laos
Click Image for larger view

I am presently starting on this scenery.
Mission Writers should download the history and
pics folder below for future reference.
Plus check out the terrain in this area..WOW

N020 26 25.1999 E103 43 02.9993


http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Dev...20Projects.htm

[bub]

Dave,
Good enough. On your picture it shows tail numbers. I'll do that and call it a day. If something else comes up, putting markings on will be no problem. Give me a few days and you'll have the textures. Glad to help out in any way I can. I may have another Bird Dog texture you can also use. Just have to find it.
Bob

[No Dice]

Thanks Bob,

Your paint and input is very much appreciated,

Dave

[bub]

Dave,
Found some time today and finished these up. I highlighted some things so it doesn't look so monochrome. Hopefully, I'll get it zipped up and emailed to you tomorrow. Still haven't found the Bird Dog. Thanks for letting me contribute to this project in my small way. If I can help, in any way going forward, don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Bob

[No Dice]

Pee..ing in my pants, those are great. I see New Jersey, I Lived in Toms River and my Company was in Spring Lake Heights for 8 years,
My dad got ill in '95 so I moved it all back home to Biloxi to care for my mother, who till this day still mows her own yard.
I would have her replace my yard man but then , I could not ever live down the neighbors saying " Look, Dave's mom is mowing his yard"
I say " I was lucky and was able to purchase a home only three houses down from hers."
But all in fun, I sometimes wish it was a bit farther than she can walk, gotta luv her though.

Thanks again,
Dave

[No Dice]

AN-2 AI Aircraft Now includes textures by "Bub"


Antonov AN2 NVA AI Aircraft
by Tom Sanford and Paul Clawson
Original DP by Allen Downey
Now includes Textures by Bob " Bub" McGee

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vietnam_Projects_2.htm

[No Dice]

This is an update to the original Dragons Jaw Mission Scenery.
No real changes to the dynamics of the mission, but more eye candy,
updated objects and additional AA guns. Also includes the required
object files and layouts for the Lazy Flyers that prefer the flight w/o
flying the mission.


Dragons Jaw Mission, scenery with updates and additions
No real changes to the dynamics of the mission, fly your A1H to take out the bridge
Enhanced eye candy with updated objects, more scenery and additional AA guns
Layout files included for the lazy flyers click image for larger preview

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Vietnam_Projects_2.htm

[No Dice]

Allen,

Can you take a stab at the DP file for the Cessna 0-2 for me ?

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Dev...20Projects.htm

[Allen]

Allen,

Can you take a stab at the DP file for the Cessna 0-2 for me ?

http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/Dev...20Projects.htm

Working on a S-2/C-1 now will see what I can do later.

[Blood_Hawk23]

Sorry Dave, I kinda asked Allen a favor. It was going to be a bit of a surprise.

[Allen]

Oops, Oops....

[No Dice]

It still will be Ya'll,
We have a lot more than just me that follows this project.

We all love surprises here at the SOH.

I have to take the weekend to clean up some storm damage from this morning
so will not be able to work on any of my projects but I will be here no matter.

Thank you all for your efforts...............Gotta luv this group we have.

Dave

[Allen]

Work on the S-2/C-1 is going slower than a snail in a salt maze...

[Blood_Hawk23]

Work on the S-2/C-1 is going slower than a snail in a salt maze...

So is the new model working for you? Other wise you're looking at a complete build. That would mean a VC and everything. Unless parts can be saved or used from other models.

You can probably save some polys with a new pilot. Sid might work. We can get perms to use it.

Next your props modified to the more modern design. Didn't you do a Grumman already? You could use the parts off of the Albatross as it had the same size engine. Maybe a few other bits. Pssibly even from the C-47.

S-2 Trader:
Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-1820-82WA radial engines, 1,525 hp (1,137 kW) each

HU-16 Albatross
Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 9 nine-cylinder single-row air-cooled radial engine, 1,425 hp (1,063 kW) each

I noticed that it has a wierd wing fold. They kinda just flop over. looks like its just after the wing root.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_S-2_Tracker


The E-1 probably folds like the Avenger.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_E-1_Tracer

Which in the pics here it does.