Douglas A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk 8/15/2011
- For SF2 (Any and All, but Full-4 Merged Prefered*) -
*Note: this makes use of the A-4B lods, that are stock in most installs (SF2 & SF2:V). These, and the cockpit may not be available in un-mergerd, stand alone SF2:E and most definately not in SF2:I. Hence, the 'Full-4 Merged Prefered' tag.*
This decal sets are taken from the various 1stGen mods of the A-4A, and where necessary I've redone the skin bits, using SF2 A-4B skins to bring them to SF2 standards.
This package included 4 skin and decal sets:
VA-43 Challangers (Gitmo, 59)
VA-72 Bluehawks (1956)
VA-93 Blue Blazers (1956)
VMA-224 Bengals (MCAS El Toro, 1957)
The VA-72 is my original from (whenever); the others were done by some talented folk I've not be able to ID -- as I lost the original readmes (if any). So, the credit is theirs for those skins/decals. I just edited things to fit. Where needed, new decals were created.
Decal randomization is set to TRUE, so make sure you're at least at the July 2011 patch level.
Data ini edits remove the refueling probe. The inis included herein are the latest, as of the August 2011 patch. All loadouts are stock ala the A-4B. The canopy is activated via manual animation, use Shift/0 to open and close. The landing light has also been added.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Of course, the usual "Notes" section.
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= Install Instructions:
As I always reccomend, unzip the "sf2_a4a_pak.7z" to a temp folder or your desktop or somewhere else that's easy to find.
Then, simply, copy/paste the /Objects folder supplied directly =OVER= your existing /Objects folder.
You'll probably be asked "OVERWRITE?", just say yes.
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Credits:
I couldn't find out WHO did the other skins originally, so I can't give proper credit!!
Sources:
Naval Fighers #49: A-4A/A-4B Skyhawk in USN Service
Detail & Scale #32: Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Squad/Signal #6060: USN Carrier Air Units 1946-1956, vol 1
Squad/Signal #6161: USN Carrier Air Units 1957-1963, vol 2
Squad/Signal #6157: US Navy Air Unit Colors 1945-1985
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Notes and Other Nonesense:
There seems to have been some changes in the A-4B lods, as before the structrual ribbing on the rudder was just painted on. Now, it's 'cast' into the model itself. This isn't really all that bad, as after approx 58/59, all remaining A-4A were brought up to spec to the B standard - with the refueling probe added, and the reinforcement of the rudder.
Originally, however, 56/57, they did not have them.
So, following that logic ... one can 're-add' the refueling probe for post-1959ish if one really wanted to.
Also, sometime in 1958, the Navy went to the 2-digit letter CVW codes (as seen on 2 of these skins). Those that really want to, can research the single letter squadrons, find out what code(s) they were given, and create new decals for them. I've supplied, in the /VA93/D/1958 codes subfolder new decals for the Blue Blazers from 1958. Editating of the decal ini will be a MUST -- use the positioning for the A4Sqtail, and reduce the size of the wing letter to fit. You'll be fiddling with it...but if you've done this sort of thing before, and know what you doing, it ain't that hard!
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Any problems, comments, checks, international money orders, or cash, I can be reached at the email below or on the CombatAce, SimHQ or Dev A-Team message boards!
Good Hunting, and Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
kjstein@ca.rr.com
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Legal BS:
This is freeware; it CAN be distrubuted as long as the original readme and all pieces of the package remain intact.
It cannot be used for any 'payware' purpose whatsoever
Bribes are accepted; ask for the day's going rates
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