I like that - much more realistic!
I like that - much more realistic!
Another useful way to force AI torpedo attack is to categorise your chosen torpedo bombers as cat 9, arm them with bombs and tell them to attack with bombs at your desired waypoint where you want the torpedos launched. Then hand edit the mission to give them torpedos (instead of bombs), except the lead aircraft which must still have bombs. They will then drop their torpedos, and on the exact attack/flight path you want, avoiding all the usual flying around. Useful option for some scenarios.
Hi Hiede,
There's actually a built in Kamikaze attack option in the MB but it's been hidden. When I get some spare time, I plan to look into it and see if I can enable it.
Here's the full list of MB available options behind the scenes:
Anti-ship attack
Bail out
Attack with rockets
Land anywhere
Attack w/ torpedoes
Loiter
Attack w/ guns
Kamikaze attack
Alert
Attack w/ all weapons
Escort attach
Detach flight
Intercept all
Intercept bombers
Escort detach
Cheers
Aussie
Aloha Aussie,
Only time I go into the MB is to check the scenery when I help my son put in new scenery.The only missions I usually flew were WWI by Al ( Talon ).He did 2 WWI Campaigns which he never released,Werner Voss and the Red Baron.
In his journals Al mentions a lot of people he worked with and respected.He was also working on MB tutorial that went beyond the Cody one,with his approval.Some of the other things he talked about is how he fixed planes to get them to do their job.Today the newbies don't know him and the things he did,but the old timers do.
Hiede
This (attached hopefully) torpedo attack mission has amended dp file for Avenger so that the lead plane has a small bomb and a torpedo. The rest of the planes including player (part of the flight), have torpedos only. They "attack with bombs" as a group but launch their torpedos instead. torpedo mission.zip
A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Scenery - Library objects
Description: Oil Storage Tanks for CFS2 by UncleTgt
These are 2 sets of bulk oil storage tank objects for use in CFS 2. They are multi-LOD & have destroyed models & textures. One set is painted Olive Drab, the other in a neutral grey.
I struggled to find definite information on tank dimensions, so ended up with 4 different sizes, mainly matching the information about the remotely located bulk oil stores that were constructed across Australia during 1942/43. This range may need adding to ...
5m diam x 9m high nominal capacity 1000 USG The AF B1 & G1 tank is larger than this
9m diam x 9m high nominal capacity 2500 USG The AF B1 & G1 tank is smaller than this
18m diam x 9m high nominal capacity 7000 USG A squat, larger diameter storage vessel
21m daim x 11m high nominal capacity 15000 USG This object closely matches the AF_B2 & G2 tanks for size
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
UncleTgt
SEP 2022
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Oil Storage Tanks UT
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
You're really on a roll. Thanks again.
Cheers,
Captain Kurt
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"Fly, you fools!" Gandalf the Gray
Thanks a lot John - I hope they burn really well.
Wow! Great work UT. The collateral damage to nearby structures is massive when you torch one of these.
Yessir! They look great, thanks!
"De Oppresso Liber"
someone help me understnd how to put these to use? I assume they have to be put in the install via the mission builder, which I AM NOT
Thanks
Yup they are objects you add to missions via Mission Builder.
"Let Being Helpful Be More Important Than Being Right!" Some SOH Founder.
RWILLS, thanks for the idea with the hand-edited payloads. I tried it with the SG Betty, and it works perfectly.
I didn't know about Cat 9 bombers. Can you tell me what is different to the usual Cat 5 or 2?
I also tried your method for torpedo attacks with the un-modified Betty (Cat 5), it also works this way.
I always appreciate when people share their knowledge, so, thanks again!
They look great, thanks UncleTgt!
Wow, Unc! You really have been busy recently. Many thanks (sorry Allen - tanks ) for these and all the other eye candy and fixes you've been posting. Much appreciated and yet more handy tools in the box.
Cheers
BuV
Shadow Wolf I have hand edited a/c and ships in missions that were incorredtly "typed". I might be "vewy vewy" careful and give it a try.
Haven't been able to do any CFS 2 "stuff" since 87 days except check out and look at all the items being added! Wow
Great work UT
Thanks again
Beepee
A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Scenery - Library objects.
Description: New Texture for Wolfies wbridge1 for CFS2 by UncleTgt.
I enlarged the "bridge1" bitmap & created a "worn" stone texture for the piers, & sharpened the detail on the timber roadway & rusted girders - giving a better fit for those older ETO bridges.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to: Wolfi for his many scenery objects & aircraft models.
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.
UncleTgt,
OCT 2022
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Wolfi wbridge1 texture UT
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Scenery - Library objects.
Description: GER Pontoon Bridge objects for CFS2 by UncleTgt.
Destroyable objects for use in missions.
Models included: GER_pontoon_bridgeA_UT - A light timber bridge over pontoon rafts.
GER_pontoon_bridgeA_dble_UT - A double length for those wider crossings
GER_pontoon_rampA_UT - A ramp for the run onto the river bank
GER_pontoonA_trvl_UT - A trailer carrying pontoons
They are multi-LOD. All models have their own damage models.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to: Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial.
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX, such a clever & versatile tool.
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.
UncleTgt,
OCT 2022
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit GER Pontoon Bridge UT
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Scenery - Library objects.
Description: GB Bailey Bridge objects for CFS2 by UncleTgt.
After making the German pontoon bridge I noticed there weren't any good depictions of the ubiquitous Bailey Bridge.
Destroyable objects for use in missions. They are multi-LOD. All models have their own damage models.
Models included: GB_Bailey2x1_2m_UT - A Bailey Bridge section, placed at 2m height. (Wolfi's Piers are 2m high)
GB_Bailey2x1_dbl_2m_UT - A longer section for those wider crossings.
GB_Bailey2x1_dbl_3m_UT - A longer Bailey Bridge section placed at 3m height. (Xavier's concrete piers are 3m high)
GB_Baileyramp2x1_0to2m_UT - A ramp from ground level to 2m high.
GB_Baileyramp2x1_0to3m_UT - A longer ramp from ground level to 3m high.
GB_Bailey2x1_wf1b_4m_UT - Same dimensions as Wolfi's wbridge1b, but with Bailey bridge sections between the piers.
GB_Bailey2x1_wf1c_4m_UT - Same dimensions as Wolfi's wbridge1c, but with Bailey bridge sections from the ramp to the pier.
GB_pontoon2x1_UT - A Bailey Bridge placed on pontoon rafts.
GB_pontoon2x1_dbl_UT - A longer section for those wider river crossings.
GB_pontoon2x1ramp_UT - A ramp for the transition to/from the river banks.
GB_pontoon_trvl_UT - A trailer loaded with pontoon rafts.
GB_SBG_deploy_0m_UT - A 30ft Small Box Girder assault bridge, placed at ground level. Often used for crossing ditches.
GB_SBGramp_2m_UT - An SBG placed for use as a ramp from ground to 2m high.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to: Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial.
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX, such a clever & versatile tool.
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.
UncleTgt,
OCT 2022
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Bailey Bridges UT
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Other - Vehicles.
Description: Churchill & AVRE tanks for CFS2 by UncleTgt.
So after completing the range of Bailey Bridge objects I noticed there weren't any vehicles apart from the usual US stuff. So here are some Churchill & AVRE tanks.
Destroyable objects for use in missions. They are multi-LOD. All models have their own damage models.
Models included: GB_Churchill_UT - Depicted as a cast-turreted MkIV.
RU_Churchill_UT - Supplied as Lend-Lease, MkIII & IV tanks appeared just in time for Kursk.
GB_AVRE_UT - After the disaster at Dieppe, a dedicated Engineer vehicle was developed using the MkII & MkIV chassis.
GB_AVRE_fascine_UT - Std AVRE depicted carrying a fascine, used to cross anti-tank ditches & small streambeds.
GB_AVRE_SBG_UT - AVRE carrying a Small Box Girder bridge, for when something a little more substantial is required.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to: Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial.
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX, such a clever & versatile tool.
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.
UncleTgt,
OCT 2022
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Churchill & AVRE tanks UT
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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