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Complete YAS Spitfire collection uploaded!

Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVb trop IR-G.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: This model represents the Spitfire MkVb(t) with clipped wings, flown by Sqd Cdr I.R. Gleed in Tunisia, North Africa early 1943. It was fitted with an Aboukir air filter in lieu of the standard Vokes tropical filter.

ORIGINAL 2004 CREATION, RE-UPLOADED ON BEHALF OF KEN HARRISON, A.K.A. MERLIN66, BY KELTICHEART FOR PRESERVATION.

(Contains Mike Hambly's Merlin sound pack. Enjoy!)

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVb trop IR-G.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVb DL-N.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: The YAS_MkVb(DLN).zip model is a revised model, with new revised AIR file.
New textures, Multi-resolution breakable model, and improved gunsight etc etc. Provision for 250Lb and 500Lb bombs. I've also included for a set of Checklists/ pilot notes.

Based on a Spitfire LF MkVb, clipped, serial BL527, coded "DL-N" to represent the aircraft flown by P/O Jean Maridor, #91 Sqd,"Nigeria" Hawkinge, Oct 1942. Complete with Cross of Lorraine motif.

The LF MkVb can be identified by the cannon bulges above and below the wings. It utilised an electrical starter replacing the Coffman cartridges of the MkII.

The MkV entered service as Type: 331 in February 1941. Some 94 MkVa, 3,911 MkVb and 2,467 MkVc were produced by Supermarine (1363), CBAF (4489) and Westland (635). Total Build: 6472.

ORIGINAL 2004 CREATION, RE-UPLOADED ON BEHALF OF KEN HARRISON, A.K.A. MERLIN66, BY KELTICHEART FOR PRESERVATION.

(original engine sound aliasing changed from stock A6M2 Zero to stock P-38F Lightning by KH. Enjoy!)

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVb DL-N.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVc DL-U.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: Based on a Spitfire LF MkVc, serial AB 170, coded "DL-U" to represent the aircraft flown by P/O Jean Maridor, #91 Sqd,"Nigeria" Hawkinge, May 1942. Complete with Cross of Lorraine motif.

The LF MkVc can be identified by the single cannon bulge above the wings, bubble canopy and lack of aerial wire to the top of the tail.

The MkV entered service as Type: 331 in February 1941. Some 94 MkVa, 3,911 MkVb and 2,467 MkVc were produced by Supermarine (1363), CBAF (4489) and Westland (635). Total Build: 6472.

ORIGINAL 2004 CREATION, RE-UPLOADED ON BEHALF OF KEN HARRISON, A.K.A. MERLIN66, BY KELTICHEART FOR PRESERVATION.

(original engine sound aliasing changed from stock A6M2 Zero to stock P-38F Lightning by KH. Enjoy!)

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin66's YAS Spitfire LF MkVc DL-U.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
A good day to everybody! :wavey:

And....YEAH!... :very_drunk:
In spite of my earlier statements that I could not re-upload the original YAS Spitfire MkIa PR-F (Merlin66's MkIa version 2), yesterday I was able to reconstruct Merlin66's 2004 upload from an old full backup CD set of CFS2 I had done back in early 2005. Shortly after Merlin66 completed his fine Spitfire collection, created with FSDS v.2.

The upload might not be fully original, but I guarantee the essential files which are:


  1. YAS_MkIa(PRF).mdl model file
  2. Flight Model, composed by aircraft.cfg and YAS_MkIa(PRF).air files
  3. YAS_MkIa(PRF).dp damage profile
  4. all textures

are 100% originals from Ken Harrison's 2004 work.

YAS Spitfire MkIa PR-F is still my favourite workhorse when I fly the unfriendly skies of Southern England, ravaged by the Battle of Britain.

This, as far as I know, COMPLETES THE RE-UPLOAD OF MERLIN66's YAS SPITFIRE COLLECTION TO SOH LIBRARY!!!! :triumphant:

A classic collection that could not be absent from our library.

I included in this pack Merlin66's original repaint, which enables us to fly PR-F with the same colours of his earlier Spit MkIa DW-N v.1.

In the past almost everybody confused version 1 (DW-N) with version 2 (PR-F), because they simply overlooked the historical RAF squadron codes Merlin66 used to classify his creations with. If your YAS MkIa is coded DW-N, it's version 1 and not version 2.

A common mistake that was carried on over the years, misleading repainters who directed their valuable efforts towards the earlier DW-N version. RobH, for example, painted the finest historical BoB skins for YAS MkIa, but he did them for v.1, while v.2 had been around for a while.

The visual differences are minimal, but the model and texturing differences are substantial. MkIa PR-F resolved all the issues the older DW-N had, and had to be cured with the release of two different patches afterwards. It also offers better multi-res and framerate performance, a better breakup model and better texture mappings, making repaints easier.

Merlin66 set higher quality standards with PR-F, reflected in all the other models he released afterwards.

Enjoy!
KH :ernaehrung004:
 

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Wayland said:
Kelti, I have a YAS MkIa dated July 2004, the read-me states "Updated". Tis is untouched as far as I can tell. If you want it, let me know. It's amazing what lurks in the depths of my backup hard drive. I even found some old DAG install .exe files.

Steve
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Thank you Steve!

Despite my worries, I was able to rebuild YAS MkIa version 2 PR-F from an old full backup of my CFS2 files I did shortly after Merlin66 completed his upload collection. I just uploaded it.

Check your file, almost everybody confuses version 1 (DW-N) with version 2 (PR-F) because they simply overlook the historical RAF squadron codes Merlin66 used to classify his creations with. If your YAS MkIa is coded DW-N is version 1 and not version 2.
It's a common mistake that was carried on over the years, misleading repainters who directed their valuable efforts towards the earlier DW-N version. RobH, for example, painted the finest historical BoB skins for YAS MkIa, but he did them for v.1, while v.2 had been around for a while.

The visual differences are minimal, but the model and texturing differences are substantial. MkIa PR-F resolved all the issues the older DW-N had, and had to be cured with the release of two different patches afterwards. It also offers better multi-res and framerate performance, a better breakup model and better texture mappings, making repaints easier.

Merlin66 set higher quality standards with PR-F, reflected in all the other models he released afterwards.

Cheers!
KH :ernaehrung004:
 
Merlin66's Battle of Britain YAS Spitfire MkIa PR-F (updated MkIa).zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: The YAS_MkIa (PR-F).zip model is a completely revised model, based on a Spitfire MkIa, serial X4590, coded PR-F to represent the aircraft flown by P/O S.J.Hill, #609 Sqd, Motto" Tally ho", Middle Wallop, Oct 1940.

New textures, new Multi-resolution breakable model, and improved gunsight etc etc. I've also included for the first time a set of Checklists/ pilot notes.

This aircraft is currently still existent, and on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London, UK.

ORIGINAL 2004 CREATION, RE-UPLOADED ON BEHALF OF KEN HARRISON, A.K.A. MERLIN66, BY KELTICHEART FOR PRESERVATION.

Important note from KH:

 this is Merlin66's update of his earlier MkIa DW-N. This is version 2.0, not to be confused with the former, as repaints uploaded for v.1 will not fit this model.

(I included in the pack Merlin66's original repaint to fly v.2 with the v.1 DW-N skin. Original engine sound aliasing changed from stock A6M2 Zero to stock P-38F Lightning. Enjoy!)

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin66's Battle of Britain YAS Spitfire MkIa PR-F (updated MkIa).zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Reply...

Stefano,

Thanks for all your hard work archiving all of these. I would have approved it sooner, but I've been slugging out with my internet provider the last thirty-six hours, because they can't seem to figure out the process to remove one modem from my account and add another...odd considering it's their equipment, n'est pas?

If you had been a fly on the wall...you would have heard Rami really blow a gasket. I talked to the highest person in the chain this morning and told them the names of those I spoke with, my reference number, the times I called (five) in the last thirty-six hours, and that I had recorded all of our conversations. (which I displayed evidence of)

I told them point blank that if the problem was not fixed immediately, I would discontinue my service and post the conversations to YouTube. Things got moved along then like s*it through a goose, and I was able to post this happy message.

Cheers! :very_drunk:
 
Rami said:
Stefano,

Thanks for all your hard work archiving all of these. I would have approved it sooner, but I've been slugging out with my internet provider the last thirty-six hours, because they can't seem to figure out the process to remove one modem from my account and add another...odd considering it's their equipment, n'est pas?
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Oh, oui mon ami! Bien sûr!

Rami said:
If you had been a fly on the wall...you would have heard Rami really blow a gasket. I talked to the highest person in the chain this morning and told them the names of those I spoke with, my reference number, the times I called (five) in the last thirty-six hours, and that I had recorded all of our conversations. (which I displayed evidence of)

I told them point blank that if the problem was not fixed immediately, I would discontinue my service and post the conversations to YouTube. Things got moved along then like s*it through a goose, and I was able to post this happy message.

Cheers! :very_drunk:
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Isn't it amazing that nowadays, if one wants to get something done from utility companies (Internet has become a necessary utility just like electricity, water, gas, phone and so on), threatening some kind of reprisal is the only way to get satisfaction from them?

It's the same B.S. over here, too. Ah, the fun side of globalisation!

Cheers!
Stef :ernaehrung004:
 
YAS Spitfires

Roger that! I have both versions but sounds like you performed a sucessful recovery. :encouragement::very_drunk:
 
Nice work Kelti , originaly Ken , sent me , DW-N on a test basis for an Ai-only low polly count , reduced model , prop , canopy missing lode 2 and further out load 3,4,5 ailerons ,rudder and elevators were gone , I never downloaded his released version , as the model maping to texture call was the same naming structure as his first K release , I simply swaped over the larger Kb more detailed model of DW-K to up date the Ai version ,


Cry To model Xp tested
 
A small correction is due

Hi everybody! I am very glad re-stocking SOH library with YAS Spitfires pleased everybody.

I need to correct a couple of imprecise details I wrote:


  1. Merlin66's first YAS Spitfire MkIa version is Squadron 610 DW-K
  2. Merlin66's repaint of YAS Spitfire MkIa, version 2 (PR-F), is Squadron 610 DW-N

I am sorry, but I switched the two around in my above replies. :stupid:

WAYLAND:

Thank you, we have already stocked YAS Spitfire MkVb on floats here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=7161

and YAS Spitfire F MkVb UD-W, flown by Irish ace Paddy Finucane, here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=18110

UD-W patch here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=18109

Cheers!
KH :ernaehrung004:
 
Reply...

kelticheart said:
Hi everybody! I am very glad re-stocking SOH library with YAS Spitfires pleased everybody.

I need to correct a couple of imprecise details I wrote:


  1. Merlin66's first YAS Spitfire MkIa version is Squadron 610 DW-K
  2. Merlin66's repaint of YAS Spitfire MkIa, version 2 (PR-F), is Squadron 610 DW-N

I am sorry, but I switched the two around in my above replies. :stupid:

WAYLAND:

Thank you, we have already stocked YAS Spitfire MkVb on floats here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=7161

and YAS Spitfire F MkVb UD-W, flown by Irish ace Paddy Finucane, here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=18110

UD-W patch here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=18109

Cheers!
KH :ernaehrung004:
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Stef,

Since you uploaded them, can you make the edits yourself?
 
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