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[Matt S]

I put together a simple mod to make the SAS MODACT /CUP B-17D-G and B-24J-100-CF bomb loads more varied and historically accurate (taking into account the bomb bay design etc.). I also did an expanded loadout for the excellent B-24D available in this thread: https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,13455.144.html.

UPDATED LINK:

https://www.mediafire.com/download/awu97ay7ggapf15/B17B24LoadModsv2.0.zip


While I was in there I set up the B-17s to use 8 spawn points for the bombs instead of just two:



Here are the revised loadouts:

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B-17D

20x100 lb. Bombs
14x300 lb. Bombs
8x500 lb. Bombs
4x1000 lb. Bombs
2x2000 lb. Bombs

B-17E
6x20 Fragmentation Bombs
20x100 lb. Bombs
14x300 lb. Bombs
16x250 lb. Bombs
 8x500 lb. Bombs
4x1000 lb. Bombs
2x2000 lb. Bombs

B-17F/G
6x20 Fragmentation Bombs
20x100 lb. Bombs
16x250 lb. Bombs
8x500 lb. Bombs
4x1000 lb. Bombs
12x500 lb. Bombs
6x1000 lb. Bombs
2x2000 + 2x1000 lb. Bombs
4x1600 lb. AP Bombs
6x1600 lb. AP Bombs
 
B-24s:

8x 20 Fragmentation Bombs
20x 100 lb.Bombs
12x 250 lb. Bombs
 8x 500 lb. Bombs
4x 1000 lb. Bombs
2x 2000 lb. Bombs
12x 500 lb. Bombs
6x 1000 lb. Bombs
8x 1000 lb. Bombs
4x 2000 lb. Bombs
4x 1600 lb. AP Bombs
6x 1600 lb. AP Bombs
4x Razon Bombs (J-100-CF only)
8x Razon Bombs (J-100-CF only)
2x Bat Bombs (J-100-CF only)

To install, place the mod that you want to use into your #SAS or #WAW folder as the case may be. Revised loadout info for the "weapons.properties" file is also included.

I tested this out, but if I missed something please let me know and I will do my best to fix...

Matt

[Piotrek1]

Hi Matt S
Superb work , Thank you very much.
I did some tests and everything works perfectly, but the problem occurs when I try to add this mod:
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,46400.0.html
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,46135.0.html
All weapons options are available, but when I try to select a missile GB1 I have something like this:

This issue only affects GB1, and after loading the mission all the B-17 are pink colored.
I have a one question:
During World War II, some of the B-17E have been modified and received the designation PB-1 Boeing

whether it would be possible add a Bat missile and radar to the armament of B-17E as an option for PB-1, without changing the 3D model?
Here's my log:

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Loading mission QuickQMBPro/CUP-Palembang/CUP-Palembangbluenone00.mis...
[5:46:39 PM] Month = 1 , Hour = 7
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -     0m = 18.0 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  1000m = 11.51001 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  2000m = 5.019989 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  3000m = -1.4700012 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  4000m = -7.9599915 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  5000m = -14.450012 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  6000m = -20.940002 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  7000m = -27.429993 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  8000m = -33.92 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature -  9000m = -40.410004 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature - 10000m = -46.899994 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature - 11000m = -53.39 .
[5:46:39 PM] Temperature - 12000m = -56.5 .
[5:46:39 PM] Loading map.ini defined airfields:
[5:46:40 PM] Load bridges
[5:46:40 PM] Load static objects
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:48 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/A6M2-21.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Flight Model File FlightModels/D3A2.fmd contains no Mach Drag Parameters.
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Flight Model File FlightModels/D3A2.fmd contains no Mach Drag Parameters.
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Flight Model File FlightModels/D3A2.fmd contains no Mach Drag Parameters.
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Flight Model File FlightModels/D3A2.fmd contains no Mach Drag Parameters.
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] WARNING: for object 'PaintSchemes/Cache/Pilotgb_01_RStanford Tuck.tga' class not found
[5:46:49 PM] INTERNAL ERROR: Can't open file 'PaintSchemes/Pilots/gb_02 (2).bmp'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B6N2.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] Hook '_ExternalBomb05' NOT found in mesh of class com.maddox.il2.objects.air.D3A1
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:49 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Hook '_ExternalBomb05' NOT found in mesh of class com.maddox.il2.objects.air.D3A1
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Hook '_ExternalBomb05' NOT found in mesh of class com.maddox.il2.objects.air.D3A1
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Nakajima.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/D3A1.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Hook '_ExternalBomb05' NOT found in mesh of class com.maddox.il2.objects.air.D3A1
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B-17E.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/WC1820_Heavy.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/WC1820_Heavy.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/WC1820_Heavy.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/WC1820_Heavy.emd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] Motor resolveFromFile starter = 0
[5:46:50 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/B-17E.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:50 PM] Mission error, ID_04: java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException
[5:46:50 PM] java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Aircraft.weaponsLoad(Aircraft.java:3308)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Aircraft.weaponsLoad(Aircraft.java:3288)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Aircraft.load(Aircraft.java:2853)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.loadAir(Mission.java:1665)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.ai.Wing.load(Wing.java:144)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.loadWings(Mission.java:1343)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission._load(Mission.java:761)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.access$6(Mission.java:732)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission$BackgroundLoader.run(Mission.java:462)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.rts.BackgroundTask.doRun(BackgroundTask.java:155)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.MainWin3D.loopApp(MainWin3D.java:108)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.Main.exec(Main.java:449)
[5:46:50 PM] at com.maddox.il2.game.GameWin3D.main(GameWin3D.java:235)
[5:46:52 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Ki-43-II.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:52 PM] FM called 'FlightModels/Ki-21-II.fmd' is being loaded from Alternative File: 'gui/game/buttons'
[5:46:54 PM] ERROR file: File users/1/Icons not found
[5:46:54 PM] Mission: QuickQMBPro/CUP-Palembang/CUP-Palembangbluenone00.mis is Playing
[5:46:56 PM] Time overflow (0): speed 0.35971224
[5:46:56 PM] INTERNAL ERROR: HierMesh: Can't find chunk 'Flap03_D0'
[5:46:56 PM] INTERNAL ERROR: HierMesh: Can't find chunk 'Flap04_D0'
[5:46:57 PM] Time overflow (71): speed 0.49668875
Sorry for my english
Best regards,
Piotrek

[Matt S]

Piotrek;

Your english is fantastic!

I will take a look at this and see if I can add the BAT missles to the B-17E. I do not have 3D skills so if it is anything more than a classfile edit I will be unable.

Regarding the other mod by Dreamk, I think they are conflicting with each other...best to install and use only one of them at a time.

Matt

[Piotrek1]

Thank you. 

[Matt S]

Thank you. 

I am sorry to report that I updated my file and was not able to get the BAT bombs on the wings of the B-17E. I don't think there are places to mount them on the model, so someone would have to add them.

Sorry!

Matt

[Matt S]

Friends -

I've updated this package (new link in first post). Long story short I capitalized "None" in the loadouts in the classfiles which I read 'might' cause problems. The new versions have it as "none" in the Java so if you have a problem you can download and install the new one. No other changes made.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Matt

[Dreamk]

I have made the wing pylons used by the B17E and B17F (even some B17G) - they are included (Meshes and java) in the folder !_AerialTorpedoesCods (look for the hashed file DB50606C873C1278 corresponding to PylonB17F.class and for the folder Pylon B17 in the 3Do/Arms subfolder)
They will suit the BAT bomb, as they have replicate the original model used on these planes.

[Piotrek1]

Hi Matt S
Thank you for new updates, now everything works as it should.
Does the new update includes missile BAT?
new weapons are included in the document text:

#####################################################################
# B-17E
#####################################################################
B-17E.default                           Default
B-17E.6x20FragClusters                  6x20 Fragmentation Bombs
B-17E.20x100                            20x100 lb. Bombs
B-17E.14x300                            14x300 lb. Bombs
B-17E.16x250                            16x250 lb. Bombs
B-17E.8x500                             8x500 lb. Bombs
B-17E.4x1000                            4x1000 lb. Bombs
B-17E.2x2000                            2x2000 lb. Bombs
B-17E.2xBat            2x Bat Bombs
B-17E.none                              Unarmed

Unfortunately missile BAT is not visible in the window selection :

once again, Thank you for your hard work and effort.
Best regards,
Piotrek

[Matt S]

Does the new update includes missile BAT?

My apologies - that was an error on my part...the BATs are not included in my mod...the B-17E loadout should read:

#####################################################################
# B-17E
#####################################################################
B-17E.default                           Default
B-17E.6x20FragClusters                  6x20 Fragmentation Bombs
B-17E.20x100                            20x100 lb. Bombs
B-17E.14x300                            14x300 lb. Bombs
B-17E.16x250                            16x250 lb. Bombs
B-17E.8x500                             8x500 lb. Bombs
B-17E.4x1000                            4x1000 lb. Bombs
B-17E.2x2000                            2x2000 lb. Bombs
B-17E.none                              Unarmed

I've updated the download link in the first post.

If I can ever figure out how to add the BATs to my mod I will definitely let you know via the forum and PM.

Matt

[Piotrek1]

Thank you, Matt.
Keep up the good work ,
Looking forward to see your next mods.
Best regards,
Piotrek

[Dreamk]

As I already wrote in another thread, the BAT in Il2 is not a self-guiding gliding bomb but a kind of early missile: a "RocketBomb" - like the Razon which in Il2 is not a guided free falling bomb but also a "RocketBomb", (both, in my own private opinion, creating strange, not very realistic, ballistics effects - but it's not the present subject).
RocketBomb can be attached only to planes that implement the TypeX4Carrier in their java class.
In order to include the BAT among the ordnance of the B17E you must look at the java class of the F4UD (or the B24J or the B29 that carry the Razon) and include the relevant section in the java class of the B17E - it's not very complicated.
No problem of conflict with the GB-1 bomb is to be expected.
Good luck.

[Matt S]

As I already wrote in another thread, the BAT in Il2 is not a self-guiding gliding bomb but a kind of early missile: a "RocketBomb" - like the Razon which in Il2 is not a guided free falling bomb but also a "RocketBomb", (both, in my own private opinion, creating strange, not very realistic, ballistics effects - but it's not the present subject).
RocketBomb can be attached only to planes that implement the TypeX4Carrier in their java class.
In order to include the BAT among the ordnance of the B17E you must look at the java class of the F4UD (or the B24J or the B29 that carry the Razon) and include the relevant section in the java class of the B17E - it's not very complicated.
No problem of conflict with the GB-1 bomb is to be expected.
Good luck.

Thanks, DreamK...I actually tried that but must have committed a java foul. Will try again when I get some time.