Bf-109G-3 Blue 6 Version 1.2 



This version of Blue 6 totally replaces the orignal release so you do not, DO NOT, need both versions.

This package contains additional 3D files that the original Blue 6 didn't have in order to allow a complete and proper installation over Hammard's Bf109 K-4 mod.  The assumption here is you had one of Hammard's Bf109K-4 mods installed and you installed Blue 6 over it.  However, You still see the K-4's wings in cockpit view from Blue 6 and you get a mixture of Blue 6 and K-4 on the wing damage visuals.

Whether this is your first ever install of Blue 6, or you want to correct your original install of Blue 6 which still has the wing views of Hammard's K-4, just follow the standard install sequence and you should be set.  And, as mentioned above, it also can be installed over any existing 109 mod available at this time (June 29, 2007).


Bf-109G-3 Blue 6 of 11.JG.2  1943-44 on the Channel Front.  


These textures represent a Bf-109G-3, "Blue 6", probably manufactured early 1943, served with an 11.JG.2 (Richthofen) contingent on the Channel Front.  
11.JG.2's mission at this time was defensive in nature and involved both high altitude interception of allied bombers, as well as interceptrion of 
low altitude "rhubarbs" and harrassing raids by allied fighters & medium bombers.   

Very little is known about this particular aircraft and only 2 photgraphs are known to exist. The camouflage colors are RLM 74, 75, 76 and were probably applied in the field.  The upper wings are standard splinter pattern.  The Fuselage upper surfaces are painted in a non-standard "tiger stripe" extending from the standard splinter on the spine, down the sides to the bottom edge of the sides.  

"Bonzo" the dog, painted on both sides of the engine cowl, was a popular British cartoon character of the day used in commercial advertising.  It is depicted here "running for it's life", as if being chased by the very aircraft it's painted on!

Brief Production history (excerpted from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II) 

[Eary 1942] Me109G-0:	Daimler Benz 601 E engine. Armament: two 7.9 mm 
			MG 17 machine-guns and one or three 20 mm 
			MG 151/20 cannon. 

[Spring 1942] Me109G-1: 	DB 605A engine. GM-1 (nitrous oxide) emergency 
			power-boost equipment optional. Pressurized cockpit. 
			Armament as for G-0. 

[Early 1943] Me109G-3: 	Similar to G-1 except for radio equipment (FuG 16Z 
			instead of FuG 7A). 

Below is quoted from a modeling article by Floyd S. Werner, Jr., the subject of which is "Blue 6", the aircraft represented by these textures.

Actual construction of the G-3 began after the G-4 was already in production. The G-3 incorporated all the changes of the G-4 including larger main (660x160) and tail wheel  (350x135). The larger wheel size necessitated corresponding bumps on the wings to allow for retraction. The larger wheels retained the early style of wheel spoke set up.  It would not be until the later G-5/6 that the flat covered wheels would be introduced. The larger tail wheel forced the wheel to become non-retractable. 
The silica gel tablets in the windscreen and the pressurization armor plate behind the pilots’ head were retained from the G-1, as was the most noticeable feature, an air scoop on the left engine cowling for the pressurization system. The armament 
was the same as the G-4with two MG17s over the engine and a 20mm cannon firing through the spinner. 

Credits:

I used "SnorrisBf109Template" which can be found at WW2fighters.org; Tools/Utilities/Info; Development Tools; Templates and Paint Kits.  

I also used  Johnny Red's Bullet Holes Damage Templete, and Tom-Eye's Damage Template.  Both are huge time savers and look great.

I would like to note that there is no specific "readme" for the paint kit of the Bf-109 F/G which I used for this project.  However I have included the original readme from it, which is also exactly the same readme file for JAXON's beautiful F-2 that this paint kit is based on.  I will not repeat all of his credits here.  You can read them in the original.  I will, however, list the names of those he credits for his project.  

Judge
Matze
Hammard
Swiper

Note:  There is one bit of confusion (on my part) regarding proper recognition for those who contributed to the original F-2 project and subsequently the paint kit used for my Blue 6 textures.  The name of the ZIP file in the archives at WW2fighters.org is "SnorrisBf109Template".  "Snorri" is stamped on the templates of the paint kit.  Perhaps he is aliased above but I'm not sure, so I must formally recognize his work here, even though the "readme" for the F-2 (same as included in the paint kit) is signed by "Jaxon" with credit for the textures to "Matze".  

If I have omitted anyone who should be credited for their work on the "PAINTKIT", please let me know via a PM at WW2fighters.org and I will correct this document to reflect proper recognition.

I also want to thank all the modders of this wonderful Ole Sim for their beautiful work, their technical skills, and their willingness to share their work. A special thanks goes out
to those modders who freely offer to share their knowledge and ability with those of us "noobs" who admire what they do so much we want to try it.  Mega's tutelage and Hutch's J3E Tutorials have been especially helpful to me. 

If I have omitted anyone who should be credited for their work on the "PAINTKIT", please let me know via a PM at WW2fighters.org and I will correct this document to reflect proper recognition.

This mod is offered as freeware to all and should not be sold for any purpose.

This mod has been tested on my PC and works for me.  You chose to use it at your own risk and I am not responsible for any damage claimed as a result of your choice to use it. 

Included in the main folder, Bf109 Blue 6, with several files, in cluding the this readme and install.bat file.  Two other folders contain BMP files and 3D files.


INSTALLATION:

Before installing this, or any other custom modification, you are advised to backup your original ww2.sqs archive in a folder other than your WWII Fighters\Data folder. 

Extract the contents of this zip archive to the WWII Fighters\Data directory. Assuming the default installation path, this is: C:\Program Files\Jane's Combat Simulations\WWII Fighters\Data.

The files will be extracted to a new folder, WWII Fighters\Data\Bf-109 Blue 6 v1.2. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the WWII fighters\Data\Bf-109 Blue 6 v1.2 floder. Clicking on the "Install" file will open up a DOS session and the installation will proceed in that window. The installation will take several seconds because there are over 30 files to load so be patient. Once the installation is complete and the DOS session closes, you are ready to go flying!

Note: if you're not using XP, a message will appear in the DOS window that reads, "DONE ... CLOSE DOS SESSION".  Just close the DOS window by clicking on the "X" button at the top right of that window and YOU are ready to go flying too!

Post problems with or questions about this mod on the forums at ww.ww2fighters.org. 

Enjoy!

"lilduckfoot" (LDF) 2007

  
  