Bf109K-4_Bernhard.zip

This mod includes 3d files and textures to convert the default Bf109G-6 to the Bf109K-4 in Jane's WW2 Fighters. 
The paint scheme included is that of Lt. Ernst-Dieter Bernhard in the markings of III/JG 53, April 1945.

The 3d mods are very extensive and involve every part of the plane. Of special note are the 3D wheelwells, and the "hi-rez over wing views".
The cockpit remains original with the exception of "repairing" the altimeter and vsi to operate properly.
A reworked cockpit is in the works by myself and Greb. It will be available as a separate download when completed.

Thanks To:

Fluke for his assistance throughout this project. He helped with research and encouragement.
Bury for letting me borrow  3D elements from some of his planes for use on the K-4. 
Jaxon for parts also.
Spudkopf for his reworked gunpods and assistance with research material and information.
Ian Kaiser and Spooky were also extremely helpful in providing research.
Tom-Eye for use of his damage textures.
The entire WW2 Fighters community, for filling in the gaps.



Please do not post these files anywhere without permission. Also please do not remove or alter the "Hammerd" logo from the bmp's.



Installation:

Before installing this, or any other custom modification, you are advised to make a backup of your original ww2.sqs archive.

Extract the contents of this archive to the WWII Fighters\Data directory.  Assuming the default installation, this is:

C:\Program Files\Jane's Combat Simulations\WWII Fighters\Data

The files in will be extracted to a new directory:

\WWII Fighters\Data\Bf109K-4_Bernhard

Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the newly created directory.

Note: This distribution includes multiple high-resolution (512x512) textures for users whose video cards support this texture size.

WARNING: Attempting to install high-resolution textures on a system
with a video card which does not support them may cause the game to crash.

To install, double-click on the "K-4install.bat" icon.

After double-clicking the installer batch icon a DOS session will open up and the installation will proceed in this window.  
When the installation is complete, a message saying "DONE...CLOSE DOS SESSION" will be displayed in the DOS window. 
Close the DOS session by clicking on the X (close) button in the top right corner of the window.

This release contains all of the 3d files needed for the new K-4 conversion and the BMPs for "Bernhard's" plane.

Darrin "Hammerd" Covington



