Any Aussie LogBook Mods ?

[Strut]

Just posting to see if any Aussies have made up an Australian Logbook Mod, ive been playing around with it, but so far no success, hopefully some one has done it.

 

 

Best regards:pilotfly::thumbup:

[aussieboy]

I just had quick look, does the logbook just use the db_countries? I can add us in that easy enough, check the screenshot below. There's a few images I see referenced, medals, and a ground crew, what else do I need to do?

[Strut]

Gday Aussie, thx for your reply, im actually working on Australian medals and decorations, ive done up an Australia flag and the British rank bars could be used for RAAF rank , I have also played around with a LUA file that points to all the elements, but i would also add some Army rank as well, im just waiting for the latest path to finish DL and il see if i have done it, il post again shortly. I have also made up some Aust RAAF Squadron Insignia, i will work on 5 Av soon.

[Strut]

Just had a look in-game, no joy. Also i want the mod to be able to be accessed via the LogBook Menu at the DCS Start UP screen, so when u look in there you will see an Australian selection. I spose i will just need to locate all the folders and pathways for it to happen, shouldnt be difficult really.

[aussieboy]

G'day buddy, let us know what squadrons you have represented, I have a 37 Sqn C-130 Herc skin.

[Strut]

I have the attached pics so far

[aussieboy]

OK I got it working and have logged my first 9min flight in the C-130 as an Aussie. woo hoo!:pilotfly:

[Strut]

you gunna let us in on the secret ? haha

[aussieboy]

Yeah buddy sure will,

I'm just heading out the door for a couple of hours, when I get back I'll write up some instructions.

[aussieboy]

We will need to find more images of, awards, strips, and 2x flags, one waving one flat. If I can use what you have already it will save some time, I can handle any graphics if required.

 

You will also need an aircraft or helo skin with "Australia" as the country in it's description, I can supply one of each to get us going. I had to delete my current logbook too for it to take but we'll deal with later.

 

Anyway better go, misses is getting upset.

[Strut]

Ok Aussie, im on to it, i have most of those things and i will start to get them all together, i will also mod an A10 skin with an Australian description, i have the two flags, gongs (British ones, but they will do for now) Strips and some squadron Emblems, i also have to beat a hasty retreat as the beer is not getting any colder, so il start work tomorrow building up a folder for it.

[Strut]

Well done Aussieboy, and thanks mate for a job well done on the mod, i asked a while ago about this in the forums and wasnt really well received with to much enthusiasm, must be a superpower thing lol, and i must say your other mods are approaching greatness. Ive attached a pic

 

 

[docbrown]

pretty keen on this. any chance i could give it a go?

 

cheers.

[aussieboy]

I'm not sure if Strut has finished with it yet, if he thinks it's OK to go then sure.

[Highwayman-Ed]

Getting this ready for the Hornet? :)

[aussieboy]

hmm maybe we should add 3 Sqn for the Hornet. I have 9 Sqn for the Huey, CH-47 and 37 Sqn for the C-130.

[Strut]

Gday there Highway mate, you leave the S77th ? It sounds like a plan il get on to it asap, i also added 5 Aviation Regiment to it , thats in the hope of one day flying Chooks, Blackhawks and MH90's lol but will be satisfied they fly Huey's for now. And i will play around with the ranks, il try and put in Army rank as well. Thanks again to Aussieboy, but i do rekon we need to square it away before we release the final mod.:thumbup:

 

[Strut]

Just had to post this pic, it shows RAAF Rank boards (no "Australia" on them yet") and 3 Sqn .

 

 

 

:thumbup:

[Boris]

Thanks for doing this guys! This will become more an more relevant as the F/A-18 and (maybe) the F-35A come along. :thumbup:

 

I hope your work gets included in a future version.

[aussieboy]

I hope to have a few skins ready to go for the Hornet, here's a WIP of 3 SQN skin.

 

We should have the country mod ready to go soon. I've made some last minute changes and I'll send it to Strut for him to release.

[Strut]

Heres a pic of the final Logbook so far with current Australian decorations and correct Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) rank shoulder slides, also few of the Squadron insignia and the Australian Army Aviation Regiment Badge. Contrary to popular belief, Australia dont use British devices, uniforms, insignia, etc etc, although our origins and some traditions are definitely British and similar in some ways. Il also try to work out how to do Army Rank for those who prefer to fly in Army Aviation, although they are mostly rotary wing and all we have in DCS is the Huey which Australia did use but has long ago retired for Blackhawks, Chooks etc. Il release it on the DCS "User Files" site asap with directions for placing the files into DCS , hope you Aussies out there like it. Thanks mostly to Aussieboy, well done mate.

 

(Note: In the picture the Rank is stated as Captain, but the Rank being displayed is Flight lieutenant. Will fix as soon as we can, although in reality the RAAF say that a FLT LT is an Army Captain "equivalent" we should avoid comparing "apples and oranges" lol, but if you were to say a Naval Captain was the same as an Army Captain then you might be in the same ball park ^^, i feel some hate coming lol)

 

Edited July 2, 2013 by Strut

[HuggyBear]

Thanks Strut, would definitely love to see the Army set.

 

- Bear

[redfish]

ETA on when this would be available gentlemen? It looks great!

[Strut]

Hoi Redfish, thanks mate, and thanks also Bear, il get it on possibly by tonight, then its up to DCS to clear it thru for the "user files" section at DCS Home Web Site. Might have to look at adding a 161 Squadron into it at a later time.

[Strut]

Ok the mod is posted @ http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com and will go up when the moderators release it. Hope you like.