Installation of UOP 4.5: The patch is comprised of two files, UOP4.5.zip and UOPadd.zip, the total size of the two files is approximately 11 Mbs. This version includes a comprehensive set of bitmaps that will update throughout the war years, utilizing the 'date' feature of Campaign Manager. The files should be unzipped into temporary folders using 'retain folders' option. Then added using von Toms Campaign Manager. Please refer to the installation notes provided with CM for more specific information on applying the patches. PLEASE NOTE: This patch was designed for use with Campaign Manager, it does not include a broad basic patch for use without this excellent program! If you prefer not to use CM, then follow the instructions. You will not see the changes over time as described below! If you don't use CM: 1. Drag the folder the contents of the folder "shellpat" into the //Red Baron/Data/Shellpat folder of your installed game. 2. Drag the contents of the folder "Simpatch" into the //Red Baron/Data/Simpatch folder of your installed game. 3. If given the option "file already exists, do you want to overwrite" or similar option: then select "yes" or appropriate. Be aware that this will overwrite any other files that you already have in these folders!! This will not be a problem if you do not have anything but original game files in these folders. If you do, then backup the relevant folders into another area before preceding with the install. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description: This patch will replace every aircraft bitmap supplied by Dynamix with a new and improved version. Every effort has been made to minimize the duplication of bitmaps (perhaps with the exception of wheel bitmaps!) using the feature of "defaults" These are the basic factory schemes, usually without any specific markings that are visible in FLY NOW. Additionally, many of the bitmaps are smaller in size than the originals, which should result in faster loading of textures, however insignificant that speed increase may be. The schemes have been reduced in number except where I found photographic or text evidence to support it's inclusion. This is more difficult than is appears! If this rule was adhered to implicitly, then the game would have few schemes at all! In the case of Aces, where schemes can be ascertained then the 'date' feature of CM will update the ace scheme when appropriate. For example, Guynemer flew at least 3 SPAD VII's. Where a photograph was found for an Ace's N.17, in some cases the same scheme was applied to his N.24, etc. Sometimes the only difference between a squad default and an Ace's aircraft is the serial number! You'll have to look closely! Where no information could be found, the Ace scheme will revert to the squadron default. The applied bitmaps are as accurate as possible, given the existing 3D models. The future will offer more possibilities on this issue. Some of the 3D models have been altered, particularly the solid fuselage bottoms, strut colors and a few adjusted models have been incorporated. There are several new 3D models courtesy of David Layton and Midnitemike. If you look hard enough you might catch glimpses of several improved ground vehicles or buildings..... There are no "cut-off" of shapes and panel lines are as good as they get, now incorporating Waldo's wing shading technique. ALL wings now use the same shading pattern, so that the German AC do not show as 'smoother' than the Allied counterparts. Various changes are somewhat arbitrary, particularly related to changes in camoflague or markings. It is fairly certain that aircraft were not ALL changed on the same date, but the game will insist on doing so anyway. Perhaps in a later version the date of change may be 'blurred' somewhat. What is certain, however, is that you will see changes that did occur historically, and within the scope of a single career, probably valid. The changes range from subtle to ample, you'll no doubt see the differences! The data files have been extensively reworked to be as accurate as possible, with squadron name changes, aircraft version changes and aircraft type changes. The limitations of the game software excepted. The discrepancies found in the squadron.dat and pilots.dat files are largely corrected. The view in the "PaintShop" is accurate in that any bitmap shown WILL be seen in the game at some point in time. The squadrons included are largely based on Beery's BSP2.0 with the addition of: 3 Belgian Escadrilles, 2 MarineFlieger Jasta, Jasta 21 and 19RFC The squads dropped were largely French Escadrilles related to the breakup of Esc 124 prior to it being handed over to the US. These squads are more than largely superfluous, several had only 2 or 3 victories before the Armistice! Thaw was dropped in favor of Willy Coppens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chronology of Date based changes: 1 Oct, 1915 It gets cold and our little cyber pilots don mufflers! 1 Feb, 1916 The Aviatik C3 is introduced and with the Albatros C1 gets a nice new blue paint job. 1 Apr, 1916 Because of rapid deterioration of the clear doped linen surfaces of their aircraft, usually parked out in the elements, the RFC begins to paint their aircraft, often in PC12, a ruddy brown. With the warmer months, we can now see the ruddy cheeks of our erstwhile heroes. 1 Jul, 1916 The Albatros C3 is introduced and on the British front, PC10 (poo brown/green) is standardized as basic coloring for all aircraft. The British accept the Nieuport 16, although the game will still list this as Nieuport 11. The 16's are camouflaged. Nungesser flies a camouflaged N.17 with Escadrille N.124 and has a very unfortunate incident. He is mistaken for the enemy by a British pilot and is forced to shoot down the hapless victim. As a result he will apply tricolor stripes to all his succeeding aircraft. 19 Aug, 1916 Nungesser rejoins N.65 and flies an aluminium doped N.17 with what will become his trademark tricolor slashes. 28 Sep. 1916 The Jastas are formed and various squads undergo name changes. The Germans adopt a dark-brown/dark-green camouflage system. The French are experimenting with camouflage also, unfortunately the same colorings! 1 Oct, 1916 The Albatros C.5/16 is introduced to mixed reaction. It's getting cold up there! 1 Nov, 1916 After the success of combining several escadrilles to form Groupe de Somme and Groupe de Verdun, the French form permanent Groupe de Chasse wings GC.11, GC.12 and GC.13. 17 Dec, 1916 The Albatros C.5/17 is introduced to a more favorable review. After the death of their leader, the members of Jasta 2 accept the new name of Jasta 'Boelcke'. After a narrow escape and a heavy landing, Nungesser has a new Nieuport. 1 Jan, 1917 The Albatros D.II now sports a wing mounted radiator, unfortunately directly over the pilots head. Several cases of severe scalding and pilot death will result in further modification later. 1 Feb, 1917 The Albatros C.7 is introduced as a stopgap aircraft as new engines will shortly become available. Like many stopgaps, the aircraft proves to have an excellent balance of features and is extremely popular with aircrews. The Friedrichshafen G.III is introduced as another twin-engined bomber. After some experimentation with camouflagued N.17s the French decide to revert to the aluminium doped finish. 22 Feb, 1917 Albert Duellin joins Escadrille 73. 1 Apr, 1917 The Gotha G.IV is introduced, with its nasty 'sting-in-the-tail'. It starts to warm up, the Allies in particular are feeling the heat as the twin-gunned Albatros scouts are now at the front in numbers. After some initial teething problems, the Sopwith Triplane sports a newly designed tailplane. 12 Apr, 1917 Following a series of cases where German pilots have mistaken their own for the enemy Idflieg issues a directive that all aircraft will now be painted in a purple-mauve/dark-green camouflage The Albatros D.III is now manufactured with the wing-mounted radiator offset to one side of center. The Rumpler IV and all new Albatros C.X make their appearance. 5 May, 1917 After repeated requests and several fatalities British high command issues a directive stating that all roundels will have a one inch border in white applied to make them more visible against the darkness of the PC10 doping. 1 Jun, 1917 In response to increasing numbers of Allied aircraft in the skies, Idflieg forms the first German fighter 'wing'. Jadgeschwader I is placed under the command of Herr Baron von Richthofen. The famous 'Black Flight' of 10 RNAS is formed. Facing JG.I they will give as good as they get! 1 Jul, 1917 After experimenting with various markings, the first all SE.5 squadron in France, 56 RFC, adopts a system of identifying letters on their aircraft. 27 Jul, 1917 After the death of his close friend, Eduard von Schleich paints his aircraft black as a sign of mourning. The 'Black Knight' as he will come to be known will prove a worthy adversary to any Allied airman. 1 Aug, 1917 Von Richthofen will use Albatros D.V 2059/17 for the first time. This is possibly the first all red aircraft that the Baron will use. 12 Aug, 1917 Berthold and Veltjens join Jasta 17. 1 Sep, 1917 Jacobs joins Jasta 33. 1 Oct, 1917 The Albatros C.XII is introduced. As a completely new design, the aircraft proves very effective at high altitude reconnaissance. 56 RFC now has a squadron marking! A broad white fuselage stripe just forward of the tail. It's getting cold again! 1 Nov, 1917 With the grounding of the Fokker Dr.I, von Richthofen uses Albatros D.V 4963/17. The French introduce a standardised five color camouflage scheme during late October. The new aircraft are now arriving at the Front. 1 Jan, 1918 Loerzer joins Jasta 26. 10 RNAS pilots paint their Camels with multicolor stripes for identification. This doesn't last long as a passing Staff Officer demands they revert to 'proper' markings. 1 Feb, 1918 With JGI proving a very successful experiment, two more Jadgeschwaders are formed; JG2 and JG3. The usage of linen 'lozenge', printed camouflage fabric, is in full swing. 56 RFC now mark their aircraft with identifying numbers instead of letters. N.57 now renamed to SPA.57, adopts a charging boar as a new insignia. 18 Feb, 1918 With the entry of the U.S. into the hostilities, the venerable Escadrille Lafayette is transferred to American command as the 103rd Aero. The remaining French personnel form Escadrille SPA 124. The Belgian Escadrilles are renamed and adopt insignia to suit. 17 Mar, 1918 Idflieg issues a directive that the cross patee is to be replaced by a new Balkan cross. The Air Service is given until April 15 to comply with the new order. A flurry of activity takes place at airfields across the front. 24 Mar, 1918 Von Richthofen flies his new all-red Dr.I, 477/17. After a directive dated March 22 the RFC squadrons change insignia to hopefully confuse the enemy. The two-seater squadrons remove insignia altogether. 1 Apr, 1918 The R.F.C. is renamed as the R.A.F. Mannock is transferred to 74 RAF. The sun finally breaks through the grey autumn skies. 15 Apr, 1918 The German aircraft are featuring what they think is the final version of the new cross insignia, but Idflieg have other ideas! Von Richthofen has a new Dr.I, 425/17, this will be his last. 23 RAF is re-equipped with Sopwith Dolphins. Dallas flies a hastily camoflagued SE.5a 1 May, 1918 Bishop is transferred to 85 RAF. Rickenbacker is back in his 'Number 1' Nieuport 28. 20 May, 1918 With his transfer to Jasta 4, Ernst Udet repaints his Fokker Dr.I 1 Jun, 1918 Willy Coppens, unsatisfied with his camoflagued Hanriot, paints at least part of it his trademark blue. 25 Jun, 1918 This really is the final form of the German cross! Although many aircraft are left with a hodge-podge of different crosses, all new aircraft will bear this new insignia. The American Nieuport squadrons begin to appear with the order of the colors on their tails changed to a new pattern. 1 Jul, 1918 After damaging his lovely red Fokker D.VII while landing, Udet hurriedly changes to a new aircraft with his beloved 'LO' painted on the fuselage sides. Mannock is transferred to 85 RAF. Having sported red cowls for most of the year, 209 RAF is finally forced to concede and revert to 'correct' markings. 1 Oct, 1918 As the weather warms and the German offensive grinds to a standstill a new Jadgeschwader is formed. JG4 will be comprised of mainly Bavarian Jasta. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naturally, all of this work is not entirely my own, although I have managed to play with every bitmap to suit my own needs. Many have gone before me and I have appropriated, with permission, many styles and ideas over a fairly long period as far as Red Baron is concerned. I would like to thank the following for the use of their research or bitmaps, I apologize to anyone left off this list: Not in any order! Cam Riley....Ken Sharman....Beery....Typhomil....von Tom....von Helton.... Mark Hutchinson....Jukka....Somunul....Flybert....Steve Belanger....Waldo.... Midnitemike....David Layton and a thousand others!