SdKfz 251 Ausf.D multi skin 3D update Version 2 mod by David "Spudkof" Williams,

A special thanks goes out to all the WWIIF community, for there continued support of a still great game.

This mod alters the default Janes SdKfz 251's both troop carrier and rocket launcher versions (Ausf A or B) to a SdKfz 251 Ausf.D with interior and un-mirrored skins, there have been many external 3D shape enhancements to try and better capture one of my favourite AFV types as well as some minor 3D interior fittings added.

While making some minor tweaks to the files I also took the opportunity to reduce the face counts on both L3 files to help reduce the frame rate impact.

It also includes an updated damage model based on the troop carrier as both vehicle share the same model, if I can figure out how to get them to use separate models then I will update this file to include separate models for each.

The cam scheme reflects that of a vehicle that has seen continuos action since Normandy, Holland and now the Ardennes, as such it is a well worn tri-colour of panzer-yellow, olive- green and red-brown.

Installation
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Before installing this, or any other, custom modification, you are advised to take a backup 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 will be extracted to a new directory WWII Fighters\Data\sdkfz261ausfdxtra.

Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the WWII Fighters\Data\sdkfz261ausfdxtra.

This distribution at present only includes 512 skins. 

Clicking on an installer script will open up a DOS session and the installation will proceed in this window. When the installation is complete, a message saying "INSTALLATION OF NEW SDKFZ 251 AUSF D COMPLETE.....CLOSE DOS SESSION" will be displayed in the window. Close the DOS session by clicking on the X close button in the top right corner of the window.

Installation is now complete.

Please Enjoy

David "Spudkopf" Williams Australia

Any Questions please email me at

LANGLOTZ@bigpond.com.au

Spud