Apollo Capsule-a-like

[Bloojay]

This is a simple build I use for my Apollo-Like missions, because the top of the Capsule has that ring, it makes putting a docking port directly on top of it look kinda broken. So this is what i do to get around it:

(taken from my post about it in the open source construction techniques thread)

Here is how I construct my Apollo-a-like command capsule:
(Imgur album: http://imgur.com/a/ZFhwT)

The basic componetns, a .65 to 1.25m structural adapter, and a docking port are the main components, attached to a capsule of course

smush 'em down

nice 'n flush

this is how i do my Launch escape system and shroud

Its just more historically accurate and sleeker. Its done in 2 segments, the first extending downward and out, parallel to the capsule,
and then cuts in and finishes connected to the Heat-Shielding, decoupler, Or even the capsule if done correctly.
It may result in less than pretty edges, this is easily resolved with offsetting the entire fairing upwards a smidge.

 

Thoughts?

[Majorjim!]

4 minutes ago, Bloojay said:

 

Thoughts?

Build a Saturn V and LM! 

[Bloojay]

@Majorjim My Sarvin XXX (named after GP2 and its 30 engines) is too big, too... hard, and too hot for the forums