Asharad Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Would you mind telling me what, if at all, this vessel is based off of? I'd like to look at what this is supposed to be, as so far what you've shown us is quite cool! Edited August 25, 2015 by Asharad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnianBlue Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I've started my next major replica, in time for it's 38th anniversary since launch... Still a very early WIP though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landfish2 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 In my quest to replicate every noteworthy modern military plane I have come to the f117 and hit a problem I have not been able to overcome. The body is done and looks pretty decent but I cannot figure out how to make it fly (where to put the engines so as not to ruin the look or how to distribute and place fuel tanks or control surfaces). As such I have come here seeking help, whether it be simple advice or an attempt to physically make it fly. Until it is fixed it shall remain forever a statue:[sketchfab][/sketchfab]If anyone wants to help the craft file can be downloaded here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCanary Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 In my quest to replicate every noteworthy modern military plane I have come to the f117 and hit a problem I have not been able to overcome. The body is done and looks pretty decent but I cannot figure out how to make it fly (where to put the engines so as not to ruin the look or how to distribute and place fuel tanks or control surfaces). As such I have come here seeking help, whether it be simple advice or an attempt to physically make it fly. Until it is fixed it shall remain forever a statue:http://i.imgur.com/ZHmFMGW.pngIf anyone wants to help the craft file can be downloaded hereMaybe if you house the engine(s) deep inside the body and leave just a small exhaust hole at the back directly behind the center of the engine so as to not block the thrust? That would be somewhat realistic I guess as the real thing had buried engines to minimize thermal signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 In my quest to replicate every noteworthy modern military plane I have come to the f117 and hit a problem I have not been able to overcome. The body is done and looks pretty decent but I cannot figure out how to make it fly (where to put the engines so as not to ruin the look or how to distribute and place fuel tanks or control surfaces). As such I have come here seeking help, whether it be simple advice or an attempt to physically make it fly. Until it is fixed it shall remain forever a statue:http://i.imgur.com/ZHmFMGW.pngIf anyone wants to help the craft file can be downloaded hereI'll see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfish_meme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 WWII Bomber replica is coming along, it flies, though I have no roll control yet, nor half the fuselage, I don't think there is anyway for you guys to identify this yet. Though the dimensions are exact, the weight is a bit more than it's real counterpart fully loaded and the part count is under 100 so far, speed in excess of 90m/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderSpock Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Lancaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfish_meme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Lancaster?No, they have 4 engines, my Grandad worked on these, they produced and flew one in 24 hours one weekend for a promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCanary Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) B-25?Or maybe a wellington?EDIT: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11107561 ok, definitely wellingtonSemi-relatedly, now I want to play Combat Flight Simulator 3 again. Edited August 26, 2015 by BlueCanary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfish_meme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have bomb bay doors now mwuhahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCanary Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Would you consider mad-maxing my Jeep or Asteroid sports carWanna Mad Mako my Max? Er, um... you know what I mean.Sure thing dude have a go with my RAGE! buggy:I know, I know:My V2 with transport!Not much success so far with the jeep or asteroid sports car, but I have some ideas how to make it work to try soon.I haven't had time to try the Mako or V2 yet, but this is what I have so far for the RAGE buggy, looking a bit like a post-apocalyptic lawnmower:I had to add off-road wheels because the plan is to maybe use all these crafts in some sort of video so they all need at least two of the faster accelerating off road wheels to be able to keep up with each other. Other than that all I've really done is shorten the cockpit to put in a pretend supercharged engine. Edited August 26, 2015 by BlueCanary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Not much success so far with the jeep or asteroid sports car, but I have some ideas how to make it work to try soon.I haven't had time to try the Mako or V2 yet, but this is what I have so far for the RAGE buggy, looking a bit like a post-apocalyptic lawnmower:http://i.imgur.com/25tiUVo.jpgI had to add off-road wheels because the plan is to maybe use all these crafts in some sort of video so they all need at least two of the faster accelerating off road wheels to be able to keep up with each other. Other than that all I've really done is shorten the cockpit to put in a pretend supercharged engine.http://i.imgur.com/W3gU9pg.jpgH aha ha! I love it! It really looks apocalyptic and bodged together. Needs more flames though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCanary Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 H aha ha! I love it! It really looks apocalyptic and bodged together. Needs more flames though. Well, maybe it could borrow some flames off my doof wagon attempt, based on selfish_meme's DMR Watney. Since KSP doesn't have flamethrower guitars (yet - I'm sure Jeb would appreciate the addition) I decided it to make it more lights and fire than sound, and so strapped on a stupid amount of rockets in a vaguely organised fashion. I'm going to have to remove the suspension since, as you can see in this screenshot, it gets completely flattened when the engines are on. Next task - making it look less stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwhip Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 New "rover"Check out that suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnianBlue Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Well, work on Project Voyager in my "Exploring The Gas Giants" series (So far has NH and Pio. 10/11), I've managed to get the central body mostly done, though the booms are yet to be worked on.Pretty proud of it, but the overheat bug is back, and always will be until that is fixed, and i'm not sure when, I've thought it's caused by clipping, but some mostly unclipped parts still explode. While I have plenty of references on Voyager 1 and 2, actual dimensions are hard to find. Anyone have any thoughts on this craft so far? Edited August 26, 2015 by SaturnianBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwhip Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Started optimizing a bit, adding a body, various tweaks. I'm aiming for under 150 parts. (It's 110 or so right now I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Not much success so far with the jeep or asteroid sports car, but I have some ideas how to make it work to try soon.I haven't had time to try the Mako or V2 yet, but this is what I have so far for the RAGE buggy, looking a bit like a post-apocalyptic lawnmower:http://i.imgur.com/25tiUVo.jpgI had to add off-road wheels because the plan is to maybe use all these crafts in some sort of video so they all need at least two of the faster accelerating off road wheels to be able to keep up with each other. Other than that all I've really done is shorten the cockpit to put in a pretend supercharged engine.http://i.imgur.com/W3gU9pg.jpgNice! That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfish_meme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well, maybe it could borrow some flames off my doof wagon attempt, based on selfish_meme's DMR Watney. Since KSP doesn't have flamethrower guitars (yet - I'm sure Jeb would appreciate the addition) I decided it to make it more lights and fire than sound, and so strapped on a stupid amount of rockets in a vaguely organised fashion. I'm going to have to remove the suspension since, as you can see in this screenshot, it gets completely flattened when the engines are on. Next task - making it look less stupid.http://i.imgur.com/GaIeMP0.jpgIt was made for Duna, so the suspensions a bit soft for Kerbin...it is very pyrotechnic though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ghostbuzzer7 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/hagB2d2.pngYou've been inspired to make a flying rover now huh? Good luck I too was making a rover early today, quite possibly considered a rally car. Great suspension too!Your kerbals must love their cozy spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwhip Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/hagB2d2.pngPfft, that's not a flying car. That's a jet engine with a car strapped to it. Close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostbuzzer7 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hey! They said lawnmowers couldn't fly if you strapped a jet engine to the back of it! Look what that led to! Flying vehicle dreams do come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asharad Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 50% complete. Part count: 606. Frame rate..... bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimech Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Sneak preview:It will probably fly once 1.1 has arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbia Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Sneak preview:http://i.imgur.com/efEKAJD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/VfbuIyu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/rfSE2vj.pngIt will probably fly once 1.1 has arrived.It's a B-24, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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