SpaceTux needs a new plane

[linuxgurugamer]

Spacetux is unhappy. He really want a flying wing he can get to space and back again.  Here is his plane on the runway:

 

So, here is the challenge:

1. Download this from KerbalX here: https://kerbalx.com/crafts/30806
2. Mods are allowed.
3. Basic plane needs to stay the same, with the pilot on the outside.  
   1. You can use the OpenCockpit mod (this is a change)
4. Add stuff to make it cool-looking
5. All entries need to be uploaded to KerbalX, and pictures posted showing the ascent to orbit, and back again (if you make it).
6. Use the TakeCommand mod to have the kerbal be able to start in the command seat, otherwise you can do it the hard way.
7. You can use Modular Fuel Tanks or IFS to change the contents of the tanks

Scoring:

25 points:  Totally stock (other than cool looking stuff)  This means that the flight components, engines, etc are stock

25 points:  Made it to orbit.  The plane you download is fully capable of getting to orbit

1 point for every 100 dV available when in orbit (rocket dV, not air breathing)

25 points:  Deorbited without dying

25 points:  Landed without parachutes

5 points:  Landed with parachutes

-50 points:  Added rocket to get to orbit (this refers to a 1st/2nd stage rocket, where the spaceplane doesn't use it's engines except as possible orbit circularization

Misc:  Points added by myself for the "coolness" factor.

Note:  Entry into this grants me permission to use the winning (or my favorite) spaceplane as part of a new logo for my forum icon and banner on Twitch

Please note:  If you are using IFS (recommended), you can use this patch to add fuel to the wings:

@PART[airlinerTailFin]
{
        RESOURCE
        {
                name = LiquidFuel
                volume = 75
                maxAmount = 75
        }
        RESOURCE
        {
                name = Oxidizer
                volume = 10
                maxAmount = 10
        }
}

If you don't want to enter, please don't bother to respond with meaningless comments.

Winner will get a badge which I'll make out of an image of the winning plane.

good luck

Here is a short YouTube video showing the current plane getting to orbit:

 

Edited July 5, 2017 by linuxgurugamer
Updated IFS patch to allow LFO

[Guest]

This is a bit boring. And how do you define cool and "basic design"

Edited July 4, 2017 by Guest

[linuxgurugamer]

23 minutes ago, dundun93 said:

This is a bit boring. And how do you define cool and "basic design"

Then don't bother to enter.

Basic design is the basic outline of the plane, without too many different modifications.

Edited July 4, 2017 by linuxgurugamer

[Guest]

But that's still to vage of a word. What if I put an 747 on top and say it makes it cool?

Well I'm not entering.

[Guest]

36 minutes ago, dundun93 said:

But that's still to vage of a word. What if I put an 747 on top and say it makes it cool?

Well I'm not entering.

Then be quiet. And dont post.

[Guest]

 

Ok ok I'm sorry for being rude. I'm just a little grumpy right now

Edited July 4, 2017 by Guest

[linuxgurugamer]

Look at the video I posted.  It works. Now go away

Apology accepted

Edited July 4, 2017 by linuxgurugamer

[Guest]

Please now, calm down! I just said I'm sorry. Why are you saying that?

Edited July 4, 2017 by Guest

[linuxgurugamer]

3 minutes ago, dundun93 said:

Please now, calm down! I just said I'm sorry. Why are you saying that?

You aren't receiving IM messages.  Apology accepted, looks like we were both posting/editing at the same time

[Guest]

Thanks

Edited July 4, 2017 by Guest

[Joseph Kerman]

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