Oblivion Bubble Ship Redesigned! [Infernal Robotics] 2-Kerbal VTOL

[Cruzan]

Oblivion Bubble Ship

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I had made a 100% stock version of the Bubble Ship before, but I got a lot of requests to update it with the Infernal Robotics mod. The result turned out pretty well! I love how the legs can fold up behind the body now instead of hanging in front. The rotating engines are somewhat useful, but they can get you in to trouble since there isn't any lift coming from wings. It takes some getting used to, but it isn't too bad

The overall design is pretty similar to the stock version aside from the landing legs and vtol engines.

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If stock KSP is more your speed, check out the stock version I made a while back!

This new update has two different files. One design uses a 90 degree hinge and the other uses the full 180 degree hinge for the VTOL engines. Feel free to take your pick!

CRAFT FILES:

IR-90: http://www./view/xu0qdm0gjy6assm/Bubble_Ship_IR-90.craft

Part Count: 260

IR-180: http://www./view/vr4al2w8ikarhac/Bubble_Ship_IR-180.craft

Part Count: 243

The 180 is lighter and uses less parts. Those reaction wheels on the spheres weigh a lot and the 180 has about half as many as the IR-90.

In-game craft file description:

Instructions!Spacebar = Launch ship and deactivate excess reaction wheels

AG 1 = Engine Hover/Point Downwards

AG 2 = Rotate Engines Forward for Travel

AG 3 = Retract Landing Legs

AG4 = Extend Landing Legs

Take them for a spin and let me know what you think!

Edited April 27, 2014 by Cruzan

[Voculus]

Holy crap, that is sweet! Absolutely ingenious use of the various parts to construct the ship!

[Cruzan]

Holy crap, that is sweet! Absolutely ingenious use of the various parts to construct the ship!

Hehe thanks! The part count got a little high by adding in all the smaller details, but I figured it was worth it

[Cruzan]

A quick note: I updated the OP with an album to show off the looks a little bit better

[KeithStone]

Reminds me of the Orca from the original command & conqueror, which was one of my all time favorite vessels.

[DaMichel]

Amazing work!

Btw. they actually made a real scale model for the movie

[Cruzan]

Reminds me of the Orca from the original command & conqueror, which was one of my all time favorite vessels.

It definitely does! It needs some ducted fans instead of jets, but it's still pretty close

Amazing work!

Btw. they actually made a real scale model for the movie

Thanks! And ya I actually used that video to help get a better feel for the design of the ship. Most of what I found were blurry screencaps and concept art. That model is soo sweet

[Skitzy]

Could you give me some help? I tried to install, (I already have the newest IR) but it told me that like, half of the parts for the craft were missing. .-.