[WIP] NohArk's Pick and Pull - Space Tug DEV 0.4

[nli2work]

Orbital Tug DEV v0.4

https://kerbalstuff.com/mod/408/Space%20Tug

Extract to KSP/GameData to install; requires updated Firespitter (fix for thrustReverse) by Snjo (included), and JSIPartUtilities Library by Mihara (included)

• use included windowsTemplate.png for creating your own window textures and decals.
  
• drop a PNG into OrbitalTug/Flags to use ingame.
  
• delete from same folder to remove a custom texture/decal.
  
• you will be able to use any PNG in any Flags or Agencies folder from within GameData as custom window color/decal and stripe texture.
  
• Window Color texture is only visible from outside and will not affect IVA visibility. Window Decal will block visibility in IVA so beware of transparency when make your own textures.
  

• 1.25m command pod (no IVA yet)
  
• 1.25m stack grabber unit
  
• 0.6m nuclear thermal engine on retractable arm.
  

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Edited December 14, 2014 by nli2work

[theonegalen]

Wow. That is terrifying and awesome. XD

[regex]

Krazy Kerbal Tiki-Head FTW

[KNSA Scientist]

Somebody should put this on a robot and make world domination a thing at the KSC

[Justin Kerbice]

lol very crazy thing great job.

[wasmic]

I can only think of one thing to do with this: Set them up along the coast at the KSC, looking out over the ocean.

[CaptRobau]

I love it. It has no real function, yet you managed to make it awesome nonetheless.

[mike9606]

Download please?

[nli2work]

Download please?

I'll put it up for download once I finish the IVA. hopefully soon.

[Green Skull]

Looking awesome! Any plans for RPM, DRE or real chutes?

[nli2work]

Looking awesome! Any plans for RPM, DRE or real chutes?

As much as I can figure it all out, absolutely. I do want RPM for sure. I have no experience with DRE and Real Chutes, but if I figure it out I will add them. Only tiny bit of experience with KSP modding in general. This is first part I've made.

[Green Skull]

Adding this to the config for the heatshield should give DRE compatibility. Just vary the amount of ablative shielding as require e.g. change 1000 to 500 etc

MODULE

{

name = ModuleHeatShield

direction = 0, -1, 0

// bottom of pod

reflective = 0.05

// 5% of heat is ignored at correct angle

ablative = AblativeShielding

loss

{

// loss is based on the shockwave temperature (also based on density)

key = 650 0 // start ablating at 650 degrees C

key = 1000 320 // peak ablation at 1000 degrees C

key = 3000 400 // max ablation at 3000 degrees C

}

dissipation

{

// dissipation is based on the part's current temperature

key = 300 0 // begin dissipating at 300 degrees C

key = 500 90 // maximum dissipation at 500 degrees C

}

}

RESOURCE

{

name = AblativeShielding

amount = 1000

maxAmount = 1000

}

}

As for real chute I'd ask stupid chris for his advice on his thread.

[nli2work]

Cool thanks Greenskull!

I'm still beating my head against the IVA orientation. I've managed to get the Kerbals looking the right way... but the mesh is still at odd angles. Really frustrating. I hope I don't have to jump through these same hoops for every IVA I tried to build.

[curiousepic]

Does it vomit guns?

[nli2work]

Does it vomit guns?

if you have sun beam mod you can have it vomit lasers.

IVA space, some more bits to add before exporting to unity to add props.

[mike9606]

As soon as this is released, it shall be imminent that somebody builds a giant robot with it using Infernal Robotics. Great work on that IVA! It's looking good so far.

[nli2work]

IVA needed props, so I made a few, somewhat stock-alike. Download link in 1st post.

[nli2work]

small additions to EVA mesh at the crew hatch; IVA sorted out, IVA texture 89% there... more set dressing to do.

Edited June 21, 2014 by nli2work

[mike9606]

That's a very cool looking IVA, can't wait to use that thing!

[Green Skull]

I'm so making a giant robot(s). can't wait for this

[nli2work]

I really enjoy working on this part... brings a big smile to my face every time I see it. Coming along nicely... RPM strongly recommended, as you can see in the comparison.

and from a recent test flight...

Things left to do:

model and texture tweaks in IVA space

Edited June 23, 2014 by nli2work

[nli2work]

Final shakedown test flight. Going to up-res the pilot station textures. then it should be all ready to go.

[nli2work]

Download!

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/84054-v-23-5-NohArk-s-Pick-n-Pull-1st-Release-Kerdoz-The-Great

Edited June 25, 2014 by nli2work

[nli2work]

few things in the cooker...

2.5m command pod, should give great views in IVA

[Helix935]

few things in the cooker...

2.5m command pod, should give great views in iva

http://i.imgur.com/etuxblc.jpg

yay a successor to the high visibility pod from spaceport yay