CelticCossack51 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 In preparation of the Proton release I have begun working on something I previously said I wasn't going to do, see if you can guess what it is.http://i.imgur.com/aTlFSka.pngI think it's a TKS. Do I get a cookie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Since I have merged my Soyuz with this, I decided to resurrect the Vostok models and merge that mod with this one also. Thank Felbourn for this as without him wanting this for his youtube series I would likely have never done it.So far I have Vostok 1/2 finished and Voskhod-1 done also. I am currently working on the airlock for Voskhod-2. My R-7 rockets already have a vostok fairing which until now was unused. I am adapting that to work properly with this slightly different Vostok than was originally planned. Also, Voskhod-2 will need it's own custom fairing with an extension for the airlock.Vostok-1/2:Voskhod1: Edited February 7, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Just finished Voskhod-2. Lastly I need to modify the Vostok fairing to fit it then I can release the update. Edited February 7, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CERVERUS Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Oh...nice news,Vostok will be released!!!Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygun Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That's the best Vostok I think I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1989 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I've said it a few times and so have many other people, but it can't be stated enough. You are a machine and the quality work to time spent working on a mod ratio is simply incredible. Well done again! These just might be some of the prettiest you've done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Absolutely astounding work, raidernick! Your mods are truly masterful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimovski Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Oh my God! That'll surely find some use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 This has been released in the Releases ThreadTo launch the spacecraft you will also need my Soviet Probes and Rockets pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlSnout Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The detail on this model is very impressive. I now have a stand-alone KSP install dedicated exclusively to 'raidernick' content. Congratulations on your achievement(s), and thanks for sharing.Hi-Ho,cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 I did some more work on the TKS spacecraft. I'm having trouble finding information about how the VA capsule worked. I know there is a deorbit engine on top of the stack, then the RCS pod under that. Both of those attach to the top of the VA capsule. However, I also see that the VA capsule has soft landing jets? I'm also not sure where the parachute is supposed to go. Does it go between the VA capsule and the RCS block? I don't even know if the RCS and deorbit engines decouple from the capsule or not. There is almost no information about the specifics about how the capsule worked. I saw a diagram that shows the parachute is inside the RCS section and the jets are attached to the parachute lines. I'm not sure how this is supposed to work if that stack stayed attached to the capsule during reentry wouldn't it cause it to flip around?If anyone knows any specifics about this please don't hesitate to tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1989 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I did some more work on the TKS spacecraft. I'm having trouble finding information about how the VA capsule worked. I know there is a deorbit engine on top of the stack, then the RCS pod under that. Both of those attach to the top of the VA capsule. However, I also see that the VA capsule has soft landing jets? I'm also not sure where the parachute is supposed to go. Does it go between the VA capsule and the RCS block? I don't even know if the RCS and deorbit engines decouple from the capsule or not. There is almost no information about the specifics about how the capsule worked. I saw a diagram that shows the parachute is inside the RCS section and the jets are attached to the parachute lines. I'm not sure how this is supposed to work if that stack stayed attached to the capsule during reentry wouldn't it cause it to flip around?If anyone knows any specifics about this please don't hesitate to tell me.http://i.imgur.com/QGjmudH.pngHope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Hope this helps That is the picture I was talking about. It does not show whether or not either of those parts detach from the capsule. Also on actual pictures of the pod there doesn't appear to be any spot for the parachutes to actually come out of if that's where they are located. Edited May 8, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1989 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Perhaps you have seen this. But it looks like just the capsule returns. http://youtu.be/dKZw1YglQCE You will see what I mean, it looks like that capsule rests under the top two thirds. These videos might help too. http://youtu.be/g70KEOe9zR0 this video gives you a video simulation of of what it looks like in space. It looks like the top third is the renetry and rcs module, second third is the service module, and then the capsule. http://youtu.be/PB3kgKJCA9A Sorry if I am showing you stuff you have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ok I haven't seen that first video. So from that I'm guessing the parachute is somewhere on top of the pod, despite the fact that there is also a hatch on top that can't be covered. I'm going to have to just make something up that fits there I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 TKS service module is done. Now I just need to work on the VA capsule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) TKS service module is done. Now I just need to work on the VA capsule.http://i.imgur.com/1V3oCF9.png Will you make Excalibur Almaz stuff? If so I will download this mod.Also, don't forget about the docking port between the FGB/service module and the VA capsule. The VA literally had a docking port embedded inside a heat shield flap. The flap was opened until separation from the FGB to allow movement around the vessel. This means there was no need for a traditional decoupler. Edited May 8, 2015 by _Augustus_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Finished the VA capsule, VA RCS and retro blocks. Last I need to make the TKS rcs blocks, parachute and LES tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1989 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Finished the VA capsule, VA RCS and retro blocks. Last I need to make the TKS rcs blocks, parachute and LES tower.http://i.imgur.com/qPW9IM2.pngI said it once and I will say it again. You are machine. Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 RCC, parachutes and LES are done. Finally before release I need to make fairings for it for use with the proton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) The TKS/VA has been released in the releases thread: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/88383 Edited May 9, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Working on ASTP parts, just finished the APAS-75. Up next will be the universal docking adapter. Edited May 25, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) The docking adapter is done. Lastly I need to make an alternate orbital module for the soyuz to match the Soyuz-19 oneNeed to figure out what to do with the scaling issue as the FASA parts are comically small compared to mine and the packs that mine are compatible with, I'm not scaling my stuff down. This picture shows all parts scaled to 1:1 RSS levels so they are in proportion. Edited May 25, 2015 by raidernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidernick Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Soyuz 19 is done, it has alternate solar panels and orbital module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanKell Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Locked at OP's request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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