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Hrm, scratch what I said already, it seems to work like how I describe already, if the *top* node of the inline is mounted inside. I'm not yet sure about the DRE interaction yet, testing at the moment. The inline parts are such that only the outer rim of the cylinder is visible outside the curve of the sphere, when mounted top node inside. (So, not tall ...I would say no taller than an inline is thick.) EDIT: Fifth photo in the realchutes thread has a sample photo http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/57988-WIP-0-23-x-RealChute-Parachute-Systems-tweaks-and-bugfixes-v0-3-3-2-9-01-14 )

About the parachute, i'd say its simple*: Make a recessed node, and use (License, optional dependency, etc) one of the in line .625m chutes from realchutes, such that when it's installed, a textured 'cap' appears over the node, for a smooth finish. For other parts that may go atop that depending on the user, it would just clip through the cap? Not ideal, but the nice thing about KSP is using parts lego style that they never were intended for! Keep up the (very!) good work, don't worry about funks; if it takes a few days off, it'll still be well enjoyed in the mean time. *May not actually be simple.

This looks insanely useful. Take all the time you need, no need for rushing. How long until we have procedural everything?* (Well, almost everything. This is not a bad thing!)

Checking in after having a chance to poke around with the test article: So far, no problems at all!, it's much better balanced/weighted than I expected (It rights itself fairly well, I mean to say.) The only thing I could think to suggest, is that the backside isn't obvious that the hatch is located there. Maybe a handle texture?... In any case, a very minor quibble. I had had that thought for the RCS lander, but you beat me to it! (Curses to me for starting a new game on the vertical tech tree!)

Registered to say that I enjoy the Radish v2 pod, and this new one as well. Looking forward to the test version. The unintended use made me laugh; a pair of mk1 pods mated at the nose + some struts made for a viable munar rescue lander at one point. I was surprised how well it flew, actually.