Angelo Kerman

Yes it would..

Last update for the night: Almost done with the external model.

I conducted my first successful in-game test of DSEV's new Nautilus Centrifuge:

No normal map or specular map yet, and the window lights aren't there yet, and no IVA, but...

If you have IFS installed then that too will cause problems.

If you have CryoFuels installed, then it needs to exclude the B9PS from parts that have WBIConvertibleStorage part modules. @Nertea I think is aware of the issue. If you have IFS installed, it needs to do the same thing.

Thanks, that's a known issue with the new MM. It's already fixed in the upcoming release. If you want a quick fix, just remove the FINAL keywords.

Crawling through the progress on this...

Well it would bulge a bit but I figure that once the bellows have extended, the crew can add internal bulkheads to make a more solid pressure seal and a nice walkway. There's more to just unfolding the centrifuge; some assembly required.

Got some more done on DSEV's habitat ring: This is the backside of the centrifuge. Just need to finish the front side and add the struts, the animate the thing... I decided to dispense with the inflatable hab ring from NAUTILUS-X because I wanted the kerbalized Nautilus to have a look that's reminiscent of the nautilus sea creature with its hard shell. The bellows aren't as armored as the rest of the ring but that's ok, I like the contrast.

Got some more done: This is the backside of the centrifuge. Just need to finish the front side and add the struts, the animate the thing... I decided to dispense with the inflatable hab ring because I wanted the kerbalized Nautilus to have a look that's reminiscent of the nautilus sea creature with its hard shell. The bellows aren't as armored as the rest of the ring but that's ok, I like the contrast. Plus, let’s face it, inflatable centrfuge rings have been done many times over...

P.S. Cooking is just another form of engineering- but without the need for perfection.

Some haven't been updated to account for changes in MM's syntax processing. You might see errors with 3.0.1. Next round of updates should fix that.

If your Dr. Angelo is anything like me, he'll also be relentlessly single-minded of his pursuits until they're done. He may even feel like a fraud at times as he puzzles out how to make something work- that just spurs me on to figure things out that look like they can't be figured out. There was a reason they gave me the hard stuff at my previous jobs- they knew I'd unravel the knot. I also take inspiration from a good friend of mine who is retired Special Forces: If I have to become an expert on something pronto, I will- just remind me to do things like eat, drink, and sleep, or I might get so engrossed that I forget, then wonder why I'm so tired when I take a break. He might be somebody that is in charge but only reluctantly in order to get the project where it needs to be- I work for a living... And my guess is that if there wasn't some challenge that needed solved, he'd get pretty bored.

In space, no one can hear you drop a lab. But, they can definitely see it.. I wonder if Wernher knew that the passenger shuttle test was going all the way to orbit? If not, he's probably fuming about now that he got showed up... The views are really spectacular! I liked seeing how the ship approached and finally docked with the station. And I have a feeling Angelo might keep the look.

Sometimes instead of playing Cheks, you have to play Poker...

Total Disarmament Treaty Inspections Protocol 10.357.A: Bribes containing weapons grade Blutonium are strictly prohibited...

It doesn’t look like Martystu and the Kenlistar Awesome will get them out of this either. Not like he’d suddenly show up on your doorstep... Just how do you beat the no win scenario? Maybe if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em? Although, gambits involve sacrificing a piece on the board to gain advantage... And the word apparently originally came from dare il gambetto (to put a leg forward in order to trip someone) according to Wikipedia. Kind of hard to do that in zero gee unless you suddenly boost so hard that everyone not strapped down is pinned to the floor....

I have to say, the Platypus is such an awesome boat! Er, was... Shoving drop pods out the back of a cargo plane. Yep, totally see Angelo doing that. And always having an emergency parachute in his flight suit... And with sharing 99.94%... with Emiko... Can Chibi make plants grow too?

“Akron, welcome back to the Kosmodrome,” the Air Traffic Controller cheerfully said, “Please set down next to the main hangar.” “Copy that,” Captain James said, and clicked of the mic. “Big difference from the last time,” he quipped. “Of course, we’re all friends now, especially with the pyramid we discovered inside their borders. Watch them spin it so it looks like they discovered it first,” Liscella said sarcastically. “Director Oskar vonKerman invites you to watch the Alder 3 launch, you’re just in time,” the Controller radioed. “Director Oskar vonKerman? I didn’t know he ran this complex,” Captain James said. Liscella just shrugged. Captain James keyed the mic. “Please tell the Director that we’d be delighted to watch the launch, and we invite him to tour the Akron afterwards.” There was a pause for several seconds. “The Director happy accepts your invitation. Be sure to check in with the front office once you land. Kerbin Galactic ATC out.” A short time later, the crew was once again in the VIP lounge awaiting a rocket launch. Irina vonKerman again provided translations. The improvements to the Alder ensured that it experienced no abnormal staging events, and its new launch fairing didn’t cause any issues with its solar arrays. Unfortunately, the Alder carrier rocket’s transmitter failed, and the core stage was stuck in orbit. It would be yet another item to address on a future launch. Alder 3’s RCS thrusters and docking radar passed inspections, so the spacecraft headed for Hause 1. Unlike KSP’s Brumby spacecraft, the Alder required no crew- this flight was fully automated. Once it docked with the VKR space station, cheers went up around the Kosmodrome- the vonKermans performed their first successful automatic docking! Hanse and Alice checked out the new arrival vigorously for any signs of damage. Fortunately, nothing appeared out of place. The next day, the Kerbonauts transferred their custom seat cushions into the new craft before casting off their damaged Alder. Kosmo Control then de-orbited Alder 2 as close to the space center as possible. They got within 4 kilometers. No KSP landings ever came that close to their own complex. *** “And now, the grand finale,” Captain James said as he, Gerwin, and Oskar toured the Akron. “The hangar deck.” The group climbed up the ready room’s ladder and entered the cavernous hold of the giant airship. Bobus looked up from his work on the Ganges and approached them. Director Oskar nodded, looking down the deck. “Most impressive,” he said, “interesting to see how your government converted this freighter into a flying aircraft carrier. A most formidable warship in its day, nein?” “Yes, it was,” Captain James responded. “But she’s been converted into a peaceful exploration vessel.” “Ah. Much like our Valkyrie.” Captain James raised an eyebrow. “Valkyrie?” “The Valkyrie was a flying fortress during the Great War,” Oskar explained, “but now she serves to recover our space capsules- when they don’t land so close to the Kosmodrome. But this craft,” he said, pointing to the runabout. “It recovers your capsules, ja?” “Yup,” Bobus chimed in. “The Ganges has been used on numerous occasions. We even recovered a Brumby when we began our tour around the world.” “I would be interested in seeing your other, eh, run around craft,” Oskar said smiling. “Runabout, but sure, this way,” Captain James gestured. They walked a good 20 meters to the opposite end of the hangar deck. “The tiltrotors-runabouts- just barely fit inside the hangar. We can only carry two of them, the Ganges, and the Rio Grande. Just behind the Rio Grande is our rover, the Fid-“ “What is that,” Oskar said, pointing to a finned object mounted to the deck and walked towards it. Captain James glared at Bobus, whose eyes went wide with panic. “That’s the RTG you gave us at the abandoned Sterntal Launch Complex,” Captain James said evenly. “Proof that the nuclear materials were being used for peaceful purposes. Although it’s illegally using weapons grade blutonium…” “I- I- I was studying it to see how it w- worked,” Bobus stammered. “I- I think a more p- powerful and s- safer version could be made. It- I- Uh, I f- forgot to put it away when I was d- done,” he said sheepishly. Gerwin looked at Director Oskar. The political officer gave him a curious look. “Is this true?” Oskar shook his head. “Nein. I would never give such a potentially dangerous apparatus to a foreigner.” “But, you were there, at Sterntal” Bobus blurted out. “Of course I was,” Oskar answered, “As liaison to your inspections. But I never gave such as thing.” Captain James started to sweat. “There’s obviously a misunderstanding here…” “A ‘misunderstanding’ you say? Nein, this is espionage,” Gerwin yelled. “I will summon the guards immediately! Captain, you and your crew are under arrest!” *** Ten days after being incarcerated, the crew heard the roar of another rocket launch. “Sounds like another one of their Elektron rockets,” Payin pointed out. “I wonder what they’re launching?” “They’re moving fast,” Kelbin noted while reading a reprint of Kerbfleet: A Jool Odyssey by @Kuzzter Kerman. “Their rocket, or their space program,” Payin asked. “Yes,” Kelbin said simply, not looking up. He really liked the part where Bill Kerman and Bill Kerbulan dueled each other in the Persistence, and the Monolith had to intervene. Who would’ve thought that the science fiction author would go on to form Kuzzter Instruments, or that their kPad would be so successful? “How are they tracking their spacecraft,” Raphia asked. “My guess is that they’re using our tracking satellites,” Samalla conjectured. “My sister, ever the conspiracy theorist,” Payin quipped. “Although you were right about the aliens, so maybe you’re right about them using our satellites.” Unbeknownst to the crew, with the success of their first automated docking, the vonKermans launched a space station module to Hause 1, a science lab known as Quantum. A small fortune of bench testing and careful vehicle integration ensured that BARIS left the station- built during the Last War and mothballed- alone. A day later, Qantum arrived at Hause 1 and docked to its aft port- previously vacated by Alder 3 when Hanse and Alice boarded the craft and flew it to the station’s forward port. The crew then unpacked the lab using specific instructions from Kosmo Control. They started some basic research to verify that the lab worked as intended in microgravity, but it was proving to be tedious and slow- it was time to bring a trained scientist up to the station, so “Kerbin Galactic” began pulling another Alder out of storage and integrating it… *** Two days later, on Moha 33, 1968, Pioneer 3 entered Duna’s sphere of influence. The satellite had an experimental communications antenna as well as several experiments for magnetosphere studies. The probe arrived in a very high orbit, requiring a significant burn to circularize. Luckily, Pioneer 3 had plenty of propellant for the maneuvers ahead, and arranged for a low-orbit pass in 23 days before settling into a survey of the rusty planet. Lagatha and Irina vonKerman headed to Hause 1 in Alder 4 on Eva 1 after their vehicle took 7 days to go through integration. They arrived without incident- finally their launch system was working as intended. After docking their spacecraft, Lagatha and Irina took over for Hanse and Alice and finally beginning the vonKerman space station’s research mission while Alder 3 returned the previous occupants home safely. The roar of an engine test heralded the entrance of a visitor to the Akron crew’s cell block… “Mortimer Kerman? What are you doing here,” Payin asked. “Securing your release,” KSP’s Chief Financial Officer answered. Payin blinked her eyes and shook her head in disbelief. “I was a trial lawyer before switching careers into finance,” Mortimer explained. “Less stress. Anyway, you, Samalla, Bobus, Kelbin, and Munvan are free to go. The vonKermans will escort you to the Akron and out of vonKerman airspace. You’ll receive your orders afterwards.” “Wait, what about the rest of us,” Kelbin asked. “Commander Liscella? Captain James?” “I was able to negotiate the release for you student astronauts,” Mortimer responded, “but releasing the Akron’s command staff will take more time. The only reason why I got you guys out so quickly is because you’re not Treaty Inspectors, and trying accessories to espionage doesn’t sound as impressive as trying spies.” “Um, we did help-“ “Crew the Akron, learn to work as a team, and conduct research, which you’ll continue to do,” Mortimer finished for Kelbin. “Walt tells me that your flight around the world is trending in the Lattice. People want to see how it ends.” “Right,” Kelbin said sourly. “How will KSC explain the captain’s absence?” “If we can keep this mess out of the news, then they’ll be ‘called away on important business.’ Treaty Inspectors have to inspect…” “I see.” “Kelbin, you’re in charge,” Captain James called out from one of the cells. “Get your crew back to the ship and get the Moho out of here. You all passed my certification course long ago. You’re ready for this.” “But-“ “That’s an order, lieutenant! Get to the ship and go,” the captain practically yelled. “Don’t worry, Mortimer is an excellent attorney,” Captain James added more softly. “He’ll get us out of this jam. And hey Morty.” “Hey, Jimbo. Got yourself into a mess again, I see.” “Yeah. I… let old hurts and prejudices from The Last War cloud my judgement. It started when we went in-country back at the Arekibo...” Mortimer looked around. He must really trust these guys to say that, he thought to himself. “Well, you’ve got time to put them to rest. We’re building a solid case to get you and your team out, but it’ll take a while. In the meantime, I’ll go get the guard to unlock the cells. Kelbin, let’s get you and the rest the students out of here.” The journey around the world is almost over, only 3 stops remain!

Today I finished my D2 Cargo Bays: And got a good chunk of the way through my Nautilus Centrifuge:

I think this is enough for today:

Working on the interconnections...

That might be a limitation of IR, I'm afraid. Not much I can do about it. But there's always the D2 centrifuge, and the upcoming Nautilus centrifuge. Personally, I like the cargo bays that use the D2 Adapter's new End Cap mesh option:

Did I mention that you could radially attach the cargo bays too? Lets you make cargo bays like the Pegasus from Space Odyssey: Voyage To The Planets: