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  1. Pak
    Oh okay. It was already fixed on my end but that was after the last update unfortunately. So it'll be in the next one They still fire, but there's an error in the stock FX that cause the plume to clip into the SRB and not display. You can do this and change the -0.1 to a zero, but it doesn't really matter. They're still generating thrust
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    @G'th As Z3R0 said it just doesn't work. The RCS engines would have to be symmetric. You can force a model to mirror the correct way, but the RCS module's mirror doesn't match. Having them as two parts just adds nonsense for most players to deal with as they need to be mirrored to stay balanced. The Block-II OMS that I'm working on seems to be the look you're going for anyway. Cool shuttle though Also here's a peek at the B-2 cockpit's 0.625m LES engine (with STBE for scale) No. There's plenty of options out there to make whatever rocket you're looking at.
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    Some progress. I'm using the current wing textures for the B-2 stuff, so I plugged in the new delta and rudder. Not too shabby. In new stuff I put together the basics for the landing skids and got them working in game. These will probably change quite a bit as it's just the basic shapes needed to animate them. The rear skids are a radial attach part and the front skid is built into the cockpit. @notJebKerman This one is getting its own cargo bay airlock with some other features.
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    It'll have it's own IVA but might end up with the mk3 as a stand-in for a bit. The IVA depends a lot on time and frustration levels. Block-II seats 8 on the flight deck and the mid-deck is used as an airlock and EVA prep room, so the layout is quite a bit different. whoops. Thanks for the heads up. I changed the thrusters a while back and the cfg changes snuck in but not the updated model. They work now in 1.3.0c and they're also a bit more stable, so enjoy. Update v1.3.0c Changes: Fixed Shuttle OMS - Fixed Shuttle OMS pods (broke in 1.3.0b) - Changed the RCS so they're now more stable during translation. Fixed some description errors
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    That's exactly what it's for. The cockpit LES is to fill the gap in abort options from lift-off to booster sep. Along a normal flight path in stock, my general goal is making it capable of a KSC return from about 15k (SRB sep) and island return from (20-30k LRB sep). Beyond booster sep, RTLS or Abort to Orbit would be better options unless the orbiter is too damaged to land.
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    @Dgraz22 Not sure yet. The nosecone will be an animated cargo bay style for sure. I'd much prefer built pieces for the cargo butt, but I can understand the appeal of procedural fairings. Still working on models but got quite a few prototype parts in game. Enough to do some launch abort testing!
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    @Abpilot I mentioned it a while back but I'm not making my own Energia. Tantares will be the 'official' Energia for CA and I'm working with Beale to make it as compatible as possible with my Buran. I'm instead using that dev time to clean up the current Buran parts and make some new Russian inspired payload/utility parts. That reminds me I need to go through and update my roadmap. @Z3R0_0NL1N3 I'm making that and the ET Nosecone fairing. Good picture though I haven't seen it all broken up like that.
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    I have the return stuff planned for Phase 3 and hope to make it usable for both the Buran and B-II boosters. If I remember right It was proposed for the block-II but they decided it was cheaper to just ditch them instead of refurbishing. Makes a lot more sense to recover the Buran boosters since they drop over land. The white paint is just for fashion Depending on the mission they had cameras and lights set up in the bay as well as on the Canadarm to help the payload specialists out. They mainly used the light reflecting off of earth though as they orbited 'upsidown' so the direct sunlight mostly hit the thermal tiles.
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    This is true. The next big part set will be the full Block II orbiter. While I'm working on that I'll be making and releasing other small parts for B-II and the base shuttle like an advanced airlock and MMU, extended RCS payload, and some other small things. When and how these parts get released just depends on time and what kind of stuff is giving me problems, but it'll all lead to the full orbiter at some point. The general structure is: Phase 1 - LRBs Phase 2 - Block II Orbiter Phase 3 - Heavy Lift stack and Orbiter For all future parts though if it's something that was actually made and used, or something that was concepted for the original shuttle it'll go in the base Mk3 Shuttle Pack. If it's a more advanced version of a part I already have or just something I make up it'll be in the Block II set. Also I put the craft file up. You can find it here
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    Update 1.3.0b Changes More small changes to support Mk3 - Block II Most shuttle parts moved down one tier lower in the tech tree to give space for Block II parts. You can now build a full shuttle at the Heavy Aerodynamics and Heavier Rocketry levels. And the initial release of the Block II Program! Please note this is an alpha build as I work on it. Some of the textures are unfinished and there are likely some problems I haven't found/fixed, but it's functional. My free time is very limited and I didn't want to feel like I was sitting on this anymore so I'm putting it out. I'll be cleaning up these parts as I move forward with the rest of the add-on which will include the Block II orbiter and a handful of other parts. Just drop the files into your Cormorant Aeronology folder. I'll be adding a craft file soon but likely won't make a forum post about it. So if you're interested just keep an eye out over the next day or two. A note for stock use: Without using something like Atmospheric Autopilot you really need advanced tweakables activated in your game to manage the main engine gimbals during launch. I recommend this with the normal shuttle as well, but the stock SAS can't deal with all the additional engines going at once. Manual flight is a bit more tricky but still very possible with a little practice. The flight profile from my launch guide in the OP still works, but you should be looking at booster sep around 30km instead of 15k. Good luck!
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    @Dgraz22 SRBs just needed a little less fuel. I updated so they'll burn out before 25km now. @Dano818 I changed my mind and didn't want to include those with the base parts. I still have the texture I just forgot about it. I'll finish it up and put it out when I can.
  12. Pak
    Put together a 2.5x Scale patch with thanks to TheRedTom and PickledTripod for their work they sent in. You can check it out now on Github. It's not perfect, but I'd call it "pretty okay." I'll likely tweek it some more Works well with QRSS by @pap1723 @RandyRawgustNo worries. Glad you got it figured out. @DJ Reonic Atmospheric Autopilot and Gravity Turn work great as well. They're both linked in the OP.
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    I'm seeing it now but can't say it's ever given me enough issue to notice. Might be something that happened more recently. My guess would be a slight drag error someplace since it doesn't seem to effect things higher up. I'll poke around and see if I can find what it is
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    That reminds me I should do a little instruction thing. @drtedastro You don't have to mess with the cfg unless you want to change the little tooltip display in game the objects are the reference meshes in unity. A mesh switch is really just a stack of parts and you're picking which one is active in game.
  15. Pak
    v1.3.0a Update Added: Decal set to add names and more flags to your shuttles Changes: New art for ST-25 engine. The old engine is moving to its proper place in the future Block II add-on Many other small changes to get ready for the Block II release Updated the craft files on github to add the new decals Forgot to put in final descriptions for the decals! I'll add them later. Photo by Daelkyr
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    I decided to split up the Kerbalized and Real decals as I don't like having anything too "real" in the base mod. So the real stuff will be available separately. The base decals have a few of my flightless bird shuttle names and 7 custom slots @trooperMNG There's a worm-y option in both sets along with a custom slot for it. I also made the Buran side decal. Petrel is my dev name for the Buran (flightless bird that lives in Eastern Europe) On the right is the supplied texture sheet. I set it up so you can easily plug in your own names and replace the flags with your own if you'd like. This stuff will be included in the next update along with a bunch of small stuff to get ready for the LRB add-on @Dgraz22 I don't have any plans for any other modern shuttles. I do have plans for a set of 3 other shuttles which you can check out in the roadmap in my sig which will be done in the far future or never. But if you're looking for a similar modern rocket launched shuttle, check out @Well's CEV
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    @Sweice in stock no, in RO yes Finally tracked down same nagging issues with the new engines so things are getting all cleaned up with the LRBs. Mostly just finishing up textures now. Here's a little peek at the decals too. Uses mesh switch to change names/styles. I'll provide the real shuttle names and you can plug in your own names to the texture sheet. The name plate and right wing flag use the same texture space, so if you put in your own name it'll be available for both.
  18. Pak
    Thanks @DrLicor updated the OP. Good to see you're around and thanks a lot for the update. @Frednoeyes That's weird and great. Good find @royying There isn't a flag transform on the flipped wing. There will be in the future though as I'm working on a set of decal parts to spruce up the shuttle.
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    BuranButt loads right before CA_delta which will cause the problem when something is wrong with your firespitter.
  20. Pak
    The only crash cases I've seen moving to 1.3 is having extra versions of firespitter will cause a crash now. Make sure you're using the most recent version of CA, then if you're using the firespitter dll make sure it's up to date and there aren't any others hiding out someplace. If you're using the firespitter folder, rename it to 000Firespitter. This forces it to load first with MM. You're likely seeing a problem on the CA_delta wing because it's usually the first part that tries to load firespitter.
  21. Pak
    @debaker02 I'm not really sure about the patch. I think when using stock values the SRBs get crazy heavy, so maybe reducing the masses on the SRBs and ET could do the trick. If you do happen to come up with some working edits I'd be happy to update it. @Deltac That is lovely. Thanks for the pictures! @drtedastro Thanks. Glad you're liking it. The ET sep is surface mounted. It's definitely easiest to build the shuttle stack in the SPH and flipping the shuttle upside down helps with attaching all the ET stuff. The little node there is just for using the blank version of the engine mount and attaching the extensions to make your own size. I've been plugging along on the LRB's texturing and game balancing. They're a bit twitchy with all the gimbals but feel great and increase the payload from 18t to about 25t Getting the booster sep working Works great as a rocket too along with the mesh switching interstage (5m not pictured)
  22. Pak
    @Deplaisant Like this on Spacedock.
  23. Pak
    Hey guys, With the LRBs comes an engine revamp. The ST-25 was kind of a placeholder so I could balance the shuttle with a lighter/lower thrust engine, so the current engine will be replaced by the streamlined version on the far left and the STB on the right will be available with the Shuttle BII stuff. Pictured from left to right are the Compact, 2.5m, and 2.5m boat-tail mesh switches. (new bits are white and untextured)
  24. Pak
    @awsumindyman Sure @Deltac @notJebKerman Thanks for the mission photos. It's great seeing stuff like that
  25. Pak
    I forgot I was sitting on a cryo patch from TheRedTom as well. I'll get that pushed out soon
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