SSgt Baloo

Since the most recent update (to 1.22) I can't download this mod using CKAN. Whenever I try, I get the following error message: failed to download "https://github.com/Galileo88/StockVisualEnhancements/releases/download/1.1.21/SVE.HR.1.1.21.zip" - error: The request was aborted: The connection was closed unexpectedly.

I'd be happy if they'd just give us a cockpit that wouldn't look out of place on a DC-3 (c-47) or C-45. The currently available stock parts don't look like pilot visibility was much of a concern when they laid them out. I would also like to see an inline Mk1 cockpit with dual (side-by-side) seating, and another with tandem seats. so I could build some trainer planes.

Do we have a Wile E. Coyote award? Because I believe this deserves one.

Sometimes, when I go to the space complex view, I discover that the tide has come in. Way in: I only just figured out today that if I zoom in, I can get "under" the water and see the buildings.

I was getting tired of waiting for procedural parts to show up so I could make some weird planes when I realized that I could use wing segments as tanks. I tried a bunch of different things, but I think I liked this one, best. The center section of the wing runs from just under the cockpit to well behind. The main wing panels have significant anhedral, while the wingtips are upswept. It flies stably and is fairly maneuverable. More here: http://s28.photobucket.com/user/SSgtBaloo/slideshow/15NOV16

Hear, hear! The people who persist in characterizing the use of mods as "cheating", regardless of circumstances, aren't interested in how you're playing the game, but in establishing dominance over others in the hobby. As far as I am concerned, they are welcome to urinate up a flexible climbing aid because they are already performing the same act upon my cornflakes. I am getting old, and my reflexes don't work with the accuracy they used to*. If not for certain game aids, such as MechJeb, It would be such a difficult task to play that, instead of being therapy for my depression and anxiety, it would be just another source of unnecessary stress. Unless I'm using proscribed mods to complete a challenge, it isn't "cheating", but having fun. * Also, my mind wanders. But don't worry, it's weak and can't get very far.

Finally starting to get updated airplane parts (still waiting for KAX to update since the last time), so I'm making lots of planes. Here are some examples: I have discovered that the pointier the nose cone, the faster a feeble engine can push it. This is an extreme case. This is an example from the other end of the spectrum: I'm learning how to "colorize" the procedural wings. A faster example: And a couple different airframes, as homages to Boeing's 1930's flying wings: A big one: ...And a smaller one that I don't seem to have any in-flight images of: Also, I learned with this plane, that the FS "F-86" engine can do Mach III and fly easily at up to (at least) 21,000 meters (~70,000 feet, give or take). More here: http://s28.photobucket.com/user/SSgtBaloo/slideshow/10NOV16

Also Kerbal Aviation pioneers, where we start out with hang gliders of wood and canvas, and learn how to make flying machines, starting with unsophisticated things like this: And ending with the crazy mishmash of ideas that sprouted in the postwar years, like turboprop fighters, pogo planes, supersonic travel (once you've figured out how, with those feeble engines), etc. Examples: Ryan Fireball Me-262 HG3 Convair XFY-1 Pogo The Barnes Wallis 'Swallow'

Three words: Kerbal Interstellar Space Program. Well... four, actually.

I downloaded and installed this mod using CKAN, and none of the parts seem to be showing up. Is there a searchterm I can use to locate them?

I can't get the download to start. I'll just wait until it gets fixed by the guy(s) running the mod.

Thanks, but I have no idea what to do with that file. I'll just wait for it to be fixed. That pusher engine looks sweet! I need to dig out some pics of the ascender so I can build my own.

The textures for the Allison homage are missing, except for the Ascender (pusher) config. Also, when Spacedock is down, who or where do I report it in case nobody has reported it yet? ETA: This is still one of my favorite mods.

The problem was still there, so I deleted the fuel switch that I had added most recently, and then it was gone. Now I can use mechjeb, again. Again, thanks!

After deleting Mechjeb and restarting, the problem remained. Since my troubleshooting skills are sub-par, I just burned KSP to the ground (again) and reinstalled it. At least I know enough to save craft files, in case I made something I'd rather not have to build all over again.

Thanks! ...Aaand now it's broken my fuel switches. No fuel tanks except for wings. I guess I'll have to wait until the fully-developed version comes out.

It doesn't show in the "compatible" filter. What filter reveals it and how do I recognize the correct one?

I'll wait until it's ready for primetime. I've had difficulty, correctly installing even simple-to-install mods, so I rely on CKAN. Otherwise, I end up uninstalling and reinstalling to fix a borked game. Almost daily.

I will as soon as it becomes available again. If my piloting abilities were the best the real space program had to draw upon, there would be no such thing as a circular orbit, only approximations. I have to have absurdly efficient engines to even think about an interplanetary mission, and most landings on airless worlds would end in a brief, mostly fatal impact.

Thanks!

How does one adjust the size and shape of the parts? I downloaded it earlier, because I saw "elliptical wings" in the description and HAD TO HAVE IT but, pressing "J" while hovering the cursor over the part I want to adjust does nothing. It seems likely that I have missed missed some important information.

I was ready for the switch, this time. Mostly I've been doing airplanes, since I really need mechjeb to do more than put satellites into sloppy orbits. Some seaplanes/flying boats: A blimp/dirigible: And some smaller planes: More here: http://s28.photobucket.com/user/SSgtBaloo/slideshow/WhutEyeBeenDoin23Oct2016 "Go home, giant robot plane! You're drunk!"

That suits me just fine! Thanks, large!

Well, it looks like I can install scatterer without any of the sunflare mods that CKAN won't let me install without. The sky is blue once more. Do I even need any of the sunflare mods? Also (nonsequitor) it's amazing to see how quickly the game loads when you have almost no mods installed*. * I usually have a lot of 'em.