Barley

Competition is ramping up. I'm surprised, though, that so few have a flipping method. Props to you, NNYGamer, for the deployment method.

Introducing the Double Post! For when a newbie is too dumb from Kerbal-induced lack of sleep to realize he already posted his design!

Introducing the Flipper: http://postimg.org/image/eu3gz6fvl/ Linky: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxjl4G7XlNXrNUJnQmhyZ2dCQTg/edit?usp=sharing She's got quite a few parts: 60 or so including the decent stage. But she's got the triple purpose of fuel transport, Kerbal Transport, autonomous exploration, and, of course, Flipping things. Decent stage pops right of after landing, and the center of mass is located right between the decent engines (and more or less in-line with the ascent and transport stages) Comes with it's own ASAS and RCS gadgets and fuel which it keeps after landing, allowing it to serve as a cargo truck. http://postimg.org/image/byqshw6qv/ http://postimg.org/image/3o95y85pd/ Has two action groups: The first activates the Flipper struts which allow the beast to lift or flip its burden, the second activates two stabilizers in the back to keep the flipper from becoming an exorcise in Irony. http://postimg.org/image/7lmd514c1/ http://postimg.org/image/4ipn3ldft/dd655eb1/ Comes with all the Utility lights, ladders, and generators to be self sufficient, but has a clamp-o-tron docking port compatible with all That's no Moon-base components. (Edit: Now has two docking ports at a slightly lower elevation for better compatibility) http://postimg.org/image/4cyjugufv/ A word of warning: The Flipper is resilient, but hit a terrain feature too hard and the front claws WILL fall off. This should not be a problem, though, what with the moonbase being located in the Sea of Tranquility. Edit: Total weight is 12.27 Mass units, give or take.

The Flipper can upright Spacecraft, refuel them, and transport the Kerbal inside to safer housing. She may not be faster than lightning, but she's simple to operate and easy to transport! Comes with a crew, but a backup probe computer is also mounted on top. Linky:https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxjl4G7XlNXrLXBzTmM0T05BSWs/edit?usp=sharing Comes with a Decent stage, RCS, and ASAS along with a double tank of gas and two tanks of RCS. Decent stage is discardable after landing, but will require a 90 degree reorientation after separation from the transfer stage. Comes with Lights, generators, and ladders for your kerbal Has two action groups: Action group 1 Activates the flipper gears near the front of the vehicle. Action Group 2 Activates two stabilizers at the rear of the vehicle (see below) Too prevent the obvious irony of a flipped flipper. The Pics show have one outdated feature: After taking the pictures I lowered the rear Clamp-o-Tron a little and boosted up the ground clearance. No effect on performance, but the car is now compatible with all Moonbase components. Please do not smash the front of the vehicle too hard against the ground (like on rough terrain) or the plows will detach. Car is pilotable via Kerban or Computer, and can carry fuel in addition to flipping vehicles. I got the center of gravity as close as I can to the center of both rocket mass and between the decent stage rockets. Edit: Right-Click the broken picture windows and click "Copy Image URL. Past in URL box to see pictures.