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New IVAs for 1.0


frizzank

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Looks pretty good.

Though, if I may critique, the science lab is well modeled, and looks good, but doesn't really seem like a laboratory.

Which is a pity, the others look well suited to their respective roles.

The 'lab' here's a lot of empty space where there should be science equipment. At the moment, it's more like a crew and storage area than a lab. The seat position is reasonable for travel, but not for working.

There doesn't seem to be any sort of workspace, which surely is the main thing the part should provide.

Here are some examples from the ISS of science areas:

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Plus, the fact that everything is vertically oriented could be a bit of a design flaw. In space, there is no up and down, and that part also lends itself to being landed horizontally. Designing this part prioritising vertical use seems like an odd choice, considering its mainly used for stations and bases.

At the moment, it doesn't look much like a science lab, just an extended version of the hitchhiker cabin with different cupboards. I can't really see it being a useful place to do science. Unfortunately, I doubt Squad cares enough to let there be changes.

Also, in the MK3 crew cabin, are those seats lined up so all the kerbals can see out the windows? It's hard to see from the picture.

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Beautiful work. I love cockpits that actually give the pilot some functional field of view.

I still want to see more and better instruments in these cockpits (EAS and machmeters will soon be very very useful)... but I realize that's not your department.

Really, these look great! :)

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That looks like you can walk around. I love it!

Yes, but where's all the science supposed to happen? On the floor? On the bench? Only in that little fume cabinet looking thing? Not a convincing science lab, far too empty.

Does it need to be that big and heavy if the only important things it contains are a few cupboards?

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