protective shielding? i've seen it but idk what it is.

[justicarab]

so just like in real life there is the ability to cover up important components in escape. i'm guessing this might actually be modded but it seems like it should be in game.

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/258/d/e/apollo_staging_by_smnbrnr-d7z98f7.png

notice on this image the second image from the right has the lander but during launch it was protected in a "protective shield" that has to be pulled out of to dock it on top of the command module. does this protective shield exist in game or just mods?

[HyperbolicKerbonaut]

You could...use a fairing.

[egoego]

You should look for the new fairing parts. They are a bit high up the tech tree so.

[DeMatt]

The new fairing parts, beginning with the AE-FF1 under Aerodynamics, do permit for "interstage" fairings. Unlike the Procedural Fairings version, which has an attachment node at the top to continue adding the rest of the rocket, you will want to build the "spine" first, then add the fairing base to the bottom and finally add panels until you reach the top.