REQUEST : ISS Truss

[Hydrazine_Soup]

So I'm working again on my ISS replica adapting it for 1.0.

So far I've redone almost every single module, exept the cupola node, and the whole truss structure.

It just doesn't seem right to use MK3 parts, because I've sent every single module using the Space Shuttle (Yup, working with SRB's) but there's no way I can fit those inside (And they are also a bit off since the real truss is much smaller in diamter compared to the station).

I can't figure out anther way to make them (2.5m parts are "too" round since the real truss shape is more of a halved octagon)-

The solar arrays are already finished, it's just the truss itself where the problem lies. Maybe someone with enough creativity can help me out.

Thanks!

Edited May 24, 2015 by danilon62

[Nansuchao]

You could easily build that with the structural parts from B9 Aerospace. And probably the S2 parts (2,5m) are better for the stations. It's not yet upgraded for 1.0, but Bac9 is working on it.

[sgt_flyer]

Why not something like this ?

(this quick & dirty version weights around 2 tons, 14 parts - just a proof of concept - dimensions : 1.2m high, 2.3m wide, 7.8m long.)

[Windspren]

Try getting Near Future Construction. The structural trusses are about 2.5 m size and look kinda like the ISS truss. I'm using them for my KSS station.

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Here's a pic:

[Guest]

Or try Zucal´s technique of using drills, like he did for the constellation. Here´s a pic (full credit to him):

and a link (some more credit to this genius):

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/120214-Constellation-Program-Copernicus-MTV

[Rune]

You should also take a look at rover bodies, two of them back to back will have a kind of octagonal section, and stuff with them tends to look cool. That, or go with four parallel stock trusses, that'll look the part if you fill the corners with wings.

Edit: Actually, I have my game open, something like this seems to look the part. With long trusses, that would be 8 parts/section, not counting docking ports and useful stuff:

Rune. As long as you are throwing part count control out the window.

Edited May 24, 2015 by Rune

[Hydrazine_Soup]

sgt_flyer said:

Why not something like this ?

http://i.imgur.com/pJJfOBWl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HLKDOlCl.jpg

(this quick & dirty version weights around 2 tons, 14 parts - just a proof of concept - dimensions : 1.2m high, 2.3m wide, 7.8m long.)

This is exactly what I wanted! I can even fit two inside the same payload bay!

Thanks everyone for the replies, I really apreciate it!

Edited March 5, 2020 by Hydrazine_Soup