A new way to build modular bases

[Callmedave]

Ok, so ive been planning to build a base on minmus in career and after watching a few videos i didnt like the way these were assembled, so i have created a forklift!

Its still in its testing stage, but works by having a docking port under the COM on the part you wish to move and lifting and moving the part around, look at these pictures:

A typical modualr base part

The Korklift

In position

Bro, do you even

Done, off to next

Im patenting this as the 'Korklift' i wont bother with a craft file as it needs refinment, but you can see how it works, lander gear allows you to lift and move parts around your base.

Notes: Test all this in sandbox, try and keep docking ports at the same height so that the one lifter can do everything.

The Korklift can recharge itself when docked (you can transfer electricty same as fuel) so it may not require solar panels

Its quite important to have the port under or close to the COM to prevent it tipping.

I would recommend binding the landing gear to a action group, if you toggle gear, you will raise the lander legs on the part you are moving when you lower it = disaster!

Tell me what you guys think!!

Edited May 28, 2015 by Callmedave

[JTpopcorn]

Wrong thread this goes in SpaceCraft exchange.

Also hate to break it to you but this concept isnt exactly new. Sorry

[Mikki]

Hey CallmeDave

Thats the first that i see in the Forum, you are a Genious!

I think i have to go to Space again with Launchers... You gave me just what i was looking for all the time since we can

mine in Stock Game... Have some REP!

Forklifter... Why did i not had the idea by myself? I allways picked up, but lifting up is maybe way better!

IMAGINE TWO KORKLIFTER WORKING TOGETHER, BIGGER LOADS AND SAFER... OMG !!!

Edited May 28, 2015 by Mikki

[Callmedave]

Wrong thread this goes in SpaceCraft exchange.

Also hate to break it to you but this concept isnt exactly new. Sorry

I thought of this as more of a guide, rather than a craft. Maybe it's not new, but I had not seen a similar thing, and I have been looking so hopefully it will help some one

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Hey CallmeDave

Thats the first that i see in the Forum, you are a Genious!

I think i have to go to Space again with Launchers... You gave me just what i was looking for all the time since we can

mine in Stock Game... Have some REP!

Forklifter... Why did i not had the idea by myself? I allways picked up, but lifting up is maybe way better!

IMAGINE TWO KORKLIFTER WORKING TOGETHER, BIGGER LOADS AND SAFER... OMG !!!

Glad you like it. Seems kinda obvious once you've seen it.