Constellation Mission Packs Discussion Thread!

[SaturnianBlue]

I patched up the interstage on both the Ares 1 and Ares V and chose to use radiators.

The Interstage also separates cleanly in one piece!

[Servo]

Still focusing on part efficiency, I've built my launch vehicles (For the first time, at least) and the Orion Capsule. My ultimate goal is to never have more than 250 parts on-screen at any point in the mission, though some parts may be unavoidable.

Test launch. With partially empty orange tanks, this can take the 60 tons required into a 240x240km orbit, and then some. I could theoretically lower part count even more by using a Mammoth instead of 5 vectors, but I don't think that will be necessary. Part Count: 90 (no payload)

The Ares I will likely need a little bit of work. I made it proportionally accurate to the IRL version, but the loss was scale with the Ares V (it's also hideously overpowered). I will probably scale this one down a bit. Part Count: 150 (with Orion)

Also, this beauty. I sacrificed a bit of aesthetics for part count and functionality, but it's still looking good. Part count: 50 (without launch escape tower). Also, this version only holds 3 Kerbals. I have a similar 6 kerbal version that I may trim down a bit.

[Majorjim!]

15 hours ago, SaturnianBlue said:

chose to use radiators

The correct choice.

7 hours ago, Servo said:

Still focusing on part efficiency, I've built my launch vehicles (For the first time, at least) and the Orion Capsule. My ultimate goal is to never have more than 250 parts on-screen at any point in the mission, though some parts may be unavoidable.

Looking great so far, really nice work man.

[Munbro Kerman]

For a while now I was debating on whether or not I should give the Constellation Mission a go, and I decided to do the Lunar part of the mission. I already have a solid Ares V and Ares 1, so the only thing I need now is the Altair Lander, which will take some time. Orion is as close as I could get it, and so are the entire launch vehicles. Here's a quick preview of what's to come:

Both have a TWR over 2, so they are plenty powerful.

[Majorjim!]

3 hours ago, Munbro Kerman said:

Here's a quick preview of what's to come:

They look great man, keep it up and keep us posted on your progress!

 I'm waiting for the next patch before I do more work on mine..

[Munbro Kerman]

One question. As you can see on this lander: 

  

the descent stage isn't covered. But, on this one: 

the descent stage is covered. I know both are technically 'correct', but which one would be better to make, if you know what I mean. I don't mind making either, so I might make the second lander pictured above.

Edited February 14, 2017 by Munbro Kerman

[Mad Rocket Scientist]

 

34 minutes ago, Munbro Kerman said:

One question. As you can see on this lander: 

  

the descent stage isn't covered. But, on this one: 

the descent stage is covered. I know both are technically 'correct', but which one would be better to make, if you know what I mean. I don't mind making either, so I might make the second lander pictured above.

I will reply with a question I asked back in 2015:

On 6/5/2015 at 5:14 PM, Mad Rocket Scientist said:

Question!

I see that on Majorjim's Altair lander, you can see fuel tanks, like this:

But other images of Altair show a housing for the fuel tanks, like this:

Can anyone tell me which is correct?

 

Seriously, it never flew, so they're both correct.  Do whichever you prefer.  

[Munbro Kerman]

1 hour ago, Mad Rocket Scientist said:

Seriously, it never flew, so they're both correct.  Do whichever you prefer.  

Alright. Thanks for clearing it up.

[Munbro Kerman]

Ascent stage is finished, just starting on the descent stage. Does this look like enough delta-v for both stages? 

 

[Majorjim!]

10 hours ago, Munbro Kerman said:

Does this look like enough delta-v for both stages?

It looks to be more than enough matey, you want some wiggle room, so it looks perfect!

[Munbro Kerman]

Update: Descent stage is finished with only very few kinks that I need to work out. Took it out for a test using the Set Orbit cheat and landed with plenty of fuel to spare. Similar story with the ascent stage, 900 m/s delta-v left after making a 25 km orbit; allowing plenty of room for error.

[Munbro Kerman]

New Orion, has more delta-v now.

[Majorjim!]

3 hours ago, Munbro Kerman said:

New Orion, has more delta-v now.

She looks great man! 

[septemberWaves]

Is this thread just for discussing stock mission packs, or are modded ones okay to showcase and discuss too?

[Munbro Kerman]

19 minutes ago, eloquentJane said:

Is this thread just for discussing stock mission packs, or are modded ones okay to showcase and discuss too?

I believe this is just for stock packs, but I may be wrong.

[Majorjim!]

10 hours ago, eloquentJane said:

Is this thread just for discussing stock mission packs, or are modded ones okay to showcase and discuss too?

 

10 hours ago, Munbro Kerman said:

I believe this is just for stock packs, but I may be wrong.

It has been mostly stock part builds but if you are making some constellation craft modded parts is A OK.

 I just love seeing constellation stuff! It's a bit of an obsession.

[septemberWaves]

Well if it's mostly for stock then I won't stay here long; I will share a couple pictures though because I'm quite pleased with these designs (they're not the most accurate but they're supposed to be as accurate as possible whilst still being functional).

I made these for this challenge, which I get the feeling might be of interest to some people in this thread.

[Ozymandias_the_Goat]

Hello,

I made this stock Kopernicus replica recently:

Link for the full post: 

Thanks!

 

[Drakenex]

On 2/18/2017 at 11:04 AM, Majorjim! said:

 

 I just love seeing constellation stuff! It's a bit of an obsession.

 

[Majorjim!]

1 hour ago, Drakenex said:

snip

 

Nice work! How do they fly?

[NSEP]

The first thread i ever joined! You know what?

I'm back.

Im going to make stock Constellation things soon. Stay tuned!

[NSEP]

I put this together in less than an hour or so.

But here are my craft so far:

Altair

Orion

While making the Orion and after playing RO like, alot, i realized that the stock KSP fueling system overpowered, like 3x more than necessary.

Ares I

Ares V

While building the Ares V, i realized the fact that KSP rockets are underpowered, my Ares V can only send ~50 tons to LKO, compared to the 130 the real Ares V could send to LEO. I honestly thought it could send like 300 tons, compared to the size of Kerbin. But the lead fuel tanks say otherwise apparently...

[selfish_meme]

7 hours ago, NSEP said:

Ares V

While building the Ares V, i realized the fact that KSP rockets are underpowered, my Ares V can only send ~50 tons to LKO, compared to the 130 the real Ares V could send to LEO. I honestly thought it could send like 300 tons, compared to the size of Kerbin. But the lead fuel tanks say otherwise apparently...

 

Use your Ares 1 boosters on your Ares V, it was 113m tall, and Kerbal Scale is about .64 so yours is way too short, then you will have plenty of tonnage

Edited July 5, 2017 by selfish_meme

[Drakenex]

17 hours ago, Majorjim! said:

Nice work! How do they fly?

Like the real thing! oh wait, well, you get the idea

 

[NSEP]

7 hours ago, selfish_meme said:

Use your Ares 1 boosters on your Ares V, it was 113m tall, and Kerbal Scale is about .64 so yours is way too short, then you will have plenty of tonnage

Thanks alot for the tip, i will try that out. And although the the real Ares V is much bigger, i wont make it as big is the real Ares, and because the 113x.64=72ish. I will try making it twice as tall as i have it now.

But really, if it can carry 38 tons to the Mun, im happy.