Realistic Satellite/Probe/Lander Parts Mod

[fallout2077]

Realistic Satellite/Probe/Lander Parts mod (temporary name, of course)

Alright, folks, this is where I will be receiving your suggestions for content into this mod. Mod creation in Kerbal Space Program (heck, in video games) is new to me, so development of this mod might take some time; I promise you though, if and when I do actually complete the mod, it would have been worth the wait, as I have an oft-problematic attention to detail that borders on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Eventually, I will (hopefully) be posting Work-in-Progress images here, as your feedback certainly means a whole lot to me. I may even have questions regarding balancing issues and other game-related stuff that the more experienced players could answer for me. Anyway, now onto my goals for this mod.

Goals:

1. Create Probe cores that reflect those that humanity uses.

2. Create Lander legs that also reflect their real-life counterparts (such as those that Philae uses... I love the design of those Landing legs)

3. Antennae and Dishes that resemble those found on some of our most famous spacecraft.

4. New realistic Solar Panels, such those on the ESA's ATVs.

5. Probe cores that contain a fair amount of resources (eg: Cores that contain the propellant, eliminating the need to attach a fuel tank onto your spacecraft)

6. Any other features that I can't think of at the moment.

7. Any features that the community would like to see. Heck, I would hope to enlist the assistance of more talented and experienced modders out there, seeing as how I am completely ignorant when it comes to KSP mod creation)

My Ideas So Far:

1. The antennae from the Iridium satellites (both the larger antenna and those smaller ones on the front end of the satellite (the four smaller dishes - http://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IridiumSat_CliffFlickr.jpg)

2. The landing legs on the Philae spacecraft (not the best image, but here you go - http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/thumbnail/philae.gif)

So, there you go! Wish me luck, as I am treading within uncharted territory.

[Astrofox]

Awesome!

Maybe you should consider on making Solar Panels that look like the ones on the CoRoT spacecraft?

Also, maybe you should make some static stock-a-like triangular Solar Panels.

[fallout2077]

I can't say I have even seen triangular solar panels, Astrofox... I'll have to peruse the net for them. And regarding these panels on the CoRoT craft, I will certainly add it to the list of candidates. Thank you!

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I have a question for you, folks. How would you like me to upload each part in its completed mod format once I complete them? My plan would be to release the first part, and then once I finish the second, package those together and release them, and so on and so forth. This way, nobody has to wait for the whole mod to be completed, and you can start playing around with the part(s) as soon as their complete. Would you all like me to do this, or would it be better to wait until they are all complete?

[Joshwoo70]

I can't say I have even seen triangular solar panels, Astrofox... I'll have to peruse the net for them. And regarding these panels on the CoRoT craft, I will certainly add it to the list of candidates. Thank you!

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I have a question for you, folks. How would you like me to upload each part in its completed mod format once I complete them? My plan would be to release the first part, and then once I finish the second, package those together and release them, and so on and so forth. This way, nobody has to wait for the whole mod to be completed, and you can start playing around with the part(s) as soon as their complete. Would you all like me to do this, or would it be better to wait until they are all complete?

Package by package seems good. It make the person (and meh!) Craving for the next package. Yes you will have some people like : omg!! Can you pls release the next package or i will do ... <-- may happen some times...

[fallout2077]

Hah, I wouldn't mind the anticipation; it might actually push me to get my tuckus in gear. I'm nearly finished with the model for the COROT solar panels; I just need to make a quick placeholder solar panel texture. Once I'm done with the quick model, I will upload it to see what you guys think.

[NathanKell]

Definitely following this.

[fallout2077]

Wow, that's great, Nathan! It means a lot coming from you!

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As I said, though, a lot of this is new to me... UV Unwrapping, Texturing, and the whole procedure to get the content into the game is unfamiliar to me. As of now, I have spent quite a while trying to unwrap the COROT solar panel.

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I'm actually pretty surprised at the results from the poll; people would actually desire to see more propulsion systems for satellites and probes. Hah, imagine that! I'll have to do my research on satellite/probe propulsion.

[Calvin_xc1]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but lander legs that have tethers, for low-gravity object landings, would be really great.

[fallout2077]

It has not been mentioned. By tethers, do you mean harpoons, such as those that failed to fire during the Philae landing?

[fallout2077]

Alrighty, as promised, here is a quick render of my process thus far.

http://www.pasteall.org/pic/89730

Very sloppy texture work, as you can tell. All quick and dirty placeholder textures, placed so you all could view the progress I have made so far. As always, any feedback is appreciated!

[fallout2077]

Actually, I lied; I'm redoing the solar panels themselves and will (hopefully) also have a normal map baked onto them.

[Guso59]

I follow this thead

[nsgallup]

I would love to see some sort of 0.625 claw for asteroid probes

[sashan]

I would love to see some sort of 0.625 claw for asteroid probes

Philae landing gear should be a claw IMO - real one had special drills built it. They malfunctioned, unfortunately.

[Jeb-head-mug kerman]

Keep going!

[fritos]

Please do this!!

[Mecripp]

35 minutes ago, fritos said:

Please do this!!

 

On 4/24/2016 at 6:43 PM, Jeb-head-mug kerman said:

Keep going!

Kerbals this thread is  about a year old and looks pretty dead you might try

has some great looking parts for probes and also this thread

hope it helps

Edited November 23, 2016 by Mecripp2