Beccab Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 First Saturn 1B Shuttle crewed launch First stage separation and SIVB ignition SIVB separation, Shuttle OMS ignition After completing the orbital insertion, the payload bay is opened and solar panels extended Rendezvouz Unfortunately this Shuttle design only allows the transportation of Spacelab-like payloads when going to a space station due to the location of the expendable docking port; however, there is a purely cargo variant of the vehicle, which is going to fly next carrying a new module and a 1 person orbital manuevring unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaintedLion Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Is there a config that makes this optimised for full-scale RSS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog357 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 6:54 PM, AlphaMensae said: As Pappystein said, the X-20 would have turned the Air Force and NASA completely off of the idea of a reuseable winged spacecraft, and the shuttle would not have happened. You say that like it's a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMensae Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Oh, just a little Delta IV Heavy launch action..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septemberWaves Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 @Beccab What mod is that shuttle cockpit from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbitalManeuvers Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hello if may I ask for a moment of assistance ... I am using the new Centaur truss adapter as shown below on the Delta. It does fit within the fairing, but it feels a little awkward, so I thought I'd bare my soul and let someone tell me if there's a better way to assemble this? I'm using the Delta IV Composite Long on the 3.125m SAF. Thanks! Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileo chiu Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, OrbitalManeuvers said: Hello if may I ask for a moment of assistance ... I am using the new Centaur truss adapter as shown below on the Delta. It does fit within the fairing, but it feels a little awkward, so I thought I'd bare my soul and let someone tell me if there's a better way to assemble this? I'm using the Delta IV Composite Long on the 3.125m SAF. Thanks! Hide contents use the normal Centaur interstage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 14 hours ago, Beccab said: First Saturn 1B Shuttle crewed launch First stage separation and SIVB ignition SIVB separation, Shuttle OMS ignition After completing the orbital insertion, the payload bay is opened and solar panels extended Rendezvouz Unfortunately this Shuttle design only allows the transportation of Spacelab-like payloads when going to a space station due to the location of the expendable docking port; however, there is a purely cargo variant of the vehicle, which is going to fly next carrying a new module and a 1 person orbital manuevring unit. This is so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecake Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 hours ago, OrbitalManeuvers said: Hello if may I ask for a moment of assistance ... I am using the new Centaur truss adapter as shown below on the Delta. It does fit within the fairing, but it feels a little awkward, so I thought I'd bare my soul and let someone tell me if there's a better way to assemble this? I'm using the Delta IV Composite Long on the 3.125m SAF. Thanks! Hide contents This truss isn`t thought for Delta. It`s for Saturn IB with a third stage. For smaller diameters use the Centaur-interstage, like @Galileo chiusaid, there are B9-options for a truss-section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcking Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Cheesecake said: This truss isn`t thought for Delta. It`s for Saturn IB with a third stage. For smaller diameters use the Centaur-interstage, like @Galileo chiusaid, there are B9-options for a truss-section. The large centaur truss adapter is for diameters 3.125m and up. For Delta IV, don’t use that fairing with the truss bit, and instead use the flat fairing base. Edited January 10, 2022 by Jcking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecake Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 12 hours ago, septemberWaves said: @Beccab What mod is that shuttle cockpit from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbitalManeuvers Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Galileo chiu said: use the normal Centaur interstage 6 hours ago, Cheesecake said: This truss isn`t thought for Delta. It`s for Saturn IB with a third stage. For smaller diameters use the Centaur-interstage, like @Galileo chiusaid, there are B9-options for a truss-section. The normal one requires magic, which I have highlighted for you in pink. Spoiler Which can be solved using a second part: Spoiler I prefer the single part and the separation motors over magic or two parts. 1 hour ago, Jcking said: The large centaur truss adapter is for diameters 3.125m and up. For Delta IV, don’t use that fairing with the truss bit, and instead use the flat fairing base. Ahhh yes THIS is what I was looking for. I've probably looked past that fairing a hundred times by now - forgot that it has the D4 Comp LONG in the B9 switches. Great idea, thanks! edit: well, it's not perfect ... there's some z fighting which I can fix, but it clips the Centaur bell into the top of the DHSS tank. womp. Spoiler Edited January 10, 2022 by OrbitalManeuvers updated info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 AARDV Block II is up on Github. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeaKaka Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Taking Atlas-Vega out for a spin with Ranger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky21 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I know there is a Saturn 1B post above me, but I've always had a sweet spot for the 1B. This revamp truly blew me away. Even the small details had their fair share of attention, and that is truly a wonder. More revamps of old texture would be awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pTrevTrevs Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Lucky21 said: I know there is a Saturn 1B post above me, but I've always had a sweet spot for the 1B. This revamp truly blew me away. Even the small details had their fair share of attention, and that is truly a wonder. More revamps of old texture would be awesome!! It’s gonna be even better once we get the 1973 texture variants for the all-white S-IB and S-IVB aft skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derega16 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Apollo 1x and 3x RCS pod don't have plume. 1x still provide thrust but 3x don't work at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 SII SOFI variant on github now. SOFI variant for S1E/F and also a extra pass on the S4B will be coming up soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Zorg said: SII SOFI variant on github now. SOFI variant for S1E/F and also a extra pass on the S4B will be coming up soon too. Oh my. That's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friznit Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 SOFI is now available for the S1E/F tankage Unfortunately the UVs didnt work out for the LRB tank. But I added the copper switch to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biohazard15 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Zorg said: SOFI is now available for the S1E/F tankage Putting the "HEAVY" into Delta IV Heavy. Speaking of which: EFT-1, now with authentic tower! Note: you may want to leave central CBC at reduced thrust after side boosters separation. This tends to produce better-looking ascents on 2.5x systems (I've increased the thrust to 75%, you can see what happened) The Orion is based on one of 2000s-era design, with these cool circular solar panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemon cup Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Zorg said: SOFI-sticated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberro+ Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Zorg said: SOFI is now available for the S1E/F tankage Unfortunately the UVs didnt work out for the LRB tank. But I added the copper switch to it. Amazing stuff! Kinda wish that tank had a switch that closed off the pipe though, instead of having to use the engine mount solely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 hours ago, alberro+ said: Amazing stuff! Kinda wish that tank had a switch that closed off the pipe though, instead of having to use the engine mount solely. Maybe a little cap or something could be made. lets see. Anyway did a pass on S4B to finish up the SOFI stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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