[1.9.1] SLS Part Pack Basic Version - Small update: specular parts & preview of the new Main Core

[GoldForest]

4 minutes ago, Sobol said:

 

Have you tried to upload files craft and see how to properly mount the parts? If this does not work screnshots send me a private message.

I have, and when I try to put it together, it doesn't want to go back the way it went. I have to use the cheat for the non-strict parts placement. I'll send screens later, I have to go right now.

[Delta_8930]

Can you make a fairing like this one?

The large one for SLS block 2 shown on the OP is a bit too short (and maybe a bit narrow) for some of my payloads

Thanks

[Sobol]

 

I think that the fairing should be like this. Already scaled 10m fairing. Now has 31m length. I'm going to add a 5m fairing.

 

[Sobol]

What do You think about this?

Plans for the next update:
Adding all parts in the stock dimension;
Adding ORION MPCV;
Optimising parts added in the last update;
Better RO confing.

[speedwaystar]

 

1 hour ago, Sobol said:

Adding all parts in the stock dimension;

big thumbs up! i was about to do this myself, so phew.

Edited March 3, 2016 by speedwaystar

[Kerbal01]

Great work

[Sobol]

 

The first tests of the complete Orion MPCV:

 

 

From the next update Taurus HCV and AerojetKerbodyne you will no longer be needed. Now they will be required only Kerbal Joint Reinforcement, Hangar Extender and RealChute Parachute Systems. Now I can start working on SLS Part Pack Stock Dimension.

Big thanks to @stupid_chris for his RealChute.

[Sobol]

 

The basic version is already prepared for the next update:

 

Edited March 10, 2016 by Sobol

[GoldForest]

@Sobol Do you plan on adding the circular solar panels that were originally planned for the Orion?

[Sobol]

 

@GoldForest At the moment I do't have plans to add circular solar panels.

Currently I am working on Stock Dimension configuration and a few minor amendments. I've also added 5m fairing and rebuilt adapter for Block 1B.

 

Edited March 12, 2016 by Sobol

[trooperMNG]

3 hours ago, Sobol said:

 

@GoldForest At the moment I do't have plans to add circular solar panels.

Currently I am working on Stock Dimension configuration and a few minor amendments. I've also added 5m fairing and rebuilt adapter for Block 1B.

 

yes please stock config. Please.

[Sobol]

@trooperMNG 

A little patience. Just a few hours and will be ready .

Edited March 12, 2016 by Sobol

[Sobol]

Next update is available!

[Sobol]

 

Last updated has a few bugs so next Friday awaits us next . They were already all fixed, but I want to refine still RO config . So we will have to wait a bit for it . I fixed : Docking Port , ATV Fairing , 1B Orion Decupler . Did you find any other bugs ? Meanwhile, some photos from the RO:
 

 

Edited March 14, 2016 by Sobol

[Sobol]

Next update is available. All changes can be found in the changelog .

[chiefymuc]

Hi Sobol,

I really like your nice Mod! Great work. I would like to offer some help for further development - however I have never done anything like this, I am especially interested in the ESM module. I found some nice hi-res pictures that might help with this.

http://www.esa.int/var/esa/storage/images/esa_multimedia/images/2015/11/orion_esm2/15702074-2-eng-GB/Orion_ESM.jpg

http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2015/11/Orion_ESM

http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2015/11/Orion_ESM3

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Orion_with_ATV_SM.jpg

http://www.raumfahrer.net/raumfahrt/exploration/images/orion_esm_gross.jpg

http://www.esa.int/var/esa/storage/images/esa_multimedia/images/2013/01/orion8/12482179-1-eng-GB/Orion.jpg

http://blogs.esa.int/orion/files/2015/11/22734679477_8bc73cb98a_o.png

https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/slideresm_orion2-1284x680.jpghttp://blogs.esa.int/orion/files/2015/11/22734679477_8bc73cb98a_o.png
http://www.esa.int/var/esa/storage/images/esa_multimedia/images/2015/11/orion_esm3/15702108-2-eng-GB/Orion_ESM.jpg

Also, I found this interesting powerpoint and a youtube videos that show that the solar panels are tilting towards the back on Trans Lunar Injection and to the front on Moon Orbit circularization. Is it possible to implement this (again, I offer my help!)

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20140008543.pdf

 

[Sobol]

 

@chiefymuc Thanks for your support . ESM will still be rebuilt . Unfortunately, the only thing we have now is a visualization of all modules. Your pictures are very good and will definitely be using them . For now, I do not need help, but as soon as I need it to inform you . With the solar panels no problem. Just that I add animation to the model. I am pleased that someone pays attention to detail .

Today I worked a little on the improvement of ORION MPCV . What do you think about the new glossy texture ?

 

Edited March 16, 2016 by Sobol

[runtime13]

@Sobol thanks for your awesome work. A little help for a n00b: is there a right way to send Orion to Mun with SLS Block I Crew configuration?

I tried but all times the delta m/s is not enough. When I am in LKO I have only 650ms and for a Hohmann transfer I need 850ms.

Where I wrong? Thanks for help (and sorry for my poor english).

[Sobol]

@runtime13 Thanks for the information. Already it repaired . I will change it in the next update . If you don't want to wait , you can improve it yourself. You need to find only files of configuration of the RS -25 engine and SRB . When you find Replace the following lines :

RS-25

Quote

        atmosphereCurve
        {
            key = 0 151
            key = 1 125
            key = 12 0.001
        }

SRB

Quote

        atmosphereCurve
        {
            key = 0 121
            key = 1 111
        }

 

Block 1 is scheduled for a free return trajectory. Don't worry about your English . My English isn't good too.

[runtime13]

2 hours ago, Sobol said:

@runtime13 Thanks for the information. Already it repaired . I will change it in the next update . If you don't want to wait , you can improve it yourself. You need to find only files of configuration of the RS -25 engine and SRB . When you find Replace the following lines :

RS-25

SRB

 

Block 1 is scheduled for a free return trajectory. Don't worry about your English . My English isn't good too.

Thanks for your support. I will try these changes this evening... and in the meantime, I remain waiting for your next update!

[runtime13]

The change was perfect: after 21h and 13 min from launch (and three aerobrakes steps) the kerbals are back on Kerbin!!

Thanks for your superb work. 

[Sobol]

@runtime13 Thanks. In flight test , I also braked three times . 

The last few hours I have worked in a blender . Here are the results:

[Sobol]

Progress in the work on the Launch Pad 39B

[Sobol]

 

Let's see if it will work:
 

[jrb386]

Could you please give a more detailed explanation on how to install this for realism overhaul. The instructions provided are very vague and I've tried every way of implementing them that I can think of. I even tried installing it with ckan but that didn't work either. I'm getting the parts but they are not working with real fuels and will only use liquid fuel and oxidizer