Jimbodiah's NASA rockets

[Jimbodiah]

I have removed all the links as they have been updated and placed in a different topic here.

 

So...  I am into SciFi as well as realistic rockets, so thought it would be cool to try and duplicate some famous NASA rockets of the past and present. Hopefully I can showcase some nice builds in this thread for everyone to enjoy. I tend to use quite a number of mods, so i will list dependencies with each craft. Note that I almost exclusively use SSTU for the parts for this series as it contains configurable parts to keep part-count as low as possible.

Each .craft is ready to launch; it has been staged and custom action groups made where relevant.
 

Screenshot showing off SSTU's version of NASA's Orion platform on which most of these builds are based.

 

Links to mods:
- SSTU Labs [link]  Low part count modular components for all your rocket-building needs.
- FASA [link]  Real-world replica's of famous NASA rockets like Apollo and Gemini, tons of custom parts

 

Standard action groups:
- "Abort" will use the LAS to separate the capsule (you will need to deploy chutes manually)
- "1" will eject cargo/CSM fairings, extend solar panels and turn on cabin lights

 

Mods I use (but not required for these .crafts unless otherwise noted)
- EVE (Environmental Visual Enhancements). Adds beautiful cloud layers to Kerbin, Duna, Eve, Jool and Laythe
- Scatterer. Adds haze and water textures to give a sense of depth and realism
- Chatterer. Adds cool coms-chatter and bleeps/blips to liven up the otherwise silent game play.
- MechJeb. Mechjeb is life. Does all the tedious stuff like flying rockets
- Kerbal Reinforced Joints. Keep the Kraken at bay.
- Procedural Fairings. Automatically creates fairings in the shape needed.

 

 

Delta IV Heavy with Orion (EFT-1) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 14 parts

link removed

Spoiler

 

SLS (Block 1) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 16 parts

link removed

Spoiler

 

Ares I (Constellation Program) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 12 parts

The Ares I and Ares V form a pair of rockets in a new Lunar mission proposal. The Ares V will send the Lunar lander into a low earth orbit together with the stage that will send it, and the Orion command module, to the moon. The Ares I will follow the Ares V and send up the Orion capsule together with the crew for the Lunar mission. More info can be found here.

link removed

Spoiler

 

Ares V (Constellation Program) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- requires Procedural Fairings
- 30 parts

Launches the EDS (Earth Departure Stage) and the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module)

link removed

Spoiler

 

 

Saturn V (coming soon)
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- xx parts

Do I need to explain what this one does?

link removed

 

Jupiter III NEW feb-8
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- xx parts

Super heavy lifter using two shuttle main tanks with boosters for the first stage. This is an interesting design with 3 stages in a unique setup to reduce height.

link removed

Spoiler

      

 

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 2016 by Jimbodiah

[Jimbodiah]

Trying to use Imgur for the pictures, but it sucks kerbals.

[Majorjim!]

Would you look at that. Proper sized boosters. Cough, Squad, cough cough.

Edited December 2, 2015 by Majorjim

[Jimbodiah]

Squad is all about "adding more boosters"  

[pTrevTrevs]

On December 1, 2015 at 19:51:38, Jimbodiah said:

Squad is all about "adding more boosters"  

If only they were all about Adding Larger Boosters too. Four (separatron doesn't count) SRBs isn't really enough, especially considering how many liquid fuel engines there are.

Nice rockets, by the way. Where'd you find that Orion?

[Jimbodiah]

Staying stock is no option unless you want to have huge part counts or look like a cheap comic book. I'm more into real-life rocketry and low part counts.

The Orion and basically all the parts in these crafts are in the SSTU mod. It has all the parts you need from engines to tanks to capsules to landers to a large selection of real-world engine types. All the parts are based on NASA components from the past to the present. Really awesome, you'll never look to stock parts again   It's in beta, but I have been running them for several versions now without any issues.

Tonight I recorded a complete Lunar mission with the Ares I and V, just need to edit it all and make a comprehensive video. It will showcase the two Ares rockets above. I'll add the Ares V later tonight.

Edited December 3, 2015 by Jimbodiah

[pTrevTrevs]

Ah, I'll be sure to look into that mod! I do play with mods (my favorite is Tantares), however any craft I release on Th Spacecraft Exchange are stock unless necessity dictates otherwise (see my Tow Glider in sig) so that more people can access them without having to install mods they do not need/want. Of course, I usually build planes or ships, not spacecraft (with one notable exception).

How about you try an Atlas? Not a modern one, I'm talking about the ICBM used to launch Mercury. You can later upgrade it to an Atlas-Agena, and possibly build some Mariner probes and an Agena Target Vehicle.

Hell, if you like, I wouldn't mind doing spacecraft for you, it would be a nice break from biplanes and completely useless submarines.

Edited December 4, 2015 by pTrevTrevs
Typos fixed

[Jimbodiah]

There are tons of stock build, so I figured I'd do something different

The FASA mod actually has all the parts for those rockets I think, it focusses more on the Gemini/Atlas style rockets and also has some ICBMs in there (with fake nukes and all). My upcoming Saturn V will use FASA's Apollo parts as they are absolutely gorgeous.

I could definitely do some of the earlier rockets like the Atlas (Gemini missions).

 

(yes, the LEM is upside down, it would not attach on the top in the hangar)

The Apollo capsule with parachute cover jettisoned and flotation devices deployed. A++ modelling.

Edited December 4, 2015 by Jimbodiah

[Jimbodiah]

Added struts to the top of boosters to keep them from pushing against the main tank, so at least 4 extra parts due to KSP physics.

Updated .crafts to reflect new SSTU version.
 

[Jimbodiah]

Ares I and Ares V missions, preparations to go to the moon.

Part 1, Ares V launch. Click here for Youtube
Part 2, Ares I launch and rendezvous with EDS. Click here for Youtube

[Majorjim!]

On 12/03/2015 at 11:41 PM, Jimbodiah said:

 you'll never look to stock parts again.

Not a chance.

[Kerbal01]

How goes the SLS lunar pair?

[Jimbodiah]

Sstu released a new version today, so I will rebuild everything and post here soon. There are now RS68 and J2X engines in the mod, so I can use the correct engines now. I also have a Jupiter III monster lifter.

[Jimbodiah]

Ares I, Ares V, SLS and Delta IV updated to reflect new SSTU version and nicer finish. Added Jupiter III craft.

Edited February 8, 2016 by Jimbodiah

[StickyScissors]

I'm thinking SLS Orion needs more than just SSTU, because i'm still getting the "contains locked or invalid parts" popup when i try to load it

[Jimbodiah]

Hmmm, I will check, should only be stock + sstu. Does it say which part when you load it anyway?

 

Ah wait... There was a small SSTU update just an hour ago as the J2X cluster was not added (I made one myself so my craft worked, the new SSTU version also has the J2X clusters now). You may have to re-download. These builds are fresh as can be from the new version

Edited February 8, 2016 by Jimbodiah

[Jimbodiah]

I've removed all links as all crafts are now located at:

 

[nanokarlo]

On 02.12.2015. at 0:05 AM, Jimbodiah said:

I have removed all the links as they have been updated and placed in a different topic here.

 

So...  I am into SciFi as well as realistic rockets, so thought it would be cool to try and duplicate some famous NASA rockets of the past and present. Hopefully I can showcase some nice builds in this thread for everyone to enjoy. I tend to use quite a number of mods, so i will list dependencies with each craft. Note that I almost exclusively use SSTU for the parts for this series as it contains configurable parts to keep part-count as low as possible.

Each .craft is ready to launch; it has been staged and custom action groups made where relevant.
 

Screenshot showing off SSTU's version of NASA's Orion platform on which most of these builds are based.

 

Links to mods:
- SSTU Labs [link]  Low part count modular components for all your rocket-building needs.
- FASA [link]  Real-world replica's of famous NASA rockets like Apollo and Gemini, tons of custom parts

 

Standard action groups:
- "Abort" will use the LAS to separate the capsule (you will need to deploy chutes manually)
- "1" will eject cargo/CSM fairings, extend solar panels and turn on cabin lights

 

Mods I use (but not required for these .crafts unless otherwise noted)
- EVE (Environmental Visual Enhancements). Adds beautiful cloud layers to Kerbin, Duna, Eve, Jool and Laythe
- Scatterer. Adds haze and water textures to give a sense of depth and realism
- Chatterer. Adds cool coms-chatter and bleeps/blips to liven up the otherwise silent game play.
- MechJeb. Mechjeb is life. Does all the tedious stuff like flying rockets
- Kerbal Reinforced Joints. Keep the Kraken at bay.
- Procedural Fairings. Automatically creates fairings in the shape needed.

 

 

Delta IV Heavy with Orion (EFT-1) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 14 parts

link removed

  Reveal hidden contents

 

SLS (Block 1) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 16 parts

link removed

  Reveal hidden contents

 

Ares I (Constellation Program) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- 12 parts

The Ares I and Ares V form a pair of rockets in a new Lunar mission proposal. The Ares V will send the Lunar lander into a low earth orbit together with the stage that will send it, and the Orion command module, to the moon. The Ares I will follow the Ares V and send up the Orion capsule together with the crew for the Lunar mission. More info can be found here.

link removed

  Reveal hidden contents

 

Ares V (Constellation Program) UPDATED 8-feb
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- requires Procedural Fairings
- 30 parts

Launches the EDS (Earth Departure Stage) and the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module)

link removed

  Reveal hidden contents

 

 

Saturn V (coming soon)
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- xx parts

Do I need to explain what this one does?

link removed

 

Jupiter III NEW feb-8
- requires SSTU 0.3.28-pre2
- xx parts

Super heavy lifter using two shuttle main tanks with boosters for the first stage. This is an interesting design with 3 stages in a unique setup to reduce height.

link removed

  Reveal hidden contents

      

 

can i get the download link for Delta IV Heavy with Orion (EFT-1) ?