53miner53 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Just Jim said: OK, this is just an early test shot with 2 small RCS thrusters... but I think our friend @HeroBrian_333 may be onto something here... I think it might need MOAR RCS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 13 hours ago, Just Jim said: OK, this is just an early test shot with 2 small RCS thrusters... but I think our friend @HeroBrian_333 may be onto something here... dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun *loud breathing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, 53miner53 said: I think it might need MOAR RCS!! I agree it does... this one was just a test shot. I'm figuring maybe a half dozen or so on each side should do it. But the bigger issue I discovered is the ship is skittering around all over the place, which makes Samantha move all around on the ramp. It's partially the wheels, but more the overall weight I think. This beast is just too heavy for the number of wheels it currently has. So this morning's project is to get it to sit still when it's landed. I may have to add more wheels, or switch to landing legs... and maybe tie-downs... Airships are normally tied down, it shouldn't look weird if I do it right. Other than that it's already flight tested, and the numbers are... well... sick... hehehe. If I did the math right, this monster can circumnavigate Kerbin in less than 8 hours... with fuel to spare... Edited July 21, 2018 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Jim said: [...] If I did the math right, this monster can circumnavigate Kerbin in less than 8 hours... with fuel to spare... 8 HOURS! That is a fast airship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0111narwhalz Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Just Jim said: But the bigger issue I discovered is the ship is skittering around all over the place, which makes Samantha move all around on the ramp. It's partially the wheels, but more the overall weight I think. This beast is just too heavy for the number of wheels it currently has. Have you tried adjusting the dampers and springs? I find that can make a huge difference to stability. If either value is too high or too low you'll get poorly-damped oscillations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 6 hours ago, RealKerbal3x said: 8 HOURS! That is a fast airship. It’s also a small planet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Just now, CatastrophicFailure said: It’s also a small planet... Yeah, true . But it’s still an airship, and they aren’t known for being very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, 0111narwhalz said: Have you tried adjusting the dampers and springs? I find that can make a huge difference to stability. If either value is too high or too low you'll get poorly-damped oscillations. I'm working on that right now, and I've tweaked them into behaving a little better, but I think it's the overall weight. This thing tops out at like 350 ton fully fueled, and the springs just can't cope. However... I think I have a design with a bunch of the Bison landing legs that's going to work, and still looks cool. Fingers crossed, the design is promising. Also... @0111narwhalz... I have Kerbal Foundries, and finally found that gas turbine... It was in utilities, not electric... no wonder I missed it. Anyway, I was looking at the ones that come with the airship, but they're too big to really hide... this little one might be just the thing!!! 13 minutes ago, RealKerbal3x said: Yeah, true . But it’s still an airship, and they aren’t known for being very fast. True. In her present design, she's topping out at about 130 m/s... real fast for an airship. Edited July 21, 2018 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Oh, here we go... this is starting to shape up now!!! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeslaPenguin1 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Dun dun dun dun da dun dun da dun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchwinnTropius Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Jim said: Oh, here we go... this is starting to shape up now!!! hehehe Loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 minute ago, SchwinnTropius said: Loving it. Yeah, me too! I think this will do. Now I just have to get everyone in formation, and start taking screenshots... Plus all the rest of the chapter... but those will be easy compared to this set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) OOoooooh... I TOTALLY LOVE THAT IDEA!!!!!!!! (and if it was on YouTube, after the dramatic reveal there would be a random explosion, completely ruining the drama, and distracting every Kerbal who heard it.) Edited July 21, 2018 by HansonKerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obney kerman Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Duuun duuun duuun dun da duuun dun da duuun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Just Jim said: Oh, here we go... this is starting to shape up now!!! hehehe That's cooooooooooooool! How many RCS thrusters did you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeslaPenguin1 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 None. He used the turbine generator from kerbal foundries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) Smoke started generating. ”Dun, dun, dun, dun dadun, dun, dadun,” someone slowly started singing. No one noticed. ”Duun duu duu dundadu dum da dum, dum da dum!” The smoke began to clear, revealing “Acting” Grand Kerbal Samantha. She began to slowly appear and walk down the ramp. Somewhere in the distance, a small explosion sounded. Although it was small, the suddenness of the explosion made Samantha jump, trip on the ramp, and go rolling into the wall of R&D. As Jeb helped her up, Samantha said, “Well, that completely ruined the drama. And I think I have a small bruise on my left arm.” And everyone agreed. About the drama thing, at least. Edited July 25, 2018 by HansonKerman @001narwhalz’ idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0111narwhalz Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 2 hours ago, HansonKerman said: Somewhere in the distance, a small explosion sounded. "What was that?" everyone in hearing vicinity said, even Samantha. Then she said, "Well, that completely ruined the drama." And everyone agreed. Better yet, she starts in surprise and falls down the ramp. Get some slapstick in here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, RealKerbal3x said: That's cooooooooooooool! How many RCS thrusters did you need? 5 hours ago, TeslaPenguin1 said: None. He used the turbine generator from kerbal foundries. Yup... In the end I used two of the gas turbines... and the Bison landing legs. Here's what I think will be the final version: The turbines are located underneath the front and rear command pods, and pointed towards the middle, so they get a nice, thick steam/smoke puff... And the legs are holding nice, so Samantha isn't sliding around the ramp anymore. I think this one will work for what we need. 2 hours ago, HansonKerman said: Somewhere in the distance, a small explosion sounded. "What was that?" everyone in hearing vicinity said, even Samantha. Then she said, "Well, that completely ruined the drama." And everyone agreed. 35 minutes ago, 0111narwhalz said: Better yet, she starts in surprise and falls down the ramp. Get some slapstick in here! I have it all worked out... been running this part through my head all day, in fact. I can promise you two things... @HansonKerman is not too terribly far off... not at all... and I will have some comic moments. But at the same time... I can 100% guarantee you will come to hate Samantha in a way you never thought possible... bwaahahahaha Edited July 23, 2018 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0111narwhalz Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Just Jim said: But at the same time... I can 100% guarantee you will come to hate Samantha in a way you never thought possible... bwaahahahaha A small explosion and cementation of Samantha's status as a villain… Some very unpleasant possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, 0111narwhalz said: A small explosion and cementation of Samantha's status as a villain… Some very unpleasant possibilities. Oh... no.... I think I can safely say this is going to be a little... different... hehehehe Hey @SQUAD... we seriously need an "Evil Laugh" emoji... bwaahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Just Jim said: have it all worked out... been running this part through my head all day, in fact. I can promise you two things... @HansonKerman is not too terribly far off... not at all... and I will have some comic moments. But at the same time... I can 100% guarantee you will come to hate Samantha in a way you never thought possible... Whatever you have planned, I don’t think still images will do it justice. You gotta gif this one. 3 hours ago, Just Jim said: Hey @SQUAD... we seriously need an "Evil Laugh" emoji... bwaahahahaha Hear hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedrelle Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Dang, @Just Jim, that thing is a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hey everyone. I know y'all have been waiting, so here's a quick update... I'm about 80% done, and so far the screenshots look great!!! I'm adding in two more parts, so it's not all about the "Acting" Grand Kerbal... Those are done, and here's a small teaser... Spoiler I don't see a problem finishing up the screenshots tomorrow, the tricky ones are done. Then get everything sorted, and a couple Photoshopped... nothing too hard this time, and I'm hoping to have this one written up by this weekend or sooner... I hope. This one is going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Kerman Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 @Just Jim Those screenshots are good reason for me to keep the current Bison cab (and rename it a flying bridge or something), and rework those ground stabilizers into proper landing legs. Your designs look great and are inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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