The Island Express Pack

[Castille7]

Island Express a subsidiary of Sector 7 Space Laboratories

The Island Express Company started when I realized how many times I used the Old Airbase Island as a benchmark for my craft builds, I figured if I am going to build a useful craft it should at least go a considerable distance. Also when building watercraft I often found myself going to the Island just to see it in the background of my watercraft. Below is my latest work from Island Express and the logo that was created for it. Note: Many of the craft had design changes so you may see some differences in them from the pictures and video. See below for more details.

 

 

More Photos Here

 

 

The Island Express Ferry Project

When I started building the Ferry I wanted to have some vehicles to transport to the Island, easier said than done in KSP as we know. So a Rover was my
choice for something small like a car and quick to build, here is where my adventure began. One problem after the next arose as it does in KSP which just
adds to all the fun and the first problem appeared quickly. The Ferry's Hull was hitting the coastline before the ramp leaving a gap that would not allow
vehicles to drive aboard, now here comes the idea of a boarding ramp, it takes a little adjusting of the Ferry's distances to work. Next problem was loading
muiltiple craft on the Ferry to show the capability of the Ferry, well this was time consuming lauching one at a time and I am focused on a Stock Only
process for others that don't use Mods like Hyperedit. Next solution transport mulitible rovers at one time and the idea was a Rover Cart to travel with many
at once. Next hurdle was loading so many Kerbals to drive them and a Tram came to mind. Now with all the Rovers and Kerbals loaded we are heading to
the Ferry to board......yea right! The Rover Cart started sliding into the water, now we have to decide to lauch the Rover Cart again and the Tram again or
just push it to the beach and continue boarding. This is where the Aqua Tram was going to come into play. I was able to push the Rover Cart and load more
Kerbals if needed, both Trams are very useful. The Personnel Carrier is another idea I thought about during the Ferry Project and wasn't planned to be a part
of the project until I started tweaking the top of the Ferry and realized that the top could be a Heliport for the Personnel Carrier. After all these craft started
becoming a fleet I decided to call it The Island Express Pack. I hope you enjoyed this little summary of my adventures with the Island Express Ferry and I
hope you enjoy the craft as well.

Craft Files

Island Ferry
https://files.secureserver.net/0sYFjfHIMEUQQR

Rover Cart
https://files.secureserver.net/0siPp4RjyVixCB
Note: All front landing gear needs to be lowered to exit the ramp

Personnel Carrier
https://files.secureserver.net/0sfwxUyLpTcBor

Rover 7
https://files.secureserver.net/0sb5pNoROloBGh

Island Tram
https://files.secureserver.net/0sC6viqVDJb9oT

Island Tram with Launcher
https://files.secureserver.net/0sZ4jepCzFyg7I

Aqua Tram
https://files.secureserver.net/0sdGGZBjbEOGSB

Boarding Ramp
https://files.secureserver.net/0swBmoe8oy133P

NOTE: These Craft Files are no longer available here but can be found on Kerbal X if you do not find one that you would like please PM me and I'll see if I can help.

Edited November 9, 2016 by Castille7
Added Note about missing craft files and added more photos link

[KHTRE]

Nice pack)

[PointySideUp]

Cool islands pack @castille7!  Now I just need a fancy drink with 3 umbrellas and I'm all set!