[WIP][1.6.0] Integrated Phoenix Industries - Space Tug [v0.03]

[StarStreak2109]

Is it possible to have the engines swing out? That would be a neat feature, even if only for roleplaying purposes, since the game does not simulate FOD (foreign object damage from debris kicked up during munar landing).

[Orbital_phoenix]

2 hours ago, StarStreak2109 said:

Is it possible to have the engines swing out? That would be a neat feature, even if only for roleplaying purposes, since the game does not simulate FOD (foreign object damage from debris kicked up during munar landing).

It's currently on my maybe list for parts, In theory it should be possible, since Roverdude's MKS has extended engines for his skycrane part. I'll play around with some ideas later.

[Orbital_phoenix]

Work still progressing, just writing up the cfg's and fixing the texture maps. But getting closer to having something playable. 

The next parts planned are 2x Engine mount, Antenna Kit, and RCS module (dedicated RCS module rather than using the Intelligence module, but still has the swing out RCS)

Testing pics using Bluedog Design Bureau docking and engines.

 

[StarStreak2109]

Looks very awesome! I am still amazed about the CobaltWolf-alike art style.

[Orbital_phoenix]

9 hours ago, StarStreak2109 said:

Looks very awesome! I am still amazed about the CobaltWolf-alike art style.

Thanks, took me a while to figure it out, but I think I got it in the end.

Now sorted out the flag decal, so mission flag now displays.

Edited May 4, 2018 by Orbital_phoenix

[G'th]

1 hour ago, Orbital_phoenix said:

Thanks, took me a while to figure it out, but I think I got it in the end.

Now sorted out the flag decal, so mission flag now displays.

I need it

[Orbital_phoenix]

Let there be light!

[CobaltWolf]

7 hours ago, Orbital_phoenix said:

Thanks, took me a while to figure it out, but I think I got it in the end.

Yes, you did.

[Orbital_phoenix]

Just some final testing screenshots while I get ready everything ready for the first release.

[Orbital_phoenix]

Download link is now live!

 

Let me know what you think, but it is very WIP though still. Expect bugs and other issues. I recommend the R-10 Engines from Bluedog Design Bureau.

 

DOWNLOAD:

> https://github.com/OrbitalPhoenix/Integrated-Phoenix-Industries/releases <

 

Edited May 8, 2018 by Orbital_phoenix

[Barzon]

What are the indents on the side of the Crew Module for?

[Orbital_phoenix]

12 minutes ago, Barzon Kerman said:

What are the indents on the side of the Crew Module for?

Hopefully robotic arms 

[Barzon]

ohh!

[Orbital_phoenix]

Really nice image of the crew module with robotic arms. I just hope I can make something as good as those.

[Orbital_phoenix]

Small update, just had to quickly fix an issue with parts not loading due to using an old folder name.

v0.0.1a

- Fixed folder name issue which caused parts to be loaded (whoops)

 

https://github.com/OrbitalPhoenix/Integrated-Phoenix-Industries/releases

[Barzon]

@Orbital_phoenix would it be possible for you to add Snacks! compatibility?

[Orbital_phoenix]

2 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

@Orbital_phoenix would it be possible for you to add Snacks! compatibility?

Shouldn't be a problem, it'll be in the next release 

[Barzon]

Hang on just a sec. I installed this and the Crew Module has 100 snacks. I would prefer for the tank to have some [snack storage]if possible.  Also this is amazing!

[Orbital_phoenix]

13 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

Hang on just a sec. I installed this and the Crew Module has 100 snacks. I would prefer for the tank to have some [snack storage]if possible.  Also this is amazing!

I believe Snacks! adds 100 automatically to crew modules, however I am going to be changing the crew module to house 6 Kerbals with a supply for 42 days, the crew amount can then be reduced for long duration missions. I'm not sure if the propellant tank would be appropriate for snack storage, but I am working on cargo containers which can be added to the craft, and there is a cargo hatch on the side of the Intelligence Module which I might made a cargo container for.

[Barzon]

ahhh, ok. Sounds great!

Edited May 12, 2018 by Barzon Kerman

[Orbital_phoenix]

Few more progress pics. Now working on the medium propellant tank, antenna kit and 2x engine mount

The antenna kit slots into the antenna hatch of the Intelligence Module.

[Barzon]

I found this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Transportation_System ! Will you make parts so people can make the shuttle like in the picture? Because that would be amazing!

[Orbital_phoenix]

13 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

I found this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Transportation_System ! Will you make parts so people can make the shuttle like in the picture? Because that would be amazing!

It's not in the current plans, but I might do some shuttle related stuff later on.

[Orbital_phoenix]

I thought I might just give a little status update as work is still progressing. I'm currently working on the Reusable Nuclear Shuttle parts, spending most of my time on the NERVA engine. All very WIP and still being modeled.

I'm also re-modeling the antenna kit into something a bit nicer, still WIP as well. (I think the pipes look too much like crutches )

The next update will have the antenna kit, medium and small fuel tanks, 2x engine mount. As well as fixes and other fun small things. I would imagine it might be another week or two before everything is finished though. The nuclear shuttle parts will then follow in the update after .

Edited May 28, 2018 by Orbital_phoenix

[JRR]

Maaan, i really hope this mod takes off, the modeling and textures are phenomenal, as good as other larger mods like BDB, and i hope one day it exapnds to add those cool space shuttle concepts