SpaceFace545 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Wouldn't it be neat if we could just "paint" on heatshields to parts so we could actually give spaceplanes the heatshields they deserve. Edited November 1, 2019 by SpaceFace545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKSPBeginner Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Seems like a good idea, for spaceplanes at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Actually, I’m comfortable with the heatshields currently in KSP1. Some radial heatshields would be nice though, for spaceplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondMartinez Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 D. Toggle-able heat shields on some parts (spaceplane parts, capsules, and the like), plus some seperate-stand-alone heat shield parts, like the 10m inflatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymcgoochie Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 How about E: Some parts have integrated heatshields e.g. on the leading edge/underside of space plane wings/fuselage pieces and the bottoms of command pods, you can choose how much ablator to include (if any!) as you wish- it's already a thing with the KV pods in Making History so there's precedent in KSP already- and also include the set of standalone heatshields like at present in KSP but with the possibility of some additional parts e.g. reflective heat shields as seen in the film Sunshine. Trying to 'paint' heat shielding onto a ship could lead to you missing an area that was at a strange angle and your ship and its crew ending up extra-crispy as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderKid2 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 How about also proceedural tile panels a la proceedural wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bej Kerman Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 8:28 PM, RealKerbal3x said: Actually, I’m comfortable with the heatshields currently in KSP1. Some radial heatshields would be nice though, for spaceplanes. KSP 2 is getting decals you can place onto the hull, so why not the ability to coat parts with ablator, or liquid explosive for extra boom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechBFP Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 It’s frankly annoying trying to design a ship around what heat shield will work instead of the other way around. As such anything is better than the current system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xd the great Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Bej Kerman said: KSP 2 is getting decals you can place onto the hull, so why not the ability to coat parts with ablator, or liquid explosive for extra boom? Spoiler Is there any difference between coating stuff with ablator or liquid explosive? 3 hours ago, MechBFP said: It’s frankly annoying trying to design a ship around what heat shield will work instead of the other way around. As such anything is better than the current system. Agreed. My stock starship is having problems trying to not burn its airbrake out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incarnation of Chaos Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Xd the great said: Reveal hidden contents Is there any difference between coating stuff with ablator or liquid explosive? Agreed. My stock starship is having problems trying to not burn its airbrake out. Are there even liquid explosives stable enough to survive a rocket launch but burn on reentry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Heatshields should be jettisonnable parts, like now, with concave top (to put bottom details of cabins inside), and maybe sometimes have a short backshell with RCS engines to drop this all before landing. Painting makes no sense as the only moment when anyone can see the painting is when a scorched heatshield hits the ground. They are either inside interstage, or high in the sky, or lying with face down. Edited November 6, 2019 by kerbiloid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xd the great Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, kerbiloid said: and maybe sometimes have a short backshell with RCS engines to drop this all before landing. Good idea. All my heat shields come back to crash into my capsules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce Wolf Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 16 hours ago, MechBFP said: As such anything is better than the current system. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulgur Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 9 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Painting makes no sense as the only moment when anyone can see the painting is when a scorched heatshield hits the ground. They are either inside interstage, or high in the sky, or lying with face down. I think that what he means is that you can add a heat shield to any part as if you were painting. An ablative coating on a spaceplane would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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