Vanamonde Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thank you for the kind words. I do intend to eventually make more tutorials, but if you've ever tried to make one of your own, you're already aware that they're a great deal of work. I plan the mission, fly it a couple of times to make sure I've got the instructions clear in my head, then write out the steps, then perform the mission one or more additional times so that I can take screenshots to plug into the text. And that's assuming I've already got a suitable ship, so if not, I need to build that too, and test it several times before posting something that I'm sure will be easy for people to download and fly. However, I did just finish my previous big project, and I have considered making my next tutorial an Apollo-style Duna-and-return. But that would require one or more dockings, so I'm wondering if a docking tutorial would be necessary first, and I hesitate to take that on because I think it's a subject that might be better handled in video format, and I'm not set up for those. However, you have given me food for thought, and renewed enthusiasm for the idea. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyD Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I made my first Mon landing with this ship (.84 ver) and suggest that all newb's use this ship and practice. Cheers from Florida Vanamonde! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin_010 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I made some rockets like this for a local friend a while back, designed to be forgivingLand on the mun and return (MJ not included):http://kwzs.be/~kevin/ksp-0.20/Mun%20Lander%201_2.craftRecipient had troubles plotting burns so I made this new version. It was intended for mun and ended up at jool somehow. I took it to Ike, that counts as a moon landing, right? Go to a moon in style:http://kwzs.be/~kevin/ksp-0.20/Mun%20Lander%202_3.craftAlternately, go to the moon, efficiently:http://kwzs.be/~kevin/ksp-0.20/Mun%20Lander%203.craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Tramalot Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 You're ship was the first ship that got me to the mun, so I will be using the update to death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanRu Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I just wanted to say thanks for posting this tutorial and craft. I'm a newb and was killing myself trying to do the Apollo 11 tutorial from the wiki. Finally I said, there has got to be an easier way, and here it is! The craft is so stable and easy to fly I was able to land on the Mun my first try! Well OK, the third try, my first 2 tries ended up fireballs on the Munar surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'm glad I was able help your mission to sterilize imperfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanRu Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ha, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootny Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks for the info, really new to the game, it was helpful to see. With a handful of successful Kerbaled orbits, a couple sats in orbit, and a probe on a deep space path, trying for the Mun sounds fun. I will have to give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyben101 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'm not exactly new to the game but my rockets never had enough fuel and when i managed to get a good orbit I always crashed into the surface of the Mun. I also like the asparagus staging on the first stage which makes it last WAY longer that mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Updated for 21.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyren Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 That's...amazing! Gotta do my first Mun flight with this, very understandable for a rocket dummy like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jedi Master Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This is one of my favorite craft pretty much ever. With modification, it is incredibly capable. A modification of this thing actually landed me on Duna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarks85 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks heaps for this. Its exactly what ive been looking for. Although the videos out there are great. Nothing beats a step by step tutorial that you can read. Very helpful. Just reading this at work so i`ll try your rocket out tonight but it looks great. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/images/smilies/k_huh.gifThanks again.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Yes, some people absorb better from listening, some from watching, and some from reading, which is my preference. I'm glad this was helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KITTYONFYRE Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Great guide, I am playing in career mode without some of these parts, but it is very useful to me anyway. I haven't made an attempt yet because I need to change my design, but I can't wait to try. Also, a docking guide would be great as I like how you write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar158 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 GJ man, that was an amazing guide eldar158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thank you for the kind words, guys. I tried to write a docking tutorial, but it was getting away from me and rivaling Moby Dick in length. Though now that you mention it, I am looking for a new project, and might take another bash at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeoninja Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Nice rocket. A bit overkill compared to my first Mun Lander but still it does give a lot of room for error for the newer players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's A LOT overkill, but as you note, intended for new players. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andersenman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I like that you keep this craft updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman5 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I feel your pain, last time i visited mun, i ran out of fuel in my elliptic orbit about kerben. luckily, however, my lowest altitude was a little less than 70km. This allowed me to aerobrake around the planet (about 30 passes) and FINALLY fell back safely to kerben. The poor kerbal in the lander had a 17+ day mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 This thread is obsolete, because I have updated the walkthrough here and re-built the example rocket here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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