Build a Rocket, but not on Kerbin!

[Phantomewzick]

Relatively simple idea, Fairly difficult to execute.

You may use any and all balanced mods(no z-pinch fusion rockets), This includes mechjeb, Kethane, ISA mapsat, KW rocketry, and really whatever else you want(honor system on this one). i LOVE the Kerbal Attachment System, and use all the previously mentioned mods, as well as some others. (you can totally use quantum struts if you want, and remember there is a "strut gun" that is also installed with that mod if you dont like the blue beam)

I also suggest everyone take a look at FusTek Common Berthing Mechanisms . These 2.5 metre and larger docking ports make it much easier to build structurally stable rockets, both for interplanetary vessels and for building a rocket on another planet.

Step 1: Build each section of your rocket, this can consist of whatever modules you like(i built a kethane mining module, and a separate power core, among other things).

Step 2: Fly your modules to planet/mun of your choosing, you can assemble them into a single vessel or send them separately, up to you.

Step 3: Land each module separately (you may use a Mun-Crane style vehicle such as what Scott Manley uses, i use a similar vehicle inspired by his design).

Step 4: perform whatever experiments/mining operations you want/need.

Step 5: assemble your rocket on the mun.

Step 6: launch the rocket back into orbit.

I have already done this personally, so it is totally possible, i have a few pictures of my first attempt that i have made into an album Here, though i didnt do a complete documentation. I will probably do it again so i can document it more thoroughly, and maybe make a youtube video out of it and upload it here when i have finished.

I dont really have a points system in mind, maybe we will vote on the best after a week, or something.

PS: F2 key hides the GUI, F1 key takes screenshots and puts them in a folder in your KSP installation.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Phantomewzick