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[Exothermos]

I've been bringing a few of my older designs up to date. Essentially entirely rebuilding many. It's been a fun challenge!

[Fellow314]

Who would have thought I'd get so obsessed with a door?

This one actually works. Craft file once I've done a little tweaking.

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[Roflcopterkklol]

http://i.imgur.com/Qr12Wae.png

My first successful cargo SSTO, second flight. Payload is 3 ion probes. (add your own science gear) Has reserve fuel in the inline intakes and the foreward hull, but that affects the vessels stability.

http://i.imgur.com/tIJ5bdw.png

Cargo by is large enough for a NERVA + FLT-200 + Mk1 pod. Presumably it will also fit a NERVA +FLT-400+ 1.5m docking collar. Either is useful for assembling a larger vessel in orbit.

There is also a inline Clampatron on the belly at the center of mass, and concealed monoprop tanks accessable through a clip through the hanger bay:

http://i.imgur.com/oZ7MBKU.png

Looks great, good job man

[Immashift]

Who needs struts?

[xub313]

Here's an unmanned ssto I made today. I'll be using this to complete satellite contracts for fine print.

I hope to make a crew transport variant to service my space station. I need to take a bunch home at once.

[Wanderfound]

Quite like this new one:

Go anywhere, do anything, do it in style. And carry a hefty cargo with you while you do it.

The Kerbodyne Dropbear. Heavy-lift VTOL capability and express spaceplane performance.

Effortless takeoff. Stable VTOL flight with tanks full or empty, with or without cargo.

Plenty of thrust.

In both directions. For a slower but longer-ranged version, swap the turbojet for an LV-N.

Easily converts from vertical to horizontal flight. Simple takeoffs and landings in either mode.

As well as an effortless climb to orbit at high time acceleration.

As usual, manage engines as the air runs thin.

And kick in the Aerospikes when the RAPIERs shift to closed cycle. Keep the turbojet on; there's a huge ram-air effect.

Circularise on Aerospikes alone for efficiency.

Plenty of amenities.

And ample cargo space.

Craft file at https://www.dropbox.com/s/mw5wd2llr38f8a9/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear.craft?dl=0

[soulreaver1981]

Quite like this new one:

Go anywhere, do anything, do it in style. And carry a hefty cargo with you while you do it.

The Kerbodyne Dropbear. Heavy-lift VTOL capability and express spaceplane performance.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot27_zps4a06856d.jpg

Effortless takeoff. Stable VTOL flight with tanks full or empty, with or without cargo.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot28_zpsce048469.jpg

Plenty of thrust.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot29_zps0648cc7a.jpg

In both directions. For a slower but longer-ranged version, swap the turbojet for an LV-N.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot30_zps065a8932.jpg

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot31_zps820598b1.jpg

Easily converts from vertical to horizontal flight. Simple takeoffs and landings in either mode.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot33_zps969f6093.jpg

As well as an effortless climb to orbit at high time acceleration.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot34_zps307d30fa.jpg

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot36_zpsc5740908.jpg

As usual, manage engines as the air runs thin.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot37_zps548144b7.jpg

And kick in the Aerospikes when the RAPIERs shift to closed cycle. Keep the turbojet on; there's a huge ram-air effect.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot39_zps5f80cf36.jpg

Circularise on Aerospikes alone for efficiency.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot41_zps10774560.jpg

Plenty of amenities.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot42_zps0c3038b5.jpg

And ample cargo space.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/craigmotbey/Kerbal/Challenges/Akademy%20Awards/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear/screenshot43_zps6e178f34.jpg

Craft file at https://www.dropbox.com/s/mw5wd2llr38f8a9/Kerbodyne%20Dropbear.craft?dl=0

Is there a new version of kerbal paint?

[Wanderfound]

Is there a new version of kerbal paint?

Nah, same old unmaintained zombieware. But folks have added bits to make it work with the new parts; see the Kerbpaint thread for the downloads.

[soulreaver1981]

Nah, same old unmaintained zombieware. But folks have added bits to make it work with the new parts; see the Kerbpaint thread for the downloads.

Okay thanks

[Captain Buzz Alderaan]

My as of yet unnamed heavy cargo vtol.

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Edited November 25, 2014 by Captain Buzz Alderaan

[Voculus]

Whoa! Oustanding first post, Captain Buzz! Genius ship design, and I love the filter effects!

[Captain Buzz Alderaan]

Whoa! Oustanding first post, Captain Buzz! Genius ship design, and I love the filter effects!

Thanks Voculus! Those "filter effects" are done by BlueHarvest ENB +SweetFX, makes the game extremely screenshotable. Here's the link: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/57573-0-20-BlueHarvest-ENB-Series-and-BlueHarvest-ENB-SweetFX-Better-Graphics-in-KSP

[Arctodus]

Here's an unmanned ssto I made today. I'll be using this to complete satellite contracts for fine print.

http://i.imgur.com/sMiCYZi.png

I hope to make a crew transport variant to service my space station. I need to take a bunch home at once.

Awesome ship! Thanks for posting, it has helped me finally get a plane into orbit! Now I have to decide whether or not to use rockets anymore for my probes!

EDIT:

Holy crap that's amazing! What mods are in there?

My as of yet unnamed heavy cargo vtol.

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[Hodo]

My as of yet unnamed heavy cargo vtol.

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No need for the #0 at the end of the tag.

And it looks like he used Infernal Robotics and B9 and the modular rover plugin... I cant remember the name of it, but it lets you make some pretty cool boxy looking rovers.

[Tex_NL]

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And it looks like he used Infernal Robotics and B9 and the modular rover plugin... I cant remember the name of it, but it lets you make some pretty cool boxy looking rovers.

He's got some KW Rocketry in there too.

[Hodo]

He's got some KW Rocketry in there too.

Nope all of that is in the B9 pack.

[smartech]

Here is new SSLRRV vehicle concept here: Single Stage Laythe Roving Return Vehicle.

It has several unique parameters and features:

1. 6 km/s delta-V from orbit on rocket power

2. Enough fuel to ascend from Kerbin and then from Laythe.

3. Can move around as rover since it has 10 wheels in addition to landing gear.

4. Has 12 radial parachutes and can descend down to the ground at around 10-12 m/s below 2km altitude.

While glide-landing on Laythe is possible, it is a bit tricky to land on some of the rocky islands near the equator. The parachutes obviously make this problem go away, plus there is no need to even turn on the jets. After landing it is easy to position down a straight path for takeoff.

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[Captain Buzz Alderaan]

No need for the #0 at the end of the tag.

And it looks like he used Infernal Robotics and B9 and the modular rover plugin... I cant remember the name of it, but it lets you make some pretty cool boxy looking rovers.

Thanks for the tip. It was my first post, so i'm still trying to get the hang of it. And you're right about B9 and Infernal Robotics, but the rover is mainly made of Lack Luster Labs parts.

He's got some KW Rocketry in there too.

I indeed used the struts and RCS thrusters from KW Rocketry.

Holy crap that's amazing! What mods are in there?

Thanks! The other mods i used are Quantum Struts to make the nacelles a bit less wobbly and to keep the cargo in the hold in place, most of the lights are from SurfaceLights, and those awesome landing legs i got from Karbonite.

And i think a lot of the design traits wouldn't be possible without the Editor Extensions plugin. Oh and i used KerbPaint to give the stock MK2 parts i used for the nacelles the same shades of black, grey and white as those B9 Sabres.

And that's about it i believe.

[BeatenRailroad]

I present to you the Hightail Mk I

My first successful SSTO!

Mods Used:

FAR

B9 (invisible struts)

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Edited November 10, 2014 by BeatenRailroad
I cant embed properly :P

[mintme]

[Rune]

Long time no post here, so here, my latest:

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The thread for it with lots of explanations is here.

Rune. This thread is like an old friend.

[Cinocal]

Saw Interstellar and had to put some Ranger flavor on something that would fly with FAR.

[Martin0]

I made my first successful SSTO cargo spaceplane, looks awesome and can get into orbit really fast with plenty of fuel left.

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The vertical engines are an awesome anti-flameout feature.

[Nik_601]

I made my first successful SSTO cargo spaceplane, looks awesome and can get into orbit really fast with plenty of fuel left.

http://imgur.com/a/staPL

The vertical engines are an awesome anti-flameout feature.

Good job, man! This thing's really cool)

Btw, were you inspired by Star Citizen?

[Martin0]

Good job, man! This thing's really cool)

Btw, were you inspired by Star Citizen?

No, i noticed only after i was in orbit that my plane looks like a grown-up 300i