Slam_Jones Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 The Luxor 2-A. Current engine set-up may be different, as I just unlocked the RAPIERS and trying to find a good balance. Otherwise, though, it's all there.Currently holds enough dV once in LKO to do a Mun Fly-By and re-entry for Space Tourism. Been trying to work on the Luxor series so that I can have enough dV to orbit both Mun and Minmus in one trip. This hasn't been going well, so I've sent up a modular fuel station, so it can stop by and fill it's tanks before heading out to wherever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouds Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 He is using Ven's Stock Revamp. All it does is change the models of stock parts.Perhaps I don't understand, but when I look at the forum post for Ven's Stock Revamp, the very first screenshot is captioned "New Parts!" and the Changes section is full of "New", "Extended", "Added"... So uh, I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowfish Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Perhaps I don't understand, but when I look at the forum post for Ven's Stock Revamp, the very first screenshot is captioned "New Parts!" and the Changes section is full of "New", "Extended", "Added"... So uh, I'm confused.It mostly replaces the models for the stock parts, but adds a few features (e.g. lights on the docking ports) and a couple of new but related parts (e.g. more cubic strut lengths). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2FoldSoup Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 If the engines are stock, why do the models look different?Sorry I didn't make that clear earlier, I forget not everyone uses mods all the time.Ven's Revamp updates a lot of the models making them look nicer(such as the turbojets pictured) and also adds a few variations of engines. One example is an lv909 A and B. One of them contains the little ring fuel tank which adds 10 or so lf and 18 or so oxidizer. Stuff like that. It's nothing huge, just makes most parts look nicer in my opinion. I only used stock parts regardless(aside from the landing gear, and the wings) with only the model reworks. The rest of the stats are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evader Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 My 1st SSTO space plane to reach another planet. No mods of any kind, no refuelling, all stock, straight from Kerbin to Duna. Carried all science in my current tech tree (my highest tech is 2 hot thermometer in science sand box).Looks like biplanes are making a comeback. Sadly the kerbals will be stuck on Duna after a crash landing (not that I had any fuel left for the return trip anyways). Will post sph pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I knew the spikes had to be good for something. It is nearly there! Currently undergoing low-grav testing via a quick trip to Mun to plant a flag and pay for himself... and another one. 4km/s, 35 parts, three crew in luxurious interior (it'd better be, it's the heaviest cockpit in kerbal/mT).Rune. The RTG is almost 1/3rd of the price, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Using Nerteas amazing new and improved MkIV System Javascript is disabled. View full album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david50517 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Space Craft 8-5 V3Small modifications Edited July 24, 2015 by david50517 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesklin Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Low tech heavy tanker, 9000 fuel+11000 oxidizer+1000 mono-propellant on 100x100 km Kerbin orbit. Need only 2 techs with 300 SP: "Heavy Aerodynamics" and "High Altitude Flight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Space Craft 8-5 V3http://i.imgur.com/uosOOGa.pngSmall modificationshttp://i.imgur.com/GBJqubW.pngI really like the looks on that last one. If that big wing didn't have such a crappy max. heat value...Rune. A wee bit too much TWR on airbreathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david50517 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Rename to SSTO 12SSTO 12-Long HaulThank Rune your suggestion Edited July 25, 2015 by david50517 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belphy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Single stage to Laythe and back:http://imgur.com/a/nuITtHello Red Iron Crown.Really a nice design. I tried to rebuild it, but im missing 2 Shock Cone Intakes. Would you please upload the craftfile or tell me how you did it? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Really a nice design. I tried to rebuild it, but im missing 2 Shock Cone Intakes. Would you please upload the craftfile or tell me how you did it? Thank youWelcome aboard, Belphy!The shock cones are on the back of the rapiers and clipped in a bit, they are mostly there to reduce drag. You can get the craft file here. If I were doing that mission again I would remove the small radiator and solar panel, I didn't really need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evader Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) As promised, here are the SPH pics of my super biplane (but don't watch them until you've seen the video): Edited July 26, 2015 by evader Wanted embedded video, not link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inigma Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I challenge people to build an SSTO without using mk3 wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartGonzo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I challenge people to build an SSTO without using mk3 wings. Not sure what you mean by Mk3 wings but I tend to avoid the fat ugly onesJavascript is disabled. View full albumThis is only an SSTO, it won't get much beyond LKO and for some odd reason has a tendency to explode on time warp, probably something to do with the cheeky clipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenya Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Durability III. Spaceplane with unlimited range.Initial mass - 55.6 tons, Dv after refueling - 4150 m/s^2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I challenge people to build an SSTO without using mk3 wings. Why wouldn't you use a free tank that cuts you part count to a fraction and actually looks good?Rune. See my White Dart anyhow. - - - Updated - - -Thank Rune your suggestionYou are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouds Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Why wouldn't you use a free tank that cuts you part count to a fraction and actually looks good?Just to play devil's advocate..."We choose to not use Mk3 wings, and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard!"Sometimes a limitation, especially if arbitrary/artificial and voluntary, gets the ol' out-of-box thinking going. It can be fun. That said, I dunno how out-of-box it really is to go back to how we built SSTOs in all versions before those Mk3 wings were added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Fenya, love the design! What's the configuration of the rapiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody_looser Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Mk3 wings are dangerous! Don't use them! Landing gear clipping into the runway is dangerous indeed. Mk3 wings are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkenherz Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) These are my current career mode spaceplanes which are the backbone of my economy. Mk2 tech level, no fancy Rapier or LV-N available yet.1. White Goose, adapted to 1.03/1.04. Simple, mid-tech, passenger&fuel craft, with a crew of 10 and some fuel as a payload for refueling duty. Drone flight possible.2.Firebird. Simple, mid-tech STTO launch system for all kinds of satelites. Some fuel reserves in LKO. Combine with tourist or rescue missions to reap income in career mode.3.Fuel Dragon. Mid-tech, "yes bring lots of that fuel pls", drone spaceplane. (about 2880 LF+according oxy, some monoprop). Edited July 29, 2015 by Falkenherz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) I tweaked the Crys airframe to free up the bay (I wanted to put one scanner inside), and, while I was at it, finally figured out that the linear RCS ports are more heat-resistant, which is nice to not pull heat gauges when you have a poorly cooled NERV as your main in-space powerplant. Also, a nice way to put the one handling the forward-rear axis. Ditto for the probe core, now it feels much safer to use without temperature gauges popping all over. Also, it is weird: RTGs are hard to use in conjunction with nukes, because they blow up at a mere 1200º. I really want to simulate a bimodal reactor...Rune. I like that thermal-proofing is now a thing. Edited July 29, 2015 by Rune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Not the usual fare in this thread, but it's technically an SSTO (and a lag-free one at that!):Javascript is disabled. View full album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow314 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 One Kerbal SSTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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