A Very Kerbal Lander

[kahlzun]

Hi all, just designed a new lander and wanted to share it with you.

I present the "Kerbal Safety"!

Designed when I noticed how much longer the LV-N was than a standard T400 tank, it compactly contains fuel, engine and pod in one small package. The radioactive exhaust is passed straight through the centre of the pod, eliminating the need for expensive heating! Our test pilots have stated they start to glow in the dark after a short period of exposure, allowing further savings in expensive lightbulbs!

Capable of a Munshot (and return), this is the go-to lander for all your Kerbal landing needs.

Weighing in at a little under 6T, and costing 6220 Kredits, available from all disreputable retailers now!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/msdrz17cdrjuc4o/Kerbal%20Safety.craft

(Note that the thrust is very slightly off-centre. SAS will compensate, but keep an eye on it. Made without 'clipping', taking advantage of a known bug using the 'BZ-52 Radial Attachment Point')

Edited June 2, 2013 by kahlzun

[GusTurbo]

I like it. I'm a big fan of using the radial attachment point to clip engines through things.

[Execute13]

Have you tried using "zigzag stacking"? It would eliminate the need for the radial attachment point and also center the thrust. In some circumstances, you can place engines directly on a node facing into the tank behind them and it will draw fuel correctly. I use this trick to make boosters where only the nozzle of the engine is showing.

Otherwise, a simple, unique design. Good job!

[Procyon]

"zigzag stacking"?

[Sliinty]

Coulda just enabled part clipping...

[GusTurbo]

Coulda just enabled part clipping...

It's more of a challenge to get around the game's restrictions without getting its "permission" by using the debug menu. Some people find this fun.

[Sliinty]

It's more of a challenge to get around the game's restrictions without getting its "permission" by using the debug menu. Some people find this fun.

Well ok, but the bugs will just get removed...

*famous last words*

[GusTurbo]

That will be a new challenge

[sytaline]

Damn I have 619 kerbal credits! Can I get a some kind of discount.