DisarmingBaton5 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Can't wait to get my hands on that pretty shuttle. You are not alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddragon Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Um, no, definitely not their only work, unless by "work" you mean software. They were primarily a marketing company that specializes in installation pieces, "capstone events to larger advertising campaigns", and apparently going forward are going to continue to diversify, working on producing a movie and starting a record label, among other things. Check out this recent article for a bit more info behind how an interactive marketing company gets into the software business because one crazy employee wants to write a game about little green men...Obviously, thats what I meant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkpunkt Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The new NASA Mini-Shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickSawyer Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Helldiver, is it too late to add a pair of "fuzzy dice" to the IVA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHook Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The new NASA Mini-Shuttle NOT NASA, but a cool mini shuttle nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Latest update:After lots of finagling, got the first flight. Although I had to composite the reentry since I kept landing on the grass. Nazari has done an outstanding job getting this thing working. All credit goes to him for setting it up and getting it working.To do still:-Lots of flight model tweaking. Launch and orbit are pretty smooth. Coming back down is smooth but can be finicky. A bit of it had to do with not being able to assign the airbrakes to an action group no mater what I did. The flaps and airbrake are absolutely necessary otherwise it'll balloon up or roll off the runway. -Minor art related touch ups (seam line along the main gear wheels).-Fixing one of the MFDs so we can produce a rudimentary ADI (easy and simple job).-Preparation for release and final permissions from plugin authors.-Part descriptions.My hats off to Nazari for putting up with the headaches and for all the tweaking and adjusting we still have to do.We are now "Beta" with this. Please do not message me regarding testing. We will be working with a couple other modders who have a lot of experience with this so that they can help us adjust numbers and test it properly. Although right now Nazari has a pretty good handle on things.Personally I'm not that happy with the responsiveness during landing, basically it's too easy to lose control and crash. Controls can be a little jerky, and lots of steps have to be taken which can make handling complicated (turning air brakes on and off, turning SAS on and off, toggling torque) all the while trying to maintain control. I think it's just a bit too complex for the average user as it is right now when landing. Launches and orbiting are right about where I want them. Payloads complicate maters a little bit, but otherwise the average KSP user should have no problem. Re-entry is also pretty good. Unfortunately at around 4000m the thing just gets all weird.Again lots more testing and number tweaking to do.And the latest album from my first flights. Nazari coached me through the first few. I successfully flew a mission and landed. Unfortunately I didn't land on the runway but instead on the grass since I still don't understand what's up with the mysterious power coming out of no where when I turn the airbrakes off...Javascript is disabled. View full album Edited January 31, 2014 by helldiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looking Great !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krevsin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Wow, that shuttle looks... well, sexy to put it in one word. Keep up the great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tada Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I want to jump in it and fly whole mission in IVA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specs Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Latest update:http://imgur.com/a/8Roxq#0Wait... Was that what I thought it was? No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem762 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Does she have a docking port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Do you think you could include cryogenic effects from Dtobi's Space Shuttle engines? It'd be really neat to have this as an option. In general, the Shuttle is looking good. I'm now actually looking forward to see it released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwaster Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Helldiver, is it too late to add a pair of "fuzzy dice" to the IVA? That could be done rather easily as an 'aftermarket addon' so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_XXII Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Does she have a docking port?Yes she does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YANFRET Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Best cockpit interior of any simulator ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boamere Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 GKAKGAKGGK Can't wait! (so many cool things being made) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Um, help I have a problem here? Has anyone seen my jaw? I lost it while I was looking at that album and now I can't find it. That shuttle looks beautiful and I can't wait! I think you won for best shuttle mod in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUAV8R Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 *jaw drop then falls over and has happiness stroke* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbart Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Congratulations. The shuttle looks fantastic, and we're all aware of the tremendous amount of work that went into it, and it shows. Personally I'm into customized modded crafts but this is one that I look forward to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks everyone for the enthusiasm, motivation, and compliments. It's really what has kept me going on this project.Fortunately Nazari came in and picked it up.-We're getting a lot of the bugs squashed.-Nazari improved the landing/glide/deadstick approach significantly. I'm really liking it now and it's not so touchy and erratic. Definitely a lot more controllable. Was also able to turn and fine tune my approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert VDS Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Now those IVA camera angles are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisarmingBaton5 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 http://i.imgur.com/tQCp7ZE.jpgAha! Ahahaha! It says "Resolute" now instead of "Dauntless!" Hahahahahaha!I'm on to you, Mr Diver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_XXII Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Aha! Ahahaha! It says "Resolute" now instead of "Dauntless!" Hahahahahaha!I'm on to you, Mr Diver.Nice catch didn't see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XNerd_Bomber Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I know its a bit early to say this, but have you given any thought to what you're going to make next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qnistNAMEERF Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Congratulations on the first flight. The shuttle is looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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