[4-7-15: All techniques since 6-16-14 added] One of the main reasons I frequent the Spacecraft Exchange is to find creative craft that push the game's boundaries in the pursuit of aesthetics. Posters like Mulbin, sgt_flyer, halsfury, and Giggleplex all find new ways to make cool craft. One thing I haven't seen here is a thread dedicated to showing off design and building techniques. A full craft like Mulbin's Munbug IX may incorporate numerous features all combined into a single cohesive desi
I just want to contribute a new technique that I'm exploring. In the interest of keeping craft color palates constant, consider two main "part-sets" for keeping stuff monochromatic, plus some accent colors:
Light: White fairings, radiators (static)
Standard: Jet fuel tanks/Structural fuselages, wings, airbrakes, landing gear, ladders, solar panels (stowable), Inline Clamp-o-trons, air intakes, backs of radial air intakes. RCS balls. The rectangular prism probe core.
Blue: Sol