Robotic rock sampler

[Levelord]

Ever wanted to return a probe with a rock sample from Duna? Have the stubby Kerbal mitts let you down once again? Were you wishing for a more precise robotic drill? Would you prefer Jeb to stay on Kerbin dressed as a girl?

Look no further, the Robotic Planetary Sample craft is here to bring back rock samples from Duna, back to Kerbin for SCIENCE! The craft may look lopsided, but I assure you, it's COM is well balanced! (warranty void when decoupled).

Here's a video featuring my latest adventure!

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Protip: To launch the Duna ascent stage, first decouple the node from the docking port to release the rocket. Then press 1 to activate the landing legs and bring the rocket into an upright position.

[astropapi1]

Amazing work.

To anybody curious, the clouds are from the Universe Replacer mod. Just search on that thread.

[Levelord]

Amazing work.

To anybody curious, the clouds are from the Universe Replacer mod. Just search on that thread.

Thanks, I hope you have fun with this one

The fuel flow issue in the video was me forgetting to separate the docking port with decouplers. It's been fixed when I started posting in the OP, so you wouldn't need to worry about it

[T-Pilot395]

Oh god, the command and conquer generals soundtrack brings back so much memories. Amazing work, tho I doubt it would run very well on my Mac.

[hippiepanda the IIV]

the is amazing especially for a single launch.

[Psycix]

I love how you uprighted and launched the Duna ascent vehicle. Looked like ICBM technology.

[Francesco]

I like the idea of the dockable heat shield. never thought of that before.

[Ordessa]

*hears Command and Conquer Generals Soundtrack* OMIGOD! EBEEBEBEBEBEJEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEB! *Temporarily dies, transforms into 10 year old child again, finds disk, plays game, realises how terrible it is now, quits game, plays KSP*

Worth it just for soundtrack, but seriously, both that game and this craft are incredible.

[Levelord]

I love how you uprighted and launched the Duna ascent vehicle. Looked like ICBM technology.

I like the idea of the dockable heat shield. never thought of that before.

Haha. Thanks, they were kinda hairbrained ideas I had while sitting in the toilet of all places. My mind wanders a lot when I'm taking a long poo

[Psycix]

Ugh I just spent the entire afternoon building something like those uprighting missiles. Took ages to get it (sort of) right.

[WooDzor]

@levelord Lovely craft. +1-ed it on youtube too. anyway: I like my clipping and I am wondering how you managed to have this crossed tanks. You used something similar on your LMV

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[Levelord]

@levelord Lovely craft. +1-ed it on youtube too. anyway: I like my clipping and I am wondering how you managed to have this crossed tanks. You used something similar on your LMV

W

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

I've basically placed cubic octagonal struts on the side and rotated the fuel tanks so that their attachment points align, then I place them there.

[WooDzor]

I'll just download your Craft file.. Cr*p this job is getting in the way of my Space Program :-/

[Levelord]

With the advent of 0.22 Now I have to figure out how to convert this into a science-capable vessel using the lowest tech possible. gaaaah!

[guz667]

This was pretty awesome! Good job, great ingenuity!

[WooDzor]

So when are we getting something new to look at? even your youtube channel has been quiet.:-(

[Guest links123]

With the advent of 0.22 now i have to figure out how to convert it into space combating vessel.