Extendable truss

[Pugspaceprogram]

I was trying to make a craft that looked similar to voyager 1 and used the same launcher. I wanted to add fairings but to my great dismay I couldn't, the truss was too darn big. So, my suggestion is this, a small truss, which, when right clicked on, has the option to be extended. This way, it is small in the atmosphere, which is useful, and Large in space; also useful. I feel that currently it should be only cosmetic, and serve no real purpose than the one I stated.

Cheers

[Greys]

Currently stock KSP does not permit animated parts to move other parts that are placed on them, I'd love to see that option but it doesn't really place highly on my list of stock wants.

Mod wise, Damned Robotics and the fork, Infernal Robotics by Magic Smoke Industries do permit this, and MSI has a linear actuator available, though by the sound of it this doesn't quite fit your desires in form.

[CapnMorgan18]

I agree, this can be implemented similar to the communotron 16 animation.