[0.23.5] Ares I, Ares V, and EFT-1

[ethan829]

Ares I launch vehicle carrying the Orion spacecraft:

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Ares V heavy lift rocket. Updated 0.23.5 version coming soon.

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Delta IV Heavy and Orion in EFT-1 configuration. Remember to take the crew out before launching, as this is an unmanned test flight.

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Downloads:

Ares I: http://www./download/aejhuhjsbqe9ld5/Ares+I.craft

Ares V : coming soon

Delta IV Heavy (EFT-1 Configuration): http://www./download/4br1h1o38dkmro6/Exploration+Flight+Test+1.craft

Action groups for flying:

1: Toggle Orion MPCV solar arrays

2: Jettison LES

3: Deploy parachutes

Abort: Decouple capsule, activate LES engines

Edited April 4, 2014 by ethan829

[iDan122]

Nice replica! Although I suggest instead of using that huge decoupled on the Orion try using a Docking port Sr., the same size but looks much more compact. You just right click it to detach from it!

[ethan829]

Sorry, double post. Please ignore.

Edited October 26, 2013 by ethan829

[ethan829]

Nice replica! Although I suggest instead of using that huge decoupled on the Orion try using a Docking port Sr., the same size but looks much more compact. You just right click it to detach from it!

Good idea. I was using a separator and first but when it decoupled, all the fuel tanks flew off in every direction and collided with each-other. Although I suppose that would also be solved by the battery placement now. Whoops.

I think the large decoupler might actually be pretty accurate though:

[Bartybum]

That is the best stock Ares I I've seen yet! Good job

[ethan829]

That is the best stock Ares I I've seen yet! Good job

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[GusTurbo]

Great replicas!

[ethan829]

Updated with a new Ares I. Now even more accurate!

[Bartybum]

Updated with a new Ares I. Now even more accurate!

Just compared it to the real thing, and I think you should extend the core stage by another one of those stripy tanks. Currently the injection stage is the same length as the core stage. IRL, the core stage is just a little bit longer than the injection stage. Other than that, it's perfect

[ethan829]

Just compared it to the real thing, and I think you should extend the core stage by another one of those stripy tanks. Currently the injection stage is the same length as the core stage. IRL, the core stage is just a little bit longer than the injection stage. Other than that, it's perfect

Funny you should mention that, I just made that change. I'll update the album/download link momentarily.

I'm also currently working on SLS Block I. The LES is getting a real workout...

Edited October 27, 2013 by ethan829

[Bartybum]

Fwoah, that looks like a real pain to make. Also, why not do the Ares V as well instead of the SLS, seeing as you've already made the Ares I?

Finally, last point: The core stage on the Ares I is still a little bit too short. I recommend another stripy tank just for good measure

EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT: I just noticed the last picture in the album. All is well!

EDIT 2: Also, you should post some pictures of it to /r/kerbalspaceprogram

EDIT 3: In case you don't know, that's a link to the Reddit KSP page

Edited October 27, 2013 by Bartybum

[ethan829]

30 seconds in Paint got me this. I think it's pretty damn close. Maybe another half-sized tank would help, but that seems a tad unnecessary.

Ares V is also in (very early) developmet.

[Bartybum]

Woooo! Looks great so far I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread.

EDIT: I'm taking a stab and saying that you plan to use the Ares I core stage for the Boosters on the Ares V, right?

Edited October 27, 2013 by Bartybum

[ethan829]

Woooo! Looks great so far I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread.

EDIT: I'm taking a stab and saying that you plan to use the Ares I core stage for the Boosters on the Ares V, right?

Thanks! I appreciate the kinds words.

I was planing on using something very similar, if not the exact same thing, yeah.

[Bartybum]

Thanks! I appreciate the kinds words.

I was planing on using something very similar, if not the exact same thing, yeah.

I'm absolutely wild with ideas on this whole recent NASA rocketry. Would you be willing to take a look into Project Constellation eventually once you've got all this stuff out of the way and complete, or some SpaceX stuff?

[ethan829]

I'm absolutely wild with ideas on this whole recent NASA rocketry. Would you be willing to take a look into Project Constellation eventually once you've got all this stuff out of the way and complete, or some SpaceX stuff?

I've done a bit of SpaceX inspired stuff before, but it still needs work.

As for the rest of the Constellation Program, I'm not sure. It could certainly be fun to try but I don't want to get anyone's hopes up. My building skill is pretty limited. The Altair lander is a possibility, but I wouldn't count on any Mars/Duna missions.

[manskal]

These are really good. How much delta v do those rockets have?

[Bartybum]

I've done a bit of SpaceX inspired stuff before, but it still needs work.

Actually, I could probably help you out there. The main problem with recreation of SpaceX rockets is that the 1.25m rockets just don't have enough thrust for the job, if I remember correctly.

[ethan829]

These are really good. How much delta v do those rockets have?

Ares I has 7750 m/s of vacuum delta V in total. 2918 m/s in the first stage, 2721 m/s in the second stage, and 2111 m/s in the Orion MPCV.

The EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy has a whopping 8364 m/s of vacuum delta V in total. 2017 m/s in the first stage, 2508 m/s after strap-on booster jettison, 1728 m/s in the Delta IV upper stage, and 2111 m/s in the Orion MPCV

Actually, I could probably help you out there. The main problem with recreation of SpaceX rockets is that the 1.25m rockets just don't have enough thrust for the job, if I remember correctly.

That's exactly the problem I've been having. It works alright for the Falcon 9 v1.0, but for v1.1 to be an accurate size and performance I've had to resort to clipping engines inside of engines, which is just a nightmare to deal with.

[Bartybum]

Uh oh, someone's already made an Ares V... Meh, keep going

[Bartybum]

I just tried out the Ares I, and I must say, although it's just a tiny bit wobbly, it's very enjoyable to fly. Same goes for the Orion MPCV.

[ethan829]

Ares V is making slow progress. Managing fuel flow on all those tanks and engines is a nightmare.

[Bartybum]

Looking beautiful. However, the boosters should be the same length as the Ares I core.

[Bartybum]

Would you like to team up with me to make a rocket building company? I can have a go at Russian stuff, like the R7 or something

[ethan829]

That sounds like a lot of fun, although I can't promise that I'll be able to devote a ton of time to it. I'm a student so I really just mess around with KSP in my free time.

Right now Ares V is really kicking my (and my laptop's) ass(es).

Also, because not a lot of Ares V plans were ever finalized, I'm unsure of which version to go with. There were plans for either 5 or 6 main engines, and either 1 or 2 J-2X engines on the upper stage. Also I've seen depiction of both a narrower upper stage and one that's the same diameter as the first stage.

Edited October 28, 2013 by ethan829