[WIP] X-20 Dynasoar

[sirkut]

Started working on a separate project so I don't get too burned out on Infernal Robotics. It's the X-20 Dynasoar. The meshes are complete, I've chopped the parts into their respective peices (nose cone, cockpit, body, wing section, flaps, etc). Biggest hurdle for me right now are the textures because I'm a programmer first and an artist last.

Here's a fit test using the transtage and the geminismall fuel pack from frizzank's amazing FASA pack.

[sirkut]

Here are some additional photos showing what it was expected to look like.

[Voidryder]

Sirkut, I was following this in the other threads and can't wait to fly her. Looking good, even without the final skin.

[sirkut]

Thanks Voidryder. I spoke with Ferram on some tips on making it FAR compatible so I have a little bit of mess work to do but it actually makes my life a little bit easier. Now if only texturing could be that easy.

[NathanKell]

Woot! Loving this.

Can't wait.

A note on the pics above. Note that the first (the cutaway) shows the Dynasoar in its later transport incarnation, not the original recon/bomber/fighter with the cargo bay (The four astronauts are actually in a built-in pod in the cargo bay IIRC).

Here's the X-20A (Astronautix has some other good cutaways, including different equipment bays):

There's a version from Orbiter if you want some texture references (though the textures there seem VERY simple): http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=1030

[sirkut]

I think the first version will be the single seat recon variant. I did take a look at the orbiter textures and the mesh(there is actually an orbiter mesh importer for blender) to get an idea of how it was made but found both to be too simple for KSP to replicate.

[7499275]

I'm not the BEST at texturing and all my texturing skill is in GMAX but I could be of help possibly.

[sirkut]

I'm not the BEST at texturing and all my texturing skill is in GMAX but I could be of help possibly.

Sounds great. I'm going to give it a shot first and if I am unhappy I'll certainly contact you. Thanks for the offer!

[UltraVires]

Nice Sirkut, I always wondered if the X-20 was the "secret Project" Frizzank was working on, but it looks like you've beaten him to it!

[CaptRobau]

Great work Sirkut. The mesh looks spot on.

[Quilt18]

Hey! i like the concept but if you need any test pilot, just let me know .. PM me

Edited December 7, 2013 by Quilt18

[Deathsoul097]

So this is essentially an American Kliper?

[Guest]

Since the X-20 predates Kliper by 40 years, Kliper is essentially the Russian X-20. More accurately, Kliper has more in common with the abandoned ESA Hermes of the 1980's.

Edited December 7, 2013 by Jack Wolfe

[Deathsoul097]

Ah. Ok. You see, I found out about the Kliper first, so that's why I asked.

[Odyssey]

Just wanted to show my interest here and offer my help. I'm not great with coding, but I've done some studies on the X-20 and if you need specifics or historical references, I may be able to help out.

[frizzank]

Good to see your still working on it, your off to a great start. If you want any help texturing just ask, would be glad to help.

[sirkut]

Frizzank, I may to. I'm going to give it a shot first but I will certainly let you know. Thanks for the offer.

Odyssey, I could use some weight suggestions for the craft and when I get the meshes split up probably some suggestions on the weight of each part.

[drtedastro]

Looks great Sirkut... Looking forward to test flights.... Great stuff as always...

[sirkut]

Just a little update. I'm redoing the mesh because I realized just how ugly the wireframe looks and how much of a pain that the skinning will be if I kept going. It won't take me too long since I've already done it before and will be reusing certain parts of the mesh.

[therealcrow999]

Isn't this what allegedly crash in Rowsell 1947?

Here are some additional photos showing what it was expected to look like.

[Guest]

Isn't this what allegedly crash in Rowsell 1947?

Shush! The extraterrestrials never got paid when the contract fell through. Don't go bringing up bad blood, green or otherwise!

[Nibb31]

Isn't this what allegedly crash in Rowsell 1947?

It was proposed in 1959, so I doubt it.

[Guest]

Well, considering the usual logic of UFO theorists, I wouldn't be surprised if they said that Dynasoar was, in fact, in the works as early as 1947, and the government wasn't just telling the truth about it. Or simply forgotten about such puny details as the flow of time. The Roswell story actually started in 1978.

[sirkut]

Is anyone good with wings? I'm having a rough time getting the vertical fins to look good. It's really the only part of the mesh that is holding it up.

[frizzank]

I can help. Can you post a screenshot of what you have so far?