[Part] Unnamed 4 Kerbal Capsule, Work in Progress

[S3416130]

Sorry, there's no alpha for the time being, but maybe in the next week or so.

As for the monitors, for now they're solely aesthetic, but it would be a very interesting direction to go with the RasterPropMonitor plugin. However, there are no plans for that at the moment.

[Deathsoul097]

This is looking mighty impressive, S3416130. I really like the look of these parts. I cant wait to download and try them out.

[DevL]

On the topic of naming the capsule, I keep thinking about it as the 4K. Obviously too short, but perhaps a component of the model designation?

[S3416130]

Okay, the solar panels (minus texture) will now deploy, retract and track the sun, though they do seem very flimsy.

I also just realised a crucial error that affects several part models that I've made so far.

Edited January 12, 2014 by S3416130

[S3416130]

Update on previous post.

[Talisar]

Very nice work!

[Kitworks]

I think the panels look great. They are compact, but most solar panels look pretty flimsy. I think they look like a good size for service modules.

[NathanKell]

From the nose this reminds me *so* strongly of the BAe Multi-Role Capsule:

(Apologies if it's been brought up before...)

[DevL]

From the nose this reminds me *so* strongly of the BAe Multi-Role Capsule

Oooh, thanks for the link to false steps Nathan. Very interesting reading over there.

[DevL]

Any progress? Still looking forward to the capsule. :-)

[Itsdavyjones]

well this is the first time i saw this thread, and i am liking what i am seeing. Keep up the good work.

[StEligius]

Has a case of the "real life" happened, S3416130?

Edited April 8, 2014 by StEligius
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[Helix935]

probably although we will have to wait for him to appear to know for sure

[S3416130]

Apologies for the delay, real life is keeping me busy. Specifically, University requires most of my attention for the next couple of months or so, though I still browse the forums every so often.

Here's where I left off a couple of months ago, but I'm not sure I like it, nor do I know how to fix it.

Suggestions are appreciated, but I probably won't have time to act on them for a while.

[StEligius]

Steady-as-she-goes mister, I like her clunky utilitarian look! I hope all goes well at University.

[kiwiak]

Looks very good! Definetly will use it when its released.

[dlrk]

I love that least preview, looks awesome! Just needs an IVA

[Helix935]

love the Textures, just hope that University is doing well

[helaeon]

I think it's excellent as-is so long as the texture fits a stock/KSO look (which I think it does).

Needs a nice IVA too.

Looks like hatches on the sides so it will be useful as a lander pod or command pod.

Are you still thinking 2.5m 4 kerbal pod? Or maybe something larger now that we have 3.75m stock parts? A sweet 3.75m pod that holds 5-8 Kerbals would be pretty welcome. Or maybe less but with some other feature to justify the size.

[DevL]

Still hoping to see this pod finished and released. Really like the concept.

[dlrk]

Looking good!

[CaptainKipard]

Here's where I left off a couple of months ago, but I'm not sure I like it, nor do I know how to fix it.

Well I like it whole lot. It looks like something that could actually be real, not sci-fi, and that's good. I'd just work on the textures a bit.

[MainSailor]

I'm really digging the latest preview. I don't know if the textures on that are final, but I like them a lot more than the promo shots from the beginning of the thread. Great work!

[sharpspoonful]

the texture is getting there, I'm just not really a fan of the noisiness on the flatter sections. Also, and this will require more modelling, but why not only have one top view port and shift the docking port section down? It'll make the shape asymmetrical and more appealing in my opinion.

[StEligius]

the texture is getting there, I'm just not really a fan of the noisiness on the flatter sections. Also, and this will require more modelling, but why not only have one top view port and shift the docking port section down? It'll make the shape asymmetrical and more appealing in my opinion.

Not trying to be disrespectful to sharpspoonful but, please ignore his suggestions there are a few school bus/truck/airplane shaped pods out there already. I would say that a lot of people that have been urging you to continue on like it for what it is.