Chaka Monkey - Closed Development Thread

[jfull]

Everything you said there is correct. Also arent those B9 lights magnificent on the Orion SM? That might be my favourite combo.

I find that the go pretty well on anything

[YANFRET]

I find that the go pretty well on anything

Agreed. Best illumination part ever.

[CheesySquid279]

I want!

[jfull]

Have you considered approaching Nertea about including anything from his Near Future Propulsion pack?

I understand that VASIMRs are potential candidates for propulsion on a Mars mission

[YANFRET]

Have you considered approaching Nertea about including anything from his Near Future Propulsion pack?

I understand that VASIMRs are potential candidates for propulsion on a Mars mission

My opinion based on everything I could find to read on the subject is that some day VASIMR engines will make travel to mars more efficient, but the first human flights will probably take place before a large enough VASIMR system exists to be of any utility at that scale. Also in the absence of a more current baseline I'm tying to stay within at least arms reach of NASA/SP-2009-566-ADD http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/373667main_NASA-SP-2009-566-ADD.pdf with the exception of the goofy aeroshell heat shields which I think look dated considering the various successes with inflatable heat shields which have taken place over the last few years.

Also re the baseline above I'm not completley sold on drop tanks with heavy strucutral elements vs traditional staging... but that is a complicated issue.

Edited January 7, 2014 by YANFRET

[GrvRemoveKebab]

http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/373667main_NASA-SP-2009-566-ADD.pdf

Oh man, the Reentry Fairing, coupled with the slender body inflatable thing is just too cool! Btw i really like the drop-off vehicle design (both single tank and multi-tank).

[YANFRET]

http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/373667main_NASA-SP-2009-566-ADD.pdf

Oh man, the Reentry Fairing, coupled with the slender body inflatable thing is just too cool! Btw i really like the drop-off vehicle design (both single tank and multi-tank).

Did you see pages 192 and 193? = 0

[jfull]

My opinion based on everything I could find to read on the subject is that some day VASIMR engines will make travel to mars more efficient, but the first human flights will probably take place before a large enough VASIMR system exists to be of any utility at that scale. Also in the absence of a more current baseline I'm tying to stay within at least arms reach of NASA/SP-2009-566-ADD http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/373667main_NASA-SP-2009-566-ADD.pdf with the exception of the goofy aeroshell heat shields which I think look dated considering the various successes with inflatable heat shields which have taken place over the last few years.

Also re the baseline above I'm not completley sold on drop tanks with heavy strucutral elements vs traditional staging... but that is a complicated issue.

Darn, stuff like this image makes it seem like we're closer than that:

[YANFRET]

Darn, stuff like this image makes it seem like we're closer than that:

http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/34851/761573/NK_Mission2Mars_2048.jpg

I dunno to me that looks like something from an Estes model rocket kit.

Hey while we're on the subject of wasting electricity with mars vehicle concept art I think this one looks really sweet http://api.ning.com/files/zF7GvY4aXOIhnFRISj1wS7ulG3EPg*SE4mjb7iPgWV3C-gOOBTBaVbUST8oEPpG9hW*pNF2B482MKvZI1GmBYbc2X-6rucQK/USSR_Mars_ship.jpg - almost kerbal! Those windows and hand rails... are those stock?? = 0

Edited January 8, 2014 by YANFRET

[YANFRET]

White MTV tank option

I think this is better don't you?

Later we can add more detail or something. Maybe wires or... omg what if it had little ladder rails going around them like in the soviet MTV concept image above? hmmm.........

Detail option 1:

Edited January 8, 2014 by YANFRET

[jfull]

Very nice

I thought the orange looked just fine though

[briansun1]

OHHHH... AHHH... impressive

[YANFRET]

Very nice

I thought the orange looked just fine though

I'm kinda having a Juptier 232 mood swing with it.

Edited January 8, 2014 by YANFRET

[sharpspoonful]

I'm curious. Who else has given an OK for releasing these parts? Have you implemented any custom IVAs? Are you using the Rasterprop glass cockpit mod if you have done IVAs? This looks good, and will work well with pretty much any of the aforementioned mods, and Kethane if you make your own models. Also, are you planning any smaller rovers or utility truggies?

[YANFRET]

I'm curious. Who else has given an OK for releasing these parts? Have you implemented any custom IVAs? Are you using the Rasterprop glass cockpit mod if you have done IVAs? This looks good, and will work well with pretty much any of the aforementioned mods, and Kethane if you make your own models. Also, are you planning any smaller rovers or utility truggies?

What makes you curious?

[sharpspoonful]

My curiosity stems from wondering if your interiors are as well executed as the textures and remodels of these parts.

[YANFRET]

My curiosity stems from wondering if your interiors are as well executed as the textures and remodels of these parts.

Oh I wouldn't know where to begin with an interior. These guys in the ALCOR thread do, WOW! Fancy stuff goin on over there.

[YANFRET]

Remix of Nothke's hab texture

Combining his outer panels with the fabric under panels

Oh look we lost a quarter kiloton of lower stage! Now where did that thing go.

Edited January 8, 2014 by YANFRET

[kyle.mk.howard]

These will be replacing all my stock parts as soon as they are released.

This is the sexiest, most streamlined mod pack I have ever seen. Quite glorious!

[lincourtl]

These will be replacing all my stock parts as soon as they are released.

This is the sexiest, most streamlined mod pack I have ever seen. Quite glorious!

I agree. These parts are absolutely beautiful.

[Fox62]

Note to self. Must have when released.

[driftwood11]

I'm kind of confused, so are all these pictures a combination of mods modified by you which you will soon be releasing or parts from various mods that you have just put pictures up of (I'm new to this {this is my first forum comment thing})

[The Destroyer]

I'm kind of confused, so are all these pictures a combination of mods modified by you which you will soon be releasing or parts from various mods that you have just put pictures up of (I'm new to this {this is my first forum comment thing})

You are correct.

[BLUAV8R]

Cannot wait for release :3

[jfull]

You are correct.

I don't think you answered his question, he said 2 things and asked which one of them it was.

In response to Driftwood, this is a collection of parts from various mods that have been tweaked and retextured to fit together from a gameplay and visual standpoint. They will be released in one pack if permission can be obtained from the various mod creators.