Majorjim! Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I like to think I am pacing myself. But also, there's the "let's not waste time!" appeal to it. And honestly? By the time I finish something it's not long before I come up with a way to do better, frankly. Beside, you and me are builders, so you will understand how the VAB beckons to try something new the second you know the last thing works...Rune. In any case, I will have a lot of places to plant a flag on after 1.0 is out. Yeah I understand the building bug man. And I will admit to being a little Jelous of the fact that all those worlds still wait to be explored by you. I kinda regret visiting them all so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPilot573 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good news! I have rebuilt the previously destroyed boat. It is now a 26 by 26 meter square.Coming in!Notice the severe buckling of the deck under the thrust of the engines...Landed!...and yes, it can remain stable as long as the SAS is not turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vashts Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Gooseneck Class SSTO Space PlaneJavascript is disabled. View full album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulreaver1981 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 working on a mk 2 sized hollow hull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Test flight of my ion powered interplanetary shipJavascript is disabled. View full album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Still on my personal quest to replicate the Space Race-Mulbin style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Because of the many downloads of my A.P.E Lander, I've done a new version, lighter , stronger, better Still testing it, sneak peak:Actually, here it is but still a (fully working) WIP : https://www./?dcdxeq0vvyl5fxfI'm linking this version because I'm restarting the frame from scratch around xenon tanks this time because they drain fuel evenly without fuel lines, and I-beam waste too much mass for ION engines to be fun. Edited March 10, 2015 by RevanCorana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Test flight of my ion powered interplanetary shiphttp://imgur.com/a/YMHjvThis looks really cool, but it also reminds me how infuriating is it that there are no high-capacity Xenon tanks. The part count must make the (already long) burns excruciating!Rune. It's the only thing stopping me using ions since we got the "prograde" autopilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 This looks really cool, but it also reminds me how infuriating is it that there are no high-capacity Xenon tanks. The part count must make the (already long) burns excruciating!Rune. It's the only thing stopping me using ions since we got the "prograde" autopilot.About 600 parts... To make it able to actually fly i have to reduce parts count with UbioZur Welding It's a shame that such an amazing kind of propulsion can't be really used for something of more "serious" than probe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adester Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The flying DutchmannJavascript is disabled. View full album"historically correct flying" sailing ship. I hope i can make this Laythe capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manni01 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 For anyone who missed it:Naga - 36 Ton Payload to LKO SSTOhttp://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/112725-Naga-36-ton-Payload-SSTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPilot573 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Alright, this time I landed the rocket after a real mission.Course correction after 2nd stage made orbitDead center on first try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt_flyer Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) note from KSC's central kitchen : the guy who stole our Pressure cooker to make a rover is asked to give it back... - we need it to make today's meals !(now with more of my microhinges - those allow me to create a much wider range of payloads for my upcoming soviet rockets than previously ^^)and as always, full stock Edited March 11, 2015 by sgt_flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnok Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (now with more of my microhinges - those allow me to create a much wider range of payloads for my upcoming soviet rockets than previously ^^)and as always, full stock How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt_flyer Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) @Darnok i first built those microhinges while trying to create those stock grid fins here :http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/112710-Deployable-grid-fins-tests-%28now-with-Micro-Hinge-Technology-%21%29It's basically built around two LV1-R engine nozzles locked between 3 parts in a triangle shape - here, 2 ox-stats solar panels and the docking port jr - all moved around thanks to the rotation and translation tools The top cover is linked with the body with a small decoupler, and has the docking port + oxstats assembly. The two lv1-Rs are part of the rover's body. Once the top cover is decoupled, physics kicks in and the nozzles stay inside the triangle created by the cover's assembly The 'cover' is moved with the use of a separatron (set at minimal thrust&fuel) hidden inside the rover's body. Once fully deployed, the cover docks back onto the rover Edited March 11, 2015 by sgt_flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutherius Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I am trying to build a Colonial Viper MkII from Battlestar Galactica (the reimagined series). There's still a lot of work to do, but I feel it's at least taking shape Javascript is disabled. View full albumI'd like to rebuild the nose next, because mk2 fuselages are just too wide. Any ideas as to which parts might be suitable? (Can't use too many lift generating parts, this design is horribly backside heavy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt_flyer Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 @Deutherius mmmh - there's the new structural intakes which might be able to help you (maybe combined with the DTS-M1 antennas ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inigma Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Ever feel like you have to compile a to do list? Well here's my WIP.Research, test, and compile a new multiplayer modpack for gotr.usRepublish my SSI craft files and give them all a .90 aesthetics update.Publish a new SSI catalogReboot SSI rocket builder thread OP.Launch new SSI Universe multiplayer server.Design my first STS Fuel Pod capable SSTO lifter.Maintain the STS Challenges thread.Maintain STS subassembly library.Record a detailed how to video on space shuttle construction and design techniques.Record an SSI showcase video.Design an SSI certified shuttlecraft capable of looking awesome while also able to fit in a cargo bay.Test dual kracken drive nacelle concepts.Design a Defiant class replica powered by kdrive and capable of stowing an SSI shuttlecraft.If I had more time (and I don't):This Week on the Spacecraft Exchange Youtube seriesHost and manage a KSP forum multiplayer universe.Work on KerbalCentral.com...no wonder I have never been out past Duna... Edited March 11, 2015 by inigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPilot573 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 This is probably the last update on my SpaceX style reusable rocket, since it is pretty much complete.This time I'm launching a solar panel array (and this is only the first section). I have no idea why the guys up in the station are requesting power generation of this scale, maybe I should investigate...During a "simulation" it was found that while the rocket could land, during that time the second stage reentered and was lost. The issue is that the 1st stage finishes it's launch with an AP of around 90km (going straight up), the 2nd stage decouples at about 40 km to burn to orbit. However this payload was so heavy that it could not get going fast enough to give me time to land the rocket. This was resolved by adding a second Skipper engine to increase the TwR.Unfortunately I have no pictures or evidence of the landing because the video up-link was lost when the rocket went below the horizon.No, really, I swear I mashed F1 plenty of times, the pics just didn't show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algwat Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Playing with Star ships... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimech Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Beautiful! Have some rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Apollo undergoing major reconstruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Apollo undergoing major reconstructionhttp://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah315/Yukon0009/screenshot23402_zpsbxucaa84.pngHey man. If you place the skipper on the second tuna can tank back form the front then add another to it you wont see the textures through the final tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What you mean to say is, "Offset the Skipper until the top is even with the second tank connection," right? That's always worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks for tip MJ, also making a proper rovered Lander to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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