Columbia Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 All those jet engines pointing downwards ... can't be healthy to be standing underneath them ;-)And since blimps are usually seen at sport stadiums.Ah, thanks!Wait...And since blimps are usually seen at sport stadiums. ..That's actually an awesome idea.So I got the Zeppelin and Kerbin City.. and flew it over the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 * fixed link Check it out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurotenshi Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The Atlas V is up, and I'm rebuilding a whole bunch of things. I've deleted all the old stuff, so my replica thread only has the new Atlas right now, but more will be added soon.For instance, this lovely Proton and the Salyut (and Almaz) stations The only thing I still wanna do with these, is rework the placeholder Briz M. The current one gets the job done, but it looks quite cruddy :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The Atlas V is up, and I'm rebuilding a whole bunch of things. I've deleted all the old stuff, so my replica thread only has the new Atlas right now, but more will be added soon.For instance, this lovely Proton and the Salyut (and Almaz) stations http://i.imgur.com/OK2JGEc.jpg?2The only thing I still wanna do with these, is rework the placeholder Briz M. The current one gets the job done, but it looks quite cruddy :/Those are beautiful replicas. You plant to move on to Mir?Rune. Very clean clipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurotenshi Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hmm, I might, but there's so much on my to do list, and so little time First I'm gonna build an Soyuz FG to lift the Soyuz TMA up in style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Columbia Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/XiZPXS4.pngB-29 Superfortress?Looks awesome! Are you going to add a cargo bay?On my side of things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipNascar Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Broke my clock mechanism. Added one gear too many it seems.... Haven't had the patience to troubleshoot this week. Six (eight if you want to be really pedantic about it) intermeshing gears that are all interdependent... When it works, it works beautifully, for all of about 3 seconds. Moar boasters will fix this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pTrevTrevs Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 B-29 Superfortress?Looks awesome! Are you going to add a cargo bay?On my side of things..http://i.imgur.com/vaQBG6z.pngB-24 Liberator? I expected more from you. After making a divine aircraft such as the B-17, you go off and make that boxy monstrosity?!?I kid, it looks nice, too bad I won't be able to supply any firsthand knowledge of the aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimech Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 First powered flight of a 100% stock turboprop in 1.0.4. I'm really proud!Engine is running stable at around 305 rpm, which is a new record! My old engines had a max allowed rpm of around 270.Time for new speed challenges!Javascript is disabled. View full albumYeah it's ugly, just a flying frame, engine and wings. But I did it, again!- - - Updated - - -Ah, thanks!Wait.....That's actually an awesome idea.So I got the Zeppelin and Kerbin City.. and flew it over the stadium. Next time I'll throw a can of beer at ya!Oh wait.I don't like sports.- - - Updated - - -Broke my clock mechanism. Added one gear too many it seems.... Haven't had the patience to troubleshoot this week. Six (eight if you want to be really pedantic about it) intermeshing gears that are all interdependent... When it works, it works beautifully, for all of about 3 seconds. Moar boasters will fix this....That is a very nice mechanism! I wanna see 3 seconds of video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegeas Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Broke my clock mechanism. Added one gear too many it seems.... Haven't had the patience to troubleshoot this week. Six (eight if you want to be really pedantic about it) intermeshing gears that are all interdependent... When it works, it works beautifully, for all of about 3 seconds. Moar boasters will fix this....http://i.imgur.com/Cre99HO.jpgWill this help at all in your clock mechanism? (I'm a bit ignorant on how they work)Using a narrow band scanner as a motor: _x2.craftI was trying a few things to see if I could use this for a stock animation of a space station ring, the bearings a bit sloppy but it works.Probably wont waste any more time on it though I'll just install a station mod but the concept may be helpful for boat builders as the rpm is slow but would be fast enough for stock props and paddle wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Aegeas you are a genius.I've been working on a B-29 too as well as a X-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Aegeas you are a genius.Not really, I thought about this as soon as they released the part and I'm rather dumb all in allAlso it's slow, fragile and cant vary rotation speed so not that great unfortunately.http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/123066-Uni-Roller-and-Twin-Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbia Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Aegeas you are a genius.I've been working on a B-29 too as well as a X-1http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah315/Yukon0009/screenshot3402_zpsr9rxsv5k.pngI need to convince myself that WWII Bombers are not airliners, and can be 2.5 m.When I was building a smaller version of a B-24 the other day (2.5 m, it looks similar to selfish_meme's Wellington with a strut-webbed cockpit and stuff), I can't help but squeal at the "Adorable little bomber" (reference to one of the descriptions of the fuel tanks).Damn me and my thirst for large ships. Awesome work, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipNascar Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 That is a very nice mechanism! I wanna see 3 seconds of video! You and me both pal...!Will this help at all in your clock mechanism? (I'm a bit ignorant on how they work)I am just trying to get it to work in a way that it replicates a grandfather clock - it will look like the pendulum swinging causes the hands to turn, whereas really what is driving it all will be an engine (or many) spinning one of the gears. Then, in theory, it can be "driven hands free" in the sense that, stage and forget (and time how long before it jams?).I hadn't thought of using the scanner in this. I have played with them here and there, but found that they weren't really that useful. Ideally I am trying to get the clock hands to be powered by the main mechanism... But I can always cheat one of the hands... So.. as I contemplate it. Yes, perhaps it will help! But, then its speed won't be linked to the rest so that still brings you somewhat back to square one - hands free and everything stays in sync. I should have built a sundial.Previosuly I'd tinkered with the scanner for a prop, but its size made it awkward. However, I beseech you to install that onto a space station - can you stop that wobble? I've been meaning to build a bearing into a space station to spin the hab ring, but that requires going to space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Briton Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I've been meaning to build a bearing into a space station to spin the hab ring, but that requires going to space.MAKE THAT NOW. please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipNascar Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 MAKE THAT NOW. please.One day... But an enterprising soul desiring such a thing and not wanting to have to start from scratch, could in theory take my Ferris Wheel (DL link in sig) and add that to a space station. Replace the "cars" with Hab Modules... Et voila, vous avez un station d'elegance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Briton Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 You should make a tutorial for making bearings, y'know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipNascar Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 You should make a tutorial for making bearings, y'know.TLDR: Deconstructing a bearing will teach you the fundamentals far quicker, and easier, than reading about it. Bearings are theoretically very simple - poke around the wikipedia entry, seeing "real world" bearings can help you twig them in KSP.I don't think I'm that good at them. I'm still learning them, and for me to write a tutorial about it would seem arrogant... And, they're very much a "niche market" and I think that there are too many variables that can jam them. When you take a bunch of lego parts and use them in ways that they were never intended... Issues.But there are plenty of craft out there that have them. I am however all for sharing the knowledge. So with that in mind, if you want to learn, the easiest way to do it, is to go and deconstruct a bunch. Strip them down to the bare essentials. Or ask the craft builder if they'll send you a stripped down bearing. I'm happy to send you any of mine that you can use in whichever way you want. If you have questions about mine, I'm happy to answer them. Can't understand why a part is where it is? Just ask. I might not know why it's there, but hey at least we'll be on the same page!Oh and the most poignant part - experiment. Different techniques will work for different scenarios. And keep building.So, what are you waiting for? Go find some bearings to pull apart. If you get stuck, send me a PM.Also, apologies for the wall of text... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam_Jones Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Duna base (I call it KSC3), able to mine and build new modules, planes, rovers... (Also, it's my first mid-to-large-scale base outside the Kerbin system, and first off-world vessel creation!)Currently consists of main modules (workshop +), solar tower, Hab Module, Lifter-Mover rover, a 2-set rover, a 1-seat Duna Plane, and most recently, a 5-seat Duna plane. The 5-seater will be used to move Kerbals around, and it's first mission will be to pick up a crew of 2 engineers coming from Kerbin. I'm hoping they'll touch down within a few kms of KSC3, but if not, the plane still has great range (during the day, at least).More to come! Edited September 25, 2015 by Slam_Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Briton Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 *snip*Awesome! Hit me up with a simple bearing, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimech Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Here ya goJavascript is disabled. View full album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Who made the very first bearing on these forums? Can anyone remember? It was so long ago. There are a million different ways to make bearings. Some work better than others. Experimentation and persistence are key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimech Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I don't know who made first bearings. I do know who made the first double sided bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Briton Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks Azimech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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