Guest Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I got a bit bored with Kerbal Space Program so I started playing this other game, Kerbal Submarine Program, instead. I'm making a floating base with a mini-sub, a docking port for it. It's all nuclear-powered, and I eventually want to be able to send it to Laythe and maybe Eve. It's coming along nicely. Docking is surprisingly easy, even with Scatterer-rough seas. The little sub will cruise along happily at about 11 m/s, and can even shift the base... with time and patience. Splashdown is about 13 m/s with these parachutes, a bit of a jolt but everything seems to be surviving. Any ideas about what else I can put on it? I want to stick with this 5 m fairing form factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehmattguy Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) The Eagle has landed! And by that I mean that I've pretty much completed my replica of the Lunar Module Eagle. New legs, new engines, lower part count, extra faceting on the sides, and I've managed to shave off 0.5t from the ascent stage. The main purpose of all of this is to make it easier to reconfigure the LM for a full J-Type mission. These were the mission profiles of Apollo 15, 16, and 17, involving more extensive study of the Moon from the surface and from orbit. A scientific instrument module (SIM) bay was installed in the service module for orbital operations while the LM was fitted with extra equipment to support extended stays on the lunar surface. The LM also carried a Lunar Roving Vehicle in its descent stage, vastly expanding the range and scope of manned lunar surface exploration. Below are some screenshots of the progress I've made in trying to replicate a J-mission. CSM-114 America This command module flew on Apollo 17, the last Apollo mission to fly to the Moon. In addition to the SIM bay it also carried an additional set of antennas as a part of the ALSE experiment. LM-12 Challenger Apollo 17's Lunar Module. As with the rest of the J-missions, this LM carried a Lunar Roving Vehicle, folded up and tucked neatly into the side of the descent stage. LRV unfolding Fully deployed Attaching the rest of the equipment is the tricky part, since I figure that docking ports would be too large at this scale, and EVA construction would be ridiculous with so many parts to attach. The solution I came up with is to use a set of latches to secure pre-constructed assemblies to the rover. Each latch is made of flag parts using a transparent texture so not to ruin the aesthetic of the rover. The rover drives into the assembly before engaging its latches to grab and secure it. The assembly is then decoupled from the lander, and remains attached to the rover. Attaching the LRV equipment pallet. Moon buggy fully constructed and ready to rove. With this done it shouldn't be too long till I get the full Saturn V up and running. Hopefully. Edited February 26, 2021 by tehmattguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 10:59 AM, tehmattguy said: -snip- Hands down, best Apollo replica done in KSP to date. Absolutely amazing work! All of it looks so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Velocity Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/25/2021 at 9:59 PM, tehmattguy said: The Eagle has landed! And by that I mean that I've pretty much completed my replica of the Lunar Module Eagle. New legs, new engines, lower part count, extra faceting on the sides, and I've managed to shave off 0.5t from the ascent stage. The main purpose of all of this is to make it easier to reconfigure the LM for a full J-Type mission. These were the mission profiles of Apollo 15, 16, and 17, involving more extensive study of the Moon from the surface and from orbit. A scientific instrument module (SIM) bay was installed in the service module for orbital operations while the LM was fitted with extra equipment to support extended stays on the lunar surface. The LM also carried a Lunar Roving Vehicle in its descent stage, vastly expanding the range and scope of manned lunar surface exploration. Below are some screenshots of the progress I've made in trying to replicate a J-mission. CSM-114 America This command module flew on Apollo 17, the last Apollo mission to fly to the Moon. In addition to the SIM bay it also carried an additional set of antennas as a part of the ALSE experiment. LM-12 Challenger Apollo 17's Lunar Module. As with the rest of the J-missions, this LM carried a Lunar Roving Vehicle, folded up and tucked neatly into the side of the descent stage. LRV unfolding Fully deployed Attaching the rest of the equipment is the tricky part, since I figure that docking ports would be too large at this scale, and EVA construction would be ridiculous with so many parts to attach. The solution I came up with is to use a set of latches to secure pre-constructed assemblies to the rover. Each latch is made of flag parts using a transparent texture so not to ruin the aesthetic of the rover. The rover drives into the assembly before engaging its latches to grab and secure it. The assembly is then decoupled from the lander, and remains attached to the rover. Attaching the LRV equipment pallet. Moon buggy fully constructed and ready to rove. With this done it shouldn't be too long till I get the full Saturn V up and running. Hopefully. what mods and where can i download (once finshed)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehmattguy Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Rocketry101 said: what mods and where can i download (once finshed)? No mods, but it does require both DLCs and a bunch of custom flag textures. When it's done I'll upload it to KerbalX along with the required flag textures. I'll also make a post about it here on the spacecraft exchange which'll link back to KerbalX. https://kerbalx.com/tehmattguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Velocity Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, tehmattguy said: No mods, but it does require both DLCs and a bunch of custom flag textures. When it's done I'll upload it to KerbalX along with the required flag textures. I'll also make a post about it here on the spacecraft exchange which'll link back to KerbalX. https://kerbalx.com/tehmattguy ok *PS: like your profile pic. also my pc will not like this... Edited February 28, 2021 by Rocketry101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Something rather different, a replica of the Project 667 aka Delta class submarine. It maneuvers like a bus both underwater and on the surface which is to be expected, and the submerging system works almost perfectly, which I'm happy with. The thing on the back is a silo for the missiles, and I do plan on making an orbital rocket capable of being fired out of the sub. Edited February 28, 2021 by Yukon0009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noo Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I need some help. this is my first time modding the game, and I'm not really sure if what I want to do can be done (it probably can I just have no idea how it's done). Im making an engine, but this engine sits at the front of the ship (I have a model made in blender which ill post here once I learn how the forums work) it's a circular engine, where it's nozzle is a ring that points outwards and back, and I'm thinking of making the plume of it be very long and go around the ship. is that possible? how would I do that?https://imgur.com/a/qD3vHfL i don't know if that will work but lets hope it does, ive never used the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbalwerks Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) Started on a Bridge of sorts, never really work on an inside project. Edited March 16, 2021 by Kerbalwerks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomic Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I finished the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Spoiler Finally got the shuttle to fly correctly (somewhat, it's more or less uncontrollable without Mechjeb stabilization with my limited piloting skills) and I'm moving on to testing and flying the whole stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbalwerks Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) On 3/16/2021 at 10:02 AM, Kerbalwerks said: Started on a Bridge of sorts, never really work on an inside project. A little farther below, already at 426 parts, don't think this will make it into a ship but this is fun anyway. Maybe the end product , haven't decided yet: Edited March 23, 2021 by Kerbalwerks Added Pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HvP Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 3:53 PM, Kerbalwerks said: A little farther below, already at 426 parts, don't think this will make it into a ship but this is fun anyway. Beautiful work! The view from Spock's station there is quite impressive. Now we just need to make a giant green hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opteryx Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Don't have pictures yet, but I have been working on a ship called the KS-1 Euphoria. It is already at 350 parts and weighs 277000 tons. It is powered by 16 HX1-OPX-X4 "Project Arval" Multimode Heavy Propulsion Drives (from my upcoming mod KSP Overpoweredness). Thanks to its advanced ISRU unit, it has a theoretically infinite range. Its purpose is to scout potential landing sites and to provide support for other vessels. Several prototypes have taken off... but not landed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon0009 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) It flies! Edited March 28, 2021 by Yukon0009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 13 hours ago, Yukon0009 said: It flies! I can't see your pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadgaskerman Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Light Carrier i am currently ironing out, around 340 parts, 113 metres long with a top speed of 10-11 m/s. flight deck is around 60 metres long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadgaskerman Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 An idea of what is to come So long is I can make a catapult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben J. Kerman Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 A trailer of the newest Kiebherr mobile crane - The KTM 1060-3.1 . It wouldn't be a work in progress if KSP was working right, but I am having some problems with saving and launching craft right now. Stay tuned for the full video, and check out the rest of my YouTube channel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david50517 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Mech 1 Download Link: https://kerbalx.com/BlackRockStar/Mech-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 @david50517, that is more complex than everything I have ever made in KSP put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dientus Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 @david50517 Really??! Awesome!!! Just... Wow... Like @Vanamonde said, I have tried to make mechas before but nothing I made ever came close. This is light years ahead of anything of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhelperdude Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 5:39 PM, Ben J. Kerman said: A trailer of the newest Kiebherr mobile crane - The KTM 1060-3.1 . It wouldn't be a work in progress if KSP was working right, but I am having some problems with saving and launching craft right now. Stay tuned for the full video, and check out the rest of my YouTube channel! omg I need to build something like this!!! amazing!!! actually I'll do it right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben J. Kerman Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Starhelperdude said: omg I need to build something like this!!! amazing!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhode_Enterprise_By-Matt Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 You have some very nice cranes Mr. Ben Kerman. My company might hire you to do some work on our new crane named “Boxa Chixa”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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