Mk-3 series and its future

[r4pt0r]

Do you use the Mk-3 series? I can never get a design that I'm happy with that uses it. I think that it needs some re-working/additions. For one, the texture on the backside of the cockpit is off center. But beyond that the Mk-3 parts also don't have much use.

The Mk-3 fuselage doesn't have oxidizer for de-orbiting a shuttle design. I believe that Mk-3 fuse types could be expanded greatly. despite the obvious cargo-bay, perhaps a Mk-3 science bay or lab? Mk-3 hitchhiker type pod? or a special Mk-3 nosecone with built in landing gear.

If you have any stock Mk-3 designs or ideas please share those as well.

Let us discus the beautiful, but misunderstood Mk-3 series within this hallowed thread.

Edit: at some point I missed it having an IVA view. The kerbal that deceived me has been relocated to Eeloo.

Edited February 2, 2014 by r4pt0r

[leax256]

I would just like the mk3 to have oxidiser, also MK3 does have an iva.

[tetryds]

I think that MK3 and MK2-3 parts should receive a complete overhaul.

[Themohawkninja]

If it could just have the ladder/hatch at some multiple of a 90 degree angle relative to the default rotation of parts, I'd be much happier with it. That's what really bugs me about it.

It does have an IVA, it's just not all that great with respect to how much you can see outside and the lack of interior detail (like little post-it notes and pictures).

[GPoliceMZ]

Now that we have Tweakables, it is really Good to Add Oxidizer to the Mk3 Fuselages.

[Red Iron Crown]

A Mk3-2.5m adapter would make the Mk3 more useful, too. I've tried making heavy shuttles with the Mk3 cockpit, but all the payloads I want are 2.5m and direct attachment looks horribad.

[Capt Snuggler]

I've said this on a few threads. most/all space plane fuselages and cockpits need to be redone. they don't match the graphical standard of the rest of the game. I assume/hope the current parts are place holders.

At the moment MK2 and MK3 fuselages don't offer any functionality to make up for their size and lack of fuel. MK3 and MK2 fuselages should be cargo bays, with attachment points inside. this would allow the player to put External Command Seats inside to transport many Kerbals at once.

The MK3 looks like it has room for small cylinder parts with a little extra room for radial solar panels and such. Same goes for the MK2 but with tiny cylinder parts.

The sooner these are added the better.

Would be nice to also have radial Fuel/Oxidizer tanks, similar to the Radial RCS tanks but grey. these could be mounted inside the cargo bays (described above) to increase fuel capacity.

Edited February 3, 2014 by Capt Snuggler

[coolitic]

Can we have a mk3 to mk1 adapter? I dont like using 2 adapters at the same time. Or even better yet, a mk3 engine mount.