my first *working* shot at a shuttle...needs two mods

[stevism]

so i used two mods with this one (very lightly)

this one: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/kerbonov-kn-2-cockpit-module/

and this one: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/0-18-1-kerbal-engineer-redux-v0-5/

shuttles are hard (i think). i only recently got really into spaceplanes, and wanted to make one of these.

i have successfully flown it to orbit and docked with a small fueling station, but i have yet to deorbit and land it. it takes off on its own as an ssto (well i never flew it to orbit...but i'm like 75% sure it would be) and i have done small mock landings, but i will only share it on here if/when it lands successfully.

or if anyone wants it anyway i'll post it asap

pics:

on launch pad:

liftoff:

climbing:

all fuel tanks separated, attaining orbit and then circularizing:

celebrating first successful shuttle takeoff:

rendezvous and docking test successful. all fueled up. if command gives the ok, this thing will be taking a sightseeing tour of the mun and minmus.

will update with the rest of the trip shortly

Edited February 27, 2014 by stevism