[Paused] Acc Constructions - Project: ISS Alike Station Parts

[acc]

Project: ISS Alike Station Parts

My goal is a set of simplyfied ISS-alike modules for KSP, to build more realistic space stations. I'll provide functionality of each module (lifesupport, science, etc...) - Suggestions are welcome.

Karya (Zarya) Functional Cargo Block

The Karya is my interpretation and kerbalized version of the real ISS Zarya Module.

 

(Solar panel not included, it's from Kosmos Space Station Parts Pack)

Status: In Progress

Download: -

Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)

 

Status: In Progress

Download: -

DP1500 (1.5m) Docking Port

It's my version of the CBM.

Status: In Progress

Download: -

Edited February 16, 2016 by acc
updated

[acc]

How do i get the side mount connected like the top mount?

Thanks for any help

[stubbles]

Booleans might help

[acc]

Thanks a lot

[acc]

I think it's done... What do you say?

[blackheart612]

Nice, man. Are those on the sides gonna be MonoProp?

[acc]

Nice, man. Are those on the sides gonna be MonoProp?

Thanks

Yep, covered external tanks like here.

[blackheart612]

Cool. I'll be waiting for the PMA

[acc]

Cool. I'll be waiting for the PMA

For retexturing? ;D

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Two questions:

1.) Whats the simplest way to make the collider mesh?

2.) How can I make builtin RCS thrusters? (If it's possible)

Please help a noob

Edited March 23, 2014 by acc

[Guest]

Builtin RCS is a bad idea, don't do that. They're unreliable on stack-mounted modules. Just make them separate parts and it'l be fine.

[BLUAV8R]

Builtin RCS is a bad idea, don't do that. They're unreliable on stack-mounted modules. Just make them separate parts and it'l be fine.

I agree, the only thing they work good on are command pods and even then should be able to be turned off separately from the rest

[acc]

Thanks for your replies

Basically it is a command pod (gets the command module and crew capacity; maybe I add later a interior). And for part reduction on stations I think it is a good idea. Sure, it'll have a action for enable/disable, like the stock RCS thrusters.

But how do I make that in blender (or in general)?

Was not able to find some informations about that.

[acc]

Thread Update: Poll added for the next module

[BLUAV8R]

Thread Update: Poll added for the next module

-Voted

-Saw i was only guy to vote Kunity

-Felt sad lol

[acc]

-Voted

-Saw i was only guy to vote Kunity

-Felt sad lol

Hehe - Don't worry, i like it too

First ingame tests with a white blank texture:

Btw. everyone is welcome to suggest, comment or something else

[blackheart612]

For retexturing? ;D

For.... yeah. I just wish I could offer my services for texturing but real fullybooked atm.

Edit: voted for pma. let it wiiin. XD

[acc]

For.... yeah. I just wish I could offer my services for texturing but real fullybooked atm.

Edit: voted for pma. let it wiiin. XD

No problem, I've fun too to make designs. And it's cool, now I can set my UV map like I want it. But after realse you're welcome to do retexturing

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Something to decide: I was thinking about building extra station docking ports, to give a PMA ingame more sense. My idea is to hold stock docking ports as normal docking ports and have some biger docking ports for the station modules. But I think a kerbal can pass bearely a 1.25m port, so it would be better to add biger one than smaller. The Karya Module still keeps the 1.25 mounts, but Kunity etc would get the station ports and the PMA connect them together, like in real. This brings also more realistic in station designing ingame. I would say 1.5m is a good value.

What do you think about this idea?

Edited March 24, 2014 by acc

[blackheart612]

Here's a stock idea. There are 3 ports in the game, different sizes each, now it makes sense to have a pma that is adapting 2 of those different ports.

[acc]

Here's a stock idea. There are 3 ports in the game, different sizes each, now it makes sense to have a pma that is adapting 2 of those different ports.

Yeah, but the .65 port is to small (a kerbal can't pass them) and the 2.5 port is to big.

[blackheart612]

hmmm, octagonal and circular ports XD

[acc]

Yes, well, no

Guess I've a plan.

[CaptainKipard]

Why is this a thing? Is the ISS mod dead?

[acc]

Why is this a thing? Is the ISS mod dead?

Looks like it's outdated. But nevermind, I do this project to learn 3D-modeling and because I'm not happy with existing station part packs. And my intention is not to build 1:1 replicas. That's just my kerbalized and personal interpretation of the real modules.

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I think the sizes are looking good so far.

From top to bottom:

- 2.5m (vehicle)

- 1.25m (vehicle port)

- 1.5m (station port)

- 3m (station module)

Edited March 24, 2014 by acc

[BananaDealer]

Looking cool, acc!

[acc]

Looking cool, acc!

Thanks

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Lets talk about the features/functions and resources you would like to have into Karya.

Current ideas:

Functions

- Command Module (Probe)

- Crew Capacity: 2

- Builtin RCS Thrusters (need testing)

- Carbon Dioxide and Waste Water Recycling (TACLS; has zarya lifesupport systems?)

- Science: Crew Report, Storage

Resources

- Electricity (amount?)

- LFO (amount?)

- Monopropelant (amount?)

- Oxygen (amount?)

- Carbon Dioxide (empty; max. amount?)

- Water (amount?)

- Waste Water (empty; max. amount?)

- Waste (empty; max. amount?)

Physics (!?)

All suggestions and comments are welcome

Edited March 25, 2014 by acc