jnrobinson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The note in the download says 'optional HD textures are 2k', but both the textures in the R&SCapsuledyne are already 2k (even the normal)My mistake. Released a new version that includes the 1k textures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankaa Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Oooh, very nice work there. I can't wait to see if you'll include other Big Gemini-esque features for this larger pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackheart612 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'll just guess that it's Taurus because it's also a constellation same as Orion. (I have been naming my Crew Vehicles Taurus too) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasBananenbrot Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'll just guess that it's Taurus because it's also a constellation same as Orion. (I have been naming my Crew Vehicles Taurus too) lolNot only is it just a constellation as Orion it is the neighboring constellation of Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboRay Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) The exterior looks great! Request: When putting together the IVA, please design it so that the pilot viewpoints are properly positioned. This has been a big problem in KSP, with even the stock pods not doing it right. The pilot's eyes (and camera origin) should be roughly centered on the window's vertical axis, so that a line drawn from the eyes to the center of the window is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the craft. This allows the pilot to see straight forward. If you can't see straight forward, even the prettiest IVA becomes severely limited in usability. (Try docking the stock Mk 1-2 pod from the IVA.)See FASA Gemini for a great example of how the pilot's viewpoint should be positioned, offering excellent forward visibility even through a single tiny window.I'm really looking forward to seeing where you go with this project. I can see a lot of applications for a larger pod. Edited April 4, 2014 by RoboRay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasBananenbrot Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The exterior looks great! Request: When putting together the IVA, please design it so that the pilot viewpoints are properly positioned. This has been a big problem in KSP, with even the stock pods not doing it right. The pilot's eyes (and camera origin) should be roughly centered on the window's vertical axis, so that a line drawn from the eyes to the center of the window is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the craft. This allows the pilot to see straight forward. If you can't see straight forward, even the prettiest IVA becomes severely limited in usability. (Try docking the stock Mk 1-2 pod from the IVA.)See FASA Gemini for a great example of how the pilot's viewpoint should be positioned, offering excellent forward visibility even through a single tiny window.http://i.imgur.com/lx2PgmL.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SZFd3Ey.pngI'm really looking forward to seeing where you go with this project. I can see a lot of applications for a larger pod. Or stick with a lot of MFDs ,using RPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkaboy Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Awesome job, possibly the best 3.5 m pod around! Can't wait for the IVA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboRay Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Nah... I'm a pilot. A MFD camera view isn't nearly as nice as a well-positioned window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenchant Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, this was soon Looks beautiful, and exactly what we needed- definitely using it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is awesome! Can't get enough pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnrobinson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 looks nice but fo some reason the engines on it keep going off on start for no reasonI would guess that you've either installed the included plugin improperly or set up your action groups/staging the wrong way. Maybe you've put the activate engines action under launch?Unable to replicate problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnrobinson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 What would make this module really cool would be if you teamed up with sumghai and scaled his service module setup to it. Also might need a beefed up LES tower?There is a LES built in! Activate those SRBs (also make sure you have the included plugin installed properly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoPhizzix Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks great, and looking forward to seeing more from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Space Man Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 One side of the pod only has two engine fx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitworks Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Whaaaaat where did this come from!? I love when great things like this just pop up out of no where. Looks good, I look forward to the IVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquiklehausen Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 One side of the pod only has two engine fx.That side also only has two engines! It's supposed to be asymmetrical to clear the pod from the ascending rocket - the stock escape tower does this by having a perpendicular extra booster at the top of the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackheart612 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Not only is it just a constellation as Orion it is the neighboring constellation of Orionhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Taurus_IAU.svg/605px-Taurus_IAU.svg.pngWell, yep, apparently, I failed to say that. I fail so bad. Nevertheless, didn't say yet, this is a good mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousepic Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Awesome! Though it would be nice if it had a capacity of 7 like the Dragon.It's also a pity that the LES is asymmetrical, or it could be used as a soft landing system as well.EDIT: Nevermind, I see you're planning a landing system Edited April 4, 2014 by curiousepic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldForest Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) That side also only has two engines! It's supposed to be asymmetrical to clear the pod from the ascending rocket - the stock escape tower does this by having a perpendicular extra booster at the top of the tower.Regarding the LES. I find that if you use the Stock LES with the Capsule LES, it propels it away really well! Edited April 4, 2014 by GoldForest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiak Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 is LES solid booster?or it is liquid and is able to cushion landings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnrobinson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 is LES solid booster?or it is liquid and is able to cushion landings?LES is solid and also asymmetric in order to move the capsule laterally away from the exploding rocket.So not suited well for landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldForest Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 LES is solid and also asymmetric in order to move the capsule laterally away from the exploding rocket.So not suited well for landing.I tried a suicide landing with the built in LES. I got to 200m, burnt, slowed down and even accelerated to about 40 to 50m/s. I tried to use the Stock LES to land softly below the breaking point but it just took me about 400m in the air. I tried to deploy the parachutes that I had but to no avail.Could you make a liquid fueled version? So we can preform suicide burns correctly. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnrobinson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I tried a suicide landing with the built in LES. I got to 200m, burnt, slowed down and even accelerated to about 40 to 50m/s. I tried to use the Stock LES to land softly below the breaking point but it just took me about 400m in the air. I tried to deploy the parachutes that I had but to no avail.Could you make a liquid fueled version? So we can preform suicide burns correctly. lolEventually there will be some sort of attachable landing system that will accomplish this purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfull Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is awesome and I can't wait for the IVA.Not to tell you what to do, but it would be awesome if the IVA had RPM support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Space Man Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) That side also only has two engines! It's supposed to be asymmetrical to clear the pod from the ascending rocket - the stock escape tower does this by having a perpendicular extra booster at the top of the tower.Oh i see.Does BahamutoD's engine plugin support ModuleEnginesFX? I've tried adding Nazari1382's custom engine fx but it doesn't seem to work. Edited April 4, 2014 by The Space Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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