Space Shuttle mod recommendations

[The Right Stuff]

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new to KSP, but I wanted some input on a space shuttle mod. I really don't know much about add-ons but can't wait to fly a shuttle. I'm looking for the following:

-realistic looking shuttle, not stock parts

-a mod that does NOT require mech jeb or any other additional mods.

-want a shuttle that is functional (not just for looks), i.e. working cargo bay, docking ability, can haul parts, etc.

If their is a mod out there that fits these criteria, I'd love to know about it. Thanks.

[The Destroyer]

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/space-shuttle-engines/

aka

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/55985-0-23-5-20-Apr-Space-Shuttle-Engines-V1-3-New-FX-and-stackable-x0-OMS

[montyben101]

Hmm there are 3 off the top of my head:

The CSS shuttle which is still in development and is an exact replica of the real shuttle:http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/71360-Component-Space-Shuttle-dev-thread-IMG-heavy! This does require some extra mods but trust me it's worth it, look at the pictures

The kerbin mini shuttle which is tiny compared with the rest but a bigger one is in development:http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/68429-0-23-5-Kerbin-Shuttle-Orbiter-System-v2-08-aka-Kerbin-Mini-Shuttle

And lastly the tiberdyne shuttle which is a bit old but still works perfectly:http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/4116-0-22-TiberDyne-Aerospace-R-D-Division-Shuttle-System-3-5-Alpha-All-New-Parts!

Edited May 16, 2014 by montyben101

[Capt. Hunt]

If you're ok with it not looking exactly like the real STS, the Kerbin Mini Shuttle (and it's soon to be released big brother) are the best bang for the buck. It's performance is pretty close to the real thing while still being easy to use.

[Cakeofruit]

i will recommand at start B9 and Rcs aid ( this plugins really helps when you build asymetric craft ).

Once you mastered the placment of all the engine go for shuttle engines that give you a lot of gimbal engines and really cool fuel tank.

here is mine ^^

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[rhoark]

If you want a replica specifically of the NASA shuttle, there's Tiberdyne's (old) and Component Space Shuttle (unfinished).

If you want a shuttle in the more generic sense with very Kerbal aesthetics, there's the Kerbin Mini Shuttle.

If you want to build a shuttle from your own imagination using more discrete parts, get B9 and Shuttle Engines. (I also highly recommend using RealFuels and Ferram Aerospace for such a project as well.)

[Cakeofruit]

yeah far is really helpfull if you wanna glide back to ksc.

It's easier to aim under Far than under vanilla aerodynamics.

and i don't know realfuels

shuttle are funs