biohazard15 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Soyuz Beta is up-to-date part size wise, so no glitchy problems.What about TKS Beta parts, then? I'm desperately waiting for Tantares v15 - I wanted to build myself a nice-looking Mir, but this global TKS update is holding me back.I might also provide craft files for Mir modules (in form of "Proton + respective module" and\or respective module subassembly. Craft files would definitely be dependent on ProcFairings, though - I just cannot design without them anymore!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemand303 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh, I know what is also needed! A new video for the first page! I'll do it today with the screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) What about TKS Beta parts, then? I'm desperately waiting for Tantares v15 - I wanted to build myself a nice-looking Mir, but this global TKS update is holding me back.I might also provide craft files for Mir modules (in form of "Proton + respective module" and\or respective module subassembly. Craft files would definitely be dependent on ProcFairings, though - I just cannot design without them anymore!)Yep! TKS - no changes, it's safe to go.Except - the current adapter plates, which have been renamed (sorry, had to be done!) Also, Spektr is now Crew_C, rather than Orbital_C.So apart from these things: Any TKS craft made with the beta parts are safe.Oh, I know what is also needed! A new video for the first page! I'll do it today with the screens.Awesome! That would be amazing.ReleaseHit a snag with some outstanding parts (Shenzou panels) which might delay things a bit I'm afraid.Edit: Snag details, a few parts missing due to an oversight:1.25m ports (Now TKS part)1.875m sleek adaptersShenzou panels (1x2). Edited February 3, 2015 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooddog15 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) If you're going to do 1.25m ports, may I suggest doing the APAS-89, like on the Kristal module:Or maybe something like the hybrid docking port used on the ISS Edited February 3, 2015 by gooddog15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 If you're going to do 1.25m ports, may I suggest doing the APAS-89, like on the Kristal module:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Kristall_APAS_docking_mechanisms.jpgOr maybe something like the hybrid docking port used on the ISS http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Passive_hybrid_docking_system_-_from_another_angle.jpgI may have worded it wrong, by the 1.25m ports, I just mean the standard 0.625m Soyuz ports, but on a nicer 1.25m mounting plate.For a "proper" 1.25m port, yeah I think APAS is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tg626 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Doesn't really demonstrate how good the Soyuz is, but here's an "Action" shot of the detached SM burning up during reentry. (DRE installed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Doesn't really demonstrate how good the Soyuz is, but here's an "Action" shot of the detached SM burning up during reentry. (DRE installed)http://i.imgur.com/lY9riQB.pngThat's pretty! I should install DRE!But, if it is for the album, it is needing to be the new "Beta" soyuz Ports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimovski Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Those're very very pretty. They'll find boatloads of use in my space program!(PS:Burya finnaly completed it's 1st succesful test flight!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1701 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Beautiful new parts!Can't wait for the release!For the 1.25m port will it be possible with some animation to create a docking port that can tootle the "fins" position between APAS 89 and APAS 75? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Those're very very pretty. They'll find boatloads of use in my space program!(PS:Burya finnaly completed it's 1st succesful test flight!)Nice (I want to see pictures!)Also, I think you requested the "smooth" adapterBeautiful new parts!Can't wait for the release!For the 1.25m port will it be possible with some animation to create a docking port that can tootle the "fins" position between APAS 89 and APAS 75?http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/65/APAS-75_docking_system_drawing.pngMany thanks! The tootle I think will be possible (Using the same module as shielded docking port maybe).If not, the fins could represent "on" and "off". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtquarquesso Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes! Glad that there's a smooth one. It's a great handy little part. Shaping up to be the best update yet Beale. Have you begun modeling the PPTS yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Yes! Glad that there's a smooth one. It's a great handy little part. Shaping up to be the best update yet Beale. Have you begun modeling the PPTS yet?In a departure from the norm, SnowWhite is currently modelling the PPTS! It is coming great.But, of course, too early to show much yet!Tantares 15 ReleaseBeh, this must be the biggest update I have ever done!I'm sure you will appreciate there may be bugs and dangers to existing craft, so let me know Enjoy!Sadly the cover photo feature of Kerbal Stuff is currently disabled, so the cover is out of date.Edit: LK is missing, fixing now.Edit2: Fixed Edited February 3, 2015 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemand303 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Triple hooray! Beale is putting so much effort into this mod! Every update brings so much awesome stuff. Oh, and I forgot to update the RealFuel configs for the new TKS, since it has a cargo fuel tank now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1701 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!Beale strikes back! Oh, and I forgot to update the RealFuel configs for the new TKS, since it has a cargo fuel tank now!Wait, you mean that the new Tantares already have RO configs?EDIT:According to KerbalStuff we are already at version 15.3! Looks like you made some fast updates already! Edited February 3, 2015 by ste1701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Triple hooray! Beale is putting so much effort into this mod! Every update brings so much awesome stuff. Oh, and I forgot to update the RealFuel configs for the new TKS, since it has a cargo fuel tank now!Many thanks Do not worry urgent for this: RF users will have some exotic "MonoPropellant" for a while.Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!Beale strikes back!Wait, you mean that the new Tantares already have RO configs?EDIT:According to KerbalStuff we are already at version 15.3! Looks like you made some fast updates already!Thanks! RO support is partial, but extremely well done! Thank Niemand303 for it.And hehe, yes it has been a bit of a troubled update, I remember lots of small bugs suddenly.I am about to update again now, with DRE compatibility for Spektr.Also, there are some new goodies in the texture repo! Edited February 3, 2015 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbobjebkirk Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Yay! I think I'll do another Zarya mission tonight to say goodbye to the old parts. Stay tuned!EDIT: but don't hold your breath.EDIT2: "You must spread some reputation around before you give it to Beale again" Edited February 3, 2015 by billbobjebkirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemand303 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!Beale strikes back!Wait, you mean that the new Tantares already have RO configs?EDIT:According to KerbalStuff we are already at version 15.3! Looks like you made some fast updates already!Yep, I updated the configs using the data from the Beta, but as the final release had some changes, I suggest changing PART[Alnair_Orbital_C] to PART [Alnair_Crew_C] and PART[Vega_Structural_*] to PART[Alnair_Structural_*] manually. When the time will come for LK release, it will have its config as well as PPTS and other new stuff. But htat doesn't mean that I will stop working on them in the meantime! I have yet ATV, Fobos and Cygnus to "realify". Also, possibly it's only on my install, but RealChutes seems to mess with the resize part of configs, so I'd recommend disabling it or deleting the Tantares config from the RealChutes/ModuleManager folder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsnh Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Minor issues in latest release: TK-OB10B orbital block description says it will carry 2 kerbals , part actually only seats one.The spectre module is placed in the command pod category, but doesn't seem to have a "space" assigned - or for some other reason (I havent looked at the cfg) the crew members dont show up in the lower-right. Edited February 3, 2015 by tjsnh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pTrevTrevs Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Minor issues in latest release: TK-OB10B orbital block description says it will carry 2 kerbals , part actually only seats one.The spectre module is placed in the command pod category, but doesn't seem to have a "space" assigned - or for some other reason (I havent looked at the cfg) the crew members dont show up in the lower-right.Spektr's IVA hasn't been created yet. Hopefully we will get some nice looking IVAs in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrisK Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Congratulations on the release, Beale! I agree with the poster who said that Tantares can almost replace all of the stock rocket parts. Once AB Launchers is released then the Russian rocket family will be complet-ish. It'll only miss the N-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemand303 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Congratulations on the release, Beale! I agree with the poster who said that Tantares can almost replace all of the stock rocket parts. Once AB Launchers is released then the Russian rocket family will be complet-ish. It'll only miss the N-1.As I remember, Beale has already announced that he will work on N-1, so it really can replace all parts. God, I think I will even try doing it after the N-1 release! A Tantares-only game! Of course, with fairings from 1.0 or PF and airplane parts, but for the rockets stuff it would be Tantares, it's promising to be both challenging and very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Minor issues in latest release: TK-OB10B orbital block description says it will carry 2 kerbals , part actually only seats one.The spectre module is placed in the command pod category, but doesn't seem to have a "space" assigned - or for some other reason (I havent looked at the cfg) the crew members dont show up in the lower-right.Spektr's IVA hasn't been created yet. Hopefully we will get some nice looking IVAs in the near future.Fixed, will upload new version in a moment (With Spekky fuel tank!).Yep IVAs are pending.Regarding Spektr, a quick journey to the Mun has highlighted some glaring problems (lack of science container, ship designation).Stranded I did get the whole complex to the Mun alone on the Energia stack, so I have that going for me.Congratulations on the release, Beale! I agree with the poster who said that Tantares can almost replace all of the stock rocket parts. Once AB Launchers is released then the Russian rocket family will be complet-ish. It'll only miss the N-1.Thanks! Yes N-1 is on the agenda!Yay! I think I'll do another Zarya mission tonight to say goodbye to the old parts. Stay tuned!EDIT: but don't hold your breath.I will wait As I remember, Beale has already announced that he will work on N-1, so it really can replace all parts. God, I think I will even try doing it after the N-1 release! A Tantares-only game! Of course, with fairings from 1.0 or PF and airplane parts, but for the rockets stuff it would be Tantares, it's promising to be both challenging and very exciting. This does sound intriguing! Edit: Updated to 15.5 Edited February 3, 2015 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtquarquesso Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Considering you just released one of the greatest updates Tantares has seen so far, I feel like a terrible person for asking, but what's the word on decals for command pods, crew tanks, and fuel tanks? Also, I'll see if I can get some really authentic craft files made in a little bit here. If you think they're up to snuff, feel free to use them. People frequently ask for .crafts for Tantares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Considering you just released one of the greatest updates Tantares has seen so far, I feel like a terrible person for asking, but what's the word on decals for command pods, crew tanks, and fuel tanks? Also, I'll see if I can get some really authentic craft files made in a little bit here. If you think they're up to snuff, feel free to use them. People frequently ask for .crafts for Tantares.The decals: yes they were half done for some parts when I realised maybe a better way to do them. Will see soon.Crafts are great! Also, Soyuz Poll.With N-1, I may re-visit some of the launcher colour schemes.Because I feel: why not bring a little life into the grey, white and orange world? By adding military muddy-green Edited February 4, 2015 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cydonian Monk Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Anything green has my vote. The more green the merrier! (A hint or orange or red is ok, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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