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[1.12.X] Tantares - Stockalike Soyuz and MIR [16.1][28.05.2024][Mars Expedition WIP]


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Some may remember me mention a while back about a third and final Tantares mod, focused on small scale ISRU and colony style habitats.

Currently I'm experimenting with the Regolith, but the final version will certainly run on the stock system.

I got a little tired of placeholder models, so here's the resource canister, the "drill-bit" will follow shortly :cool:

http://puu.sh/gcDyJ/e67889a7b9.jpg

http://puu.sh/gcDzP/88d0f4b64d.jpg

http://puu.sh/gcDAH/c4cb16f5a1.jpg

Also planned is a generic "Luna Glob" landing Bus, to get the equipment to the surface. I guess something similar to a bigger Fobos Grunt.

http://puu.sh/gcEzs/ae32d6b49e.jpg

I wasn't particularly hyped about the resources system planned for 1.0... until now :D

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I wasn't particularly hyped about the resources system planned for 1.0... until now :D

Hehe!

That's great.

I'm kind of looking to do small scale ISRU like this:

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Or:

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As I feel the stock system (from what we've seen so far) will probably be quite a medium/large operation.

Here's a few (tiny) shots of some of the Lunny Poligon concepts. You can appreciate the "outpost" feeling.

inflatable_c2004_2.jpg

Really nice small inflatable habitat. The question of "what happens when you deflate something with Kerbals inside" is difficult to answer without using plugins, but I'm seeing what can be done.

Actually it's good to mention, the real Lunny Poligon concept is totally un-manned, so that's probably not a habitat for humans. But the appearance is still good.

schematic_1.jpg

Unrelated and off-topic, but Ceres looks hella cool!

I super-imposed the original Hubble observations to try and get a colour version, though It's probably hugely inaccurate.

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Hehe!

That's great.

I'm kind of looking to do small scale ISRU like this:

http://puu.sh/gcHih/0093943656.jpg

Or:

http://puu.sh/gcHpK/ecaa71e705.jpg

As I feel the stock system (from what we've seen so far) will probably be quite a medium/large operation.

Here's a few (tiny) shots of some of the Lunny Poligon concepts. You can appreciate the "outpost" feeling.

http://www.russianspaceweb.com/images/spacecraft/planetary/moon/poligon/inflatable_c2004_2.jpg

Really nice small inflatable habitat. The question of "what happens when you deflate something with Kerbals inside" is difficult to answer without using plugins, but I'm seeing what can be done.

Actually it's good to mention, the real Lunny Poligon concept is totally un-manned, so that's probably not a habitat for humans. But the appearance is still good.

http://www.russianspaceweb.com/images/spacecraft/planetary/moon/poligon/schematic_1.jpg

ooh, that looks fun!

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Oho! I should have won this contest, because I have acctually flown an N1 stack (Block A/B/V/G, stock fueled 2.5 to 1.25 adapter) into orbit. LAST SUNDAY. hahaha pTrevTrevs, I win.

Evidencias:

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot364_zpsvpziclzk.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot366_zpsfmbs8lug.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot367_zpse2l96y2h.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot368_zps36klmzdu.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot370_zpsqgdruozk.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot371_zps6kolqys8.png

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg559/bien_vincent/screenshot374_zpsy6qirutl.png

Cheers, flamerboy67664/SpaceEagle

PS. pTrevsTrevs, Beale should decide who wins among us 2

From what I understood, Beale's challenge was to insert a fully fueled Block A tank into Kerbin orbit without using cheats. My challenge is to insert an entire N1 rocket into orbit, also fully fueled, as a payload.

Tricky, tricky... The question is, does the whole stack have to be fueled? o.O

Of course! What kind of challenge would it be if it weren't?

Can I use a modded (realistic) superbooster and RSS?

I suppose so, although it seems like it would be easier in normal scaled KSP. Oh well, more bragging rights for you if you do it in RSS!

Sorry for taking so long to respond, but like most people, I have a life away from my computer/ phone.

I'm not entirely sure that it is possible to complete my challenge, I guess the only way to find out is to try it myself! Prepare yourselves...

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You thought about it.... You were afraid of it... You asked to stop, calling the whole idea insane... BEHOLD:

RO-fied N-1!

ZAHZHIGANIYE!

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30 seconds, device is stable!

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133 seconds, Block A separated!

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239 seconds, Block B separated!

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Block G fixing the mess after the Block V

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Test Payload finally in orbit

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How much does that behemoth weigh on the launch pad?

Like the real one, around 2.9 kilotons. :)

It will also have thrust control to simulate KORD system, which turns off engines to lower thrust.

I will upload the configs after I finish Gemini, V2 (for fun purpose) and ATV (waited too long with that one). Also, RealFuel configs will be modified (thanks to SpaceHungryMan for the support of new stuff). :)

LK will be not made until the planned overhaul, Fuji has too few information about it, but I will add something in future versions.

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Erm...

First successful mission of my N1-MOK. Delivery of an adapter docking port to the "Salute" station previously launched by ROMBUS.

http://imgur.com/a/M5lSD

This is really nice, and I'm not usually so crazy about spaceplanes.

Is it basically an SSTO? Or does the plane make the final orbit.

Like the real one, around 2.9 kilotons. :)

It will also have thrust control to simulate KORD system, which turns off engines to lower thrust.

I will upload the configs after I finish Gemini, V2 (for fun purpose) and ATV (waited too long with that one). Also, RealFuel configs will be modified (thanks to SpaceHungryMan for the support of new stuff). :)

LK will be not made until the planned overhaul, Fuji has too few information about it, but I will add something in future versions.

It's mega-big :cool:

Many thanks!

Fuji: It is obscure, I may myself just straight away copy the Soyuz configs somewhat and apply them to Fuji. I think it ran on UDMH/NTO, eh, but I am not so sure.

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Can you get to mars (duna) with this?

Should be able to send something (reasonably) large to Duna. But not quite a manned landing.

Edit: I speak a lie, actually my last manned trip to Duna was N-1 launched, but it was one way only.

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Better use Energia (AB Launchers) Parts, Construct something giant, and send your spacecraft out to Duna.

(Worked for me,Used AB parts to lauch)

Oh, actually it's a good idea to make AB launchers RO-capable!

But only after Tantares. There are lots of stuff yet to do, although I've finished Gemini already. :)

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Oh, actually it's a good idea to make AB launchers RO-capable!

But only after Tantares. There are lots of stuff yet to do, although I've finished Gemini already. :)

I think already hoojiwana is quite interested in at least RealFuels (because of the discrepancy between "LiquidFuel" and Hydrogen masses).

That would be very cool to see :)

Yeah the LK is still a headache...

Slowly...

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Wow, those interiors are... nice.

A bit too nice for a spacecraft. Looks like real 60's designed furniture. :D

These are great inspiration, many thanks!

Thanks, this interior panel shots will be very helpful! :)

I had forgot the window front.

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Moar LK!

Also, I've found really nice website with interiors!

-Salyut and the Soyuz OM if inhabited by the Brady Bunch... :P

To add to that, here's a great render done of the LK. I can't speak to it's accuracy, but it's impressive. There's a good chance you've already seen it, if so, this is for anyone who hasn't seen it:

Regarding the LK's EVA hatch, since you're not strictly sticking the the stock hatch design anymore, is there any chance you'll go for a more rounded hatch design for the LK, or are you trying to keep things simple and unified?

P.S: Here's a great forum post of a guy paper-modeling a 7K-LOK with an LK. May or may not be helpful, but still an interesting read.

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Wow, those interiors are... nice.

A bit too nice for a spacecraft. Looks like real 60's designed furniture. :D

Ha! The last two images of the Interior of "the world" looks authentically. I was inside the station mockup in the Space Museum and it looks exactly, but interior at pictures and photos looks bigger than real. If I can find the pictures from there, then I'll post them.

Added later:I think, can't do that. Damned photogarbage:mad:

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Ha! The last two images of the Interior of "the world" looks authentically. I was inside the station mockup in the Space Museum and it looks exactly, but interior at pictures and photos looks bigger than real. If I can find the pictures from there, then I'll post them.

Added later:I think, can't do that. Damned photogarbage:mad:

Which space museum has the ISS replica in it? Is is JSC in Texas?

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