Beale Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 4 hours ago, tjsnh said: A couple comments on various stuff being discussed : That little car/bus/van looks great! Would be nice to have something like that to zip around KSC in, is it coming in a release? Regarding all the talk of Fins - folks, KSP's physics engine has a rough time with finless rockets - always has, probably always will. I'm one of those folks who cares about "looks" on the launchers, so I generally just clip the fins into the fuel tanks so they can't be seen. They still function just fine, and you can't even tell the difference (visually). For launchers like the Proton etc , they often work fine without fins (depending on payload) but if you're REALLY having trouble just clip some small fins into the bottom of the first stage fuel tank and 90% of your problems will be solved - I promise. The more I think about it, the more that a set of gridfins would make a great addition. Yes I agree very much, from experience flying now. 2 hours ago, InsaneDruid said: I get the black prince to orbit (craft file from the dropbox) without flipping, using full throttle without a problem. Just steer absolutely prograde during staging, and stage fast. This craft(file) has ZERO attitude control besides the stage1 and 2 engines gimbal, so any deviation HAS to result in a spin sooner or later. If you slap on just the slightest amount of a flywheel then it can be launched single handed without paying attention to anything. I've been a bit foolish launching the rocket with this as a payload. Has this part never had torque? I'll try with a 0.625 reaction wheel when I can. 7 hours ago, hanhan658 said: @Beale OK i explained too... but anyways, how can i do With missing parts, since i have missing parts? But what is that car... is the car in this parts pack 1 hour ago, MrMeeb said: I need this dorky thing in my life! 1 hour ago, Noah_Blade said: Its the Soviet Smart-Car! It was somewhat popular quite a long time ago, but I never could get the wheels to work! It started as an attempt to model this, but fell apart. @hanhan658 I'm still not sure what you are asking, what is the problem you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah_Blade Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 well if your going to revive the soviet smart-car van why not add Lunkhod 1/luna 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) It looks like the difference between success and failure is 5KN of torque... Thanks @InsaneDruid for the tip off. Edit: My goodness, even 0.5KN (Hecs core) will be sufficient (which the Prospero itself can provide). So! I think the issue is (once again) solved! Many thanks for the help. As said earlier, a few usernames (or parts) of usernames have ended up in the part names & descriptions (The only way I can think of saying thanks). What's left before release. Yellow and Black Decoupler (redundant?) Make the fairing red Prospero I have included the USI file from @hendrack for next release too.Thanks! Edited March 23, 2016 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Jawkins Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 5 hours ago, Beale said: Yes I agree very much, from experience flying now. I've been a bit foolish launching the rocket with this as a payload. Has this part never had torque? I'll try with a 0.625 reaction wheel when I can. It was somewhat popular quite a long time ago, but I never could get the wheels to work! It started as an attempt to model this, but fell apart. @hanhan658 I'm still not sure what you are asking, what is the problem you have? Oh my Godness! That's referring to a model sometimes used by the Stasi in former GDR - stuffed with "technology" to observate lots of citizens. Anyway: a lot of years from that - it fits perfectly to a Udssr-like package . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Just now, Jeb Jawkins said: Oh my Godness! That's referring to a model sometimes used by the Stasi in former GDR - stuffed with "technology" to observate lots of citizens. Anyway: a lot of years from that - it fits perfectly to a Udssr-like package . Oh dear, I didn't realize it had that history! Good job my current model is hardly related. By the way, here is the "vent mode" on the SRB. Once activated you can see the fuel decompress and evaporate (Because solid fuel grains evaporate in my world). The fuel amount goes down very quickly, and engine no longer produces thrust. End Result: You can shut down SRB early for precise burns, but you cannot "cheat" and restart it much later. Once activated the fuel will be depleted in one go, vented or burnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneDruid Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 36 minutes ago, Jeb Jawkins said: Oh my Godness! That's referring to a model sometimes used by the Stasi in former GDR - stuffed with "technology" to observate lots of citizens. Anyway: a lot of years from that - it fits perfectly to a Udssr-like package . An UAZ? Would rather say an Barkas B 1000 or an Robur LO xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Beale said: By the way, here is the "vent mode" on the SRB. Once activated you can see the fuel decompress and evaporate (Because solid fuel grains evaporate in my world). The fuel amount goes down very quickly, and engine no longer produces thrust. End Result: You can shut down SRB early for precise burns, but you cannot "cheat" and restart it much later. Once activated the fuel will be depleted in one go, vented or burnt. Beale could you PM me explaining how to do that? It sounds cool and a better solution to SRBs than I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Jawkins Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 hour ago, InsaneDruid said: An UAZ? Would rather say an Barkas B 1000 or an Robur LO xD It's actually all build upon the same frame but named differently depending on where the engine has been assebmled and where it's been sold. Anyway - whipping the serious part of history aside: this thing just fits the soyuz-themed pack perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTmikhail Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 2 hours ago, CobaltWolf said: Beale could you PM me explaining how to do that? It sounds cool and a better solution to SRBs than I have. Aw man, I really like your SolidSafe Technology. Can't we have both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Some new things: Soyuz fin. Proton Upper stage Thanks for @DerpyFirework for getting it to work. FX are temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 As @curtquarquesso suggested, most Monoprop parts should be properly marked now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hraban Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 5 hours ago, Beale said: Soyuz fin. Beale, make that better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 45 minutes ago, hraban said: Beale, make that better! What are the problems? 18 Polygons, 128x128 texture map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTmikhail Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Beale said: What are the problems? 18 Polygons, 128x128 texture map. Personally I like the texture, but in my opinion it sticks out too far, I'd rotate it so that the long end is the attachment point. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hraban Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 14 minutes ago, Beale said: What are the problems? The fin lacks profile and finer edges. A sweep with fewer or more than 45 ° would also be a visual improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 27 minutes ago, OTmikhail said: Personally I like the texture, but in my opinion it sticks out too far, I'd rotate it so that the long end is the attachment point. Just my two cents. 17 minutes ago, hraban said: The fin lacks profile and finer edges. A sweep with fewer or more than 45 ° would also be a visual improvement. The shape is based on many drawings I found online: Proton Edited March 24, 2016 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, Beale said: Proton Ooph, I love the new Proton. I might actually use it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB-70A Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi everyone, I did not have any good time on KSP for more than three months from now but hopes to get back to it soon. I remember there were a lot of requests in December for new crafts links but I can't find some of the posts that contained the files. Does someone could tell me whether an R-7 craft file is available and works with the latest updates of Tantares? I often was using the old Semiorka for light launches before and one of the updates just prevent to use the file as before (but Proton and Ariane V were fully operational). Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanhan658 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 @Beale i mean what is that car?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeeb Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 minute ago, hanhan658 said: @Beale i mean what is that car?! Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanhan658 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Are there absolutely nobody answear me what is the van/bus thingy!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, hanhan658 said: Are there absolutely nobody answear me what is the van/bus thingy!? It really is just a van / bus, as Mr. Meeb says. No special design or brand @CobaltWolf Neato! @XB-70A, Expand the spoiler tags on the first page, under the last one you will find some craft files, but they might be out of date Edited March 24, 2016 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hraban Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Beale said: The shape is based on many drawings I found online: On close photos you see the fins adapter on the boosters. I'm not sure but i think the fins was stearable. The fast build model looks closer to the soyuz else your flat half toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andem Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like the fins. They fit just fine, and you can use them on other ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 54 minutes ago, hraban said: On close photos you see the fins adapter on the boosters. I'm not sure but i think the fins was stearable. The fast build model looks closer to the soyuz else your flat half toast Nice, I see now some more finesse in the fin you have made, with the curves I can perhaps revisit mine sometime soon. That being said, I am currently trying to emulate the stock basic fin, with the sharp points. Big-G screenshots Edited March 24, 2016 by Beale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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