tygoo7 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 The textures would be Ven-style, I meant.Well like MeCripp said you could use the Ven-Patch and add any docking port you want.EDIT: Also thanks Niemand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasmic Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I would personally like to see a Cargo Dragon (it would only need pod, parachute, simple trunk and solar panels), but from the poll I think I'll choose the Falcon 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Be nice to have Cargo Dragon with it's truck on the poll hehe be stuffing stuff in the cargo pod and the trunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I actually like the IXV, though you should do a manned version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I would personally like to see a Cargo Dragon (it would only need pod, parachute, simple trunk and solar panels), but from the poll I think I'll choose the Falcon 9.Oh yeah I forgot about that! I requested a mod to add that as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemand303 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Oh yeah I forgot about that! I requested a mod to add that as an option.Added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Now can we re-vote ? like to change my IVA for a Cargo POD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Now can we re-vote ? like to change my IVA for a Cargo POD Not sure if it's possible to change a vote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3R0_0NL1N3 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 A few quick questions and suggestions. But first of all let me say how thrilled I am about seeing this. I love you for making this.Now, I haven't played around with it personally... yet (because I'm a grapefruit and broke my KSP save) but this is incredible to have!So, alas, onto it:Are the RCS attitude thrusters going to be incorporated into the pod itself? I know it can be done, as Ven's Mk1-2 pod does it, but with all the other part modules that pod has already, I don't know if it will work. However, if it does, that's a definite to add.I don't know what the size of the V2 is compared to the V1, and Apollo, but 2.5 (just modelled slightly smaller) would be the right size. Or, 1.875m is another option (at least considering how the trunk is smaller than the width of the pod, and the pod is smaller than the Apollo). But for stockalike, I'd suggest keeping the 2.5, but I'm just throwing this out there. Especially take a look at this, which started out doing a Dragon, but has since been seemingly abandoned.Finally, the obvious question of mod compatability. Is this compatable with Deadly Reentry, will the cargo Dragon use KAS/KIS storage, and I would suggest adding XanderTek's landing rockets module, so that the landings can be safe and reliable. Sorry to throw ideas at you like this, I do this with mods I get excited about. Seriously, this is really awesome and I can't wait for the chance to give it a go (when I fix my save).PS: Is this on, or will it be on, CKAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I have a rescaled pod if you want the settings made the pod as close to the size of the trunk ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 A few quick questions and suggestions. But first of all let me say how thrilled I am about seeing this. I love you for making this.Now, I haven't played around with it personally... yet (because I'm a grapefruit and broke my KSP save) but this is incredible to have!So, alas, onto it:Are the RCS attitude thrusters going to be incorporated into the pod itself? I know it can be done, as Ven's Mk1-2 pod does it, but with all the other part modules that pod has already, I don't know if it will work. However, if it does, that's a definite to add.I don't know what the size of the V2 is compared to the V1, and Apollo, but 2.5 (just modelled slightly smaller) would be the right size. Or, 1.875m is another option (at least considering how the trunk is smaller than the width of the pod, and the pod is smaller than the Apollo). But for stockalike, I'd suggest keeping the 2.5, but I'm just throwing this out there. Especially take a look at this, which started out doing a Dragon, but has since been seemingly abandoned.Finally, the obvious question of mod compatability. Is this compatable with Deadly Reentry, will the cargo Dragon use KAS/KIS storage, and I would suggest adding XanderTek's landing rockets module, so that the landings can be safe and reliable. Sorry to throw ideas at you like this, I do this with mods I get excited about. Seriously, this is really awesome and I can't wait for the chance to give it a go (when I fix my save).PS: Is this on, or will it be on, CKAN?I'd rather keep the RCS thrusters as a separate part like as it is now to keep it from having more bugs. Are you talking about the size of the Cargo Dragon? I'm not sure of the size yet.I have not tested it but there are deadly reentry stuff in the config itself. KAS/KIS will be in the Cargo Dragon. I probably will not add XT Landertron support since the engines would be used for other things than just landing.Not sure about CKAN, I have the thing checked on KerbalStuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Come on Cargo Dragon this kerbal needs a good looking cargo pod to transport all the LS supplys and stuff Edited April 5, 2015 by Mecripp2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3R0_0NL1N3 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'd rather keep the RCS thrusters as a separate part like as it is now to keep it from having more bugs. Are you talking about the size of the Cargo Dragon? I'm not sure of the size yet.I have not tested it but there are deadly reentry stuff in the config itself. KAS/KIS will be in the Cargo Dragon. I probably will not add XT Landertron support since the engines would be used for other things than just landing.Not sure about CKAN, I have the thing checked on KerbalStuff.Thanks for responding!I can understand the RCS thrusters thing. That's sensible, but I was just curious (and if you ever do it down the road, it's still an option).I meant the size of both. The Cargo Dragon is about the same size, isn't it? I haven't really seen a comparison between both. But I'm just pointing out that the pod itself on both is wider than the trunk, and since the pod is already smaller than Apollo, would 1.875m for the trunk/Falcon be a good idea? This is mainly just my curiosity. It might not turn out all that well in actuality. Just keep it at 2.5m.You could put an XT engine right where the normal engines are, so when it lands, it will appear to be using the normal engines already. Personally, I think XT really is a nice touch for this. But then again, MechJeb can land too.It's not on CKAN when I checked, but I'm not sure what to do about that myself.Anyway, thanks for listening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Looks like both Dranon1 and 2 pods are the some size http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_V2 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_%28spacecraft%29 at Height 6.1 meters (20 feet)[5]Diameter 3.7 meters (12.1 feet)[5] Edited April 5, 2015 by Mecripp2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks for responding!I can understand the RCS thrusters thing. That's sensible, but I was just curious (and if you ever do it down the road, it's still an option).I meant the size of both. The Cargo Dragon is about the same size, isn't it? I haven't really seen a comparison between both. But I'm just pointing out that the pod itself on both is wider than the trunk, and since the pod is already smaller than Apollo, would 1.875m for the trunk/Falcon be a good idea? This is mainly just my curiosity. It might not turn out all that well in actuality. Just keep it at 2.5m.You could put an XT engine right where the normal engines are, so when it lands, it will appear to be using the normal engines already. Personally, I think XT really is a nice touch for this. But then again, MechJeb can land too.It's not on CKAN when I checked, but I'm not sure what to do about that myself.Anyway, thanks for listening!No problem, I love responding to feedback! Yeah, the V2 will probably stay separate but I might implement built in RCS on the cargo dragon.I think 2.5m would be better for the cargo dragon and dragon V2 as seen in the pics that MeCripp posted.The thing about XT Landertron is that it can only be used on landing IIRC. I want this to be used for anything like in orbit and other stuff like that. I could add an optional config in the next update.CKAN, I don't know, I think I have to request it or something. Looks like both Dranon1 and 2 pods are the some size http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_V2 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_%28spacecraft%29 at http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Size_comparison_of_Apollo%2C_Orion_and_Dragon_spacecraft.svg/1920px-Size_comparison_of_Apollo%2C_Orion_and_Dragon_spacecraft.svg.pngThanks for the pic! So cargo dragon will probably be 2.5m then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiznos323 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 This pod looks great, congrats on the release! I'll give it a shot for sure when I get back home on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beale Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I think I may try to land it on the Mun...Sweet work! The landing leg system and the Draco thruster combo is super tasty.I did notice the engines have back-faces, that you might want to remove, unless you're planning to make them separate parts at some point.Overall, love it, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I think I may try to land it on the Mun...http://puu.sh/h2cYa/e834d28294.jpgSweet work! The landing leg system and the Draco thruster combo is super tasty.I did notice the engines have back-faces, that you might want to remove, unless you're planning to make them separate parts at some point.http://puu.sh/h2d1x/d97897141e.jpgOverall, love it, love it! The Draco is a bit underpowered though. I would probably turn up the thrust to be similar to the SpaceY Draco's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I think I may try to land it on the Mun...http://puu.sh/h2cYa/e834d28294.jpgSweet work! The landing leg system and the Draco thruster combo is super tasty.I did notice the engines have back-faces, that you might want to remove, unless you're planning to make them separate parts at some point.http://puu.sh/h2d1x/d97897141e.jpgOverall, love it, love it!Thanks Beale! If you land it on the Mun take some pics! Oh yeah I forgot to delete the back faces on the engines...I'll do that in the next update. They were pretty much modeled separate and then placed on so that's why they have backfaces. The Draco is a bit underpowered though. I would probably turn up the thrust to be similar to the SpaceY Draco's.I think the thrust is pretty balanced at the moment. Not sure what you would need higher thrust for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I feel like, I'm at the kerbal races Come on Cargo Dragon has there heading down the final Stretch HEHE You can do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I feel like, I'm at the kerbal races Come on Cargo Dragon has there heading down the final Stretch HEHE You can do it Lol, yeah the cargo dragon is catching up QUICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotsAndSpaceships Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The Draco is a bit underpowered though. I would probably turn up the thrust to be similar to the SpaceY Draco's.Not really, you only need enough for a soft landing at KSC and no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3R0_0NL1N3 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Not really, you only need enough for a soft landing at KSC and no more.And enough to use it as a LES, so it does need to have some oomph. Edited April 6, 2015 by Z3R0_0NL1N3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothalogh Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I actually like the IXV, though you should do a manned version.I second this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecripp Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 NO NO NO come on dragon pod you can do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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