Custom Space Program - Small Steps

[saabstory88]

Hello All,

You may have seen this in the general discussion thread: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/83679-Custom-Space-Program-Possible-Challenge

Take a look, it will explain the concept.

As I mentioned, I thought I should let people know that at least I am doing this personally, and will try to share some progress. As of this evening, I have now flown a sounding rocket that I designed from scratch. I have a lot of work to do on texturing, and getting some fiddly bits working with the engine heating animation. That being said, the joy of flying a rocket that I created with only parts that came out of my brain is arguable as satisfying as when I first achieved orbit, many months ago.

I imagine that my journey will continue with unmanned Kerbin SOI vessels for a while, until I can build up the skill base to really create the range of parts I will need to explore the Kerbol system. But of course, this was my intention. I don't even need the tech tree anymore to have a satisfying game progression, and it's pretty cool.

Here are some pictures of my un-named sounding rocket, on it's was to an Apoapsis of 134km, on it's maiden ballistic flight. https://imgur.com/a/DxXMG

[AlamoVampire]

grats, looks cool