[1.12.x] Freight Transport Technologies [v0.6.0]

[smjjames]

I'm just noticing that the large ducted fans also suffer from overheating and exploding when in hover mode. Also, you marked the github issue as being a dependency problem, which dependency is it that is a problem? Just wondering here.

Edit: and the medium ones too, I tried using a bunch and BOOM, they exploded.

Edited July 13, 2015 by smjjames

[goldenpsp]

I'm just noticing that the large ducted fans also suffer from overheating and exploding when in hover mode. Also, you marked the github issue as being a dependency problem, which dependency is it that is a problem? Just wondering here.

Edit: and the medium ones too, I tried using a bunch and BOOM, they exploded.

If it has a spinning blade, then it is dependent on Firespitter.

[smjjames]

If it has a spinning blade, then it is dependent on Firespitter.

I have the latest one though, pretty sure I do.

[goldenpsp]

I have the latest one though, pretty sure I do.

Well Rover hasn't really touched this mod since a quick 1.0 compatibility update. I'm sure the engines need a looksie with all the heat changes that have taken place.

[smjjames]

True.

Anyways, right now, I'm trying to figure out how to use TCA with the ducted fans...

[goldenpsp]

True.

Anyways, right now, I'm trying to figure out how to use TCA with the ducted fans...

TCA is so win. I pretty much use it with the honeybadger VTOL engines. I rarely use the fans, although I haven't been to Duna or EVE yet.

[RoverDude]

Yep, lots of mods, limited time, each one gets it's love in turn

[goldenpsp]

Yep, lots of mods, limited time, each one gets it's love in turn

Oh we know. You are good.

[smjjames]

How do I use the hover function on the fans? I activated hover mode on them and throttled up, but went way past the hover height.

[goldenpsp]

How do I use the hover function on the fans? I activated hover mode on them and throttled up, but went way past the hover height.

No idea. I've never used the hover function on the fans. I do all my tweaking with TCA

[smjjames]

Has anybody noticed that the large ducted fans actually generate monopropellant while throttled?

I noticed this when I ran out of monoprop on my jethovercraft

The fact that the ducted fan is an alternator which generates monoprop, but isn't actually documented (I think), confused me, lol.

[Jananton]

Hi Guys,

This will probably be a silly question in the end, but in my modded 1.0.4 install I suddenly noticed two large atomic engines that only use lqd hydrogen and are included in the FTT pack. Were can I find tanks that can hold that propellant, a search through all installed tanks didn't reveal one at all. ;-)

I also use Stock_Fuel_Switch_1.1, could it be this for some reason hides that kind of tanks?

Thanks in advance for any info on this.

Greets,

Jan

[eonmoon]

hmm, mks/ oks, transport and packrat is what i use, the hydrogen goes in the huge sphere tanks.

[wisnoskij]

Hi Guys,

This will probably be a silly question in the end, but in my modded 1.0.4 install I suddenly noticed two large atomic engines that only use lqd hydrogen and are included in the FTT pack. Were can I find tanks that can hold that propellant, a search through all installed tanks didn't reveal one at all. ;-)

I also use Stock_Fuel_Switch_1.1, could it be this for some reason hides that kind of tanks?

Thanks in advance for any info on this.

Greets,

Jan

FTT Phase II (just part of the normal FTT package) includes both those engines and gigantic orange and white ~striped~ tanks. Try filtering my manufacturer in the advanced VAB menu (Umber Space Industries). Alternatively, the largest tank is, I think, the most massive tank I have. I don't think you will be able to refine ore into Liquid Hydrogen unless you go with MKS or alternatively Near Future Propulsion contains the Liquid Hydrogen resource as well as tanks and its own refining process (it just sticks the option in the stock refiner). Maybe you don't have it unlocked yet?

Oh ya, and I think I have that mod, it didn't cause any trouble for me.

Edited July 17, 2015 by wisnoskij

[Jananton]

Okay, thanks for the info. I somehow can't remember seeing any orange and white striped tanks, but I'll investigate. ;-)

I did already have a look at Near future tech, so maybe that's something too to consider...

Greets,

Jan

[Helmut]

VTOL engines it is very interesting. I built myself a nuclear-powered VTOL flying laboratory, but in version 1.0.4 engines began to explode when the "Toggle Hover". In addition, it is not enough any electric propeller to control yaw by RCS. I do not want to put extra fuel tanks on the atomic plane.

Thrust vector control is made of "Infernal Robotics" mod.

Edited July 20, 2015 by Helmut

[wisnoskij]

Have you thought about sticking that lab in a cargobay?

[Helmut]

Yes, but additional cargobay shifts the center of mass. The same applies to the placement under the wings.

Edited July 20, 2015 by Helmut

[MarcAlain]

Has anyone tried this in 1.0.4 yet? How's it working?

[smjjames]

Has anyone tried this in 1.0.4 yet? How's it working?

Aside from a couple of parts with backwards nodes and the fans having major heating issues, it works with 1.0.4.

[MarcAlain]

The sample ships for the FTT phase II are funny. They have almost no delta V - certainly not even usable for moving ships between minmus and earth, not to mention anything planetary.

[smjjames]

The sample ships for the FTT phase II are funny. They have almost no delta V - certainly not even usable for moving ships between minmus and earth, not to mention anything planetary.

Minmus and Earth? Lol

Both of those example ships are also really old and by no means up to date.

Edited August 6, 2015 by smjjames

[Pectus Solentis]

RoverDude. Don't you think that Space Train is nice? I suggested that on march, but till now you did no answer.

[goldenpsp]

RoverDude. Don't you think that Space Train is nice? I suggested that on march, but till now you did no answer.

Seriously? It is likely he missed it, or at least by now doesn't even remember. Maybe at least a hint of your Space Train as a refresher would be in order.

[ibanix]

Is there a how-to on building these? My VTOL-enabled ship like to take off and flip, explode.

Yes, my center of lift is where my center of mass is.