Spaceplane Plus Integration: what do you want, what don't you want?

[HafCoJoe]

I want a toggle-able black belly on all Mk2 parts. especially since Hugo's redone Mk3 AND the new Mk1 remake STILL HAVE the ablative bottom.

Edited August 31, 2014 by Avera9eJoe

[Twreed87]

I really, really want cargo bays. And not just for spaceplanes, but for rockets too. I just want somewhere to put all my science equipment, batteries, and radial fuel tanks without the rocket having a bunch of crap stuck to the outside. That looks no good.

[Whirligig Girl]

Hope you're not too dissapointed about the lack of black heatshields. Having them at a fixed location on the part models just wasn't the way to go. This and the fact that the parts are now symmetric increases freedom of building quite considerably.

So they're symetric! :D:D:D

I do apologize for all the smileys, I know it's a rather n00b thing to do, but I couldn't help it.

[Moar Boosters]

I'd like larger airbreathing engines and intakes.

More engine mounting adaptors for spaceplanes would be good as well. 3 in-a-row adaptors, adaptors that fit nicely to wingparts.

[HafCoJoe]

I'd like larger airbreathing engines and intakes.

More engine mounting adaptors for spaceplanes would be good as well. 3 in-a-row adaptors, adaptors that fit nicely to wingparts.

And smaller :3

[Thomas988]

When 0.25 does come out, I think I'll finally get into spaceplanes. To be frank, I really do hate the selection of parts we have when it comes to cockpits and fuel tanks. Some of the textures just do not fit the game very well. However, having SpacePlane+ is going to be incredible. The cockpits and tanks look stunning.

Based on previous experiences, I think i'd like some bigger wings. The wings in the mod currently are kind of small, in my opinion. But besides that, I love what Squad has coming!

[Guest]

When 0.25 does come out, I think I'll finally get into spaceplanes. To be frank, I really do hate the selection of parts we have when it comes to cockpits and fuel tanks. Some of the textures just do not fit the game very well. However, having SpacePlane+ is going to be incredible. The cockpits and tanks look stunning.

Based on previous experiences, I think i'd like some bigger wings. The wings in the mod currently are kind of small, in my opinion. But besides that, I love what Squad has coming!

Procedural wings until an alternate is available? :-)

[Darkstar616]

I don't think theres anything I don't want, the more the better

[HafCoJoe]

Just going to reiterate it again, the cockpits and tanks look stunning. BUT, from the looks of the new textures, they don't all have a black bottom meaning they won't all match when connected in front of each other. I hope there is a work around for that.

[AlexanderB]

best implementation of black bottom would be to just give all the parts a texture with or without, and a tweakables button in the VAB/SPH.

I hope thats the chosen solution.

[SkyRender]

Mostly I'm hoping for those super-sleek and absurdly aerodynamic Mk2 parts. The cargo bays in particular, though all of them are on my "awesome" list.

[Wanderfound]

best implementation of black bottom would be to just give all the parts a texture with or without, and a tweakables button in the VAB/SPH.

I hope thats the chosen solution.

Don't restrict it to SP+, tweakable colours on everything. Finally get rid of those hideous LFB / Orange Rockomax combinations.

[Aragosnat]

IVA movement where I controll my Kerbal to get out of his seat when possable and go to the back for snacks.

[Wanderfound]

IVA movement where I controll my Kerbal to get out of his seat when possable and go to the back for snacks.

The only problem with that is that it'd only be a matter of time before somebody came out with a "Mile High Kerbal" mod...

[Hodo]

I would like more landing gear. Like someone else said ones that are flush with the craft, not tacted on. I would also like larger and longer landing gear options.

[Wanderfound]

I would like more landing gear. Like someone else said ones that are flush with the craft, not tacted on. I would also like larger and longer landing gear options.

I think Porkjet just declared over in the SP+ thread that he'll be coming out with a non-stock range of landing gear in the near future, BTW.

[HafCoJoe]

I think Porkjet just declared over in the SP+ thread that he'll be coming out with a non-stock range of landing gear in the near future, BTW.

WOOT. And also air brakes which will be extremely handy.

[prophet_01]

Cargo bays are the thing I am most interested in. the larger the better. Landing gears would be a good addition, too. A single part can hardly work with every plane and shuttle.

Tweakable heat shields sound like a good idea although more textures might not help to shorten the loading time.

[Frank_G]

When you look at the screenshot posted by Squad, you can see that the parts have a symmetrical cross section and even texturing now, allowing for parts to be mounted upside down without breaking form or looks. I guess the update will be much more than just a few spaceplane parts... They will integrate much better into the current KSP experience, than most of us expect at the moment. Pretty cool

[edit] and a symmetrical cross section would also mean centered connections... Compatible with rocket parts... (place headbanging smiley here)

Edited September 1, 2014 by Frank_G

[Red Iron Crown]

and a symmetrical cross section would also mean centered connections... Compatible with rocket parts... (place headbanging smiley here)

Would also allow inverting the cargo bays, so you can drop a rover or other payload straight to the surface after landing easily. Or make a bomb bay for weapons for the people that are into that.

[Cirocco]

Would also allow inverting the cargo bays, so you can drop a rover or other payload straight to the surface after landing easily. Or make a bomb bay for weapons for the people that are into that.

Putting down rovers would be easier that way, but why bother landing? Drop that rover mid-flight like it's hot!

[Red Iron Crown]

Putting down rovers would be easier that way, but why bother landing? Drop that rover mid-flight like it's hot!

Heh, to do that no inverted cargo bay is required, just fly upside down.

[Frank_G]

Heh, to do that no inverted cargo bay is required, just fly upside down.

Which indeed is a very common flight situation for most kerbal craft....

[Wanderfound]

Which indeed is a very common flight situation for most kerbal craft....

Due to the forum prohibition on reaction gifs, I am now heroically resisting the urge to post the appropriate scene from Top Gun​.

[Red Iron Crown]

Due to the forum prohibition on reaction gifs, I am now heroically resisting the urge to post the appropriate scene from Top Gun​.

If only kerbals had polaroid cameras and the ability to make obscene gestures...