Star Wars: Sebulba's podracer

[Trollkowski]

A craft i built pretty fast, hovers with kerbal foundries repulsors and uses kas for the cables. This is also a stripped version, as the previous one was closing in on 500 parts and was completely uncontrollable at 5 fps, so things like intakes and additional trim/decorations have been removed.

[Trollkowski]

I've also been working on anakin's podracer, but for now i've pretty much given up on the podracer as i cant make the pod hover, it rolls and crashes into the ground no matter what, looks pretty good though.

[Space Scumbag]

Yes please. I think this thread is still in work? Can you upload the craft files and tell us what mods we need. And I'm also interested in the previous 500 parts version. My computer can handle high part counts pretty easily and I want to give it a try, from my expirience I should get over 20-25 fps.

The file for Anakin's podracer would be nice, maybe I can get it to work.

[Trollkowski]

Yes please. I think this thread is still in work? Can you upload the craft files and tell us what mods we need. And I'm also interested in the previous 500 parts version. My computer can handle high part counts pretty easily and I want to give it a try, from my expirience I should get over 20-25 fps.

The file for Anakin's podracer would be nice, maybe I can get it to work.

I'll get on it shortly, almost done studying so the craft file will be up shortly.

[Trollkowski]

Anakins podracer:

Mod list: B9, Quantum Struts, bDarmory thrust vectoring engine, KAS, Kerbal Foundries, pWing, tweakscale, kerbpaint.

D/L link: https://www.sendspace.com/file/hunde6

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Sebulba's podracer:

Mod list: Firespitter, Procedural Parts, B9, Quantum Struts, KAS, Kerbal Foundries, pWing, tweakscale, kerbpaint.

D/L link: https://www.sendspace.com/file/0ps02b

The engines look short because i used a diffrent jet engine than the one shown in the screenshots in order to reduce the mod count and because i don't know which mod the jet engines belong to

Remember to use infinite fuel/rcs/eva fuel when using these, as the small tanks dont hold enough fuel for it to travel longer than a quick run around the sph/vab.

steps for launching:

1. EVA the kerbal, and launch the first stage, sending the command pod flying-

2. use your kerbal of choice to grab the winches one by one and attach them to the radial attachment ports on the engines.

3. board the pod with your kerbal, and launch the next stage.

4. this should send the girders holding the engines and pod together flying, after they are clear of the racer, click 'P' or right click one of the winches and click both 'docked' buttons.

5 the racer should now be one craft, launch the next stage to release it and enjoy the ride

Let me know if there's still a mod missing from the list and i'll re-check the mods required.

Edited November 7, 2014 by Trollkowski

[Space Scumbag]

Thank you, I will test it soon.

I also build some pod racers in the past and have a tip for you: Make an action group for the KAS winches, so you only have to press one button to make the podracer one ship. It's active plug or docking, I don't remember what exactly it was.

P.S. Can you upload the original 500 part pod racer?

[Trollkowski]

Thank you, I will test it soon.

I also build some pod racers in the past and have a tip for you: Make an action group for the KAS winches, so you only have to press one button to make the podracer one ship. It's active plug or docking, I don't remember what exactly it was.

P.S. Can you upload the original 500 part pod racer?

Forgot to mention this in my previous post but, i lost the 500 part one when i accidentally saved the 400 part one without changing the name first, but the 440 part one i uploaded is pretty much the same, only missing some internals and tiny, miniscule details.

[Space Scumbag]

Ah, it happens. I know that feeling. Some weeks ago I deleted my save folder, but forgot to save some craft files and lost several crafts. Including two Star Destroyers, one ~300 Part version (which I welded with the welding mod and now I only have the welded version) and one work in progress version with over 2000 parts. Now I don't know if I will build a new one, it's so much work! I'm taking a break from building replicas.

And is it ok, if I use your crafts in my youtube videos. Of course you will get full credit for your work and I link to this thread.

[m1sz]

really nice one!, I built some my own before, but my next goal will be to make a 4 engine one

[Trollkowski]

Ah, it happens. I know that feeling. Some weeks ago I deleted my save folder, but forgot to save some craft files and lost several crafts. Including two Star Destroyers, one ~300 Part version (which I welded with the welding mod and now I only have the welded version) and one work in progress version with over 2000 parts. Now I don't know if I will build a new one, it's so much work! I'm taking a break from building replicas.

And is it ok, if I use your crafts in my youtube videos. Of course you will get full credit for your work and I link to this thread.

Sure, go ahead.

[Space Scumbag]

I can't load sebulbas podracer. The part "FSoblongFuselage" is missing, looks like it belongs to the firespitter mod. I have the full mod, but in the latest download there is no part with this name included. Can you check if you have it?

And a version with less mods would be cool, it's a bit messy to have so many mods just for one craft.

Anakin's podracer is working, it loads and I could get it to fly. Ok, turning is really bad and the CoM is odd, but it hovers. I had to increase the height of the repulsors, maybe it's what you got wrong? If it's not this, I don't know why you can't get it working.

[Trollkowski]

I can't load sebulbas podracer. The part "FSoblongFuselage" is missing, looks like it belongs to the firespitter mod. I have the full mod, but in the latest download there is no part with this name included. Can you check if you have it?

And a version with less mods would be cool, it's a bit messy to have so many mods just for one craft.

Anakin's podracer is working, it loads and I could get it to fly. Ok, turning is really bad and the CoM is odd, but it hovers. I had to increase the height of the repulsors, maybe it's what you got wrong? If it's not this, I don't know why you can't get it working.

it should be in there, ill check.

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I can't load sebulbas podracer. The part "FSoblongFuselage" is missing, looks like it belongs to the firespitter mod. I have the full mod, but in the latest download there is no part with this name included. Can you check if you have it?

And a version with less mods would be cool, it's a bit messy to have so many mods just for one craft.

Anakin's podracer is working, it loads and I could get it to fly. Ok, turning is really bad and the CoM is odd, but it hovers. I had to increase the height of the repulsors, maybe it's what you got wrong? If it's not this, I don't know why you can't get it working.

FSoblongfuselage is in my mod folder, don't know why its not in yours, its the standard oblong fuselage part for all firespitter planes..

[burayos]

Hey could you upload the craft files again both are unavailable to download. thanks  

[Frybert]

Given how this hasn't had any new updates since Nov 2014 I'm going to lock this. If @Trollkowski wishes to update at all he can inform a member of the moderation team to unlock this.