Question Base and Space Station building

[Nistenf]

I've been playing Orbiter since the 2005 version I believe, and recently came back to it, been on the forum from a long time, but never posted.

So yesterday I created an Arrow in Orbit, then with and XR2 I sent some UCGO base modules to it, then went to the Moon and deployed the base (I still have to learn to land where I want...). So my question is what other add-ons are good for base building, and space station building, UCGO-compatible (preferably) or not. Does the add-on that makes the SSBB41 usable on the XR5 works on 2010P1? If not, could I use Universal Cargo Deck? (it does propagate weight, right?)

Thanks!

 

[squeaky024]

For space stations: Check these out

[ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3177"]Space Station Building Blocks 4.1B[/ame]

Mir-2 has some great station modules, and some great addons are listed in the download page.

[ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4351"]Mir-2 space station, release 1.1[/ame]

URMS is very useful also, and can help with placing modules where they are needed.
The Energy project also helps by bringing in a great launch vehicle to bring up station parts.

edit: Universal Cargo Deck does not propagate weight, aerodynamic effects of your payload does not affect either.

 

[Nistenf]

Thanks for the answer!
If UCD doesn't propagate weight, what could I use to put a module or something into, for example a rocket?

 

[garyw]

Thanks for the answer!
If UCD doesn't propagate weight, what could I use to put a module or something into, for example a rocket?

Depends on the launch vehicle. I believe that UCD does use weight. I had issues with a slightly overloaded DG not so long ago....

Some rockets (like the excellent series by famandy and the Velcro series) need some ini file editing. It can be a little hard to understand at first but it's fun.