Project CST-100

[Capt_hensley]

This is a nice looking wireframe, can't wait to get it textured.

 

[ky]

That is a very nice frame.

 

[Capt_hensley]

OK got the SKP file to import with skins and skype textures. I'll convert the textures to .dds, and re-texture the objects with them.

This will take some time. Please be patient, It will get some attention on Sunday, but I have some running around to do. More attention thru out the coming week.

 

[Capt_hensley]

Is this the look we're shooting for?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

Got a first-draft of an operations manual knocked together finally. It's really not much, but you guys are more than welcome to critique what I have so far.

Any changes, additions, deletions, corrections or whatever, PM me and I'll incorporate it.

 

[Kyle]

Is this the look we're shooting for?

Yup!

 

[Ark]

Are those thrusters on the bottom solely for LES, or can they be used as OMS propulsion?

 

[francisdrake]

Are those thrusters on the bottom solely for LES, or can they be used as OMS propulsion?

I suggest the large escape thrusters are used only for a launch abort. They shall provide an abort accelleration of 7-8 g, which is quite brutal. They would probably be not throttable, but optimized for a short (2-3 sec) high thrust. Any use for an orbital maneuver would be quite difficult.

 

[diogom]

So, its OMS propulsion are the RCS engines, just like the Dragon?

 

[ky]

Yes.When Capt_Hensley is done with texturing i'll convert it to mesh and send it to you for assigning the thruster groups.

 

[diogom]

Yes.When Capt_Hensley is done with texturing i'll convert it to mesh and send it to you for assigning the thruster groups.

Roger that.

 

[ky]

Also PhantomCruiser,great work with the Documentation!I like that last page there lol.

 

[Eli13]

I'm not sure if I said, but that black object in the bottom left corner [of the icon] is a cut-out of a conceptual Bigelow Aerospace inflatable space station, and obviously there is the ISS both of which the CST-100 is designed for use. The other objects should be fairly self-explanatory.

 

[ky]

Hope to release this in a few weeks.

 

[Pablo49]

I didn't say this before since I assumed your models were all "rough drafts" or the like, but don't you think you are rushing this a bit? look at the images of the model, and I don't really see a CST-100. Just a rough generic capsule. The edge where the heatshield meets the sides of the capsule comes to a hard edge. That isn't right, and definitely doesn't match the CST images. Also the accent cap doesn't match any pictures, either. It doesn't blend into the sides of the capsule.

It's been less than two weeks since you started, and addons take time. I'd rather wait longer for you to make a good looking CST-100 addon, then fly this how it looks right now. Trust me, I have a number of SC3 addons I've made for myself, that I wouldn't dream of releasing since I'm not happy with how they look. Take pride in your work.

 

[Capt_hensley]

^ With the permission of KY I will make some mesh modifications in 3DS that will align it more with the images we are using as reference. I hope this would be satisfactory to all?

 

[ky]

You can edit the mesh.

 

[Capt_hensley]

Command Module, WIP. I still cant figure out how to slice through an object in 3DS 2012. Anybody got a tutorial?

The dome nose cone has been corrected to blend into the cone of the body
The Gold rods are the thrusters situated according to the original
The Green tubes are there on the original, but need to be tilted 45 degrees
Colors adjusted to match the original

dimensions are the same as the SKP mesh, just slightly taller due to the adjustments I had to make for the docking ring.

Removed balck images, uploaded white images, stupid forum, defaults the BG to black, oh well, enjoy

 

[ky]

Awesome.Truly awesome

 

[Tycho]

Just stopped by this thread out of curiosity; this looks like a very exciting project! Good work! :thumbup: