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This is my current addon project. I've really been playing around and trying to mod Orbiter from the start, but I've started to take this seriously.
The basic idea is a cargo ferry from Earth surface-to-LEO, with a little wiggle room (The Lifter). Derived from this is an orbital tug, used for injection burns, etc (The Orbital).
The basic tug would not land on other bodies. Instead, a rugged vehicle, fueled with local rescources will transfer the cargo to the surface.
Both the Lifter and Orbital will be unmanned, and will not carry passengers. There are ships such as the XR2 for crew transfer.
These are cargo vessels.
Both are based on the Deltaglider's "magic" engines., which I have envisioned as Gas Core Nuclear Rockets, incorperating "unobtainium" construction and materials for high performance.
Modelling is coming along, slowly...
I am new to modelling, so she won't be stunner like the XR2 or the S3 Hyperdart. Very simple, utilitarian.
I intend to start off in Spacecraft3, but I really want scenario editor compatibility, so after I have everything under control, I'll start coding a DLL.
The project is still very open at this stage. I'd appreciate feedback and suggestions, especially with the name, which is already taken.
I'll try to post some screenshots soon, I am new to attachments and am a bit tired after driving back from holiday at the coast :beach:
EDIT:
How do I attach images? I've gotten a picture of the space tug lifter as my avatar, but I can't attach them here. :sos:
The basic idea is a cargo ferry from Earth surface-to-LEO, with a little wiggle room (The Lifter). Derived from this is an orbital tug, used for injection burns, etc (The Orbital).
The basic tug would not land on other bodies. Instead, a rugged vehicle, fueled with local rescources will transfer the cargo to the surface.
Both the Lifter and Orbital will be unmanned, and will not carry passengers. There are ships such as the XR2 for crew transfer.
These are cargo vessels.
Both are based on the Deltaglider's "magic" engines., which I have envisioned as Gas Core Nuclear Rockets, incorperating "unobtainium" construction and materials for high performance.
Modelling is coming along, slowly...
I am new to modelling, so she won't be stunner like the XR2 or the S3 Hyperdart. Very simple, utilitarian.
I intend to start off in Spacecraft3, but I really want scenario editor compatibility, so after I have everything under control, I'll start coding a DLL.
The project is still very open at this stage. I'd appreciate feedback and suggestions, especially with the name, which is already taken.
I'll try to post some screenshots soon, I am new to attachments and am a bit tired after driving back from holiday at the coast :beach:
EDIT:
How do I attach images? I've gotten a picture of the space tug lifter as my avatar, but I can't attach them here. :sos:
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