New Release Shuttle-C V4.1.5 Released at OH

[David413]

Just released at Orbit Hangar; Shuttle-C V4.1.5.

The Shuttle-C was proposed in 1987, and the idea was finally rejected in 1990.
1.) Still allows for use with R.J.Croy's STS-GuidanceMFD for automatic rendezvous with LEO satellites. Note that in order for the guidance algorithm to work properly, the line "OMS" must be in the scenario file. This will cause the shuttleC dll to fire the OMS engines without an offset that could yield an unwanted rotation.
2.) Control of the cargo doors is via the key "K".
3.) Once in orbit, and with the doors full open, a cargo can be deployed with the payload dialog box (open with "CTRL+SPACE").
4.) Three views available, default forward view (key "V"), forward payload bay ("SHIFT+V") and aft payload bay camera ("CTRL+V").
Prior to liftoff the cooling flow of LO2 venting from the SSMEs is simulated with "CTRL+X".

Scenarios included with this package include a launch scenario with 3 MPLMs as cargo, and an on-orbit scenario with the Shuttle-C post-MECO. Establish an orbit at the next apogee with an OMS burn.

Please note that this is NOT a standalone add-on but should be loaded over the Shuttle Fleet V4.1.5 distribution package.

Thanks to "Donamy" for the original mesh.

[ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3779"]Shuttle-C V4.1.5 Bk. I & II[/ame]

 

[garyw]

Awesome! Thanks for this!

 

[David413]

New package released with updated mesh and textures

Thanks to Don Gallagher ("Donamy") the old mesh is gone and a completely updated mesh and texture has been created for the Shuttle-C and included in an updated package now available. The Shuttle-C now has a grapple point on the forward bulkhead and can now be grappled by either the shuttle RMS or the ISS RMS and held in place. Same download link.

Dave

 

[David413]

Re-done package released

Complete update of package with new mesh and textures from Don Gallahger ("Donamy"). Please read the "Readme" file included in the package for key strokes available. This is a completely re-done package with two versions available, Block I and Block II (without OMS engines - more of a challenge to reach orbit!). In addition, the nosecone can be jettisoned exposing a docking port. Since the cargo carrier can carry 3 different cargos, the scenario file now supports individual payload masses for each of the attachments

 

[garyw]

Docking port in the nose cone.... very useful for my station building! Cheers David.

 

[David413]

Docking port in the nose cone.... very useful for my station building! Cheers David.

Don't thank me, thank Don ("Donamy"). He always finds a way to upgrade a mesh that requires more coding work on my part (and I don't mind at all!)

 

[Urwumpe]

Don't thank me, thank Don ("Donamy"). He always finds a way to upgrade a mesh that requires more coding work on my part (and I don't mind at all!)

We should form a support group of the "Donamy's mesh work addicts."

Hello, my name is Dennis, and I use meshes by Donamy.... :speakcool:

 

[David413]

I'm not sure how many will be in "our" group, but you can count me in...

 

[garyw]

And me. Thanks to you both. Now, I just need time to play with all these new goodies...!