Recent content by Whatu

That would be a good reason to dwell upon OO (Orbiter-Oriented) C++ learning, free time permitting.

Current progress is: abandoned (indefinite halt) I encourage anyone who wants to make their own mesh if they feel so. However, I don't rule out finishing (or re-doing) mine in the long term :)

Looks very nice, though probably it means I need to get the engines meshes redone. The front cone closes when switching to internal lox, right?

Even better than I imagined... Merci beaucoup Mustard, BrianJ, RussH!

All of my points for continuing ;) :cheers:

I have to say that is an awesome flightplan, flytandem! :cheers: Im gonna have to try flying it... maybe when I get a bit better..

Awesome work!, as always. :cheers: Its looking very very good! Can't wait for it :lol: I smell a Tuesday is coming...

Lots of patience ;)

Happy birthday Tex and Chipstone! :cheers:

Venus challenge: Finally completed it! I launched the Chapman in an Ariane 5 ECA from Cape Canaveral, but I didnt take a pic of it, sorry. With about 98% fuel of upper stage, I executed my escape plan (transx): hm.. I need to learn a little bit more in this area, transx approximation was 12...

Seems interesting, might give it a try after I complete the chapman challenges... Do we have to complete this in a "lifetime"? And I think you could only refuel where there is a Fuel-Station (Grounded or on orbit), so if you wanted to refuel in every planet, youll have to add fueling stations...

Ok, I'm approaching venus now, though my ejection burn wasnt exactly perfect... So, for aerobraking... What are the structural limits of the probe? How much g's and how much dynamic pressure is recommended? Its possible to slow down enough to be captured in the first pass? I want to finish...

Payload bay is done. Next thing on the list.. engine nozzles. There are four nozzles in the middle, but whats the outside thing? I guess its a round aperture around the four nozzles..

This is the mesh now To be done: - Payload bay and doors - Engine nozzles - Better wheels, and space to retract them - Probably some better wings - Textures and.. any suggestion :)

I started to make a simple skylon mesh in the summer, but stopped working on it ... I think i'm gonna work a little more on it this week... When i'm at home I can post some pictures. I talked to Urwumpe, and if I recall correctly he was willing to adapt some old code by someone to use it in the...