KSP Mods - Modular Launch Pads

[@unusedaccountdonotreply690]

The milkstool goes with the Saturn launch platform. It was used for the Saturn 1b

[@lumbagouncle800]

400th mod, I’m the 400th like *perfection*

[@intothevoid5074]

BilboTeaBaggins *You are one lucky individual*

[@AlphaMensae1]

I forgot to add that the part descriptions in the part window have actual instructions for the parts, and not the usual cutesy stuff. The Russian Launch Stand arm assembly also has the description of what the various deploy limit sliders adjust. I am though going to soon put out v1.3 of Modular Launch Pads, this will be partial revamp of the Saturn tower arms, converting them from a whole bunch of separate arm lengths and types into a base arm for each length that be switched to different umbilical types. This won't be the full revamp of the Saturn pad stuff that will come in v2.0, but a relatively simple change that will greatly reduce the number of parts that are loaded and allow them to be put back in the Structual tab. I will also change the Russian Launch Stand, and put the 4 clamp arms in the base component, so only the base will needed for a bare-bones 1-part launch "clamp". The arms will have switchable preset configurations for different fuel tank sizes.

[@BeeGameDev]

Awesome work!

[@bonesoneuropa1610]

how do you fit the sls in the shuttle launch pad, im using redirect btw

[@AngelusFromHell]

I installed the 2.6.1 version on the latest version of KSP and I don't see even half of the parts! Is it incompatibility?

[@AlphaMensae1]

Thanks for the great review! This is a rather complex set of parts, and reading the readme file is a must. Some notes: There are far more Saturn tower arms available, including crew access arms, they are just hidden to prevent clogging up the Structural tab and causing the part window to be laggy (and the two you found in Fuel Tanks are actually an error). It's not the best solution, but just a temp fix for the lag, which can be pretty bad (especially when the parts were in separate red and gray versions and all were loaded in). Sorry about that. Originally I didn't want to require any dependencies, and as this first version is an outgrowth of my original one-piece Saturn V tower, every swing arm of every type and length is a separate part. That will be changed in v2, as extensive mesh switching will be used for the arms, tower, and launch base insert, so there will be far less parts and they will be put back in a stock tab. I've crossed the line already with using Animated Decouplers and B9 Part Switch texture-switching, so will now go all-in with mesh-switching. I added a custom category for the mod, it's accessed via "Advanced Mode" like how the Subassembly tab is found: click on the bug arrow in the upper left corner of the part window, the icon for Modular Launch Pads is found below the Subassemblies one. I have to figure out how to add a tab to the stock list, that would help even more. The arms can also be found by a search, and I named everything so it can be searched easily. Use "saturn tower arm" to find all of them, or be more specific like "saturn tower arm crew 1.875" to find the 1.875m -sized crew access arm Yes, you did overlook the deploy limit sliders for many of the parts, they are used to adjuist the height, size and such of those parts. The "toggle" buttons for those functions is a remnant of the stock ModuleAnimateGeneric, which has no way to turn it off, or even to label the deploy limit sliders. The Saturn tower elevator has to start at its highest point, because due to another "quirk" in ModuleAnimateGeneric, the animation has to be done in reverse if you use the deploy limit setting (Notice how the stock Mk2 and Mk3 cargo bays start out open instead of closed? Same issue). Adjust the elevator's deploy limit setting to make it stop at a lower height. The crew access tower secion's floor can also be adjusted the same way to make it and the elevator stop where the crew arm is. The Russian Launch Stand's arm assembly also has various deploy limit sliders for the clamp arms, crew elevator and service arm; please see the readme file for the full list. It probably has too many settings, so a future update will revamp it, moving the clamp arms to the base component with switchable configurations, and making the crew and service arms separate add-on options. This mod is ever-evolving as I learn more stuff :)

[@wurstsuppe1]

Hello, you sound like the mod author, please implement ExtraplanetaryLaunchpad support.

[@pmsteamrailroading]

My first thought was some rover parts. So it can be driven out to the pad. (With the rocket on it) Just like the real thing.

[@AlphaMensae1]

I have given thought to making the crawler-transporter for the Saturn pad, so the whole mobile launcher+rocket (Saturn V or whatever) can be "rolled out" from the VAB. Early signs indicate that it should be possible, but will have to do tests to see if animated parts with colliders can lift something as heavy as the Saturn launcher base (which has a mass of 2000t to keep it free-standing and not get picked up by something as strong as a Saturn V' s first stage). An earlier test I did using stock airbrakes as a proof-of-concept could not lift a BDB S-IC stage, but that could just be due to using the airbrakes and not a custom part.

[@AlphaMensae1]

Hannes Peh: Yes, I am, and I will look into it, though it does go against the whole realistic launch style I was aiming for with Modular Launch Pads. The alternate Launch Stand versions (the Russian and the forthcoming American one) act like launch clamps, and I could add EL support to them. I know very little about EL, so give me time.

[@wurstsuppe1]

Thanx, most EL Launchpad look very kerbalized, for my big colonys your large parts would be great. EL aint maintained very well, so good luck and thanks again

[@yui7871]

This should be stock

[@vvmvx]

TRUE

[@antonipolski9569]

Ya

[@sejithe5th]

Hopefully in KSP 2

[@maxbjork7804]

It used to be

[@maxbjork7804]

@@sejithe5th it will

[@beez1717]

I think this is a really cool mod, but it's daunting with how many parts they have added. It's nuts and I can't wait to figure things out so I have amazing looking lauches!

[@benharris211]

Can't wait to try this mod out! Thanks for the constant KSP mod reviews. Saves me from trying to find good ones myself and that are compatible with the latest version of KSP.

[@GaussedUp]

Hi! 400 KSP mod already? Wow!

[@Warriorking.1963]

First thing I'll be doing tomorrow will be to download this. I've been moaning for months now about the lack of launch towers, and now finally we have 'em... EXCELLENT!

[@SCEzeric]

So my first thought for this mod was mobile launch pad, by somehow attaching the launchpad to a large wheeled contraption and taking it to other places for launch... Not very practical I'm sure but hey, good times.

[@SuperCatElvis]

congrats on 400 mods

[@pegasusted2504]

Do the sliding arms on the Russian launcher allow you to have various widths of rockets? ie you make the rocket and then when it gets mounted on the launcher the arms "slide" in or out to make contact with the rocket sides, like you said you could fit a 2.5m rocket in there but if you slide the arms in you could get it to hold a 0.625 width rocket?

[@numbersstationsarchive194]

It's designed to be used with the Tantares Soyuz, but I think there is some modularity as you described.

[@diddlydown1053]

Holy two times on a row at 12:00 I. Australia just what I needed

[@williamlewis1487]

i thought the milkstoll was there to facilitate the launching of smaller rockets from the Saturn launch pads

[@rhysmodica2892]

Question, when I put a kerbal in the elevator for the redstone, I just find the game keeps saying my vessel is uncontrollable making it impossible to move Jeb up the ladder. How do I move it when someone is in the elevator if it says it's uncontrollable?

[@stevengaming3689]

KSP: Shut up. We don't want people spamming these pads.

[@daimlerjohnerkher]

How to install this mod?

[@jwilder47]

the milkstool is still supposed to be used with the apollo pad base

[@myrmecologistjp9228]

Happy 400th ksp mod video!!!

[@talescompany9045]

gee 400 mods .... dang. well keep doing good lord knows how many good mods iv found though you

[@TheKerbalKing]

The milkstool is meant to be put on top of the Saturn pad.

[@pepsimaxaddict02]

so close to 100k!

[@Trainlover1995]

I wonder if the Saturn bases would fit the BDB Saturns?

[@AsraelFr]

Do u know the contruction truck where DRIFTING!!!!!

[@Jettpendergrass]

I'm in 1.5 and when I load the mod none of the modular launch pad parts don't appear, only this sub assembly tab

[@pegasusted2504]

Hey Mr Abos, Alphamensae has released an updated version of this. Much more refined, I think you would love it even more. :~)

[@squeakychickengamer7911]

Awesome review! Might want to fix that link though...

[@KottabosGames]

yup, fixed

[@mothraleochannel]

How do i download the mod i dont know how to download manually

[@DeltaSwiss]

Good video

[@michagrill9432]

How can u link parts to numbers on the keypad? For example for cargo doors so i can simply press a number instead of having to click every single one

[@rowbot5555]

I might be too late, but it's action groups, the second blue button along the top grey bar

[@BluMacaw]

This is prefect mod.

[@ethanbarr938]

Albert Jachowicz-Brzeziński I know and he is a prefect mod reviewer

[@joew598]

Mod Link: forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/173008-131142-alphamensaes-modular-launch-pads-12-soyuz-and-saturn-style-pads-for-almost-any-rocket-now-with-russian-style-launch-stand-clamp-and-b9ps-texture-switching-06-april-18/ His Stream Link: www.twitch.tv/alphamensae For anyone interested (as link in description doesn't take you to the correct page).

[@KottabosGames]

link fixed in description now

[@Handarsu]

I am really sad since i downloaded the mod but the parts arent there. :d

[@Jesse_de_jong]

Finaly i dreamd for this mod

[@Squa1]

nerf Socom nl I dreamt

[@inferno9924]

The saturn one could go with the saturn v mod you did

[@numbersstationsarchive194]

Nope, it's supposed to be used with the BDB Saturn V.

[@adamallison9340]

U installed the mod thinking I can place them on the moon for my base

[@adamallison9340]

I not u I can't edit this

[@brandonhedberg3218]

I need to remind myself that I don't need all 400 of the mods

[@rowbot5555]

Heresy

[@leosefcik]

Uhmmm What's the stock launchpad and launch clampd there for?

[@strangelf]

Leo Šefčík to be replaced by this

[@cloaked1042]

I cant use pre made rockets it says locked or invalid parts Please tell me what else i need

[@numbersstationsarchive194]

I don't think you should be allowed to play KSP...

[@angelescobar144]

I NEED THIS

[@angelescobar144]

wait did i comment this two times?

[@poppucatto]

A bit late but... What the heck is soyez? I know soyuz. But soyez?

[@rowbot5555]

Probably a pronunciation variation, different spelling and stuff

[@KLAX06]

Does anybody know any mod for KSP 1.8 that adds realistic launch sites?

[@penapvp2230]

*KERABAL SPACE PROGRAM*

[@wurstsuppe1]

Hello, as i can't be bothered to do anything that requires any effort, could you please ask the mod maker to implement ExtraplanetaryLaunchpad capabilities, please?! Mr. Kottabos, Sir.

[@wurstsuppe1]

Oh, yeah. That's a great idea, you really should do that.

[@zrspangle]

Hannes Peh Can't even be bothered to go to an alt, eh?

[@blakebevan1941]

there are a few comments from the mod maker my fellow lazy ass.

[@wurstsuppe1]

Aw, you're no fun anymore.

[@tinzalix8624]

Hey kattabos, i noticed that you pronounced Soyuz wrong, it is pronounced like soy-yous

[@stevengaming3689]

This is insane... I have the mod.

[@SpartaLikosArcives]

hey i cant git this mod to show the parts or to work with the game. it locks me out of my flags and out of us of the scroll well. :-/

[@boxman9033]

400 mod vids? dam, I wonder how many of those videos are horribly out of date... xD

[@mariuszgeba2191]

400 mod anniversary

[@agham101]

wrong mod link REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@Labertasche]

Soyez lol

[@agham101]

comments are slow reeeeeeeeeee

[@treycox33]

Stop with the dj voice.