ok, I've been working on a spinal mounted rail gun module, the idea is that it has a connector with a conveyor adapter immediately after so that the small grid rail-gun(s) [haven't decided weather to do one or two] are fed by small conveyors, still working on the design

It's for non-official extensions :)

I'm a bit curious if there's anything that connects to the merge blocks on the spine

I had an idea for something that could be added, not sure how this would work but the idea is a landing gear module, basically you take some landing gear and a frame possibly with some thrusters that would allow you to stabilize and potentially improve the vertical thrust to allow for landings/takeoffs with a heavy load

An easy thing to do would be to take one of the tool modules and replace the tools with weapons like gatling guns or missile launchers

Haha, yeah, that was one of my favorite ship there :)
I'll think about combat modules, sure

Ah the Loki! This reminds me of the Loki from Eve online both are Modular but the Eve is combat oriented this one is utility oriented… would it be too much to ask for a few combat base module be added??

Amazing! No problems assembling from a projector, unit by unit. Nice work!

I'm curious if there could be a landing gear module made for this

For long flights I recommend using either the atmospheric or ion thruster modules since the ship can't keep up with the cost of hydrogen thrusters

Yes, there are ion thrusters for maneuvering in the initial setup, but they won't work in the atmosphere
If you want to build modules in the atmosphere, you can use the built-in projector and build them on the hull itself

I want use this beauty in my survival world. The ship base already has some trusters? Or i need assemble modules to use this in atmosphere?

I get the missing blocks warning, from what I can tell it's what allows the buttons related to multiple groups of connectors since those don't work

Nice idea and build, as to the landing gear, would it be possible to use MagLev Landing things and that way you could have the various sections secured but in the air for easier merging and switching modules. Good work mate.

we need mods or dlc for this ship =(

I get this warning sometimes, too. I'm not sure what causes it, since the model was created without using any mods. As far as I know this has no effect on the Loki or its modules

so i wanted to paste it into my world but it says there are blocks not available in my world but i got no block related mods active, is that normal?

Greywerld, under the white cover that can be seen between the cargo modules on top of the ship

Can you point out where the timer blocks got put in this? I built it up before that change and don't want to grind it all down to get it updated.
Love the idea and plans of this.

Shadaris indeed i tried the tug option to merge and atach different parts of shop and it works well

Ateros the simple way to build this would be to place a projector on top, then project the parts you want to there matching merge blocks. This works well for most of the modules. The H2 thrusters you will need to build one then move the projection over a couple blocks to build the other side.
as for swapping out the parts you can fit an ions in each direction to reposition in space or use a tug to swap parts out. forklift in atmo works well.
OOORRR if you really want to get fancy with it. A dedicated MX doc that swaps parts like the hover cargo in Zoids New century zero. (currently work on one)

Practice. Lots of practice
Although I still don't think it's that good. I always want to improve something

how to build so nicely?

Well, I use ANT-MV

How do you assemble this ? the hull comes solo without a thing and how do i put something to it ? otherwise great ship

binary_fiction, If you are talking about a green beam, then it must be removed after the construction of the thrusters (although it will probably be more convenient to connect them first, in which case, yes, it is probably worth increasing the distance)

frogit04, oh, thanks for noticing and kind words!

@Foltast Typo in specs : Remove should be Remote

Love the design and the Origin Lore!

this has been fun to build and use, thank you. one small problem though, unless i have done something wrong the hydrogen thruster module needs to be two blocks more apart to fit the hull.

looks really nice, is there a version that doesnt use dlc's?

nickforgie you can try to cut the ship in half in the center, then add the extra length there. In this case, you'll be able to connect cargo modules to the appropriate connectors

thanks, Val!

I always like modular designs. I've made my own designs like this but yours looks way nicer. Very good!

Ok then, how much work would it take to fix it? I am likely going to be needing the space for parts

nickforgie, unfortunately no
TheHellKat, thanks, yeah dedicated ships are more convenient for daily use, and I myself prefer to use them, but there are situations when modularity is more practical (but not easier, lol)

It's a cool design, no doubt about it. I've done a few types myself. In all honesty though it's not something you would really use.

Maybe I'm just lazy but I find dedicated ships easier to work with.

Can this use modules from you small freighter? It looks like they might fit.

Thanks!
Additional modules (fuel cargo unit and batteries power unit) were also released

Your OPC designs are always amazing, especially your drones. Now this is a vehicle I have always thought about but never created. As always amazing design!

what about a small defensive module?

13th comment, you are now cursed.

Oh I forgot that merge blocks don't have conveyors. Well good thinking!

If I used only merges, then it would not be possible to change modules where conveyors are used. However, if the module doesn't use conveyors (ion thrusters at the moment, at least a new power unit and atmo thrusters will be added to this list a little later) then only merges are used there

In my opinion I would use merge blocks instead of connectors but thats just my opinion. And I love modular stuff great job!

Good to see more and more people taking a shot at making a modular system, I gotta speed up a bit

This is just basically just lego on steroids

Thanks guys, I'll think about a some sort of bay or mechanism to make the assembly more convenient

Thats actually quite an interesting idea.

Interesting. Subbed and upped.

Love the concept, but it's a NIGHTMARE to assemble. REQUIRES a crane to add/remove units, otherwise they WILL get away from you.

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