Project XR2 Ravenstar - Mk II

[Frogisis]

Ach, I just found this forum, right after sketching a design for my own spaceplane, but now it's in the trashcan and my jaw is on the floor. This is the one I've been dreaming about - The sweet, sexy piece of aluminum and heating tiles to sweep me off my feet and into LEO. It even has that swanky, YF-23 "dual engine" look that is so, so cool.

I'll be keeping my eye on this, and wishing I could help. Great work.

 

[dbeachy1]

Hi, welcome to the forum! Hang in there, the XR2 is coming along smoothly and should be released next month sometime.

 

[xeoncat]

This ship will be impressive! I'm still impressed by the XR5, but this will blow the roof completely! Great work guys

 

[W35M4N]

This is going to be AWESOME.

 

[Coolhand]

here's some new skin work...

 

[Messierhunter]

Wow, that's heavenly. I really need to stop drooling all over the keyboard. I've always prefered "plain boring NASA skins" but I think I might just might be sold on this one.

 

[Piet Barber]

Holy Mackerel that is beautiful.

That little point-out part -- the notch in the wing; wouldn't that be a bad place for it? Wouldn't it generate lots of friction on re-entry?

And... isn't the female astronautrix a little too... well... you know... pointy?
(I realize this is your dream ship and all).

 

[dbeachy1]

And... isn't the female astronautrix a little too... well... you know... pointy?

"This feature is by design."

BTW, her name is "Kara."

 

[Piet Barber]

"This feature is by design."

BTW, her name is "Kara."

Kara? As in.. Like Kara Croft, the Tomb Raider?

Oh that's Lara Croft. They look similar. My bad.

 

[James.Denholm]

Heh heh heh... Kara's job is to move the 'RMS' into a 'deployed' position.

Jokes aside, Doug, I notice that you've changed the Altera logo. Is that going to be reflected in an up-coming update for the other XR class vessels?

 

[DanP]

Wow, fantastic skin Coolhand!

 

[Arrowstar]

Coolhand, I've changed my mind. You need to stop posting screenshots of the XR2. You have no idea how messy it is to continually be putting my eyes back into their sockets after they fall out from viewing shots like that up there!

Seriously, nice work to the whole XR2 team! I am looking forward to it like a child looks forward to Christmas.

 

[Jarvitä]

Looks lovely, can't wait for the release.

 

[dbeachy1]

Heh heh heh... Kara's job is to move the 'RMS' into a 'deployed' position.

Jokes aside, Doug, I notice that you've changed the Altera logo. Is that going to be reflected in an up-coming update for the other XR class vessels?

LOL! That cracked me up! :lol:

Kara is actually named for Kara Thrace on BSG -- same thing with Lee.

And yes, the new Altea Aerospace logo that Steve created is in the new XR2 Beta and it will also be in the next versions of the XR1 and XR5. They will be released right after the XR2 goes to public release.

 

[tonykattvc]

Dang... That thing is gonna kick . This bird is gonna be ten times better the DGIV (sorry dan, i love your craft, but it has to be said).

 

[Travis Reed]

This bird is gonna be ten times better the DGIV (sorry dan, i love your craft [because it is undeniably superior to the XR1], but it has to be said).

I beg to differ...but you are entitled to your opinion...even though it's the wrong one...

 

[C3PO]

Wow! This bird can make it to mars!!! :blink: On the DEFAULT! settings.:speakcool:

Mr. Nash had to leave Kara B-hind@KSC.:sorry: Well, she'll have a nice tan :beach: when Lee gets back. I had quite some fuel left, so with a better window, you might just make it with a two.... er... person crew.

 

[adamb193]

[because it is undeniably superior to the XR1], but it has to be said).

I'd watch my self Altea Aerospace has a pretty hard core security/press team, we take dissent seriousaly.

About to blow up Tony's house/State, sorry.

 

[Coolhand]

Some shots from the latest beta, with some new skin work.

 

[Biscuit]

You know it's a really beautiful design when it looks like it's going Mach 3 when it's sitting on the runway.

Even though personally I prefer the default gray utility look, those are some really nice graphics work on the paint job. I envy your talent!

Absolutely gorgeous ship, anxiously awaiting the public release!