Request Tianwen Mars Mission

[N_Molson]

Got those normal and specular maps working, much better.

Also found where the "missing" thrusters are located.

 

[N_Molson]

More reference material :

Probe selfie (see how that antenna dish is almost fully reflective like a mirror) :

Rover:

More about the orbiter instrumentation:

Lander/rover assembly:

 

[4throck]

Cool stuff!

I saw two landing locations mentioned (

https://twitter.com/x/status/1174667085915598848

)
Here are the base configs for them:

BASE-V2.0
Name = Tianwen-1_a
Location =  100 25.5
Size = 1000
ObjectSize = 100
MAPOBJECTSTOSPHERE = TRUE

BEGIN_OBJECTLIST
LPAD1
    POS 0 0 0
    SCALE 0
    ROT 0.000
    TEX Lpad01
END
END_OBJECTLIST

BASE-V2.0
Name = Tianwen-1_b
Location = 131 27 
Size = 1000
ObjectSize = 100
MAPOBJECTSTOSPHERE = TRUE

BEGIN_OBJECTLIST
LPAD1
    POS 0 0 0
    SCALE 0
    ROT 0.000
    TEX Lpad01
END
END_OBJECTLIST

 

[N_Molson]

Yeah now I can model the orbiter main scientific instruments with some accuracy ; after all what is a probe without scientific instruments ?

I still wonder where that remote cam was launched from, can't find anything about that... But it can be simulated rather easily through coding.

Also the whole antenna dish is kinda wrapped into a rather smooth MLI blanket... I think that there are a couple of modifiers in Blender that can mimic that. Also have to find another texture for the probe body MLI, because it doesn't look very "wrinkled" at all, rather like a smooth metallic sheet loosely fitting in 0g...

 

[N_Molson]

Also I'm not going to do a full Long-March 5 rocket so is there any suitable Orbiter 2016-compatible add-on ?

 

[MaxBuzz]

somewhere on the forum I met a Long-March rocket model. the discussion concerned the launch of China's secret shuttle but unfortunately I can't find

 

[MarkWatney2015]

somewhere on the forum I met a Long-March rocket model. the discussion concerned the launch of China's secret shuttle but unfortunately I can't find

Aside from the Long March 2F included in the Shenzhou and Tiangong add-ons, the Long March 3B, 3C, and 4C models are available in the Chang'e 4 thread, but no Long March 5 yet

 

[Jeremyxxx]

Just yesterday, The CNSA had announced that the Tianwen-1 Rover's name is Zhurong (the name Zhurong references the 'fire god' of Chinese folklore).

 

[N_Molson]

Currently what I'd need the most is a rover / lander model. The rest of it is pretty much ready.

 

[gattispilot]

I might could make a rover. But getting it off the lander maybe a chore

 

[N_Molson]

I'm OK doing the coding part.

 

[gattispilot]

Not sure how much detail and function the rover needs?

I found this model. To use as a reference.

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It looks like the body is gold foil and the wheels and wheel assembly a silver color?

From the Youtube video. It looks like all 6 wheels rotate for steering. It is doable. or just 2 wheel steering.

We can do GV with the 2 wheel steering. Where the wheels are one vessel and the body is another for the animation,......

Any ides/thoughts

I can also make the Lander part. Where basically the ramps extend. Getting the rover down off the lander will be an issue.

 

[N_Molson]

Hello,

No problem with the coding part, I manage. Getting the rover down off the lander will be an animation (and it becomes an "independent" vessel once on the ground).

Yes, General Vehicle is an option. I tend to avoid dependancies, but in this case, seems a bit wrong to reinvent the wheel

 

[gattispilot]

Once I get the rover mesh built. I can code it like the Mars rover so you can drive around. Animation for Mast, panels,....

 

[gattispilot]

I have got this:

I need to add the aft antenna and hinge for the panels.

As far as textures. The body will be gold foil and the wheels and wheel assembly a silver color.

I will texture the panels

I think the mast camera may be too tall?

As far as size. it is 1.27M wide 1.4571 long and .9 tall. Mast down.

 

[N_Molson]

Nicely done ! I sent you my orbiter mesh "as it is", so you can check the dimensions.

 

[gattispilot]

textured and added dish

And how it fits:

I will work on the lander. I think on the legs I will just make a simple rod that rotates out. I will make the ramps extended and rotate down

 

[N_Molson]

Looks good to me!

 

[gattispilot]

LAnder

I guess gold foil underneath and a gray thruster
Animations will be ramps extend and rotate down. gear will rotate in.

I can make it VB so thrust,.... can be adjusted

 

[gattispilot]

Saw this:

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so I can rcs ports and I guess cameras?