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Big Bird
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Type: Blueprint
Tags: ship, large_grid, safe
File Size
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2.150 MB
Feb 14, 2021 @ 7:26pm
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Required DLC
This item requires all of the following DLC
Space Engineers - Decorative Pack
Space Engineers - Decorative Pack #2
Space Engineers - Sparks of the Future
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Big Bird

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SEMM Test Collection
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Description
Inspired by LSI HEAVY Airlift, "Big Bird" is a world class working ship. Whether it's ferrying goods and supplies or lifting entire ships and stations, Big Bird has you covered.

Features
  • Twelve large atmospheric thrusters and six hydrogen thrusters provide a maximum vertical thrust of 84.2MN
  • Ventral magnetic clamps and hardpoint for lifting and attaching all manner of tools to
  • Forward hardpoint for transferring goods and stably docking
  • Roughly 8 Million KG Maximum Lift capacity, with automatic stabilization
  • 3 hour unloaded flight time on batteries, additional flight time provided by twin reactors
  • Remains perfectly stable and level when in the air, even when lifting
  • Automatic Inventory Management
  • Able to enter ship from the ground on either end without a jetpack and walk the entire length of the ship
  • Dimensions: 90M (L) x 27.5M (W) x 25M (H), 36 Blocks (L) x 11 Blocks (W) x 10 Blocks (H)
  • 1.2 Million KG Unloaded weight, 637 Blocks, 6966 PCU
  • "Well Used" Paintjob
  • Inspirational Mascot

Scripts Used

Notes
  • You may want to disable the automatic leveling script when initially clamping onto an object to lift as it can occasionally cause issues. To do this go to the third hotbar in the cockpit and press six. When you want to turn leveling back on, press seven.
  • If you can't turn the ship, stop and start the leveling script by going to the third hotbar in the cockpit and press six, then seven.
2 Comments
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Gear Shift  [author] Feb 16, 2021 @ 1:39pm 
@Draithen Glad you like it mate! And yeah, the autoleveling can sometimes be odd, but I've found that generally it works well. It mostly has oddities when initially clamping onto something, I've found, and it's usually best to re-enable the script once you've got your cursor on the level horizon so it adjusts as little as possible.

I did try to have a nose crossing at the start, but either the antenna gets in the way or you'd get roasted by the H2 thrusters. I compromised by having you cross from underneath where you can enter the ship, and having you able to cross over at the rear of the ship as well.
Raugharr Feb 16, 2021 @ 6:42am 
Oh hey! I just took the Big Bird on a test ride. Feels like an old vehicle returning to base after a decade or two. Reminded me of that old Porsche ad with the tractor :)
Mine looks like straight out of the factory, yours look like being through years and years of work, repairs and refits. I like it!
It is nice to have the ship fully catwalked, I went half-ass on my design. However I miss being able to cross from one side to the other at the nose section of the ship.
Also, the auto-levelling is a bit wonky. Since I use the main thrusters to move the ship around when loaded, I preferred having it disabled during my test flight. (I use the Hydro thrusters for fine positioning and/or in space)
Payload visibility is much better though, I sacrificed a bit of that for compactness.
Keep up the good work!