KitHack Model Club

Floating Origin Interactive · Curve Games

Released: Aug 1, 2024
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 00:16 GMT

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28 Apr 2025Developer post
🎮 Curve Games Publisher Sale: April 28 – May 12 🎮
Greetings Kithackers! The Curve Games Publisher Sale is here to save your spring - With discounts of up to 90% OFF Whether you're crafting the ultimate flying machine or just trying to keep it in one piece, there’s never been a better time to grab a copy for your friends and jump
04 Apr 2025Developer post
KitHack v1.5.2 Update
Airliner RR cockpit part added. Bomber Y cockpit part added. Fuselage parts now morph. Fixed engine boost affecting NPC vehicles. Fixed a bug with mod matching that was causing any loaded mods to be unmatched even if the server side also had them. Fixed player marker icons showin
Airliner RR cockpit part added.
Bomber Y cockpit part added.
Fuselage parts now morph.
Fixed engine boost affecting NPC vehicles.
Fixed a bug with mod matching that was causing any loaded mods to be unmatched even if the server side also had them.
Fixed player marker icons showing just the text instead of the icon when out of the view center.
Joining MP matches now switches maps before starting the session, same as in single player.
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20 Dec 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders 10
Greeting KitHackers! As we cruise toward the end of the year, we’re taking a victory lap to celebrate the most imaginative, high-flying, and wave-making creations from the past twelve months. From planes that took creativity to new altitudes to boats that truly made a splash, and
10 Dec 2024Developer post
v1.5.1 Hotfix
* Fixed an issue that made the first tutorial impossible to complete. * Fixed colliders, volumetrics and attach planes for new cockpits. * Updated Vexwing stock plane with new cockpit, made it less prone to going into flat spins.
09 Dec 2024Developer post
AMA with Felipe Falanghe - Tuesday 10th December 08:00 PT | 11:00 ET | 17:00 CET
Greeting KitHackers! We’ve got some out-of-this-world news! Felipe Falanghe, the visionary creator of Kerbal Space Program and the mastermind behind KitHack Model Club, will be hosting a Reddit AMA on Tuesday, December 10th on the r/SimplePlanes subreddit! 🚀 This is your chance
06 Dec 2024Developer post
Crash & Burn Update: v1.5.0
Greetings KitHackers! Buckle up and prepare for impact—our Crash & Burn Update is here, and it’s bringing the heat! With explosive new features, fiery gameplay mechanics, and overhauled cockpits, this update is guaranteed to light a spark in your creativity. But be warned: yo
Greetings KitHackers!
Buckle up and prepare for impact—our Crash & Burn Update is here, and it’s bringing the heat! With explosive new features, fiery gameplay mechanics, and overhauled cockpits, this update is guaranteed to light a spark in your creativity.
But be warned: you’ll need to keep your cool as things might just go up in flames—literally! Whether you’re burning rubber, dodging heat blasts, or watching your rivals go out in a blaze of glory, this update has something for everyone who loves to build fast and play hard.
Here’s what’s fueling this firestorm of changes:
Overhauled Cockpits and Fuselage
Your cockpits are now hotter than ever with massive upgrades:

Fresh textures and materials add sleek style to most cockpit parts.
Morphing handles let you resize and reshape cockpits for builds that fit just right.
Outdated parts have been deprecated and replaced with better, more customizable options.
A new bulkhead profile joins the lineup, adding more flexibility to your designs.
Material appearances are now standardized for consistent lighting and color—though your vehicles may sport a slightly new look.
Dive into FPV with moving Steering Wheels, Yokes, and Ship Wheels to enhance your cockpit interiors.
Caution: Jet Blast
Fire up the engines—but be careful where you point them!
Introducing the Jet Turbine, a powerful, fuel-burning engine that delivers high-speed thrills with a side of flammability.
Heat management takes center stage with Heat Blast Zones, where jet engines and rockets now emit damaging heat. Shield parts wisely, as exposed components can burn, ignite, or even explode.
Turbines deliver less static thrust than EDFs but maintain power at higher speeds. Perfect for those who love to push the limits!
Vehicle Thermodynamics
Things are about to heat up—literally!
Parts now simulate heat conductivity and convection, exchanging temperatures with each other and the environment. Fire spreads realistically, with flammable parts self-igniting and combustion generating even more heat. Explosive parts like fuel tanks and batteries can detonate under intense temperatures, making every build a potential powder keg.
Want to douse the flames? Speed up or splash down in water—fluid convection cools parts faster, though flammable materials may still smolder. Overheated parts weaken over time, showing visible damage and smoke before they fail completely. Repairs are a must to keep your builds in one piece.
Autocannons Go Incendiary
The Thud Autocannon now packs an even bigger punch with Incendiary 50 Cal Rounds. These fiery projectiles are designed to ignite enemies while keeping kinetic damage to a minimum—perfect for setting your rivals ablaze without blowing everything to smithereens (yet).
Engine Boost!
Feeling the need for speed? Hold [Spacebar]/(A) to push your engines and motors past 100% power for a quick burst of speed. But beware: this turbocharge comes at a cost—extra heat that could turn your engine into a fireball. Use it wisely!
And a whole lot more!
From New stock vehicles to further UI optimisations, this update brings close to 60 major changes, all of which can be read in detail at the bottom of this news post.
So, gear up, strap in, and get ready to embrace the chaos of the Crash & Burn Update! Whether you’re fine-tuning your cockpit, dodging heat blasts, or enjoying the fiery spectacle of an enemy going up in smoke, this update is all about high-octane thrills and explosive fun.
Happy building (and burning),
The KitHack Model Club Team 🔥💥
Crash & Burn Patch Notes v1.5.0

Overhauled Cockpits and Fuselagi:

New textures and materials for most of the new parts.
All cockpit parts now have Morphing handles and can change size/shape.
Deprecated and Unlisted old cockpit parts that were replaced by the newer ones.
Added an new bulkhead profile that is similar to M profile.
Standardized the appearance of several part materials for consistent lighting and colour. (you may notice existing vehicles having slightly different shades)
Added new (moving) Steering Wheel, Yoke and Ship Wheel parts for FPV cockpit interiors.
Caution, Jet Blast:

Added new Jet Turbine part. Not an EDF, but a real, powerful, expensive, fuel-burning and very flammable Jet engine. Turbines have less static thrust, but continue producing thrust up to much higher speeds than EDFs.
Parts with hot exhausts (Jet Engine and all Rockets) now have Heat Blast areas that can cause heat damage to parts that get in the way. Watch where you point those things. Heat Blast zones use the vehicle volumetrics solution to find which other parts are exposed (and by how much) to the blast.
Parts directly in the way of the blast will take a lot more heat than parts only partially exposed.
Parts can be shielded from heat by other parts in front of them. At least for a while.
Parts exposed to a heat blast will heat up, become burned over time, and can potentially self-ignite and/or explode.
Vehicle Thermodynamics:

Added new heat simulation of conductivity and convection to vehicles. Parts now have Temperatures, exchange heat with one another and the surrounding environment.
Part Thermodynamics also simulates Combustion. Parts can self-ignite if heated past their flashpoint, and combustion generates more heat, which can in turn ignite other parts.
Some Parts are more flammable than others. To sustain combustion, a part needs to have high enough thermal energy to gain heat despite losses to other parts and the environment. Most parts are slightly flammable. Large, lightweight parts are generally very much flammable.
Some Parts are more Explosive than others. If temperatures reach the explosion threshold, they will detonate, releasing a lot of heat instantly, and also causing structural stresses (usually ends in many little pieces). Fuel Tanks, Rockets, Batteries and some Ammo maganizes are now explosive, and will detonate if exposed to high temperatures. The higher the amount of fuel in a tank, charge in a battery, the more potentially explosive it is.
Heat transfer to the Environment (convection) is simulated and accounts for different fluids. Fire has a harder time spreading to other parts if you are moving quickly, or better yet, splashed down (water can sink heat 30x faster than air). Depending on flammability, fires may not be entirely put out by water, but whatever is left of your vehicle may not burn up as well.
Parts can take heat damage even if they are not flammable by themselves. Above a maximum safe temperature, parts start becoming burnt and visibly emit smoke.
Burned parts will lose structural integrity the more burnt they are. Heat damage causes them to weaken progressively, leading to early failures. High temperatures will eventually cool down, but burn damage requires repairs.
Fire and Explosion effects are synchronized for all clients in multiplayer. Mind that for the time being, flames and explosions from other vehicles will not cause thermal damage to your own.
Autocannons now Shoot Incendiary Rounds.

Added new Incendiary 50 Cal Rounds, now used by the 'Thud' Autocannon.
Incendiary rounds cause less kinetic damage, which is handy when you want the other guy to go up in flames.
Added new fiery VFX for the new projectiles.
The Orange 50 Cal Magazine now holds Incendiary Rounds, and is highly explosive when fully loaded.
VFX and SFX:

Added new pooled explosions effects with expanding shockwaves.
Added new fire and smoke effects to all parts. Flame particle emission conforms to the shape of the burning object.
Added new visual effect for all parts, so they smolder and get charred as they burn. This effect applies to all parts and does not require specific shaders (should be fully mod compatible).
Added new sounds for fire and explosions.
Explosion effects scale based on the anount of energy the explosion releases.
Revised all Propeller Sound FX. They now respond correctly to prop RPM and all have different sounds.
Added new Sound FX for the new Jet Engine, including spool-up and shutdown sound.
Fmod speed of sound delay now uses the correct units, and also works for explosions
Added a clamp to the violence value for vehicle crash and brush sfx, so heavy parts don't always make enormous sounds even at low speeds.
Engine Boost!

Hold [Spacebar]/(A) (while controlling the vehicle) to Boost engines and motors to over 100% max power. This can give you a bit of extra speed, and will definitely give you a lot of extra heat.
Holding boost will cause engines to heat up and potentially catch fire. This is almost certainly not good for the Engine.
Stock Vehicles:

Added new Aero-ES J100 stock airplane (with a jet!). Very dangerous. not recommended for... anyone, really.
Added steering to most stock craft for FPV. Some other minor stock craft changes too.
General Fixes, Improvements and Optimizations:

Fixed some motors having negative non-zero performance at zero load/throttle, which caused strange behaviour at very low throttle settings.
Improved tasking logic so repeated/frequent Vehicle Volumetrics recalculations are avoided more reliably.
Vehicle Resource flow logic is now more reliable against NaNs from divisions by zero.
Engines now correctly shut themselves off when the vehicle is moved into the editor.
Fixed a bug in drive networks that could cause NaNs to infect propeller and engine modules. This fixes some motors not producing power when using the /runsonfumes cheat (when out of fuel)
Rockets now refuel themselves when the vehicle enters the editor.
Fixed exterior parts sometimes blocking internal ones when going into Internal View in the editor.
Minor tuning tweaks to the piston PID params, to make them a bit more stable and sturdy.
Multiplayer Physics and Combat:

Vehicle Physics flags are all MP-synced now. Vehicle.Physics doesn't try to update them for remote vehicles anymore.
Ballistic Projectile hits now sync better over MP, and hit reports are always sent to all clients.
AA guns are now able to target remote players in PvP or PvE scenarios.
NPC target acquisition will now find remote vehicles properly. (NPC fighters should attack all enemy players)
UI:
Added new Thermodynamics Overlay to the Vehicle Overlays Panel ([F9] Menu)
Fixed Flex physics stress indicators not going away for some parts after very violent breakages
Added screen messages for when parts are on fire.
Fixed decal previews being shown backwards in the Decal Tool handles.
The Throttle indicator in the main UI now also shows an indication when Boost is enabled.
Added tooltip notes about heat blast to all rockets.
New Cheat Commands:

Added /fwoosh cheat command (guess what it does!)
Added /microwavesafe cheat command. Disables all heat simulation, for whatever reason... :P
Added new /clickspring N cheat to allow overriding the time of day. (where N is a number of hours)
Modding:
Added basic sanity checking to FX components
Engine modules now throttle and power responsiveness cfg fields now work correctly.
Renamed both fields so this won't cause any changes to existing engines.
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29 Nov 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders 9 - War Machines Winners Announced!
Greeting KitHackers! The dust has settled, the engines have cooled, and the KitHack team has finally completed our deep dive into your incredible War Machines creations. And wow—what a ride! From sky-soaring planes to wave-crushing boats and ground-rumbling tanks, your creativity
27 Nov 2024Developer post
Help Drive KitHack Model Club to Victory in the 2024 Steam Awards!
Hey there, KitHackers! We’re cruising toward a big moment: KitHack Model Club is eligible for the 2024 Steam Awards, and with your support, we can steer ourselves straight to a win! Specifically, we’re gunning for the 'Sit Back and Relax' award — because we know KitHack is the ul
Hey there, KitHackers!
We’re cruising toward a big moment: KitHack Model Club is eligible for the 2024 Steam Awards, and with your support, we can steer ourselves straight to a win! Specifically, we’re gunning for the 'Sit Back and Relax' award — because we know KitHack is the ultimate tune-up for those who love to unwind and get lost in building their virtual model dream machines.
Starting November 27th, you’ll have the chance to put KitHack Model Club in the driver’s seat by nominating us for ‘Sit Back and Relax’ award. Here’s how you can help:
Fire away at the nomination link above: This is a quick and easy way to make your vote count! Simply check the box, follow the prompts and you'll be done in T-Minus 30 seconds.
OR you can....

Pull Up to the '2024 Steam Awards' section via the Steam homepage
Barrel roll over to the KitHack store page and click the '2024 Steam Awards' link
Whatever way you choose, make sure you select the 'Sit Back and Relax' award to help us celebrate the easy-going, chill vibe we all know and love about KitHack.
Once you're crossed the finish line, be sure to rev up your social media, share our post, or bring it up in the KitHack community hub and Discord. Every vote is a boost toward the finish line!
KitHack Model Club is the perfect pit stop to unwind, tinker, and create with your fellow hobbyists. So, help us race to the top and make this victory lap one to remember!
Thank you for putting us in the driver’s seat — let’s win this together!
Happy building,
The KitHack Model Club Team
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16 Nov 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders #8
Hello KitHackers, It’s time to put the brakes on the War Machines entries! Submissions are now officially closed, so rev down those engines, drop anchor, and pull up the landing gear – your masterpieces are now in the hands of the KitHack Judging Crew. Please make sure you entrie
01 Nov 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders #7 - Competition Time!
Greeting KitHackers, It's time for another Workshop Wonders Competition! Are you ready to rev your engines, set sail, and take flight? KitHack Model Club is calling all players to gear up for our War Machine competition! Show us your best combat creations, whether it’s a boat, pl
Greeting KitHackers,
It's time for another Workshop Wonders Competition!
Are you ready to rev your engines, set sail, and take flight? KitHack Model Club is calling all players to gear up for our War Machine competition! Show us your best combat creations, whether it’s a boat, plane, or car, purpose-built for the battleground! From sleek war boats to turbo-charged tanks on wheels, bring your ultimate war machine to life for a chance to win!
🏆 PRIZES TO WIN
We’re putting some fuel in your tank with three £50 Steam vouchers up for grabs! Each prize will go to the best vehicle in these categories:

Best Boat
Best Plane
Best Car
🚢🚗✈️ HOW TO ENTER
Submit as many creations as you want – go full throttle on your ideas! But remember, you can only win one prize, so make each submission count.
📅 COMPETITION TIMELINE
The competition will run between the 1st and 15th November. All entries must be submitted before 00:00 BST on the 15th November.
💥 HOW DO I ENTER?
Create Your Model: Use the tools in KitHack Model Club to design and build your War Machine vehicle.
Submit Your Entry: Once your model is complete, upload it to the Steam Workshop between the dates specified above. You can enter as many models as you'd like, but make sure you include '#War Machine' in the vehicle name so we can identify your builds!
🥇 HOW WILL THE WINNER BE DECIDED?
Detailing: Attention to detail and craftsmanship in the model.
Theme Adherence: How well does the vehicle represent the genre and inspiration.
Engineering: How well the vehicle handles combat – we want to see designs built for battle supremacy on land, air, sea or all three!
🕒 WHEN WILL THE WINNER BE DECIDED?
The winner for each category will be announced on Friday 29th November via the KitHack Discord Click here and the Workshop Wonders newspost on the KitHack Steam page.
We can't wait to see what this creative community can KitHack together - Speaking of creativity, it's time to give a shout out to some of the best creations we've seen from the last fortnight, starting with....
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3351815073&searchtext=
Not many aquatic builds recently, but so many planes, I wonder why that is?.... Anyway, I've always wanted to own a Seaplane. Nothing says 'You've Made it!' like landing on the water at your favourite beach, to be created by confused locals yelling "Good Sir, this is a public beach. You can't land here!".
Ah, one day...
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3351664363&searchtext=
Sorry, went off on a bit of a tangent there. Lets keep things grounded with our next build. If getting off the beaten track is your type of fun, then this is the buggy for you! Off-road, on-road, any road - this bite-sized buggy from DV Snack is sure to keep you hungry for more!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3354240552&searchtext=
Next is the aptly named 'Drop Ship' from... (Checks notes) TheWettestSloppyJoe. Nice name, even nicer build. This ship does drop!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356378178&searchtext=
Now we're talking, here's a player that's been placing the new parts front and centre of their build (literally). I do have questions regarding the cockpit, or rather lack there of.... The pilot of Lil Jetty will be getting a Lil Chilly if you ask me!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3354157323&searchtext=
What's better than one jet engine? The answer to this question is the glorious B-52 from Tobiassin, showcasing eight engines on a build that handles surprisingly well! I don't remember the B-52 coming in that colour originally, but I'm all for bringing a little 'flair' to warfare.
That's it for this round of 'Workshop Wonders' - Thanks again for all of your wonderful creations!
The KitHack Team and I can't wait to see what wonderfully wacky warfare creations you bring to the table next time.
Happy KitHacking!
HarvesteR & Curve Games
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24 Oct 2024Developer post
KitHack Patch #1.4.0
Greetings, KitHackers! We're excited to bring you the latest patch notes, packed with several quality of life upgrades and new parts to enhance your building and gameplay experience. We’ve added some exciting new parts and made gameplay smoother than ever. The TL-81 Eos Jet Engin
Greetings, KitHackers!
We're excited to bring you the latest patch notes, packed with several quality of life upgrades and new parts to enhance your building and gameplay experience.
We’ve added some exciting new parts and made gameplay smoother than ever. The TL-81 Eos Jet Engine will take your builds to new heights...
While the Tiny Helm and Vintage Steering Wheel add a touch of flair!
We’ve also improved the Confetti Cannon for more explosive celebrations, along with making cockpit parts scalable to fit whatever your design needs may be!
Finally, we've streamlined a few features for a cleaner, more fun experience - Plus a whole lot more! Please see below for the full list of changes:
UI Quality of Life Features:

Editor Parts List Fix: We’ve resolved an issue where parts list separators weren’t visible until activated twice. Now, they'll display correctly on the first go.
Rocket Replacement Notification: You'll now see an on-screen notification when spent Rockets are automatically replaced on your vehicle.
Graphical Artifact Fixed: Fixed an unscaled element that caused a visual artifact in FPV mode. The view should now be smoother than ever!
Craft File Warning: Added a handy warning message when attempting to overwrite an existing craft file, helping prevent accidental saves.
Gameplay Quality of Life Features:

Go-To Vehicle Action: You can now use the Go-To Vehicle action even when the vehicle is still in motion, as long as it’s not moving too fast for you to catch up!
Improved Vehicle Recovery: The vehicle recovery system has been enhanced to allow Go-To actions in scenarios where Retrieve/Repair isn't permitted.
Automatic Refuel/Reload: Recovering or repairing your vehicle now automatically refuels or reams it, as long as the scenario allows. If you're not in a mission, it’s always allowed.
FPV Camera Adjustment: We’ve slightly moved up the FPV camera for a better view.
Craft Building Change: The "Go" button no longer saves the craft, giving you more control over when you save your creations.
Stock Craft Update: Most stock craft have been updated to include an FPV steering part for better control.
New Parts:

TL-81 Eos Jet Engine: A brand-new jet engine part for you to experiment with and add to your builds.
Tiny Helm & Vintage Style Steering Wheel: For that extra flair, we’ve introduced new helm and steering wheel parts.
TurboPilot Flight Yoke: Take your flight builds to the next level with this new flight control part.
Cockpit Scaling: Cockpit parts can now be scaled to fit your design needs.
Improved Confetti Cannon: Now even better for all your celebratory needs!
Solid Rocket Sync in Multiplayer: Solid Rockets will now sync correctly for remote vehicles in multiplayer, improving gameplay for everyone.
Gun Sight Fix: Gun sights no longer show visually through glass, keeping your view clear.
Decoupler Logic Optimization: Decoupler logic will no longer run unnecessarily for remote vehicles, streamlining gameplay.
Fixes:

TrackIR Error Logs: Fixed an issue where errors were being logged for TrackIR even when the client wasn’t installed or running. This should reduce unnecessary log clutter.
Refueling/Recharging Fix: We addressed a bug where vehicle resources weren’t fully refueled or recharged during operations, and resupply actions would sometimes fail to complete. This process should now work as intended.
Time-to-Full Estimate Correction: Fixed incorrect estimates for the time it would take to fully resupply a vehicle during operations. Now, the time display is accurate.
Audio Settings & SFX Update: Normalized values in the audio settings panel and remixed some sound effects for better consistency and a more polished audio experience.
NPC Splashing Effect: Resolved an odd issue where NPCs would cause a splashing effect when you switched focus or approached them for the first time.
Raiders Ridge Mission Fix: The Raiders Ridge mission no longer erroneously announces changes in drive power, making the mission less confusing.
Resource Network Reset Notification: The resource network reset notice is now only shown to the appropriate players, preventing it from being displayed to all players in a lobby.
We hope you enjoy these updates and new features! Thank you for your continued feedback and support. Dive in, test out the new parts, and let us know what you think!
Happy KitHacking!
HarvesteR & Curve Games
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22 Oct 2024Developer post
KitHack is taking part in Chase The Horizon!
🎮 Chase the Horizon event by Funcom! 🌍 KitHack Model Club is taking part in Funcom's exciting 'Chase the Horizon' event, celebrating games that are all about exploration, discovery, and adventure! Whether you love uncovering hidden secrets or trekking through stunning worlds, t
18 Oct 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders #6
Hello KitHackers, Get ready to rev those engines KitHackers because round 6 of Workshop Wonders is here! We once again must tip our hat to the whole community because we continue to be amazed by the creativity on show. From planes that soar beyond imagination to cars that’ll make
27 Sep 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders #5 - Sci-Fi Special
Hello KitHackers, Welcome back for round 5 of Workshop Wonders! Today we have a special Workshop Wonders post for you as we're announcing the winner of the Sci-Fi competition. We'd like to thank everyone who entered. We've seen some incredible builds being entered and we've truly
20 Aug 2024Developer post
Patch #1.3.2
Hello, KitHackers! We're back with another Patch mainly focused on game optimization and bug fixing. Check out the range of adjustments made below! PHYSICS Part breakage is now handled by FlexPhysics, instead of the old Internal Physics. Fixed the logic for detecting when struts
Hello, KitHackers!
We're back with another Patch mainly focused on game optimization and bug fixing. Check out the range of adjustments made below!
PHYSICS

Part breakage is now handled by FlexPhysics, instead of the old Internal Physics.
Fixed the logic for detecting when struts are bracing a given part.
OPTIMIZATIONS

Part motion now happens separately from colliders, to avoid the (significant) cost of PhysX collider synchronization.
Player RB interpolation is now kept off while the player isn't moving.
Vehicle RB interpolation is now always disabled, for maximum physics performance.
TX screen gauges no longer update if the view mode isn't on the player.
Reduced Tape Gauge (alimeter) update rate to not happen every frame.
Removed Internal Physics components from vehicles, now that Flex Physics is responsible for part breakage.
VehicleFlex FX no longer use PlayableDirectors, and update the animations directly. This drops 90% of the FX update time (from 1.2ms down to 0.1)
Resource Containers (fuel tanks) no longer drain while in the Vehicle Editor. This prevents an enormous lag spike from the fuel drain indirectly leading to a full vehicle analysis recalculation every frame.
Hydrodynamic forces are now coupled to Flex Physics.
Physics stress blobs are now a bit smaller at max intensity.
FIXES

Procgen fuselages should now handle missing stack profiles on other part nodes more gracefully.
Fixed odd 'skipping' motion when moving the view to the right on external chase camera mode.
Fixed errors from PartPhysics initialization that caused symmetry and other editor things to fail.
Fixed interior parts not being clickable in Inspect Vehicle mode even when internal view is active.
Vehicle Resource Networks now revert back to full automatic if any networks have issues during loading/init. (eg ports/linesnot found, bad indices, etc)
VEHICLE EDITOR

Removed compressed air and exhaust gas resources from parts list filters
The small balsawood beam/nose/tail/dowel parts are now visible from interior view.
The part directly under the cursor now has an additional 'drop-shadow' outline to stand out from its child parts
UI

The chat log now cycles through the entire message history with the up and down arrow keys.
Removed non-functional finger print "find me" button in players list.
Disabled drawing of inertia tensors in the FlexPhysics overlay (too cluttered)
MODDING

PartModules and PartComponents now have virtual methods for when the vehicle init is complete.
PARTS

Single-cell Battery now has stack nodes on both sides, R00 profile
Backwash motor now has R0 profiles on both stack nodes (so adapters now adapt to it)
Hummingbird motor now has R00 profiles on both stack nodes.
Magnetar motor now has R00 profiles on its stack nodes.
Wirraby motor now has a T profile on its stack node.
Corrected orientation of stack nodes on 6 and 12 blade EDFs (and added a new node on both)
Removed overly large workshop collider from End Cap
Added a backfacing stack node to Rim Cap part.
Removed unused electric port on passive Hinge
Piston travel speed is now adjustable
STOCK VEHICLES

Replaced Seafury MkI by new MkII design.
Updated the Aeromite 100 to use the newer parts, and gave it an intrepid pilot.
CONTROLS

In all input presets, Shift+Return now opens Team Chat, and Return opens All Chat (defaults swapped around).
AUDIO

Default sound level for Vehicle sounds reduced.
MODS

PolygonApocalypse map mod signed as MP-Safe.
Happy KitHacking!
HarvesteR & Curve Games
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13 Aug 2024Developer post
Developer Update: Performance Patch Incoming
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give a quick update, I'm aware that performance has been sub-optimal since the last couple of updates. I've noticed it myself. Just wanted to let everybody know that I'm already working on that for the next patch, and just make it clear that the curren
09 Aug 2024Developer post
Workshop Wonders #4
Hello, KitHackers! It's been a while, but we're back with another Workshop Wonders! This week sees an intricately designed ferry, ready to take you on a guided tour around the bay! But beware, on your journey expect to find a few movie throwbacks and a oversized bumbling bee. We'
09 Aug 2024Developer post
Patch #1.3.1
Hello, KitHackers! We're back with another Patch to address some of the issues players have encountered, plus a range of tutorial fixes and quality of life updates. More updates to come soon! ROBOTICS Decouplers, Pistons and Rotary Tables now shows the not-connected warning pip i
Hello, KitHackers!
We're back with another Patch to address some of the issues players have encountered, plus a range of tutorial fixes and quality of life updates. More updates to come soon!
ROBOTICS

Decouplers, Pistons and Rotary Tables now shows the not-connected warning pip if not connected to power
Rotary Table Motor mode now works (tries to maintain a target rotation speed)
Fixed issues with placement and updating of nodes for semi-flexible parts in the Flex physics simulation
The Sym Lock option in Rotary Tables and Pistons now works.
Decouplers will no longer cause parts outside their own subtree to become disconnected after detaching.
VEHICLE EDITOR

Fixed an issue that caused newly-attached parts to be positioned incorrectly when using the Mechanisms tool.
Fixed a VERY old bug where symmetry clones of ctrl surfaces with manually configured inputs wouldn't mirror the roll/yaw axes correctly.
Revised the entire logic for Input Configuration Options on Control Surfaces, Motors, and Robotics parts
All inputs can now toggle mirroring over symmetry - Roll/Yaw do this by default.
Fixed custom engine input configurations reverting to default sometimes.
UI

Fixed Tooltips visibly jittering sometimes.
Fixed radial sliders in morphing part context menus triggering an undo state to be recorded on just opening the menu.
Fixed several UI elements being whited out and hard to read
Fixed the placement of the Motor Power LED on electric motor context menus.
The [Reset (Auto)] button in part menus with configurable inputs is now consistently placed just below the inputs themselves.
FLEX PHYSICS

Rotary tables now hold position in servo mode a lot harder.
Lowered the coupling constants for external forces on flex physics. All physics constraints should be more rigid now.
VEHICLE EDITOR

Automatic Resource Network generation now tries to maintain isolation of subtrees under decouplers.
The vehicle editor now generates a recovery autosave in case it is shut down unexpectedly in multiplayer.
TUTORIALS

Fixed prop heights in car controls tutorial
Car controls tutorial now only allows the Mudmog
Removed some AI drivers from Car Controls, to not hit performance as much when they spawn.
Car controls tutorial text now suggests going into the stock crafts tab after opening the craft selection panel.
Aircraft controls tutorial no longer allows scoring beyond the max by hitting invisible waypoints.
Aircraft controls tutorial now lets player go back to workshop whenever without interrupting flow or forcing any particular changes.
Rearranged pages of aircraft controls tutorial so CoM tutorial is required before flying. Fixed arrow pointing to offset tool.
Aircraft controls tutorial uses Aero battery now.
Aircraft controls now suggests cycling attach points and tells player to pick up their airplane before throwing.
Aircraft Controls tutorial now instructs player to connect propellers via the drive node.
Aircraft Controls tutorial now suggests using a different motor, so it's easier to gain altitude.
STOCK VEHICLES

Recreated Extinctor to remove deprecated parts and make it more structurally stable.
PROPS

Fixed tire LOD being offset from others on clubhouse tent prop.
CAMERA

Implemented Locked external camera mode, because I was peer-pressured into doing it by the test team.
VEHICLE RESOURCES

Fixed an old bug with resource net discovery that caused (rare) cases where parts would not be able to find resources after decoupling or losing parts.
FIXES AND TWEAKS

Vehicles now locally send out an event to notify of imminent despawning just be fore the network client removes them.
Fixes game freeze states in cases where the RPC pre-despawn message for some reason fails to arrive in time.
Fixes errors from Vehicle Inspect mode if that was active during vehicle remote de-spawn.
Added sanity checking around several sources of errors from null parts/vehicle instances, most frequently due to unexpected multiplayer object removals.
Craft loading error messages shouldn't appear duplicated anymore.
Happy KitHacking!
HarvesteR & Curve Games
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Hey KitHackers, As you probably already know by now, we are very much the definition of a “Tiny Team”, therefore it seems quite appropriate for us to be in the Tiny Teams Weekend Deal. Working as such a small team, especially on a project this large, is a very strange experience.
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Overhauled Cockpits and Fuselage

Caution: Jet Blast

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Engine Boost!

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Vehicle Thermodynamics:

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