The flaps are simply black solar arrays; the rear ones consist of two solar arrays, as do the front ones—with one acting as a fully extended flap and the other closing as much as possible.
SHIP V3 Project
I started my Starship V3 project in October 2025.
At first, it was easier for me to mix different parts together and see what I could come up with. However, the vehicle would end up being very heavy, and even with several Titan engines, it was still difficult to perform precise maneuvers.
Since the beginning of the project, I have always tried to simulate the real internal tank structure of the Starship. This helped reduce a significant amount of structural weight, but even then, it was still not enough to achieve the performance I was looking for.
Speaking specifically about the Ship, the upper stage, I gradually improved the reentry and the landing flip over time.
Currently, I can perform the landing flip smoothly and consistently without using RCS.
After some time, I ended up abandoning the Ship project for a few months. However, I decided to return to it at the beginning of this year, this time using mods.
I started by developing the Ship V2 body and later used the same structure as the foundation for the V3.
As I learned how to better adjust the size of the spacecraft's structures, modify the files, and make more effective use of the tools provided by the mods, my project continued to evolve.
Currently, I am still refining the project, working to improve both the vehicle's structure and its performance.
With the help of AI, I am also creating some textures and working on improving the thrust-to-weight ratio of the entire vehicle.
The project is still under development, and I continue to make adjustments and perform tests to make it increasingly closer to the behavior and appearance of the real Starship.
This is my Ship 39 project, built using official mods and texture folders created by me.
Mods:
• Procedural Parts v1.4.5
Mods:
• Procedural Parts
• SUPERTEXTURES
• STARSHIP HEATSHIELD(by: me)