T

Whiffs found surfing

Started by thesolitarycyclist, November 30, 2010, 04:50:45 AM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages 1 ... 131 132 133 134 135 ... 188
User actions

loupgarou

#1980
June 25, 2019, 10:21:50 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 25, 2019, 08:00:25 AM
A bi-plane, tilt wing, double deck VTOL airliner with no fin at all?  :o

That's some 'advanced technology' alright.  :thumbsup:

From the first drawing, it seems to have a swing-nose too.  ;D
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

PR19_Kit

#1981
June 25, 2019, 11:25:50 AM
But fins that rotate WITH the wings?  :-\
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Scotaidh

#1982
June 25, 2019, 12:03:11 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 25, 2019, 11:25:50 AM
But fins that rotate WITH the wings?  :-\

Don't really need 'em in vertical flight up or down ... probably.  ;)
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

Where am I going?  And why am I in a handbasket?

It's dark in the dark when it's dark. Ancient Ogre Proverb

"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

Weaver

#1983
June 25, 2019, 10:44:56 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 25, 2019, 11:25:50 AM
But fins that rotate WITH the wings?  :-\

Well as long as you ALWAYS land vertically, then you can rotate the wings/fins/engines to stop the ventral fins from hitting the ground. That removes the rote-clearance limit on the size of the ventral fins, and, indeed, the four on this bird seem to be all the same size. Four small fins should be structurally lighter than one big one, since each will exert much less bending force on it's root. Of course the flip side is that four fins complicate the rudder control system too, but there's no sign of rudders on this one... :unsure:

I'd love to tell you the terribly good reason for mounting the fins on the engine nacelles, but it escapes me for the moment, as does the knowledge of what exactly is holding the front of the fuselage up when it's in VTOL mode... :o
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

zenrat

#1984
June 26, 2019, 01:45:29 AM
Crystal Palace Aerodrome would be dead handy for Chris.

Quote from: Weaver on June 25, 2019, 10:44:56 PM
...what exactly is holding the front of the fuselage up when it's in VTOL mode... :o

Art.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

#1985
June 26, 2019, 03:12:45 AM
zenrat industries  bootstrapium bladders in the forward fuselage, astern of the glazing. ;)

Awesome tech for 1898! :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

Scotaidh

#1986
June 26, 2019, 03:27:41 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 26, 2019, 01:45:29 AM
Crystal Palace Aerodrome would be dead handy for Chris.

Quote from: Weaver on June 25, 2019, 10:44:56 PM
...what exactly is holding the front of the fuselage up when it's in VTOL mode... :o

Art.

Oh - is that the invisible man's name?  He's very strong.  ;)
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

Where am I going?  And why am I in a handbasket?

It's dark in the dark when it's dark. Ancient Ogre Proverb

"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

Weaver

#1987
June 26, 2019, 03:46:30 AM
This is why it made me think of Ministry Of Space: the artist has done a splendid job of capturing the visual style of the era, without letting the fact that he has absolutely no idea how things actually work hold him back...
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

NARSES2

#1988
June 26, 2019, 07:00:12 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 26, 2019, 01:45:29 AM
Crystal Palace Aerodrome would be dead handy for Chris.


That was my very first thought on seeing the illustration  ;D

Was just wondering if it was in addition to, or instead of Croydon Airport ?  ;)
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Weaver

#1989
July 05, 2019, 08:26:34 PM
Technicalized street rods, posted on Twitter by Hobby Dude ( @BigHobbyDude ) here: https://twitter.com/BigHobbyDude/status/1147287111835328512





"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

zenrat

#1990
July 06, 2019, 03:50:16 AM
First one looks like it has two engines (possibly big block Chevys).  Could work for the current GB...
The problem with building such things in 1/24 or 1/25 is the scarcity of weapons in that scale.  Although that may change with the advent of 3d printing and shapeways..
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Weaver

#1991
July 06, 2019, 05:06:36 AM Last Edit: July 06, 2019, 07:46:13 AM by Weaver
The weapons on those do look a bit 'interesting': close to real ones but not quite.

This is also, of course, why outfits like Meng have started doing generic definitely-not-Landcruisers in 1/35th.

There are quite a few staff cars and pre-war supply trucks in 1/35th that would look good hot-rodded...

These look hot-roddable (all 1/35th):









(ICM 1/35th scale Benz top G4 (W31) )


(Just for a laugh...)



"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Weaver

#1992
July 06, 2019, 07:54:32 AM
1/48th hot-rodder-fodder:












This one even comes with it's own guns!

"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Scotaidh

#1993
July 06, 2019, 07:57:26 AM
Very trusting officer, on that last truck.  :)
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

Where am I going?  And why am I in a handbasket?

It's dark in the dark when it's dark. Ancient Ogre Proverb

"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

Weaver

#1994
July 06, 2019, 08:08:49 AM
1/35th choppable trucks:

Hobby Boss GAZ AA:


Hobby Boss GAZ AAA:






There are loads more in the ICM range, plus Mini-Art do all the GAZ-AA/AAA/MMs as well. Zvezda do a GAZ-AA too.
My understanding is that the GAZ-AA truck is basically an early Ford design built under licence.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones
Print
Go Up Pages 1 ... 131 132 133 134 135 ... 188
User actions