Updated Rotodyne, sort of

[Scotaidh]

I've thought for some time that 'Rotodyning' a Herky-bird would produce a real V/STOL aircraft with a useful capacity.

(I couldn't believe that no-one here hadn't already thought of this, so I did a search on "Rotodyne" prior to posting - apparently not.)

I have several Rotodynes in my SSR (Strategic Styrene Reserve), so all I need is a suitable C-130 ... perhaps a Transall would be better, or a Buffalo?  I guess there are many potential conversions, depending on desired size.  One could even have a range of such craft, from two-seat on up.

I'm thinking there'd be almost no end to the uses/roles for such birds - Coast Guard, Inshore Rescue, Assault, Supply, Customs, Surveillance, Border Patrol. 

[PR19_Kit]

There have been a number of 'dynes modelled and shown on here in the past, but maybe not one merged with a C-130.

Sadly the search engine isn't as food as it might be and it's integral with the package so it can't be fixed apparently.

[kitnut617]

There was a thread discussing this somewhere here on the forum. All sorts of ideas came up and loads of pictures of some original RW projects too.

I even got a load of parts collected to do a ""C-130"" type 'dyne. I've even designed a couple of really big 'dynes too, had them posted but with the PB debacle they've all disappeared.

[McColm]

I'm building a Heliplane based on a C-130 with the tail from a Lockheed Constellation and the rotor stack comes the Mil 26 helicopter. There's two stubs one on each side of the fuselage that houses  TF33 turbofans.
1/72 and there's pictures on my blog as well, that's where I got my idea from.

[jcf]

Yes, the Groen Gyro-Hercules has been discussed here and on Secret Projects.



As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

[PR19_Kit]

As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

Perish the thought! 

[jcf]

As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

Perish the thought! 

Well, if you wanted it to actually perform in a semi-VTOL mode;), it'd be necessary, otherwise
the area under the rotor disc would just interfere, if it's rolling take-offs only, it's so-so.

[kitnut617]

I've thought for some time that 'Rotodyning' a Herky-bird would produce a real V/STOL aircraft with a useful capacity.

(I couldn't believe that no-one here hadn't already thought of this, so I did a search on "Rotodyne" prior to posting - apparently not.)

I have several Rotodynes in my SSR (Strategic Styrene Reserve), so all I need is a suitable C-130 ... perhaps a Transall would be better, or a Buffalo?  I guess there are many potential conversions, depending on desired size.  One could even have a range of such craft, from two-seat on up.

I'm thinking there'd be almost no end to the uses/roles for such birds - Coast Guard, Inshore Rescue, Assault, Supply, Customs, Surveillance, Border Patrol.

If you do a search using 'Groen', all sorts of threads pop up on here.

[PR19_Kit]

As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

Perish the thought! 

Well, if you wanted it to actually perform in a semi-VTOL mode;), it'd be necessary, otherwise
the area under the rotor disc would just interfere, if it's rolling take-offs only, it's so-so.

I was joking.

(see my infamous tag line..........)

[Scotaidh]

As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

Perish the thought! 

Well, if you wanted it to actually perform in a semi-VTOL mode;), it'd be necessary, otherwise
the area under the rotor disc would just interfere, if it's rolling take-offs only, it's so-so.

I was joking.

(see my infamous tag line..........)

Just pivot the wings ... 

[scooter]

As I've stated previously the wings would need to be shortened, kind of a Breguet 941
look would work.

Perish the thought! 

Well, if you wanted it to actually perform in a semi-VTOL mode;), it'd be necessary, otherwise
the area under the rotor disc would just interfere, if it's rolling take-offs only, it's so-so.

I was joking.

(see my infamous tag line..........)

Just pivot the wings ... 

[zenrat]

No no no, a tilt wing Herky Bird is one of an altogether feather.

Tell you what Scotaidh, if you get this off the ground then i'll start on my long planned Nenes & Pegasus 'dyne.

[Thorvic]

No no no, a tilt wing Herky Bird is one of an altogether feather.

Tell you what Scotaidh, if you get this off the ground then i'll start on my long planned Nenes & Pegasus 'dyne.

Cross-Kit a Fairey Rotodyne with a Dornier 31 ?

[kitnut617]

You know, with the short wings the A400M has, give it some bigger props (maybe contra-props) and then space the engines out a bit more along the wing  --------   

[Caveman]

No no no, a tilt wing Herky Bird is one of an altogether feather.

Tell you what Scotaidh, if you get this off the ground then i'll start on my long planned Nenes & Pegasus 'dyne.

Cross-Kit a Fairey Rotodyne with a Dornier 31 ?

Now that's an idea!