Flettner 282 Kolibri Build
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uncle twist
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Looking fantastic Legoman, If you recall, I posted a link in the build poll thread regarding a ton of info and very detailed pics. of this heli. I`m not sure if you`re using them for reference or not, SO, I thought I`d repost that link here in the build thread for you OR anyone else that may not have seen it. Here`s the link..>>>>>https://forum.largescalemodeller.co...ettner-fl-282-v21-kolibri-scratchbuild-model/.
space boy
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let's see. I notice a steering yoke and some engine hatch doors compared to last time. anything else?
edit: it also seems like there is a bit more fuselage covering.
legoman
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there is also the instrument clusterlet's see. I notice a steering yoke and some engine hatch doors compared to last time. anything else?
edit: it also seems like there is a bit more fuselage covering.
legoman
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A bit of news on my end. I have decided to release the two planes that I had thought about calling the sky terror MK.III as their official designations as standoff/mostly scale. it did not feel right to post a scale plane under the sky terror banner (basic planes that i scratch build for rf) a few of my other plane likely could have used the banner too.
Fairchild Republic XF-15 and Martin XB-68
on another note what do you all think of a (new) sky terror mkIII. I was shooting for a bit of avatar scorpion vibes but functional. still needs gear and such. if people think it is a stinker, I will dust off one of my other designs that I am semi happy with.
Fairchild Republic XF-15 and Martin XB-68
on another note what do you all think of a (new) sky terror mkIII. I was shooting for a bit of avatar scorpion vibes but functional. still needs gear and such. if people think it is a stinker, I will dust off one of my other designs that I am semi happy with.
space boy
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both of those are such good looking airplanes. I remember you mentioning the XB-68 before. I agree that both of them should be released as scale and not sky terror, especially since, like you said, sky terrors have been your own designs.
that's a really good looking airplane too! since the rotor blades are in a sort of duct makes it look like it could fly without them turning. the fact that it's reminiscent of a float plane is, I have to say, not surprising, coming from you.
legoman
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it is not going to be a float plane(heli). I intend to add retracts, I have not decided tail wheel, nose wheel, or four wheels.
space boy
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if it's not going to be a float... thing, then how did you end up making the forward part of it look like a boat?
no judgment. just curious.
legoman
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if it's not going to be a float... thing, then how did you end up making the forward part of it look like a boat?
no judgment. just curious.
Ummm... Because I could.
In all reality it was artist block on the nose. I was not finding a shape I liked. So I had set the model down for a while. Then I saw a video on YouTube for a Baldwin diesel electric locomotive it had some pictures of the shark nose locomotives so I copied the idea.
Airplane floats/hulls are designed to get on plane like a boat to reduce drag and break suction with the water. The only thing a heli would need is to break suction and I don't know what shape it would need. There are also internal stores that would be a pain in the ### to reload in the water. Also no real sure what I would use to balance on water.
space boy
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legoman
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Yes there are two six blade rotors in each duct. They are contra rotating.
i have a few planes on my list that are amphibians. Be-200 and dornier seastar are on the list, the martin pbm-5a is sort of interesting and is an amphibian
grooveybf109e
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Looks great legoman!!!
Will the cowling/panel/engine cover be able to move/break off so we can see the engine?