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MrJumpManV4 ā Zephyr Update
Published: 2014-10-13 09:55:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 4145; Favourites: 68; Downloads: 102
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Here's what i have going on with the Zephyr, I didn't expect this model to turn out as well as it did, especially since it was just a kitbash of an older model.Basically the concept is a VTOL craft, similar to a KA-52 mixed with a V-22. all 4 wings/stabilizers on the Zephyr are rotatable which allows the entire fuselage to be stable in a vertical arrangement. Once in horizontal flight the Zephyr can move much more quickly and efficiently like a V-22.
I do plan on rendering this vehicle in a pretty scene.
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Pretty cool. Not too sure about all the moving parts, as it would add to the mechanical complexity of the aircraft, in addition to increasing the cost per unit, but otherwise an awesome design. Have you considered putting in a pusher prop for added speed (like on the Sikorsky X2 and S-97 Raider)?
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I haven't considered a pusher prop before you mentioned it but i searched the advantages and disadvantages and the advantages don't seem to apply to this design enough to justify putting it on (in my opinion)
see -Ā en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pusher_cā¦
As for the added complexity from the rotating wings, that just comes down to coolness factor, it probably isn't very plausible as a real world design.
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It's the coolness that counts! Don't change anything!
What's that triangle on the radar dome?
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It's just so i can get the center of the component quickly, it's also useful for rotating things. Basically it's just a reference point.
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I see! Looking forward to the final result.
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Thanks Flaketom!
What have you been up to as of late?
Any new designs in the works?
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No problem! No haven't touched SU since the last one. To damn busy with work. Brainwashed...
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