DRAFT 2019 Fantasy Aircraft Design & Build Challenge Guidelines
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b-29er
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can you post the video?
Fidget
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I think so, but I suggest Inkscape unless you already have Adobe software. Techniques are the same, jut the names & icons of the tools are different.
Here is a link to the article.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...IwAHoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3bRvmT0KsO8kSRkO0a2c-D
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...IwAHoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3bRvmT0KsO8kSRkO0a2c-D
@nerdnic does not use Adobe Photoshop anymore, he has since moved up to Adobe Illustrator which is vector based and makes editing easier than a raster based image program. That said, CAD (computer-aided design) software is much better suited for this type of work. Ultimately, it's up to you and what your comfort level is with the "tool" you choose to design with. There are some free options out there including DoubleCAD XT and SketchUp. I think that you will find nerdnic's tutorials helpful even if you decide to use a different design tool. Worth watching to at least get an idea of the process he uses, parts of which will carry over to other software. Good luck with your designs.
I am completely new to this so I will try some type of CAD and see how it goes.
Namactual
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Once you go scratch, you never go back.Started designing ---- Never done this before!! Eeeeek!!!
Honestly, the designing and building from scratch is the most rewarding part of this hobby IHMO.
Be prepared to have another addiction soon.
Namactual
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The last day is a few randoms leftovers...
Final Fantasy Copperhead.
I almost picked this one.
Batwing
Buck Rogers
Klingon Bird of Prey
I would love to do this one as well.
These are a few planes from a game called Sky Drift.
A fun little game with a lot of cool racer inspired aircraft.
"Tee minus one"
Final Fantasy Copperhead.I almost picked this one.
Batwing
Buck Rogers
Klingon Bird of PreyI would love to do this one as well.
These are a few planes from a game called Sky Drift.
A fun little game with a lot of cool racer inspired aircraft.
"Tee minus one"
RCBuildIdeas
Active member
This sounds like fun...can we draw our own fantasy / toy model airplane for this event? if so, I might want to build something like this.
Awesome!!
Yes, but it will score a little bit lower in the rubric for not having a source of artwork to draw on and compare the "scale-ness" of the model up against. But by all means jump on in and build and have fun with us! That's the most important part
RCBuildIdeas
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Awesome!!
Yes, but it will score a little bit lower in the rubric for not having a source of artwork to draw on and compare the "scale-ness" of the model up against. But by all means jump on in and build and have fun with us! That's the most important part
Thanks rockyboy, and thanks for taking on the role of volunteer coordinator for this event.
b-29er
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Awesome!!
Yes, but it will score a little bit lower in the rubric for not having a source of artwork to draw on and compare the "scale-ness" of the model up against. But by all means jump on in and build and have fun with us! That's the most important part
Alternatively, there are a few designs out there that are very similar like the KI-98
if you feel like EDFs, the Strahljager (bright hunter, according to the google)
Or this unnamed FW Fighter project
Dual engine? How about the EF-12?
And thats just Luft 46, there's plenty of fantasy designs with that kind of tail/pusher configuration, no need to lose points over it. Could also do the J-21b, an unproduced radar variant of the Saab 21.
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Sense I am very new. What are your plans of attack? I think mine will go something like this on sketchup make the plane in 3d. Then separate the wing fuse etc. Then unfold the pieces so I can print them out. Make the plane and play pass the transmitter and improve the design. Do that until I am happy with the plane make a build log and submit a plane to the challenge. While have lots of fun a lot of questions.
kilroy07
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If you do, I'll be a beta builder for ya!
b-29er
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Just a heads up on the X-wing, that thing has very little yaw stability and a tendancy for interesting CG due to wing placement and a long fuselage.
If you're planning on doing an x-wing with a full 3d fuselage and components, don't be afraid to add stuff, like a canard or rudders made from clear plastic to keep looks. If you're doing a profile build, it may be much easier, since the fuselage sheet will push the CL forward without adding a bunch of weight, and the fuselage/engine pods will add more rudder area.
jpot1
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@kilroy07 - thanks, I'll take you up on that offer when ready.
@b-29er - yes, I had seen those vids plus some others on the forum. I do plan to go full fuse but am hoping to avoid the canard. I am hopeful based on watching some videos of Bill Evan's Astron x-wing plane. The result may be a clear plastic vertical stab.
@b-29er - yes, I had seen those vids plus some others on the forum. I do plan to go full fuse but am hoping to avoid the canard. I am hopeful based on watching some videos of Bill Evan's Astron x-wing plane. The result may be a clear plastic vertical stab.
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