Help! He inspired us to look up - FoamyDM's Hayao Miyazaki Challenge - Let's get building!

[Robyle3]

What do you mean by COG issues, Like mechanical Failures (such as Servos)? Switch to metal gear if you can spare the weight penalty.

Sorry, my phone autocorrected to cog, I meant CG. I left it because cog (center of gravity) kinda works, too.

 

[Robyle3]

I know it didn't exist when the movie was made, but the icon A5 looks remarkably similar to the jet boat glider.

 

[Robyle3]

I am amused and saddened by that poll all at the same time....

 

[FoamyDM]

I am amused and saddened by that poll all at the same time....

Why, what were you hoping to see?

It's a bit thin I'll admit

 

[Robyle3]

Haha, when I cast my vote it was perfectly split between the bottom three options, 33% each.....with only three people XD

 

[FoamyDM]

Haha, when I cast my vote it was perfectly split between the bottom three options, 33% each.....with only three people XD

The insect build is definitely the most challenging and exciting for me. All I can say is keep watching this thread

 

[FoamyDM]

This thread is just starting and will last all Year! Please consider joining if you have enjoy just one of Myazaki's Films.
I have updated Post # 2

 

[Robyle3]

I regret that there are no plans for the Dinah for the foreseeable future. I just don't have software to draw any up. But for the KA-14, I have an idea on how to cheat some plans into existence. And if that works, then I'll try doing that for the Dinah.

 

[FoamyDM]

I started building the bumblecrow, 50% sized.
I need to work out the nose better... But that won't effect the flying.

 

[FoamyDM]

I regret that there are no plans for the Dinah for the foreseeable future. I just don't have software to draw any up. But for the KA-14, I have an idea on how to cheat some plans into existence. And if that works, then I'll try doing that for the Dinah.

If you need help going digital, I might be able to help.

 

[Air-headed Aviator]

Miyasaki is Probably the one that inspires me to always build weird. Its gonna be fun seeing how y'alls builds progress

 

[DokCosmac]

Nice looking Tolmekian ship. I finally got in some new Maker Foam to build another Mowe... this last one spent about a month in a tree, with broken wingtips and elevons flapping around in the wind and rain:

The foam and batteries were ruined, but all the other gear still works. At least I won't have to paint these anymore with the new white foam.

 

[FoamyDM]

Miyasaki is Probably the one that inspires me to always build weird. Its gonna be fun seeing how y'alls builds progress

Are you going to join us with a wacky Miyazaki build?

 

[Air-headed Aviator]

Unfortunately my build list is stocked, so I won't have time for another design before summer.

Are you going to join us with a wacky Miyazaki build?

 

[FoamyDM]

Unfortunately my build list is stocked, so I won't have time for another design before summer.

That's plenty of time to plan some good stuff out. I appreciate where you're coming from here. What are you thinking on tackling?

 

[FoamyDM]

I have been putting together the Tormekian Heavy Air Transport. a.k.a the bumble crow.

I build the spar as one piece, but then broke it into two halves for transport. I then added the inner alignment-spar.

With out the rear rudder tail surfaces, It's looking great, however, with such a downward washout, this is going to be a bear to balance out.

I need to add the wheels too. won't be long.

 

[FoamyDM]

on a related, but separate note this looks VERY tempting

 

[FoamyDM]

Hi Everyone who is watching this Thread... The was put on hold temporarily. The TANK works but the treads just aren't durable made from Foam. However, the 3d printing Community has a NUMBER of great track systems just the right size for the tank. I have printed one and I think it is possible to make the body in foam. I was expecting more torque from these servos but I suppose it makes sense.

Next build will be the corvette and put the H=pack on the Air transport the balance is REALLY tight on the mode, based on the glide tests so far.

 

[leaded50]

That is the one! Imagine sculpting the body of that thing, that would look super cool if it actually flew.

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And just for reference, here is the "star" of The Wind Rises: the Ka-14


Actual planes meshing with Miyazaki's fantastical flare is probably one of the best things on the planet.

This is the Mitsubishi-ki-46 III Kó

 

[leaded50]

FT one / Porco Rosso was the Macchi 33