[MOC] VTOL cargo plane (alt. build for 42025 cargo plane)

[shutterfreak]

Hi all,

I'd like to introduce you an alternative build for the 42025 Cargo Plane: the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Cargo Plane. It's using only parts from the amazing 42025 Cargo Plane model.

You can find the MOC details and building instructions at http://rebrickable.com/mocs/Shutterfreak/42025-model-c-vtol

Above image is a LDD rendering. I eventually recreated the model with LDCad and produced instructions with LPub3D.

The core design is the official 42025 A model (cargo plane), but I reused the linear actuators that lift the cockpit and the cargo bay and placed them in the engines to allow them to pivot between vertical position (take-off and landing) and horizontal position (cruising). The engines can be tilted while the propellers are running, which makes the VTOL operate as in reality.

To demonstrate what this VTOL MOC can do, please check the following small YouTube video fragment:

I know I should upload some more photos, I hope o find some time in the near future to do so.

I hope you enjoy this MOC.

[grum64]

This looks GREAT! Makes me want to build mine like this. Well done.

[XPlanetBob]

My buddy dropped his Cargo Plane then asked if I could repair it. Decided to completely disassemble and start over. Then I found these FREE instructions to add VTOL. He and I are very pleased with how it turned out! Surprised at how many pieces were left over.

ThankYou, good job on the mod & instructions!

-Jeremy, Tony

Edit: i forgot a pin in the port side engine's lift frame. It works better than shown in the movie ?

 

Edited November 29, 2017 by XPlanetBob

[shutterfreak]

Glad to see you enjoyed building it!

We moved from a flat to a house last year. I had to tear down the VTOL cargo plane, so I'll now rebuild my VTOL MOC.