[TC20] 8855 Studless Prop Plane

[deehtha]

I have been wanting to make a studless version of one of my first and favorite Technic sets for a while. TC20 is the perfect chance to try my hand at 8858 Prop Plane

 

*This image was taken from Blackbird's Technicopedia*

 

My plan is to replicate the original as close to 1:1 as possible. If I have time, I want to add rudder and flaps control, and 2 control cluster behind the wings.

I started with a mockup of the body to get some dimensions

 

As you can see, I made the pontoons more realistic sized and added wing supports.

Pontoon details

 

Here is a side picture with the control stick placed and connected to elevators, and prop and engine. I went with a flat 4 instead of the upside single cylinder.

 

Here is a closeup of the front.

[Tazmancrash]

Looking great. Was hoping someone would do this set. I built this in black a few years ago with a v4 in the front. 

[Jurss]

This is what contest was really missing so far.

[Seasider]

I do love a good Technic aircraft. Looks great so far.

[GerritvdG]

This contest is becoming better and better. Nice addition to the contest,  rudder and flaps control would be great. 

[howitzer]

Looks great, I hope you can finish this in time!

[deehtha]

Some updates.

Closed up the top and bottom of the engine area.

 

Added seats and the controls for ailerons.

 

Mounted one of the wings. Despite the weight of the wing, the support keeps the flex to a minimum. I had a difficult time getting the 8 tooth gears to line up properly. so that the ailerons would droop slightly. In the end, I had to move the red connectors back a stud from where they are on the original.

[Thirdwigg]

I am so happy someone is doing 8855. Looks great so far, and I look forward to your work. I like the red details, on all but the exhaust.  

[deehtha]

I think I am finished. Mounted the second wing, and everything lines up correctly. And my Technician surprised me with a current pilot's license.

All the control surfaces from the original work.

[Seasider]

Looks like you’ve created a good modern interpretation 

[SaperPL]

Awesome build, I somehow missed this one. I really like the engine and rotor details.

[skaah]

Loving this!