9396 C-model

[captainmib]

I had two weeks of holiday and took set 9396 with me to have some relaxing lego building.

I wanted to build a C-model for 9396 and I think it worked out quite nice for the idea that I had.

It features:

- Cyclic control with one direction for each joystick and seat. These pilots need to cooperate! Frontseat controls forward/backward movement. Backseat controls left/right movement

- Working landing gear, controlled by the black 20 tooth gear and one sLA.

- Fuel probe in front for aerial refueling

- One part that isn't actually from set 9396. I think it's a pitty this set doesn't come with one or two universal joints.

Pictures:

Building a C-model is interesting and difficult at the same time.

As you can see I tried to use some parts in different ways than on the A and B models.

The main rotor is quite a heavy part, and the control needed to be sturdy, so that it wouldn't fall over or something.

For this I used as much blue friction pins, and an extra link as support.

To stop it's movement and hitting the helicopter I used some towballs with pin.

(see picture below)

Attaching the front wheel was a puzzle as well, there wasnt much room with the link to the front joystick.

With all the moving beams underneath it is quite packed, but movement is smooth.

Thanks for reading, comments are welcome.

All pictures on my brickshelf. (once moderated)

[Balrog]

Oh, a HIND helicopter. Or should I say: Flying Cow.

This is pretty neat. Do you have an lxf? I am getting 9396 for my birthday and this would extend the building fun once more :D

[Someonenamedjon]

The model's function is quite nice but the look, not so much...

[Edwin Korstanje]

This is for the first time that i am agree with Someonemedjon, and i like al your functions, but the look of the model can be improved .

Edited July 31, 2013 by VFracingteam

[captainmib]

I know it's not the prettiest.

There are some parts left, mostly beams.

Got any suggestions?

I'm currently working on the Lxf, should be done this week.

[Balrog]

I'm currently working on the Lxf, should be done this week.

Nice. Take your time :)

[MVtechnic]

Very nice creation ! This model is very successful. Good job.

[captainmib]

So, the LXF is here!

I have done some adjustments. The tail is changed a bit, so that is has now a bit stronger connection, and no longer a forbidden angle.

Done some visual work as well, but it still isn't mothers prettiest.

There are some parts left over, so use your own creativity to use them.

All in all i'm happy with the result, and consider this project done!

Happy building!