Tomik Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Since C-model contest began I was thinking about building something BIG but I wasn't sure if I finish it in time. So I've built this little pull-back trike to get "plan B" and then immediatelly began working on my second alternative model out of set 9394. I wanted to be the first who rebuilds this jet plane into boat but izorn was bit faster... So my alternate is hovercraft. Its main feature is quite unique steering. It turns just pair of rudders instead of whole propeller as you can see among official hovercraft models. This is list of all functions: three wheels chassis front axle drives propeller rear axle "HOG" steering that also turns pair of rudders opening windscreen steering wheel and adjustable seat in cab This is mechanism inside - green is steering and red is drive for propeller 41 left over parts And there are few pictures from building process bellow: I began with prototype of rear axle to check steering performance. Then I built the most difficult part of model - crossing of drive and steering axles. And this was first prototype of model. More pictures Edited November 30, 2014 by Tomik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nalyd997 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Awesome! Looking good but are you going to conceal the front wheels? Edited November 19, 2014 by Nalyd997 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 19, 2014 Awesome! Looking good but are you going to conceal the front wheels? Yes, I wanna hide them with remaining panels. There is still a lot of work to finish it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izorn Posted November 19, 2014 WOW! It's a lot better than my poor boat I really like the steering! You've done nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakop Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) A Hovercraft is a great idea. Look forward to the completed model. Good luck. H Edited November 19, 2014 by Horace T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I'm happy that I can show you first pictures of finished model. I plan to take better pictures during weekend and aslo create video. So back to model of hovercraft. It features this functions: three wheel chassis front axle drives propeller rear axle "HOG" steering that also turns pair of rudders opening windscreen steering wheel and adjustable seat in cab I've used more than 90% of set parts and got just 40 letf overs. It got cool aerodynamic shape and is much more sturdy than I expected. Side view with closed windscreen Opened windscreen Pair of pictures that shows turning ruddes And this is bottom view And this is mechanism inside - green is steering and red is drive for propeller Edited November 24, 2014 by Tomik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted November 24, 2014 This is the winner for me, though I am a bit biased towards Tomik's models. One little thing: can you somehow change the color of the blades? It's really hard to see them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 24, 2014 This is the winner for me, though I am a bit biased towards Tomik's models. One little thing: can you somehow change the color of the blades? It's really hard to see them. Thank you for such a nice comment. I appreciate you like my models becuase you are another great builder. About rotor blades - I can change color only partly so I think it wouldn't look much better. There is one beam 11L in black but all 5L beams are red... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrTekneex Posted November 24, 2014 I like it a lot! It's so recognizable your wonderful touch in your models! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jyd80 Posted November 24, 2014 Wow :) I did not buy the 9394 set in its time because I found the official B-model so disappointing (that propeller notably ). If this MOC would have been the official alternate, I would have bought the set! Maybe I can still find one somewhere... Congratulations for that very nice build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms09 Posted November 24, 2014 9394 may be the last set I would buy, but your C-model is pretty enlightening. BTW, the sticker could make the appearance better, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrTekneex Posted November 24, 2014 This is the winner for me, though I am a bit biased towards Tomik's models. One little thing: can you somehow change the color of the blades? It's really hard to see them. Also for me! In addition, the mechanics are so smart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your comments! BTW, the sticker could make the appearance better, IMO. I was thinking about it too. I might break my rule in avoiding use of stickers... Wow :) I did not buy the 9394 set in its time because I found the official B-model so disappointing (that propeller notably ). If this MOC would have been the official alternate, I would have bought the set! Maybe I can still find one somewhere... I don't like official alternate either. It's boring to have two planes out of one set... By the way this is my second alternate from this set. First one was this shark. And if you are interested in buying this set I have two of them. It's funny I tried to sell one of them more then year without success so I've opened it and built this hovercraft. Edited November 24, 2014 by Tomik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N-4K0 Posted November 24, 2014 The hovercraft looks much better now, and the shark is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aol000xw Posted November 25, 2014 The hovercraft looks much better now, and the shark is awesome I concur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted November 25, 2014 I love both models ...but animals and Technic contests.....is a killer combo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 25, 2014 Thank you for new possitive comments. ...but animals and Technic contests.....is a killer combo Pity I can't use some of my older animals like this shark or dog, wasp, tyrannosaur and rabbit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I've edited first post - added new pictures and video. Edited November 30, 2014 by Tomik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted November 30, 2014 Nicely done mate! It reminds me of the control center 2 C model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomik Posted February 14, 2016 Building instructions for this hovercraft are already available at buildinst Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
