Siegfried Posted February 24, 2009 How does it fly then? It's 9V enuogh. Hehehehe, poor quality video I know, but I did it in only half an hour. And it was fun, so meh. But I still say it's a 9V plane. Actually it's pretty darn good for 30 minutes, but I think you've missed the point; Shadows wanted to see destruction! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted February 24, 2009 Actually it's pretty darn good for 30 minutes, but I think you've missed the point; Shadows wanted to see destruction! Thanks. And what do you call that heap of LEGO at the end? And if Shadows wants to see a real tree plane crash, let's see him make one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks. And what do you call that heap of LEGO at the end? And if Shadows wants to see a real tree plane crash, let's see him make one! If I want a new title, I can just go make it. Sort of defeats the whole purpose, doesn't it? I want to see someone else's LEGO smashed into a tree. That said, it was a valiant effort you made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks for your kind words Shadows. And I don't think you'll find anyone stupid enough to drive their LEGO into a tree. Would be funny though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siegfried Posted February 24, 2009 Sinner is my resident technical expert, he's a real wanker about it, which just means he's damn good at the job. He says it's not, it's not. You say the nicest things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted February 24, 2009 Its kind of ironic that im the one who suggested the tree thing and that I once got clobbered by an electric plane. Mind you it wasnt lego so my head nor the plane explode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pr0visorak Posted February 24, 2009 Its a good idea but how is it going to fly? Anyway even if it was on land I would not get it, it would be a waste of my money! But good idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 24, 2009 The problem with making an aircraft out of Lego isn't getting an aerodynamic shape, a flat plate will generate lift after all. Just stick your hand out a moving car's window and angle it and you'll feel the air pushing your hand upwards,that's lift baby. The problem is getting the structure to be light enough and generating enough power using a 9v motor. Both are impossible as far as I'm concerned. I did make a lovely little Cessna 152 out of lego yesterday but I haven't taken any pictures so it's not going into a tree just yet, or ever. I'm intrigued by the idea of making a lego glider and then launching it by running it down a long straight train track at full speed. I wonder.... * Gets out his old aerodynamics textbooks* Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Er!k Posted February 24, 2009 This in an interesting topic though... I am not sure whether it is possible to create a 9V plane. How much speed can a 9V engine generate? And furthermore you'll need enough surface to create lift. But you can always create a beautiful non flying 9V plane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150 Lego Posted February 24, 2009 I'm sure if someone put enough time into this, a real flying lego plane could be done. Itwould have to be somhitng much more powerfull thana 9v motor though. You'd have to look into RC car motors (real RC cars like Tamyia, HPI,Trintiy etc.., not the TRU brands.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Excuse me, but who the megablocks invited you and your logic into this discussion? Now talk about smashing battery powered LEGO planes against trees or get out! Doofus. LOGIC ON TEH INTERWEBS???? i bet if u put a LOT of motors on teh plaine it would fly relly far!!!! Edited February 24, 2009 by Algernon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetroiD Posted February 24, 2009 New super deluxe and ultra cool title for the first person who builds a 9v LEGO plane and crashes it into a tree, while recording video that they share online. i SO regret not having any railroad tracks or a 9v right now. But there's always Bricklink... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted February 24, 2009 Maybe you could hang up parallel rows of strings above your Lego town and make the plane move on them like a cable car, although it might be hard to hide the cable contact mechanism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetroiD Posted February 24, 2009 Maybe you could hang up parallel rows of strings above your Lego town and make the plane move on them like a cable car, although it might be hard to hide the cable contact mechanism. Then the airplane would end up spilt all over the buildings & people of my town... messy! Nah, thanks. I need to think of a clean solution which would still be destructive enough to impress... (am I beginning to sound like a terrorist yet?!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted February 24, 2009 I just had the adea of a lego spacewood derby. For those who dont know a spacewood derby is when you take balsa wood and carve it up to be aerodynamic and then you but it on a string and realese it and then it goes far. It has rubber band in it so it goes. So that might work for lego? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Posted February 24, 2009 How about building a launch track out of v9 track with a v9 engine running on it When the engine gets to the end of the track the glider thats right a glider will have generated enough lift and will be able to sustain flight depending on how high it is launched from. To add to the tom foolery in this topic how about someone filming themselves flying a red baron with a v9 motor in the seat. My red baron is allready in peices (the damn thing won't go back together) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted February 25, 2009 Righto Imperial Shadows, I want my title! Hehehe It's supposed to be "ultra cool." Try again. Just kidding. Nice work! I'd like to give animation a shot, but spend too much time with LEGO as it is The problem with making an aircraft out of Lego isn't getting an aerodynamic shape, a flat plate will generate lift after all. Just stick your hand out a moving car's window and angle it and you'll feel [snip]Laurie This in an interesting topic t[snip]l non flying 9V plane I'm sure if som[snip]I,Trintiy etc.., not the TRU brands.) OK, you three. What did I say you could do with your logic???! How about building a launch track out of v9 track with a v9 engine running on itWhen the engine gets to the end of the track the glider thats right a glider will have generated enough lift and will be able to sustain flight depending on how high it is launched from. To add to the tom foolery in this topic how about someone filming themselves flying a red baron with a v9 motor in the seat. My red baron is allready in peices (the damn thing won't go back together) Do you have a brother name Orville, Mr. Wright? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetroiD Posted February 25, 2009 I've got the solution: Railplane!!! Next up: Bananaphone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 25, 2009 I will create a working lego glider with my logic Hinckley, just you watch.... I'm gonna use calculus and physics and everything! Muahahahaha!!! Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted February 25, 2009 I will create a working lego glider with my logic Hinckley, just you watch.... I'm gonna use calculus and physics and everything! Muahahahaha!!!Laurie Oooh...logic monkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 25, 2009 A logic monkey who comes with an anchor on his hat but drives a bus! Illogical you'd think, but perfectly logical in Fabuland! Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Posted February 25, 2009 C'mon, surley there is still room for logic amongst all this ...erm ... And by the way Hinckley, Yes, how ever did you guess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted February 26, 2009 Isn't anyone else going to smash a plane? Do I have to do everything?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Isn't anyone else going to smash a plane? Do I have to do everything?? I would but I value my pieces. But I would throw a lego plane you even if it has my pieces in it. Edited February 26, 2009 by Natman4000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted February 26, 2009 Isn't anyone else going to smash a plane? Do I have to do everything?? Well i don't have a plane, i'm not as rich as you people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
