JamesJT Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) My entry for TC6 is a technic model of the Terrafugia Transition Street-legal Aircraft. Here is the real thing One of the images I used to create my model. Flying car by jamesjtillson, on Flickr This is what it looked like 7 days ago More details to follow soon. Edited February 11, 2015 by JamesJT Quote
Graydingo Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 So awesome! What a unique choice. Love the wing folding mechanism -very smooth. TC6 just keeps surprising doesn't it? Quote
Paul Boratko Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I really dig this.. The opening movement is very slick... Quote
JamesJT Posted February 8, 2015 Author Posted February 8, 2015 I never built anything to a deadline or a set of criteria set by ANother before. Nose 1 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr Marea (wife of JT) added "Oh my god, that is ugly" Quote
Omikron Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Looks very good. Just like the real thing. Besides it's not ugly, it is like a platypus - a wonderbeast from both worlds. Quote
Coola1 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Looking good, nice to see a different kind of vehicle being built. Quote
Rishab N Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Interesting vehicle choice. The wing mechanism is cool Quote
5imon Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Marea (wife of JT) added "Oh my god, that is ugly" I think that's exactly the point that makes me like it. Completely offbeat and not bowing to any ideal of beauty. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. Too bad technic doesn't have the sky blue colour from the drawing in your OP. Quote
JamesJT Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAN5PR7DOBw&feature=youtu.be[font=helvetica 3rd RC channel lowers wings, turns on the prop and connects the steering to the fins on the back. This is still a WIP as Mrs JT still thinks its Fugly. lego 061 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr lego 060 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr lego 059 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr lego 062 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr Edited February 11, 2015 by JamesJT Quote
Omikron Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) P.S. you may use white 24 tooth clutch gear to avoid cracking. Edited February 11, 2015 by Omikron Quote
Rishab N Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Looking good! I'm assuming the 4th function will be drive Quote
JamesJT Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 P.S. you may use white 24 tooth clutch gear to avoid cracking. The clicking is just mini actuator on full extension, no room to add clutch wheel (and gear back up to keep the wing folding speed the same). Looking good! I'm assuming the 4th function will be drive Functions are: Ch1 - Servo for steering front wheels (and rudders but only when the wings are extended) Ch2 - L Motor for drive Ch3 - M Motor to open the wings, turn on the prop (L Motor & Switch) and connect the steering servo to the rudders (all at the same time). Ch4 - M motor to adjust the pitch of the elevator I did an overlay on photoshop. That roof line has got to come down by 2 or 3 studs. It looks a bit Herman-Munster-ish to me right now. overlay by jamesjtillson, on Flickr I would also like to drop the hood (by 1 stud) but that's where the M Motors live so it may not be possible before the Sunday deadline. Quote
JamesJT Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Getting closer to the right shape but the deadline is getting closer too. overlay 4 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr Replacing those 12L flexi for the conopy is next on the list... Edited February 13, 2015 by JamesJT Quote
JamesJT Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I present Perry the flying Platypus. Edited February 15, 2015 by JamesJT Quote
Dalafik Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Great idea and excellent implementation. Keep building! Quote
JamesJT Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) He can also do impressions... 6 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr The Karate Kid Edited February 17, 2015 by JamesJT Quote
Jesse Jeremy Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Saw your pics on Flickr, very nice done here!! A well thought idea, really like it! Quote
JamesJT Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Terrafugia want to talk to me about my model! That maded me a giddy as a teenager - I just hope they realize I'm a 43 year old who still plays with lego and not actually a teenager. This how close I got... overlay 5 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr Quote
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