[abu625]

Just thought I'd share my latest fait accompli : The conceptual F-104 VTOL supersonic helicopter, a conversion kit from Unicraft Models. Can you believe someone actually proposed this? Could something like this even really FLY?

http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/F-104VTOLPage.htm

 

[PerfesserCoffee]

Great build-up and paint job! Very realistic for something that never existed.

My only question about its flyability is what to do to compensate for the torque of the VTOL blades.

 

[Steve244]

Perhaps that's the purpose of the vents on the side of the fuselage in the engine area. Still, a very scary concept.

Nice model!

 

[heiki]

The design is not really a helicoptor. It's a Gyro-coptor. It would provide very short take off and landing but will still need a roll.

Also would not have a tork issue.

 

[Trek Ace]

Also would not have a tork issue.

Unlike the Monkees.

 

[SgtofMarines]

Just thought I'd share my latest fait accompli : The conceptual F-104 VTOL supersonic helicopter, a conversion kit from Unicraft Models. Can you believe someone actually proposed this? Could something like this even really FLY?

http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/F-104VTOLPage.htm

It could fly, probably not very well. How well it could fly was worked out in fine detail in theory long before they gave a yes or no to actually build one. You'd be surprised at what actually will fly and what does fly but shouldn't (in theory) be able to do so.

 

[PerfesserCoffee]

Unlike the Monkees.

I thought that was more of a Peter problem.

 

[Prince of Styrene II]

Unlike the Monkees.

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Good laugh to start the morning! thanks! :wave: