[TC5] 9394 C-Model Helicopter

[jono rocky]

G'day. This is my entry to the Technic C-model contest. I borrowed my sons lego set and created this helicopter loosely based on the Apache helicopter.

I used the technic set 9394 Jet Plane 499 pcs, http://brickset.com/...394-1/Jet-Plane.

The biggest challenge was to make it different to other helicopters and with limited pieces, so I came up with the idea of a handle and trigger that the faster you pulled the trigger (lever) the faster the rotor would spin but still be able to be free spun. Then have removable weapons and be sturdy enough for kids. 4 days of play from 3 boys it still works.

1. 
   Free Rotating rotor blades.
   
2. 
   Removable swivel undercarriage gun.
   
3. 
   Removable rocket/missile wing store pylons.
   
4. 
   Retractable front main wheels.
   
5. 
   Retractable handle for one handed use to lever to spin main rotor blades.
   
6. 
   Geared and sprung lever to spin main rotor blades.
   
7. 
   Movable pilotage system.
   

​9394 C Model Helicopter by jono.rocky, on Flickr

9394 C Model Helicopter by jono.rocky, on Flickr

9394 C Model Helicopter by jono.rocky, on Flickr

9394 C Model Helicopter by jono.rocky, on Flickr

9394 Left over pieces by jono.rocky, on Flickr

[Nalyd997]

Looks great! Those additional weapons would sure pack a punch

[Jeroen Ottens]

It looks great. I like the rotor function.

No chance of a gear-operated landing gear?

[Dalafik]

How did you make the trigger return to its initial position? Did you use a flex rod?

[ms09]

In case Lego accepts millitary topic, this one should be A-model.

It somehow looks like an AH-56.

[HorcikDesigns]

Oh, I really like the function of trigger-powered rotor

[Rishab N]

I really like the trigger rotor. How did you make it?

[jono rocky]

Thank you everyone for your comments. I'm working on the instructions for it and t how it works will makes sense and it uses the flex rod as a spring.I ran out of room inside it for geared landing gear. I will put them up after the contest finishes on this site if I can figure it out and also on my moc pages.

[rumpletump]

Nice work The stickers for the official set work quite well with your creation.. That is a nice bonus..

[Tomik]

I like idea with trigger. It makes this helicopter different from all others I've seen before.

[MajklSpajkl]

HI, I finally managed to watch your video. At first I thought "hey nice chopper" but this trigger handle really boosted my feelings about this one. It adds so much to the playability and makes it simply desirable to swoosh it through the air and make heli noises :)))

Really good one, I don't own the set, but if you plan to make instructions, I will certainly try to reproduce it, for my kids, and yes, for me also

[jono rocky]

HI, I finally managed to watch your video. At first I thought "hey nice chopper" but this trigger handle really boosted my feelings about this one. It adds so much to the playability and makes it simply desirable to swoosh it through the air and make heli noises :)))

Really good one, I don't own the set, but if you plan to make instructions, I will certainly try to reproduce it, for my kids, and yes, for me also

Im glad you enjoyed it. There will be instructions for it, I will have them ready when the comp ends.

[Epic Technic]

The trigger mechanism is a really good idea. As Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "Get to the chopper"

[Simarilius]

That handle/trigger mechanism is genius. Looks fantastic too. Would love to see this modded with some pucker rotorblades once the contest is over.