Posted February 8, 201510 yr 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, 201510 yr by JamesJT
February 8, 201510 yr So awesome! What a unique choice. Love the wing folding mechanism -very smooth. TC6 just keeps surprising doesn't it?
February 8, 201510 yr Author 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"
February 8, 201510 yr Looks very good. Just like the real thing. Besides it's not ugly, it is like a platypus - a wonderbeast from both worlds.
February 10, 201510 yr 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.
February 11, 201510 yr Author 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, 201510 yr by JamesJT
February 11, 201510 yr P.S. you may use white 24 tooth clutch gear to avoid cracking. Edited February 11, 201510 yr by Omikron
February 11, 201510 yr Author 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.
February 12, 201510 yr Author 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, 201510 yr by JamesJT
February 15, 201510 yr Author I present Perry the flying Platypus. Edited February 15, 201510 yr by JamesJT
February 17, 201510 yr Author He can also do impressions... 6 by jamesjtillson, on Flickr The Karate Kid Edited February 17, 201510 yr by JamesJT
February 17, 201510 yr Saw your pics on Flickr, very nice done here!! A well thought idea, really like it!
February 17, 201510 yr Author 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
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