Good morning,

sorry for taking up this old topic. But I found you by Google, searching for all kind of informations about the fantastic "Fairey Rotodyne".

I just started to design a 1:10-model of it. It will get a rotor-diameter of 2.7 m and a wingspan of 1.4 m. I think, as bigger it is, the flying-characteristics will be easier. My plan is too, using the main rotor in a kind of auto-gyro, probably with a small motor inside of the fuselage, which gives to the rotor a first rotation before take off. The model will be build complete in wood, designed and made by CAD and CNC-milling. I keep you informed!

But there is one point I´m not experienced in: How can I build the storing of the 8 mm main shaft in the top of the rotor-tower? It should be able to swing left/right and forward/backward. Perhaps somebody can give me a simple sketch?


Bye

PHILIPP