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gow589 09-17-2023 08:37 AM

Lifting Body
 
Here's something I'm working on. It's a compromise. Instead of transitioning from quad to aircraft mode, this will stay in quad mode for forward flight.


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...22a5a6a8a5.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...9f4d991167.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...ff1a348b6a.jpg


gow589 09-25-2023 07:38 AM

Got it covered:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...26947d69d1.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...9acf49cd3d.jpg

gow589 10-06-2023 01:34 PM

Waiting on calm day for hover test.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...6374ac8cac.jpg

resourcecapital 10-06-2023 02:03 PM

changing subjects on you what is the red car in the backround.
everything screams mgb but v6 emblem?"?
wes

gow589 10-06-2023 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by resourcecapital (Post 12785068)
changing subjects on you what is the red car in the backround.
everything screams mgb but v6 emblem?"?
wes

The Gm 60° V6 conversion is pretty common:


resourcecapital 10-06-2023 03:37 PM

i had a 72 gt modified for stage 3 factory modified scca racing. 12.5 pistons, suspension lowered 2 inchs webra dcoe xke carb custom intake manifold and headers i made my self. aluminum front hood and fenders to reduce the weight. tube shocks. loved that car untill i slid it up under a suv that stopped in the middle of an intersection. insurance totaled it. got paid well they (insurance) were not happy paying out and had to fight for it. every mod was fully street legal. thanks for the pic and info.
wes

gow589 10-06-2023 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by resourcecapital (Post 12785075)
i had a 72 gt modified for stage 3 factory modified scca racing. 12.5 pistons, suspension lowered 2 inchs webra dcoe xke carb custom intake manifold and headers i made my self. aluminum front hood and fenders to reduce the weight. tube shocks. loved that car untill i slid it up under a suv that stopped in the middle of an intersection. insurance totaled it. got paid well they (insurance) were not happy paying out and had to fight for it. every mod was fully street legal. thanks for the pic and info.
wes

I hope you weren't hurt. Funny how so many of us have common hobbies.


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