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The pre-Realism LAF-A40

7,083 Gx  one month ago
185 downloads
Auto Credit Based on Gx's LAF-A40 Completed

For those wondering what exactly this is, this is an example of a design that nearly killed SP for me. This is the echostar from Before It was decided to just not go through with this... or well, atleast the particular itteration. It was technically a cancellation, but even then... after a few months, This still took place and finally worked out.


But it's not what I always intended. I think it's interesting to see how a design grows... And since I'm coming close on gold On my main account now
I want to properly pay my homage to the work that went into this project over the years. So not only am I pushing some incomplete, but usable builds out from my other accounts, I'm also revealing pieces of me bit by bit for you all to see and perhaps reignite the inspiration.


Look at this. It's so much worse than what ended up coming out. After years of procrastination and self doubt, for both, me and Tom, this started to become a failure. That was until he really committed and he followed through. What came out was beautiful... Though aerodynamically, both are still crap. Which is why the legacy isn't going to end here... But this has always been my dream... To encourage people to build things they love. So go ahead and use the "Free to build" posts I'm uploading On my ZoaMiki, Main account and this account. (Don't worry, I'll keep the upload limited to 3 a day. This is my 3rd for the day... So yeah) See ya around!

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor LAF-A40 Completed
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 51.3ft (15.6m)
  • Length 61.3ft (18.7m)
  • Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 23,889lbs (10,835kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,889lbs (10,835kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 10.442
  • Wing Loading 41.0lbs/ft2 (200.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 582.1ft2 (54.1m2)
  • Drag Points 6332

Parts

  • Number of Parts 646
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 3,857