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Free Wheels 1 - (for your WW I planes)

109k WalrusAircraft  9.4 years ago
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A lot of people build WW I era airplanes, but are forced to stick tiny wheels on the bottom. I experimented with some wheels that have wheels embedded in them so the plane does not blow up on take off and landing. I build a small car as a proof of concept to see how it worked on rough ground. Drive it around and see if it might be useful to you. VTOL slider down to move forward. I guess the car is kind of fun, too. :-

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.2ft (4.9m)
  • Length 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Height 6.7ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 10,143lbs (4,601kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,357lbs (5,151kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.187
  • Wing Loading 555.1lbs/ft2 (2,710.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 20.5ft2 (1.9m2)
  • Drag Points 7515

Parts

  • Number of Parts 137
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,103
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    I really like the idea of the wheels, but they are a little unstable at high speeds

    8.8 years ago
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    Wow. This is actually good! I might use it in future projects.
    9.4 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    holy crap. these look great
    9.4 years ago
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    Thanks for the kind ratings everyone. I'll personally send thanks tomorrow.
    9.4 years ago
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    9,340 picy
    Best weels on sp!!!
    9.4 years ago
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    842 Legomore
    I made something similar but is more for those people who like to conquer the mountains or waters of simple planes . Gave you credit for idea though! http://www.simpleplanes.com/a/8578e0/Monster-truck-interior
    9.4 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    Might make a Sikorsky Ilya with them next!
    9.4 years ago
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    @PlanesOfOld - thanks for testing. Looks like it works well for heavy bombers.
    9.4 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    I incorporated these in a handly page Halifax for a test (yes I spent hours making a plane to test some wheels!) https://www.kamcord.com/v/kh8dXAKr59f
    9.4 years ago
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    46.7k JMicah4
    i didn't get a notification for some reason but this might help!
    9.4 years ago
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    Thanks man! You are very generous!
    9.4 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    I may not use these for mine as I think the small ones look ok on fighters but I may use them on larger planes like bombers and stuff
    9.4 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Yes dude it'd a cool car on it's own mate. Great work
    9.4 years ago