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Fossey's Spirit of Australia

2,705 Jettison  9.7 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on Teus's Boat Challenge

I'm pretty terrible at building boats, but I just wanted to attempt to make this iconic speed boat.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Boat Challenge
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Length 20.4ft (6.2m)
  • Height 8.2ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 4,345lbs (1,971kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,946lbs (2,243kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.271
  • Wing Loading 106.6lbs/ft2 (520.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 46.4ft2 (4.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2278

Parts

  • Number of Parts 95
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 209
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    2,705 Jettison
    Oh. Ok. Nvm. @Teus
    9.7 years ago
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    18.6k Teus
    @Jettison Wut, I meant to say that I've never seen it IRL.
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Teus well I did rush it and don't really know how to make wings go into each other and stuff. At least I gave it a try :)
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Teus :(
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Zing2000 looks neat. Although my rc looks nothing like it. I found a link to a boat that is pretty much exactly the same except mine looks better and has better shaded wood and paint and stuff: http://www.naintrading.co.uk/model-ships/ferrari-hydroplane-1954-rc-ready-p-227.html#.VRZybBhXerU
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    yeah... hey y dont u have a look at my entry to this challenge. i think you will like it
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Zing2000 yeah. I have an rc boat (though it's more for show rather than functionality) that hydroplanes just like the spirit of Australia. It is really cool even though it doesn't go very fast, though the same principle is functioning.
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    yeah.. to be the recod holder scince 1978(i think) thats amazing thogh i made an SP boat that pretty much doubles its speed
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Zing2000 even though it was a huge accomplishment, it doesn't seem to be a huge feature as it is displayed above a ramp to the exhibition halls. Still pretty cool.
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    and no i havnt seen it irl... i want to tho
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    i rated this coz i am auzzie so yeh :)
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Zing2000 @Teus have you guys actually seen it in real life? It's in the maritime museum in darling harbour SYD?
    9.7 years ago
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    2,705 Jettison
    @Zing2000 @Teus Thanks guys, I just logged on and got a 40 point boost so I'm so amazed that just making the general shape of it gets me points! @WWIIPlaneBuilder I will try...
    9.7 years ago
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    18.6k Teus
    Fast and a nice raceboat look. Well done!
    9.7 years ago
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    Next you could make the spirit of Tasmania, if your device can handle it
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Nice first try... It's still the record holder :)
    9.7 years ago