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ISPFOS Challenge

34.5k GhostHTX  6.0 years ago
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What ho, chaps!

Welcome to the;

Inaugural Simple Planes Festival of Speed

What is this heresy!? I hear you cry? Well, old chap, this is an ‘homage to all things old, oily, petrol burning and, above all, quick!

This challenge, em, challenges you to;

  • Build a 1940’s 1950’s style racing automobile.
  • Lend me the keys to said beauty
  • Watch as I hoon it around Gold Prix Raceway
  • Gaze in awe as I give her a bloody good seeing to in a straight line drag along Wright Airports main runway.

So, what can you win?

Easy!

  • 10 upvotes and spots for the winner
  • 6 upvotes and spots to the runner up
  • 3 upvotes and spots to the second runner up

Two prizes of this sort shall be dealt out; one for looks, one for functionality.

So, whats the rules?

  • The vehicle must be a successor to this post (the cockpit is in the seat back)
  • The vehicle entered must use one stock car engine. Max 600hp. No other engines allowed.
  • The vehicle entered must be in the spirit of a 1940s/1950s open wheeled open top racer.
  • Parts counts of maximum 400 parts/minimum 150 parts (although the awesomness of your creation might induce me to be more lenient with the minimum part count).
  • Stock wheels only. Four wheels must be used.
  • Rear wheel drive only
  • Total minimum weight of 1000lbs.
  • XML modding allowed.
  • The vehicle entered must fit inside the box provided. That is 6 feet wide, 13.5 feet long and 4.5 feet high (excluding the driver).
  • I reserve the right to disqualify entries that are clearly not in the 40’s/50’s spirit.

Entries shall be submitted by latest 01/02/2019 CET. Thats Euro format, by the way, so February 1st.

How will this be Judged?

There are three criteria;

  • 1 - One lap around the Gold Prix Raceway (best of three will be taken).
  • 2 - 0-top speed-0 drag run on Wright main runway (highest speed of three runs will be taken)
  • 3 - Looks, scored out of 10.

Driving will be done by me.

And thats it. Any questions? Kindly register them below.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 4 airplane(s) +175 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Length 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Height 4.5ft (1.4m)
  • Empty Weight 1,007lbs (456kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,076lbs (488kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1440

Parts

  • Number of Parts 94
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 383
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Very cool. Now we have two entries. Game on!

    Any More?

    6.0 years ago
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    2,911 mojoyup

    @GhostHTX All set :) Also, on this model, if you start to drift, just let it do its thing :P It will return back to position quite quickly, so if you have to let off gas, and any turning is good until its ready to pound the gas again lol

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Cool beans. I like a nice lotus 7. @mojoyup

    6.0 years ago
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    2,911 mojoyup

    @GhostHTX Ill be a disembodied internet entity haha! I think you will enjoy what I have going ;) Doing a modified chassis for a lotus 7! 1952-1957 :)

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Youre a good man / woman / disembodied internet entity! @mojoyup

    6.0 years ago
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    2,911 mojoyup

    I downloaded for the challenge :) Will post submission soon! THANK YOU!

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Sweet! Go for it! I would love to see what you build. @ThePrototype

    6.0 years ago
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    16.4k ThePrototype

    It's basically I make everything but the engine, the steering, suspension, and even possibly a body @GhostHTX

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Dunno. Define “mechanical build”? The idea is to keep the power within easily measured limits. If you can guarantee that the motor isnt more powerful than a 600 hp car engine then ok! @ThePrototype

    6.0 years ago
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    16.4k ThePrototype

    Mechanical builds allowed?

    6.0 years ago
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    15.8k Stormfur

    Well that took my 1970 drag chevelle of the list lol back to the drawing board

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Permission granted! Welcome on board! @tylerdeveneuxmusic

    +1 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    @Tw1st3dPs7ch0 Well done. Youre in.

    +1 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Do it! Doitdoitdoit! Dooooo iiiiiit! @MrSilverWolf

    6.0 years ago
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    Challenge! Make 1940s race cars!
    Me:
    makes P38 fuel tank car instead

    +1 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    I amended the deadline, chaps! Take note!

    +2 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Thanks, but I dont think human is his first language... @Kerbango

    6.0 years ago
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    102k Kerbango

    @AchuTMM dude, you have almost 2 months to read and comprehend the rules......

    +1 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Oh please do, old boy - I dont think the natives are quite savvy with all this car lingo... @Tang0five

    +1 6.0 years ago
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    53.2k Tang0five

    I’d love to take part old boy but I’ve never attempted a car before. I was thinking someone should do the D-Type. Why? Because it’s a jaaaaaag!

    +3 6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Ok. Well thanks, I guess...@AchuTMM

    6.0 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Yes you are. But are you in? @AchuTMM

    6.0 years ago