Introducing the H.P.42 as the latest addition to my 100-part ultra-simple series.
Iconic as the world's largest airliner upon its introduction in 1931, the H.P.42 flew regular passenger and mail service for the British airline, Imperial Airways. Powered by 4 Bristol Jupiter radial engines putting out 490 horsepower each, the biplane served routes across Europe, Asia, and Africa for nearly a decade.
This is a 1:1 scale model in dimension, weight, and power, but I had to make some design compromises to keep the part count down. Overall I think it flies quite well! Enjoy!
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 130.0ft (39.6m)
- Length 92.1ft (28.1m)
- Height 27.6ft (8.4m)
- Empty Weight 34,298lbs (15,557kg)
- Loaded Weight 38,314lbs (17,379kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.051
- Wing Loading 10.3lbs/ft2 (50.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,736.5ft2 (347.1m2)
- Drag Points 17883
Parts
- Number of Parts 100
- Control Surfaces 15
- Performance Cost 581
By far the most forgotten classic.
It looks amazing and it flies amazing! @B747Driver
@FrankieTheAvi8or Thanks! I enjoy trying to make them fly properly! :D
My god this is VERY good
@Sockdragger Clever! Yes indeed :D
Truly an image of the original:
"As majestic as the sphinx... And almost just as fast"
Instantly, neuron activation.
Kiki’s Delivery Service.
That’s the plane o-O
@WinsWings Thanks! Your work looks pretty amazing as well!
Very nice build .
nice, I was watching youtube about this plane. nice work
Masterpiece
@B747Driver i also enjoy that it lumbers around at about 150 mph very calm enjoyable flight
@Liquidfox01 Thanks! I feel like it captures the essence of "Simple Planes" :)
Very well detailed for only 100 parts
Increíble lo que lograste hacer con solo 100 piezas, aplausos✈️