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jcf
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Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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May 30, 2017, 01:37:33 AM »
What the title sez.
A little bit for the folk who like aero-engined specials, George Eyston's R-R Kestrel powered record car:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_the_Wind
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May 31, 2017, 04:03:02 AM »
For those who 'do' Facebook a cool group:
Innovative, Banned, and Unique Racing Cars
https://www.facebook.com/groups/808547945893612/
Loads of cool pics and unusual critters, good stuff loads of inspiration.
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June 01, 2017, 01:12:40 PM »
Hmm, how about a Soviet LSR car powered by a turboshaft version of a NK-12?
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June 01, 2017, 02:07:14 PM »
There was a variety of Soviet projects, Touchwood Models has produced
a number of them in 1/43rd:
http://www.touchwoodmodels.com/land-speed-record-models/soviet-1-43.html
Blog about the Laboratory of High Speed Automobiles:
http://khadi34.blogspot.com/2010/05/laboratory-of-high-speed-automobiles.html?m=1
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June 02, 2017, 02:44:47 AM »
Drop tanks make nifty little racers:
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June 02, 2017, 05:45:01 AM »
Quote from: taiidantomcat on June 01, 2017, 04:36:47 AM
Looks like Porco Roso rebooted :)
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 03, 2017, 05:03:00 AM »
Potential idea (free to anyone to use):
P-38 Reno-style racer. Replace Allison V-1710s with developed RR Griffons and contra-rotating propellers. Trim wings ala the P-63 Crazy Horse Campgrounds (see below).
Will need to ensure control surfaces though.
Replace pod with a smaller streamlined version with the pilot in a prone position facing forward - almost like the pod under this:
Pod would be faired into ring though.
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June 03, 2017, 08:43:32 AM »
I've seen a P-38 at Reno in 1996. It didn't race because it blew an engine, but once they rebuilt it, they put a demonstration on the last day. Only time I ever seen a P-38 flying
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June 06, 2017, 08:52:23 PM »
Let's not forget about the Schnieder cup...
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June 06, 2017, 10:40:35 PM »
She wins!
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June 07, 2017, 06:22:18 AM »
A couple of ground vehicles for Tophe:
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 15, 2017, 09:22:21 PM »
This was my idea for an 'ultimate' piston engine aircraft, originally it was to be a single seater, but then thought it would be much more fun if two went along. Of course, it could be a turbo-prop powered too.
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June 19, 2017, 02:16:17 AM »
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June 19, 2017, 03:59:52 AM »
Twin engine hydro
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 20, 2017, 04:43:11 AM »
Film of Segrave in the
Golden Arrow
(one Napier Lion) at Daytona, also includes the fatal wreck
of the White-Triplex (three Liberty).
https://youtu.be/VoG4fgAk9S0
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 21, 2017, 11:24:54 PM »
I add to the inspirational pictures this beautiful motorbike:
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June 22, 2017, 01:08:56 AM »
Not far off the reality of Glenn Curtiss's V-8 record setter:
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 22, 2017, 02:19:07 AM »
Well, I'll add this one then
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 24, 2017, 04:34:48 AM »
Some possible inspiration from the real world: Aston Martin Valkyrie
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June 24, 2017, 06:30:35 AM »
I'm surprised Mr.UAV didn't go to Daniel Simon's
Roborace
for inspiration.
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http://www.roborace.com/
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Re: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion
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June 24, 2017, 06:32:12 AM »
From a 1929 Science Fiction movie called
"High Treason"
while not a racing car (the original vehicle was a three wheeled motorcycle) it still looks racy:
(by
Gary Campesi at DeviantArt
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good shot from the movie:
Video clip:
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June 25, 2017, 03:08:13 AM »
Quote from: jcf on June 24, 2017, 06:30:35 AM
I'm surprised Mr.UAV didn't go to Daniel Simon's
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