Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Drone/UAV/unmanned whatever GB => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on November 23, 2017, 04:11:49 AM
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WIP I don't have a name for it yet but it is based on the 1/72 Revell RAH-66 Comanche. I will be adding other bits to it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/38529112196_7239d53cd8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GFLHS)IMG_6059 (https://flic.kr/p/21GFLHS) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/38529112876_bda395796e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GFLVA)IMG_6058 (https://flic.kr/p/21GFLVA) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/38529115006_db2148d028_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GFMyj)IMG_6057 (https://flic.kr/p/21GFMyj) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr
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:smiley: Has a nice sleek look !!
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That'd look good in matt black, with no national markings but a few stencils to break the monotone. :smiley:
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Looks like a prototype for one of Skynet's tools; perhaps add a few more sensor heads for more panoramic sensing.
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interesting...
Is it remotely controlled? I have heard that piloting a helicopter is very uneasy, I suppose it cannot be automatic, yes?
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:smiley:
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interesting...
Is it remotely controlled? I have heard that piloting a helicopter is very uneasy, I suppose it cannot be automatic, yes?
I believe that both Sikorsky and Bell have flown tech demonstrators that show that it can be done. The challenge is transforming a "one-off" prototype into a production vehicle.
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interesting...
Is it remotely controlled? I have heard that piloting a helicopter is very uneasy, I suppose it cannot be automatic, yes?
I believe that both Sikorsky and Bell have flown tech demonstrators that show that it can be done. The challenge is transforming a "one-off" prototype into a production vehicle.
Errr...there are plenty of Helicopter UAVs in existence. Just google "Helicopter UAV". Not sure why anyone would have any doubts.
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Is it remotely controlled? I have heard that piloting a helicopter is very uneasy, I suppose it cannot be automatic, yes?
You may be surprised to learn there are several unmanned/"drone" helicopters in use with the United States' military and a few elsewhere, Tophe. So far most have been conversions of existing piloted machines but they are rapidly becoming part of our world.
I see Greg's just said the same after Evan's post, both of which I missed - based on looks alone the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_MQ-8_Fire_Scout) is my favourite and, luckily, there are kits available. Kaman's K-MAX has seen service in its unmanned form in Afghanistan, I think.
Looks like a prototype for one of Skynet's tools
I was about to say it looks like a Terminator prop!
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MQ-8C is a fun beastie, I worked on the first prototype. Lots of interesting little bits I learned there.
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Helo UAVs have been around for quite some time, even in operational service.
This one's pretty cool:
Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH - LINK! (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrodyne_QH-50_DASH)
Basically a stand-off delivery vehicle for torpedoes, used from the late 50s/early 60s onwards.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/QH-50_DD-692_1967.jpg)
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Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH. Remember those well from the era of FRAM I & II conversion of Gearing and Sumner destroyers. Seen in person.
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Old time IPMS-Seattle member and curmudgeon Jim Schubert was closely associated
with those during his years with Boeing Turbines.
He was also involved with this:
https://youtu.be/Io9514RNb2Q (https://youtu.be/Io9514RNb2Q)
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/12/08/fire-boid-the-first-turbine-powered-indy-car-to-appear-at-the-2016-arizona-concours-delegance/ (https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/12/08/fire-boid-the-first-turbine-powered-indy-car-to-appear-at-the-2016-arizona-concours-delegance/)
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looks good
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I'm watching it,that should be interesting. :smiley: