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Homemade Nonfueled Engine Paddleboat

597 Swanchise16  8.1 years ago

After 12+ hours of work, I have finally created a working engine system using pistons. It does not use fuel, and since resizable wheels require a real engine part to turn I have incorporated the design into a paddle boat. Only has a top speed of around 7 mph, but I think it's the design and concept that counts. Directions: 1. Prime the engines by setting VTOL to +50%. Keep it in that position. 2. Activate bow and stern vertical pistons with Groups 1 and 3. Set throttle to 15-20%.3. Activate individual horizontal pistons with groups 2 and 4 when they are in optimal position. (Bow (2) piston should be just above the midpoint of the cycle, stern (4) piston should be just below the cycle. Vice-versa if you want to reverse). 4. Throttle up to 65-80%. Malfunctions may occur if the timings of activation were a little off. Turn with roll. Trim controls miniguns. 5. Enjoy! Post ideas in the comments and feel free to use the engine setup! (Although credit would be appreciated!)

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Length 35.4ft (10.8m)
  • Height 20.2ft (6.2m)
  • Empty Weight 6,351lbs (2,881kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,351lbs (2,881kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 12.4lbs/ft2 (60.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 510.6ft2 (47.4m2)
  • Drag Points 10468

Parts

  • Number of Parts 154
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 747