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Desert Runner

10.2k emptybox  7.6 years ago

This is a well performing Desert Buggy

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 9 airplane(s) +35 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Length 30.4ft (9.3m)
  • Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 8,620lbs (3,910kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,753lbs (3,970kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 20.1lbs/ft2 (98.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 435.2ft2 (40.4m2)
  • Drag Points 9224

Parts

  • Number of Parts 342
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,506
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    Hey, so I made a modified "Booster Desert Runner" with VTOL capabilities allowing it to do small jumps, soften landings, and also speed it up for larger leaps. It is pretty well balanced. I also added two parachutes for jumping off cliffs or air drops that can be detached once you land. My issue is that the added weight has overloaded the rear shocks. How do you boost them to 500% like the front? I even tried to copy and paste them from the front shocks, but couldn't get them to "click in". I've also had an issue of the front shocks locking up. Any suggestions? Have to say, great base to work on!

    Here is the Boosted Desert Runner, hope you like it and can help: http://www.simpleplanes.com/a/2h3PG3/Boosted-Desert-Runner#

    7.3 years ago
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    87.7k Kerbango

    Dude, you totally have to enter my challenge: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/xboC5d/Frame-Challenge

    7.4 years ago
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    487 rockcool

    Hay crater there is a challenge for you its called the 1000 mph challenge check it out please if you like do thx

    7.4 years ago
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    Love it! Amazing flex and suspension travel

    7.6 years ago
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    272 Nos946

    U see my newest off road truck thing I need heavy duty but soft suspension @emptybox

    7.6 years ago
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    10.2k emptybox

    @Nos946
    Where can I help?

    7.6 years ago
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    272 Nos946

    I need some custom suspension work done on one of my projects @emptybox

    7.6 years ago
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    Lol. That's cool. Just wasn't sure if you knew or whatever. Cool build @emptybox

    7.6 years ago
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    10.2k emptybox

    @EliteSteel
    yes i know but i think its more fun to drive when the vehicle has a tendency to oversteer

    7.6 years ago
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    One thing I seemed to have noticed in my time building and working on these builds, they spin out less if your rear tires have about 20-30% more sideways traction than the fronts. My normal settings are
    Front: 120-130% side, 150% forward
    Rear: 150% side, 150% forward
    Just a things I've noticed.

    7.6 years ago
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    Wow. This one outdoes my modified one that I made of your last build by miles. Also, just realized I forgot to make the update one I made public. Dangit.

    7.6 years ago
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    147k Pilotmario

    @emptybox Thanks!

    7.6 years ago
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    10.2k emptybox

    @Blaze388338 @PyrusEnderhunter @Pilotmario
    feel free to do with it what you want :).

    7.6 years ago
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    Reminds me of a German 222 for some reason,but can I take your suspension I've been looking for a good one I'll give credit if I ever upload it

    7.6 years ago
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    May I mod plz?

    7.6 years ago
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    147k Pilotmario

    Nice build! I may make a reconnaissance vehicle off of this chassis.

    Now let the upvotes roll in...

    7.6 years ago
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    sweet!

    7.6 years ago
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    Looks cool!

    7.6 years ago