When I saw this, it immediately reminded me of one of my creations. You have made a very fine plane. Well done!
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/80n28L/Smith-S-11MP-Sea-Lion
I’ve taken the liberty to modify this brick. It still flies like a pig but the wings sweep better and you can actually land it if you touch down at 200mph or below.
Not bad. I like the landing gear but it isn’t forgiving if you don’t set both mains down simultaneously when landing. Takeoff yaw is a pain. Excellent flier though.
I agree with you on every level. I was only trying to make the predecessor look better. If I would have started from scratch... well check out my A-1 Lumberjack and you’ll see what I mean. I uploaded a revamp of my original build that you might like much more. @Vince117
Ugly. Wait did I say that right? Yes. Ugly. But FML is it fast and maneuverable! The stability is superb. Who needs a rudder anyway? But yes, definitely ugly.
I took the liberty to reshape the wing the way it is currently being produced. I am an airline fueler and know that wing like I know my shoe size (usual close guess 😜). I don’t yet have the skill to make flaps and alerons the way you do. If what I did is an abomination and takes away from your upload, let me know and I’ll take it down after you save any adjustments you want. @JetWondy
Understood. I designed this maybe 3 years ago before the big blocks existed. I modified it lastnight with larger blocks on the nose and under the engines and behind the intakes. Feel free to make adjustments. I love to see my planes modernized. @TheGuyYouMightKnow
Thanks. I just ordered an iPad pro so that I can get more serious. My old iPad mini 1 stopped building planes well after SP added rotating gizmos. I appreciate your feedback greatly. @doge
Thanks for the advice. I'm trying to get all my planes off my old iPad mini 1 on to the website. My tablet usually crashes 3 times before the upload succeeds hence one screen shot. I really appreciate your support. Cheers friend.@Texasfam04
Hands down the best design simple planes has seen since the AT-ST. Perhaps of all time.
Been wanting to make an ornithopter for some time but what’s the sense now? You have made the perfect and most gorgeous one.
Cheers!
+2Possibly my favorite download. Amazing!
+1@randomusername Thanks. Not sure why that makes you laugh out loud, but I’m glad to have shaped your opinion for the better.
+1When I saw this, it immediately reminded me of one of my creations. You have made a very fine plane. Well done!
+1https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/80n28L/Smith-S-11MP-Sea-Lion
I made a new version of this but for some reason the auto credit disappeared. Wanted to make sure you get the credit you deserve.
+1Now this is my kind of plane. Reminds me of my S-15s. Nice job.
Not bad for a first. Keep experimenting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you advance.
Thanks! Not bad for a couple-hour-build if I say so my self. @KfcGaming
This thing is epic! It’s complicated meets simplicity. Great job.
LOL. Does it come equipped with a suicide feature?
I’ve taken the liberty to modify this brick. It still flies like a pig but the wings sweep better and you can actually land it if you touch down at 200mph or below.
Not bad. I like the landing gear but it isn’t forgiving if you don’t set both mains down simultaneously when landing. Takeoff yaw is a pain. Excellent flier though.
Make a gunship version
Deadly
Way cool
I originally made it in dark navy blue and red. Guess I never posted that version. LOL guess I never thought about how flat it is. @johnnaive117
Creative concept.
Here is the original:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/43GcL4/Aerofowl-Draco
Eggscellent joke. Glad you waited to hatch it until now.
Where have I seen this before?...
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/yVY5CD/BAe-Harrier-II
I hate to look at it but I love to fly it. Mind blowing maneuverability.
Way fun. I love the concept of old meets new with the jet biplane adaptation.
I did tinker a bit and found if I place 1 gyro directly in line with the center of lift, I get better use from one than from 3.
@EpicStriker, the gyros have been pulled out for access.
I don’t get it
That’s what I was going for. @PlanesOfOld
Based on 1949 XVI Liberator by
@PlanesOfOld
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4F8X7J/1949-XVI-Liberator
@RedRooster sure. Thanks!
Way fun. But is it a seaplane or a hydrofoil that flies? Who cares?! It’s fun
It’s “simple planes” not “real planes”. This blimp needs fuel. @randomusername
I agree with you on every level. I was only trying to make the predecessor look better. If I would have started from scratch... well check out my A-1 Lumberjack and you’ll see what I mean. I uploaded a revamp of my original build that you might like much more. @Vince117
Thanks @ThePrototype
Ugly. Wait did I say that right? Yes. Ugly. But FML is it fast and maneuverable! The stability is superb. Who needs a rudder anyway? But yes, definitely ugly.
Fun plane. What does the name mean?
You may like this a little better than the F-10. @Cynister
Have at it @Cynister. Glad you enjoy it. Guess it does leave a little to be desired if you like crisp snap responses.
This flys so much better than it looks. Nice job.
Anybody want to make this thing more stable?
@birthdaysnake
Absolutely. I hate this plane. I’m just uploading it to get it off my iPad. @birthdaysnake
It’s an old build. Been making planes for years but never uploaded them until recently. @WaffleCakes
This was the first plane I ever made. There were few parts available back then. @randomusername
I took the liberty to reshape the wing the way it is currently being produced. I am an airline fueler and know that wing like I know my shoe size (usual close guess 😜). I don’t yet have the skill to make flaps and alerons the way you do. If what I did is an abomination and takes away from your upload, let me know and I’ll take it down after you save any adjustments you want. @JetWondy
You may like this @Mixedbrocc
That’s fine. The design is so basic that the odds of people making the same aircraft are pretty high. Not trying to accuse. Just curious. @Mixedbrocc
This looks very similar to my “Drone Interceptor”. Did you have inspiration for this aircraft?
Understood. I designed this maybe 3 years ago before the big blocks existed. I modified it lastnight with larger blocks on the nose and under the engines and behind the intakes. Feel free to make adjustments. I love to see my planes modernized. @TheGuyYouMightKnow
I love it. I am honored that you took the time to do this.
Take this Blackbird inspired beauty, modify it, improve it, smash it to bits! It’s just fun to try to controll. Secret hint... fast=stable.
Last thing- try the 90° vertical hover! Awesome.
Thanks. I just ordered an iPad pro so that I can get more serious. My old iPad mini 1 stopped building planes well after SP added rotating gizmos. I appreciate your feedback greatly. @doge
Thanks for the advice. I'm trying to get all my planes off my old iPad mini 1 on to the website. My tablet usually crashes 3 times before the upload succeeds hence one screen shot. I really appreciate your support. Cheers friend.@Texasfam04