@AaronSonAirCrafts I wouldn't sweat the number of engines thing. Stacking more engines adds more power, but also adds more weight. Having to sling more weight around those turns, and at higher speeds, creates lots of potential issues. I think 1:26 is a respectable time for this challenge. Mostly you should just worry about how reliably your plane finishes the race without crashing or clipping the water.
Oh snap! I won?
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I was wondering why all the sudden upvotes :D
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I'm actually surprised. There were a lot of great submissions to this challenge. Congrats to everyone who placed, as well as the Runners-up!
@AndrewGarrison It would neat to also see individual tournament specific requirements, such as Pusher props only, or a number of engines requirement (such as only twin engine planes), just to challenge people's building skills a little more.
@AndrewGarrison So we can't increase engine power through XML, but we can still blend parts and whatnot via xml? If so, can we stack engines that way for contra-rotating props?
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Also, is there a limit on number of engines used?
@AgDynamics Is it now? Is it now? Is it now? How about now? Now? Now? Nownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownow?
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Kind of like that, huh?
Man, I was going to try and sneak in a different entry at the last minute, but it seems it's locked in. I hope my plane doesn't bomb. It tends to not crash about 50% of the time :P
I did a challenge like this back before we had the new fuselage parts. It was a lot tougher then. Still a great idea though. I'm sorry I missed the deadline.
@Duder This is a replica racing plane. It never had landing gear. It was launched into the water from a special cart, and took off and landed only from the water. If you'd like to fly an amphibious aircraft, check out some of my other amphibious seaplanes.
Go to C:/Users/(Your Username)/Appdata/LocalLow/Jundroo/Simpleplanes/AircraftDesigns
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From there you can open your planes' XML files with Notepad, or another similar program. I use Textpad because it's a bit easier to navigate than notepad. You can find a free download for it with a quick google search.
@Allstar I've had this model for a while, I just wasn't sure if I should post it. But after looking at it and flying it repeatedly, I'm not sure what else I could add. I decided it was time I shared it.
@MediocrePlanes Thanks!
@RedstoneArmory you have to add your own condiments.
Awesome! It was a great challenge :D
@AaronSonAirCrafts I wouldn't sweat the number of engines thing. Stacking more engines adds more power, but also adds more weight. Having to sling more weight around those turns, and at higher speeds, creates lots of potential issues. I think 1:26 is a respectable time for this challenge. Mostly you should just worry about how reliably your plane finishes the race without crashing or clipping the water.
@bobthetitan Any updates on the judging?
@ChunderDownUndeR That plane looks fantastic!
@Pauciloquent Thanks! It really surprised me :D
Oh snap! I won?
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I was wondering why all the sudden upvotes :D
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I'm actually surprised. There were a lot of great submissions to this challenge. Congrats to everyone who placed, as well as the Runners-up!
@RocketLL thanks for the upvotes!
@AndrewGarrison that makes sense. Thanks for replying!
@Ohobs it counts as a crash for both. If they collide twice they're both disqualified.
@AndrewGarrison It would neat to also see individual tournament specific requirements, such as Pusher props only, or a number of engines requirement (such as only twin engine planes), just to challenge people's building skills a little more.
@AndrewGarrison I really like that you've decided to go with different racing classes. Should provide some real variety to the tournament.
@Delphinus Which plane did you enter?
@ahappyape Landing gear aren't necessary for the Shark Tooth Race. It's air start.
That's a lot of wings.
@XVIindustries Thanks!
Yes, it's air start. Props only, and no XML modded engines this time.
@AviationXpert154 Thanks! Twice!
@Delphinus Thanks!
@AndrewGarrison So we can't increase engine power through XML, but we can still blend parts and whatnot via xml? If so, can we stack engines that way for contra-rotating props?
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Also, is there a limit on number of engines used?
Wow! Great competition. I can't wait for the next one. I'm already working on my own broken-fast VTOL powered plane.
@AgDynamics Is it now? Is it now? Is it now? How about now? Now? Now? Nownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownownow?
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Kind of like that, huh?
Man, I was going to try and sneak in a different entry at the last minute, but it seems it's locked in. I hope my plane doesn't bomb. It tends to not crash about 50% of the time :P
@CodyS 10AM CST, that's central standard time. Right now it's 9:23 CST.
@FrozenYoghurt Some day I plan to revisit this plane and do a full rebuild. Don't know when that will be, however.
@BRuthless Oh, cool. Can't believe I completely missed that.
How does one test the AI control with their plane?
I did a challenge like this back before we had the new fuselage parts. It was a lot tougher then. Still a great idea though. I'm sorry I missed the deadline.
May we submit replica aircraft to compete, or only original designs?
Ah. You're right. I misread the rules. My bad.
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Awesome plane btw.
@Cedy117
Aren't the submissions supposed to be posted as unlisted?
Whew! I made it in before the 1st 128!
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Good luck to everyone!
@Cedy117 I should have waited and posted on the 19th :P
Kidding. Thanks for the praise!
@Delphinus Thanks. Here's hoping :L
@RocketLL understood. I will probably only submit one. But if I have another cool idea it's good to know I can upload a secondary entry.
May we attach wheels to the cargo boxes?
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Also, how many entries per person?
@Duder This is a replica racing plane. It never had landing gear. It was launched into the water from a special cart, and took off and landed only from the water. If you'd like to fly an amphibious aircraft, check out some of my other amphibious seaplanes.
@Duder I do, when they're meant to be amphibious. Many sea planes in WWII were strictly water landers.
@Brields95 What makes you think he used cheap materials?
All you did was change the color :/
Go to C:/Users/(Your Username)/Appdata/LocalLow/Jundroo/Simpleplanes/AircraftDesigns
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From there you can open your planes' XML files with Notepad, or another similar program. I use Textpad because it's a bit easier to navigate than notepad. You can find a free download for it with a quick google search.
@TheOwlAce Glad you like it!
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I edited the rotation of the rear gear in the XML file to get them like that.
This looks incredible! How does it not have more upvotes!
Very nice. Is there any chance you could make a 9 cylinder radial?
@Allstar I've had this model for a while, I just wasn't sure if I should post it. But after looking at it and flying it repeatedly, I'm not sure what else I could add. I decided it was time I shared it.
@jimbojet I can imagine. Most Latin based languages have far less ambiguity than English.
I like it!
@jimbojet :D
Did you know: If you second guess your plans to spend time at a Native American establishment, that would be a "reservation reservation reservation"?
@Stickman James while John had had had had had had had had had had had a better effect on the teacher.
Or more accurately:
James, while John had had "had," had had "had had"; "had had" had had a better effect on the teacher.
Looks great! Reminds me of the Aegis Redeemer from Star Citizen.