@breitling Thanks! I'm already aware of some of those tricks, but it's always interesting to read about and learn more. I tend to build things which have, and favor, interesting flight dynamics, so hardly any of my planes aim to serve as replicas of real aircraft. With that said, I occasionally will delve into attempting a real build.
Here is one example: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/94383R/F-16-_alpha-phase
and one more: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/ys3Ipo/Mig-9
Please reread the description: “..its drag-point count, when detatched from the launch mechanism.” — If you go into the editor, and remove the pylon and gear (which is relevant since that’s the plane’s form in flight), you’ll see that it comes down to 308. @asteroidbook345
Please forgive me. I had saved the original, wheeled version of this a while ago and during that time, forgot that I had downloaded it. The site has thankfully given credit to the author of the original platform, @Marble97c. I would've included this in my original description had I not forgotten.
Either way, I hope you enjoy. I'll also add that the engines on the seaplane variant were added to provide the necessary thrust to takeoff from water. There were also various other, minute adjustments such as the wing shape and fuel quantity.
@Samjonie Thanks!
+1@breitling Thanks! I'm already aware of some of those tricks, but it's always interesting to read about and learn more. I tend to build things which have, and favor, interesting flight dynamics, so hardly any of my planes aim to serve as replicas of real aircraft. With that said, I occasionally will delve into attempting a real build.
Here is one example: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/94383R/F-16-_alpha-phase
and one more: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/ys3Ipo/Mig-9
+1Well done!
+1@THZZ Unfortunately it doesn't have a specific purpose, I just enjoy making funky structures which fly reasonably well.
Please reread the description: “..its drag-point count, when detatched from the launch mechanism.” — If you go into the editor, and remove the pylon and gear (which is relevant since that’s the plane’s form in flight), you’ll see that it comes down to 308. @asteroidbook345
@DJPANDA Thanks! I appreciate it.
Please forgive me. I had saved the original, wheeled version of this a while ago and during that time, forgot that I had downloaded it. The site has thankfully given credit to the author of the original platform, @Marble97c. I would've included this in my original description had I not forgotten.
Either way, I hope you enjoy. I'll also add that the engines on the seaplane variant were added to provide the necessary thrust to takeoff from water. There were also various other, minute adjustments such as the wing shape and fuel quantity.
@breitling Nice. I think the reason why is because the details are relatively simple to replicate, so it's a good starting point.
@Lizarddragon Thanks
@fernado475 Nice, just followed you. Do you have a link to yours?
@Bearclaw189 Thanks!