If you had unlimited funding what kinda crazy stuff would you guys build?
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If you had unlimited funding what kinda crazy stuff would you guys build?
how would one go about deleting a post? got bored of thread, probably not gonna view it anymore
The post has been up long enough to get me thinking. I would like to obtain the drawings of a WACO CG-4 cargo glider and build it with 21st century materials & airfoils. Instead of relying on an old C-47 to drag it into the air, I would go back to the lamp and ask the genie for an upgrade. I'm thinking of a P&W PT-6 mounted on a pylon same as a Lake amphibian. The thought of slope soaring with all the gang aboard tickles me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Haney
Bob "The glider-guider"
B-36J(III) featherweight.
Realistically, I'd love to scratch build a Cabin Waco replica, but that probably requires more time than I can spare.
I am thinking about a fail-safe multi-copter. I have an idea how to do it.
But might want to work on something more " amazing".
I would help Peter Plumb with his 0-100 project. See Homebuiltairplanes.com posts.
Aircraft Design / Aerodynamics / New Technology
Project financing concepts. Ref: junker.de and indiegogo.com and others.
Pegasus DP-1 O-100 http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/fo...ad.php?t=23767
This project is ready to go and needs funding to continue in the near future.
me having no funds except ideas .... i want to setup a manufacturing plant in INDIA and export the aircrafts/aircraft kits to nearby asian countries and also to develop futuristic machines if i am having good hit.
An accurate Curtis Sparrowhawk replica. Unfortunately I'd need to be 30 years younger with a lot more money in the bank to pull it off.
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A fairly small airplane with over 400hp and interesting history, what's not to like?
If I had unlimited funds, I would put together a team to build a replica Lockheed Air Express. None of the originals exist, and it would be nice to have one around.
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On a more realistic note, I have been collecting parts and info for years, thinking about building a replica of the Piper P-2. Might actually get something done on this one someday!
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lockheed is looking damm beautiful...... classic and vintage is marvellous
I'd make a homebuilt glider and beat Perlan to 100,000 feet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Haney
No question. I would hire Boeing to build 5 more B-314s!
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I would build a flying version of my 75% P-39 mockup that hangs in my hangar.
Vince Homer
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My dream project is to build the the Tucano Replica manufactured by Flying Legends out of Italy. It is a 76% scale down version of the Tucano Warbird used by a plethora of nations.
This project is actually going to be my next build. I guess if I had an unlimited budget, I would like to reproduce the P-38 at 60 % scale. That would be pretty cool
Id build an exact replica of a JN-4 Jenny
Have you started your Tucano project? I would like too see on in any form of completion.
I have upgraded my 70% P-39 mock-up.
-Added stub wings with main gear legs and wheels
-Replaced the Mazda engine with a Buick/Rover 215 V-8
-Installed a Casales reduction unit in the nose
-Put on the doors.
-Repainted a chromate green
It's still just a mock-up and most likely won't get built any further than this. But, it does look better now.
I also put together a mock-up of the cockpit of an ME-262 in 55% scale. I should have made it 65% as it a bit tight. The ducted fan unit is currently under development.
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Dig the P-39. Big money project for me would be a full scale Boeing P-12 or F4B.
On a more realistic note, it would be fun to do a modernized version of the old radically chopped Clipped Wind Cubs like the Meyers M-1, but with a composite cantilever wing.
We still see Clip-wong Cubs competing in IAC Primary and Sportman. You can easily take a Wag-Aero Cub kit and build the most modern Clip-wing that you want.
Best of luck,
Wes
Guess no one is dreaming anymore...
Thinking I'd like a 15ac based four placed 220hp powered stol bird capable of 2 place light acro around 6-7+ & -3 to 4.
The current generation buys rather than builds. For many it is easier to advance a professional career so that there is discretionary income to buy than to spend the 4000 hours building.
Best of luck,
Wes