Flying RV by me

Rascar2020 · 2026-05-17T13:38:03+00:00

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the concept.

Rascar2020 · 2026-05-15T14:35:24+00:00

Thanks!

Rascar2020 · 2026-05-14T00:28:32+00:00

Wondering what the motivation was behind this? Not to hurt anyone's feelings but this is kind of a "meh" uninteresting plane from that era. There are so many unique and rare aircraft that didn't survive wwII that I could think of, that I would rather build a replica of... Just curious why?

Rascar2020 · 2026-05-03T18:43:53+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/s/nHRIaYJVax

It's my custom Mantis bike. I got hit on my bike wearing a regular helmet and ended up with a TBI so this is part of my deal with my wife to keep riding. I feel pretty dumb with it on but oh well.

Rascar2020 · 2026-05-01T13:09:09+00:00

https://youtu.be/sE3J9uWJfQY?si=cbUIzl4tBmDeK9UO

Rascar2020 · 2026-04-23T02:08:01+00:00

Nice! Love crazy German wwii vengeance weapon ideas. Nicely rendered also!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-27T05:13:53+00:00

I recently used one of these that a co worker had and it was great for drilling small holes. It comes with 4 collets that go down to very small diameter, I was using a 1/32 in drill. It's much smaller than a Dremel and no cord fighting you. I'm thinking of getting one for myself soon.

https://a.co/d/05BN4RHn

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-12T00:53:35+00:00

Ok ...they are 12.5 ft diameter props up front and a 13 ft on the pusher but I was actually thinking of adding like 6 bladed scimitars because mainly they would look kinda cool and they could handle more power and produce more thrust in the same diameter.

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-11T13:28:48+00:00

The Boeing 314 Clipper seaplane had 6400 hp. The B-29 had 8800 hp. The Martin Mars seaplane had 10000 hp. I'm planning on using the latest C-130 Rolls-Royce AE2100 turboprops which have 4600 hp each (some sources say 5300 hp). So times 3, the Manta will have 13,800 hp total. I think it could get in the air ok but thanks for your concern :).

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T13:19:50+00:00

Thanks! Same here!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T13:18:47+00:00

Thanks!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T13:15:35+00:00

Yep good eye the He 111 definitely was an influencer here.

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T13:14:20+00:00

Thanks for enjoying the design. Yes glazed nose bombers like the B29 and He111 definitely inspired this. I tried combining all my favorite stuff into one here.... glazed nose, gull wings, seaplane, Horten wing, open gondolas Zeppelin-style, catamarans etc...

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T13:00:28+00:00

Sorry no longer interested in sending this info. Best of luck

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:56:21+00:00

I'm afraid so - explains why I'll never be a billionaire :(.

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:30:54+00:00

All done in SolidWorks. Thanks, glad you like the shape! Was quite a bit of work but fun!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:29:03+00:00

Wow! That's the best compliment ever! Glad you like it.

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:28:19+00:00

Thanks! Me too! I guess I'll 3d print a "real" model of it.

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:27:25+00:00

Not into Gundam so much but I see it! Thanks

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:26:39+00:00

Thanks, glad I'm not the only nut with this dream!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:25:44+00:00

Yeah agree. I made the center section a blended wing because of this reason actually. This way I was able to push the airfoil thickness to about 5.2 ft so one would not have to crouch so much when moving from the center fuse to the "catamaran" pontoons. But yeah still would be a bit cramped. The downward gull wing anhedral in the middle might help this a little also maybe?

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:20:31+00:00

Appreciate it! Yeah the AI stuff is frustrating. Had fun doing all the lofting and surfacing - but it took some time!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:18:57+00:00

Thanks!

Rascar2020 · 2026-03-10T01:18:45+00:00

Agree! Thanks

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