Monday, July 9, 2012

is it a bird?.. a plane?.. no, its....



Unmanned aerial drone.



There is no person in the image for scale, but this thing is huge; thing Global Hawk in size. I'm debating whether this should have first strike capabilities or not. Chin turret isn't working for me yet, will see how this progresses.

5 comments:

  1. that's looking pretty amazing! really awesome design, eliot!

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  2. Thanks Robin.

    When I started this image I envisioned the drone flying not like a normal plane, but more like how a Chinese dragon soars thru the air. (You'll have to use your imagination a bit on that) I outfitted the back tail with light weight ribbing so it could flex and bend as necessary, and I picture the wings with similar technology so they can do the same. (yes, it actually flaps its wings. Why?... because it can!) If I can find the time, I will do alternate views of this plane to illustrate its functionality.

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  3. Eliott, this rocks! Every piece you complete you become awesome-er.

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  4. very nice...bit late to the party but might I humbly suggest a revolver cannon for the chin turret. Much more reliable and recoil efficient than gatling types, or so I have read. Really sweet ornithopter design overall but the turret overbalances it just a little.

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