Bluebird & Other Scale Models

[ExcelsiorUK]

Much as I enjoy a bit of therapeutic Lego in my old age, I don't think there's a hope in hell of Lego picking up a Bluebird set idea and producing it - it's just too much of a niche interest. And perhaps it's just me, but I think it's a tad 'off' to immediately be thinking about earning from such a thing, too.

Well, 2 months down the line I've given it a go. I will raise my hand up now, it's not perfect, because translating such a streamlined object into LEGO is not easy. Had I not incorporated the mini-figure I might have made life easier for myself, but there you go. The way this works is that if LEGO did make it they'd polish the design. You need to make a LEGO account and fill out a little survey to support it, but it's free aside from a little time. I hope you'll feel it's a reasonable stab at it; I've linked back here too. Fingers crossed!
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/ae4c092 ... edd7fed6ea

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[Piston Broke]

I’m busy trying to teach myself Fusion 360 CAD & how to manipulate plasticard.
Cheers
Wayne

Fusion 360 is a great bit of software especially as it's free for non-commercial users, I taught myself it a while ago, I used it to model up the launch and recovery cradle for Bluebird, I've not used it for 3D printed parts but my local library has just got a fab lab in with 3D printers and Laser Cutters so may give it a go

[midlife]

We’ve only just got gas lights around here, a fab lab sounds brilliant, guess I can dream.
I’m still trying to battle my way through the schoolboy errors, every days a school day.
Cheers
Wayne

[Piston Broke]

Have a look at https://theworduk.org/explore/fablab/

[pmc]

Well, 2 months down the line I've given it a go. ...
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/ae4c092 ... edd7fed6ea
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Look Mom! No semicircle!
Are those intakes worth a BBP mug or something?



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[midlife]

Just spotted this turbine on YouTube.
There is a link below to the shop on AliExpress
https://youtu.be/cB-PedN7OFU
Enjoy
Cheers
Wayne

[K7boats]

Looks a nice turbine Wayne but never herd of them to be honest, one thing I did thing it's a whopping size(dimensions) for a 30Ib output anyone building a jet or s boat like K7 would have to take this into consideration. But I'll certainly keep the
Al

[midlife]

I’ve not heard anything about them either Al, for that sort of money it would make a cracking retirement present to myself in a few years time. The turbine I had been looking at was considerably more expensive
Cheers
Wayne

[K7boats]

Yep your wright Wayne new and even used engines which kick out 30 to 40Ib thrust cost s lot of cash so seeing ones like this is really good to see, nice info,
ATB,
Al

[K7boats]

Some pictures of the intakes and the last look at the big tail the former for new one will be going on its slow work for me but managed nearly 4 hours.
Al.