orangeman Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 It took me most of the day to design this helicopter. Just couldn't get it to hang right. So I used some "keys" from Judy Peterson's long dragon. After 6 cuts I finally have something I can live with. The first one was so droopy it was actually hilarious. Had a request for a helicopter last year and will take this version to my first show of the year in Fairhope, AL this March. Whatya think? Any suggestions for improvement? I thought about cutting out windows but there just isn't room for that. Smudger, lawson56, tomsteve and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) I like it as is.right about windows, no room but not needed. Great job. Edited February 13, 2017 by Gordster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Very nicely done Brian. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I think you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 It looks good Brian! To make it a little tighter, have you thought about using a smaller blade? I use a #3 for my standup puzzles. it does take a little more work to keep the kerf square, but it will tighten up the puzzle pieces. orangeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nice puzzle thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 It looks good Brian! To make it a little tighter, have you thought about using a smaller blade? I use a #3 for my standup puzzles. it does take a little more work to keep the kerf square, but it will tighten up the puzzle pieces. Good idea. I think I will try a #3 Pegas Modified Geometry blade. Should work well on walnut. The original was cut with a #5 Pegas MG blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 It took me most of the day to design this helicopter. Just couldn't get it to hang right. So I used some "keys" from Judy Peterson's long dragon. After 6 cuts I finally have something I can live with. The first one was so droopy it was actually hilarious. Had a request for a helicopter last year and will take this version to my first show of the year in Fairhope, AL this March. Whatya think? Any suggestions for improvement? I thought about cutting out windows but there just isn't room for that. ledger lines for windows will work.My first heli was a pain but loved it after things started going right.The lady displays it for years in her shop with lots of my other work.The only place things haven't disappeared from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks really good as is. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks great from here, Brian ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Jerry,It looks Fantastic. I agree. no room for windows.It might throw off the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 ledger lines for windows will work.My first heli was a pain but loved it after things started going right.The lady displays it for years in her shop with lots of my other work.The only place things haven't disappeared from. Kevin, what do you mean by ledger lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks great to me no need for windows looks fine without. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Well done, I think A.K. means just ruled lines slightly indented; as you can do with a nail or an awl or even wood-burned in. Just ideas for windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Nicely done. A number 3 blade might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 It took me most of the day to design this helicopter. Just couldn't get it to hang right. So I used some "keys" from Judy Peterson's long dragon. After 6 cuts I finally have something I can live with. The first one was so droopy it was actually hilarious. Had a request for a helicopter last year and will take this version to my first show of the year in Fairhope, AL this March. Whatya think? Any suggestions for improvement? I thought about cutting out windows but there just isn't room for that. Brian I know that will sell. Let us know how it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 ledger lines for windows will work.My first heli was a pain but loved it after things started going right.The lady displays it for years in her shop with lots of my other work.The only place things haven't disappeared from. Kevin, do you have a pic of your helicopter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Brian I know that will sell. Let us know how it does. Don, I'm gonna start it out at $24 and see how it sells at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 IT COULD TAKE OFF !!!!!?😠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Brian, Good "Cobra Helicopter" puzzle. Brought back memories. Flew "Cobras" for 10 years in the Army. Like the way you solved the weight of the tail. Only suggestion is next time, tilt the rotor forward a little. Gives the illusion of forward flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 That looks ok to me. I think a #3 blade would do wonders for you. That seems to be my go to blade for almost everything. Good cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks all for your comments. I switched to a #3 blade and it helped! Francisco aka Pancho: Good idea on the tilt. I assume both ends of the rotor would need to be tilted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Brian.... yes, tilt both rotor blades the same amount. With the rotors turning, (for simplicity) the path the rotors make is considered a solid disk (called the rotor disk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I think this is the first non animal puzzle I have seen. Sure opens up the possibilities Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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