Ft Helicopter
How to create a Helicopter using fischertechnik elements!
I play with different educational manipulatives for a living. (Visit www.weirdrichard.com). Over the years I have built different themed models using all sorts of toys.
One standing challenge in the ft community, is to see how many unique models you can construct from a particular kit. The challenge I set myself is to explore the models that can be designed from a relatively inexpensive ft retail box: the BASIC CRANES kit (#96778). This first model is a helicopter. Everyone loves a helicopter!
This ft-ible will describe how to create a fischertechnik Helicopter!
NOTE: CAD images constructed with MLCAD/LDRAW.
I play with different educational manipulatives for a living. (Visit www.weirdrichard.com). Over the years I have built different themed models using all sorts of toys.
One standing challenge in the ft community, is to see how many unique models you can construct from a particular kit. The challenge I set myself is to explore the models that can be designed from a relatively inexpensive ft retail box: the BASIC CRANES kit (#96778). This first model is a helicopter. Everyone loves a helicopter!
This ft-ible will describe how to create a fischertechnik Helicopter!
NOTE: CAD images constructed with MLCAD/LDRAW.
Gather Elements
You will need to gather your elements. This project is based on the BASIC CRANES kit (#96778). The fischertechnik elements are available from a range of kits available from ebay, Craig's List, or fischertechnik retailers. Elements can be purchased individually from www.fischertechnik.com.
The List:
1 Angular Block 60 Degrees
8 Angular Block 30 degrees
1 Connecting Strip 15
2 Clip Axle 20
2 Sleeve 15
2 Building Block 15 with Bore
3 Building Block 15
2 Angle Girder 15
2 Axle Coupling
1 Clip Axle 75
2 Wheel Support
1 Rope Pulley 21
2 Flat Beam 120
2 Wheel 14
4 Building Block 7.5
2 Roller Bearing
2 Building Block V 15 Corner
1 Building Plate 15x30x5 with 3 Grooves
The List:
1 Angular Block 60 Degrees
8 Angular Block 30 degrees
1 Connecting Strip 15
2 Clip Axle 20
2 Sleeve 15
2 Building Block 15 with Bore
3 Building Block 15
2 Angle Girder 15
2 Axle Coupling
1 Clip Axle 75
2 Wheel Support
1 Rope Pulley 21
2 Flat Beam 120
2 Wheel 14
4 Building Block 7.5
2 Roller Bearing
2 Building Block V 15 Corner
1 Building Plate 15x30x5 with 3 Grooves
Construct Helicopter
Begin constructing your model helicopter!
Start by adding a Building Block 15 to a Building Block 15 with Bor. Fix the pair on a Building Plate 15x30x5 with 3 Grooves, and add two Building Block 15s.
Start by adding a Building Block 15 to a Building Block 15 with Bor. Fix the pair on a Building Plate 15x30x5 with 3 Grooves, and add two Building Block 15s.
Construct Helicopter (continued)
Build the body of the helicopter by adding two Building Block V 15 Corners under the pair of Building Block 15s.
To form the top of the cockpit, add two Angle Block 30s to the upper faces of the Building Block 15s.
To form the top of the cockpit, add two Angle Block 30s to the upper faces of the Building Block 15s.
Construct Helicopter (continued)
Create the front of the helicopter with two Girder 15s added to the end of the Building Block 15s.
Construct Helicopter(continued)
Add the wheel assembly by first adding a pair of Angle Block 30s to each side of the Building Block V Corners. Finish the assemblies by fixing a Wheel Support and Wheel 14 to each of the Angle Block 30s.
Construct Helicopter (continued)
Create a rear wheel assembly by adding (in order) an Angle Block 30, Angle Block 60, BB 7.5 and a Roller Bearing under the rear BB 15. Finish the rear wheel assembly by fixing a Rope Pulley 21 to the Roller Bearing with a Clip Axle 20.
Construct Helicopter (continued)
Begin the tail rotor section by adding an Angle Block 30 to the rear of the model. Add (in order) a Building Block 7.5 and a Roller Bearing to the Angle Block. Finish the tail by fixing a Connecting Strip 15 to the Roller Bearing with a Clip Axle 20.
Construct the Helicopter (continued)
Begin the primary rotor assembly by fixing an Axle Coupling to the end of a Clip Axle 75 and insert the axle through the bottom of the Building Block 15 with Bore. Add (in order) two Sleeve 15s, then a Building Block 15 with Bore and fix the end of the axle with a second Axle Coupling.
Finish the helicopter by adding a BB 7.5 to each side of the BB 15 with Bore. Insert a Flat Beam 120 into each BB 7.5 to finish the helicopter.
Finish the helicopter by adding a BB 7.5 to each side of the BB 15 with Bore. Insert a Flat Beam 120 into each BB 7.5 to finish the helicopter.
The Finished Model
Enjoy the ft Helicopter!