Wow. I usually hate rivets in post-WW2 models since they have mostly been replaced by welds in real military vehicles, but I just can't here. The amount of thought put into the design specifics and paintwork - specifying that this is a pre-production model made from salvage and is an entirely unique craft - makes the whole thing tolerable. I'll just pretend they're hexbolts or something. All that said, normally running this craft anywhere near mach 1 on an earthlike planet with rivets and deployed landing legs is not going to happen. I can't even guess what would happen to this craft. That said, I can totally see a use for such an overcharged engine on such an un aerodynamic craft - running the hell away like a missile. If you have enough fuel on-board, you can use the wing engines to nose up your craft - then you open the fuel pumps to the primary engine all the way and engage the afterburners. You will not really be in control of the craft until you slow down again, but your hypersonic ballistic GTFO can probably go for longer than the engines in a merely supersonic ground-to-air missile can. If you've seen _the Last Starfighter_, this maneuver is pants-on-Death-Blossom retarded, but like the DB it's better than dying just because the enemy wants you to. This also presents an alternative mission for the WASP with some remodeling or partial refit - exfiltration. If you can reduce the radar and thermal signatures of the craft when it's at a slow cruising speed, it can be sent into contested territory to recover downed but surviving vehicle pilots and VIPs. Done right, the first time the enemy notices your guy will be once the target is secure and it's type for the hypersonic GTFO maneuver back to skies with friendly antiaircraft.
I love your analysis of the WASP, I also considered issues with aerodynamics of rivets and legs, among other things, but I still sprinkle in a few details like those because I enjoy the aesthetic haha. I’m more versed in tanks, where I think it’s fine to abuse rivet construction in a world of cheap mass production on heavy, lumbering machines. I would have loved to get the legs to fold inside but too much complexity and too little time for a build made of lids!
The precision plasma cutter is genius I have to try that! I think the radar dish might be my favourite detail, I love the way the pins are welded together it makes me want to try it too!
Thank you! And yeah, just be mindful not to burn your fingers and it’s a fantastic way to make precise holes, or at least start them for a drill, in plastics 😁
This was amazing to watch from beginning to end. Your RU-vid channel is definitely going to explode in no time at all. Thanks for the amazing content. I look forward to your future videos
Besides the amazing in-story narratives, I love how you designed this vehicle as if it's actually functional. That's what I've been doing for my projects. I'm creating a Solarpunk world. But great job! New subscriber ✨
I would like to officially recommend against using Fast Draft Machining. Their extreme lack of quality control has caused numerous problems in this industry. Look up the eight Bakufoo Vise shuttle crashes that have occurred in the AImyringa systems. Our company's experience with FDM parts have been so bad that our engineers have begun to call them "F*cking Dreadful Manufacturing". Please consider this change.
While we understand your concern over the potential for another catastrophe, the Bakufoo Vise shuttle crashes inappropriately used FDM parts within critical systems that required the utmost precision and quality assurance testing, both of which were later discovered to be less than adequately performed by the responsible parties. We can assure you that we are only using FDM parts on less critical systems, with rigorous QA testing, and only during exceptional circumstances (i.e. our lead machinist falling ill).
My main concern will be the nanotronic fusion power core. If not calibrated to the correct sinusoidal wave, it may cause the harmonic stabilizers in the reactors oscillation matrix to become un- regulated with the energy distribution. Hopefully your engineer's have correctly addressed this issue?
Thank you for the prompt notification regarding anomalous readings! A recalibration was performed to confirm potential inefficiencies. During this brief recalibration phase, the core has optimized its neutron flux channeling algorithms. This will ultimately lead to a 2.7% increase in overall energy output and a 14% improvement in core stability. If these assurances are insufficient, we can initiate a remote core diagnostic override during assembly downtime at a future date.
@@stevenqu3 Thank you for your inquiry. While we understand the similarity in names, Aegis Mechatronics is a technical manufacturing company specializing in the production of defensive combat mechs and does not in fact produce burgers.
@@kevincasault5509 I buy ~100 packs off of Amazon, they are often listed as "fridge magnets" but I just search for specific dimensions. I think 6x3mm is a good general size, 10x2 is good for stronger/heavier parts, and 4x2 or 2x1 are good for really small or light bits. I use my 8x1mm for places where I need a thin connection.
Your builds and videos are unique and awesome!!! Love the mechanics of the build and the narrative!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing what is next! 😊😊😊
The conical one? I got it on Temu but you can find it in places like Amazon by looking for “model reamer”. In my experience it’s definitely not a drill and not great for making holes larger but really helps with cleanup and making holes circular!
I have the terrible feeling that this channel is going to blow up...we've all seen what happens to so many creative people when it does. Please, when it happens to you, stay true to your roots.
Thanks! Full link in description - basically non-humanoid designs, limited 3D printing, preference for weird/unique bots, and recycling and junkbashing is a bonus. To enter, you need to make an entry paper and take a picture of starting materials before the build, work in progress pics with the paper in the background, then submit those with completed pics before the December deadline. Oh, and builds have to start after January 😁
I wasn’t aware of this contest. You have me intrigued. Sounds awesome. I’m totally commenting before watching the vid (which I will promptly enjoy tonight.)
Opened the bell to wait for the next video, very excited. The question is how long :v, people with this kind of creativity usually don't always have ideas and upload them continuously
Great question! Right now I’m able to get a video out about every 2 weeks, and I’m working on the next mech already 😁 and don’t worry, I have a doc with dozens of projects listed!
Thank you! I use smooth flat nose pliers for most wire bending, smooth needle nose pliers for tight spots, and a multi tool for everything else. Hope that helps!
@@proto.roborovski Thank you for sharing, what is the brand?, or any type will do, I am in Asia here is a cheap paradise with things you will only use once and I I really don't want it, buy it and then throw it away, then waste time and create a bunch of trash
@@wakeup1278 I also am only bending very soft wires, if you are working with hard steel then you might need stronger tools. My strongest is my multi tool which is Leatherman brand and I got it as a gift, I normally don’t buy name brand
