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While this might be a silly question I am looking for suggestions on how to crash a fairly large lego model (Helicopter) on a ground surface while minimizing the risk of breaking pieces. The goal here is to crash my UH-60 (URL) with full crew and (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow, that's a very impressive helicopter. As far as crashing it without breaking anything, could you remove the main rotor first, that's probably the most vulnerable? George (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well actually the blades are really light + flexible and it's connected by only 2 studs. That part will come off quickly and since it's at the top of the craft (assuming a belly or nose impact) should fly off almost intact. - Marc (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) to (...) full (...) the (...) You can: Simulate a failed autorotation by having it panckake from high altitude. This would distribute the impact along the greatest surface area, minimizing the risk of damage to individual pieces. - or - Loosen (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks Will, It's doubtful that any of the crew will survive the crash, but the resulting fire hazard might need fire supression. The crash site will probably be in a remote area -- not likely to be near an airport. I've thought about just (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) resulting (...) in a (...) Potential wildfire? Looks like other Metro Area FD's will have to be called in on mutual aid. (...) That's what I meant by failed autorotation. The blades continue to spin, keeping the helo upright as is comes back (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm afraid he is implying what you (and I) think he is implying... (...) Yes reconcider! Today's crash-test-dummies are perfect for crashes like this, I can recommend some SW battledroids for testing. You can even see where to potential (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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[snipped lugnet.general] (...) If you put down a layer of cloth, like a sheet or towel, you can avoid excess scratches. There's not much you can do to prevent broken pieces and still have a viable test-crash. To minimize your losses, replace (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) It's been a while since I've ever done anything like this, but as a 12 year-old I remember wrecking my Deep Freeze Defender on several occasions. I used to launch it across the room in an arc, leaving it to drop at least 4-5 feet on a medium (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) God, look at the *obvious* solution to this problem! TIMMY (and possibly Jar Jar) Trick them into thinking they have won a free helicopter ride and then *crash! Blood! Timmy heads!* Erin -- Note: I'm back from Regina (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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To All, (...) I (...) 4-5 (...) Well I have had numerous experiences involving dropping everything, from buildings to ships to trains to boats to vehicles. You name it, I dropped it. I used to have my entire LEGO collection upstairs in our attic, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah I see what you mean. But a cement impact from about 15 feet up might generate some interesting forces.... (...) Well crash dummies are just not going to cut it. The reality is that this SEAL team needs go. They have been on too many Lego (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Right...in that case I believe LBFR will let this one burn itself out. BTW, LBFR will NOT be available for mutual aid requests to your community as I'm afraid we already know too much... Excuse me while I issue body armor and kevlar helmets to (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I will provide data on both - however not via Lugnet. Just on my site. The disclaimer enter page will explain that proceeding you may be exposed to images of dead SEALS (minifigs) and that it's for mature audiences. Well the crash site will be (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Man, I hope I don't have to drive behind you while passing an accident on the road. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I have finally determined the UH-60 L crash site will be a carpeted wide walkway at my job. It's got that thin industrial carpet and directly underneath is concrete. Hard yet with a not-so-abrasive-to-piece thin carpet layer. The area is wide (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) One might say you have an APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION! I can already hear the opening riffs for "Welcome to the Jungle". Commence firing up Winamp... :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) This IS the solution. Replace the SEALs with Timmy's and Jar Jar's and let them experience the pains of hitting the tarmack at over 200 mph the uh-60 c. problem.... I don't have my Timmy or Jar Jar's. I burned them for heat all when i got (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) ...Well, I can give some reports from my weekend and crash tests. Both crashes were of buildings, and were unintentional drops from about a meter up onto hard concrete. I noticed only a few pieces with stress discolouration. Mostly on the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm sorry, Jeremy, but I have to commet here. Guns and Roses. really (sigh) I see this as more of a Rammstein Du Hast sort of thing. It starts out slow, but gets nice and crunchy for the impact. Marc, I think music here is important. What (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) ^^^^^^ No pun intended eh? Has Shiri been taking your letters too? ;-) (...) Rammstein seems too...I dunno, techno...for a crash. G'n'R is probably too bluesy, though, too... How about Vagner? Or perhaps even Elfman? (...) What we need is a (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) The Dead Milkmen? Are they still around? Geez, I haven't heard of them in about a decade or so. They're probably playing on a revival tour with the Violent Femmes and Guadalcanal Diary, eh? Steve (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Last I saw of them was a tape they put out a few years back. (1) It was, sadly, quite PG. Not a single unutterable word. Quite a change from the NC-17 of _Big Lizard_, the R of _Beelzebubba_, or even the PG-13 of _Bucky Fellini_. And while the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Well it's been 1 year since I wrote the message below. I have yet to crash this helicopter out of pure laziness. The SEALs have completed several missions and the pilots of the UH-60 (lego) Blackhawk are now feeling safe that their craft is safe and (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Marc, I do hope that you're planning to catch this on video, not just stills? It would be particularly cool if you had access to a high-speed movie camera that can capture upwards of 60 frames/sec... Have fun! -- John J. Ladasky Jr., Ph.D. (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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LEGO is pretty tough, i would guess the only bits that might break are antennas and really thin pieces. The standard brick is pretty tough. Of course bits of wreckage might spread over a 300 sq. studs area, but ResQ will be called in to mop up the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Well, gee, I personally wouldn't risk such a thing. Once I build something, I rarely break apart my creation voluntarily, and creations that are lost I often regret about, from such memories as the first line of mechs I made, to the giant lumbering (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) If we're talking Milkmen, shouldn't that be Guadalcanal Dairy? Steve (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I hate the idea of destroying this incredible helichopter. But, I've left it intack for over 1 year. The parts in the chopter will help me build something else. I also have tons of photographs of this beast. The towel idea makes sense but that will (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Oh yes. Sony vx2000 with high speed shutter. I'll post the results on my website. Should be interesting to see where the SEAL team and pilot's get ejected to.... (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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