Its Not a Black Helicopter...

[Hotfoot]

Not yet...might be black, or just made to look "Bladerunner"...

I did actually see a Black Helicopter about15 years ago in either Utah or Idaho as I was going in the opposite direction on the Interstate...it was flying the tree line, and a rubber tired Armored Vehicle was escorting an unmarked semi, and about 6 Police cars with lights were with it...one strange procession. No markings, but it was Broad Daylight!!)...no markings...:eek:

This is going to be the 'Ride" for either the Dog Faced Robtoid, or one with a Tailight reflector head...haven't made up my mind...but the heli part is about finished, using all scrap. Lawnmower motor hooked to a ceiling fan via a car steering column. Bass boat seat (artfully hole-sawed by the artist). the basic frame is from a 'Butterfly" chair, with parts of a Golf Bag Cart added. Also some junk gauges, and a Treadmill control panel. The blades spin freely in the wind. I see it ending up elevated on a pole at an angle...but I never know!!:)

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[BBackSoon]

You come up with some stuff.

Can I ask what you do with it all?

[usmcpop]

Bond. James Bond.

If it were me, I'd put it in the back of the truck when I was done. Go down to the local airport and ask around about flying lessons. Tell 'em you built a gyro copter and wanted to make sure you were starting out right. Get their expressions on camera, bwahahaha.

Oh, don't forget a couple of "No Step" stickers, seat belt, maybe a small rocket pod ...

[Hotfoot]

You come up with some stuff.

Can I ask what you do with it all?

I donate a number of items to benefit and charity auctions, but also sell about as much, which pretty much pays for the hobby!:)

[Hotfoot]

Bond. James Bond.

If it were me, I'd put it in the back of the truck when I was done. Go down to the local airport and ask around about flying lessons. Tell 'em you built a gyro copter and wanted to make sure you were starting out right. Get their expressions on camera, bwahahaha.

Oh, don't forget a couple of "No Step" stickers, seat belt, maybe a small rocket pod ...

That would be fun, Pop!! I'd cook up a line like I just bought it off ebay, and would be all hyper about what good deal I got!! I would say "His ad stated that he "Had not flown it lately", and also that "It was not running at the moment"...also "Sold as-is, where-is, no warranties or guarantees of any king" phrases such as these are often re-constructed in the minds of eager buyers to say that it once flew, and that it once ran...but that's NOT what the man 's ad said...as you would find out once you tried to complain.

I should also show up with a leather flying cap and some vintage goggles on...and perhaps a silk scarf! ..and perhaps some "Jodphur Pants and Boots" (When I start sounding like Jim Carrey I sacre myself!!:eek:)

[Brianstick]

Hotfoot, I get the funny feeling there's never a dull moment in your neighborhood.

[usmcpop]

Hotfoot, I knew you'd have the goggles and flying cap covered. I wouldn't insult your intelligence by suggesting them, LOL.

If you can't find a flying instructor, just go over to one of the maintenance hangars, and ask a mechanic if they could do a maintenance check on your model. "It's right out here in the truck..." Ha Ha! Hey, you might just get some really cool scrap stuff just for stopping by, eh?

Even better would be to have them tie it down out on the tarmac with the other planes for a couple of days with a "for sale" sign on it. $$$.

[AnotherDano]

Some of the 'Funniest Home Video' shows pay big bucks.....

I'd love to see this on a Candid Camera spot!

[usmcpop]

Hotfoot,

If you did this up just right, you could probably sell it to that guy who bought the toast with the picture on it (or was it a slice of pizza?) and other such stuff. Some casino guy or something who pays big buck for stuff, just as an advertising gimmick.

Call it a Boing Aerospace prototype or whatever. Take pictures of it out in a parking lot with all the "weapons systems" laid out next to it, like the mil contractors do it (nerf darts, super soaker, ...). This is a good one!

[556man]

100 years from now some of your work will be on the Antique Roadshow. ;) I could imagine the host saying "This is a one of a kind piece of art made by a guy named Hotfoot from Texas valued at a million dollars. You have a national treasure." :D

Nice work Hotfoot.

556man

[Monte55]

Years ago I bought a Scorpion 1 helicopter that was damaged and rebuilt it
with the exception of the main rotor and then sold it and took the cash and bought a 1970 Cessna 150 and used it to get my pilots license. When I see stuff like this, my blood starts to perk. I'm still thinking about designing and flying my own ultralight. I can just picture Wilbur and Orville in their shop.
nick

[usmcpop]

A friend of my son restores military vehicles. For a long while, he had one of those old Bell helicopters, like they had in Korea. He had the best intentions of restoring it. But after years of people giving directions, as in "turn left at the house at the house with the helicopter in the yard", his wife made him get rid of it.