I couldn't help but notice that quite a lot of participants are producing drawings. I have indeed heard that many people do this when designing things. I can see that my lack of drawings is going to place me at a distinct disadvantage. So I am hereby remedying that situation.
I am not skilled at drawing so you will have to forgive the early and primitive nature:
My first plane drawing. Should appeal to at least one judge (I am using precision targeting to maximise appeal):
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Some thoughts on clamping mechanisms for the cap iron:
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Having swotted up on the ergonomics of planes I think we may be better off approaching from a diametrically opposed position and redesign the perfect man: It may be easier. Not wanting to be branded sexist, I did consider portraying a woman, and I have to say there were some mighty fine candidates, but in the end I stuck with the masculine version:
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Sorry, Forgot to mention it is written in Latin and you have to use a mirror: For secrecy you understand. Otherwise the rascals here will know everything.
I thought the judges might like to see another project I am working on. The giant crossbow. When complete it will have a range of Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.
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I am hoping the judges will see this for it's scientific and technical qualities rather than the military capability.
More drawings to follow (in a couple of years).
:)
Regards
Paul
PS: I am aware of an awful lot of terrible puns frequenting this thread so just to let you know that from now on my posts will be plane and simple.