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Subject: WIP: Leyat Helica Propeller Car


Michael_C ( ) posted Thu, 15 February 2024 at 10:40 AM · edited Sun, 06 October 2024 at 8:52 AM

During the 1920s French engineer Marcel Leyat invented and built a number of propeller–driven automobiles.  The motor of the Hélica was not connected to the wheels but powered a large propeller mounted in front.  In 1927 a Hélica reached a speed of 106 mph.

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Here's a very early toon render.

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RFreise ( ) posted Thu, 15 February 2024 at 10:48 AM

Cool


Michael_C ( ) posted Sat, 17 February 2024 at 4:15 PM

A couple more early views.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Tue, 20 February 2024 at 5:12 PM · edited Tue, 20 February 2024 at 5:12 PM
Michael_C ( ) posted Thu, 22 February 2024 at 12:39 PM

Moving along.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Fri, 23 February 2024 at 12:12 PM · edited Fri, 23 February 2024 at 12:12 PM

I've based the design on numerous modern photos of Helicas in museums and some that are still road-worthy or restored to functionality, some historical photos and videos, and Leyat's original patent.  Leyat built several versions of the Helica, including open top coupes and enclosed sedans.  He built as many as 50 and sold 23 of them.  My implementation takes features from several of the cars so it's true to the design but doesn't represent any one car.  I've also taken some liberties with some of the mechanical elements such as the steering and brake cable mechanisms.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Wed, 28 February 2024 at 5:05 PM · edited Wed, 28 February 2024 at 5:05 PM

Now in Poser and being rigged.

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Miqota ( ) posted Fri, 01 March 2024 at 9:19 AM
Michael_C posted at 10:40 AM Thu, 15 February 2024 - #2986367

During the 1920s French engineer Marcel Leyat invented and built a number of propeller–driven automobiles.  The motor of the Hélica was not connected to the wheels but powered a large propeller mounted in front.  In 1927 a Hélica reached a speed of 106 mph.

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Here's a very early toon render.

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Speaking of which, I saved up for a car thanks to a website where players have the opportunity to have fun and make money!

It's amazing how people of the time came up with projects like this. It was not enough to come up with such projects, they realized them!


Michael_C ( ) posted Fri, 01 March 2024 at 10:35 AM · edited Fri, 01 March 2024 at 10:35 AM

Working on the textures.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Sun, 03 March 2024 at 4:17 PM

Nearly finished.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Sat, 09 March 2024 at 9:32 AM · edited Sat, 09 March 2024 at 9:32 AM

A few small items to finish up, and packaging almost complete.  Here a DAZ Studio render.

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Michael_C ( ) posted Mon, 11 March 2024 at 3:02 PM

The Helica will be in the Marketplace shortly.  There will also be a freestuff police car add-on.  Here's a DAZ Studio render:

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Michael_C ( ) posted Tue, 12 March 2024 at 7:58 AM · edited Tue, 12 March 2024 at 7:58 AM

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