Updated Atreides Ornithopter with reconfigurable wing mechanism which allows for a number of dynamic poses.
While the new 2021 film uses a dragonfly as an inspiration, I am going more with ocean-going seabird (Like an albatross) that only flaps its wings when it needs to, before fucking them in when diving down low. This is also because in the novel, the wings are described as changing their shape depending on what the pilot is doing (Eg for take off).
Spell check, LOL
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ReplyDeleteGood to see you're still working on this. I come back to your blog whenever I have Dune on the brain and I am always hopeful to see progress.
ReplyDeleteNow that I am thinking about your actual design, I will suggest, if it's still possible, to perhaps add some kind of ball-and-socket joint where the wing meets the hull. You correct, the novel says the thropters can tuck the wings in. So I assume that means the wings would twist around and pull in flat against the hull. Just an idea. I like your design as is.
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