RC Car Jet Engine Upgrade

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@Project-Air 2 жыл бұрын

If you own about 1000m of straight, perfectly smooth private road, let me know! 😉

@johanlugthart7782 2 жыл бұрын

Not private and a bit far away, but the Netherlands have a bike path on a former airport: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtCgpc6A1djRl2g.html

@itsnorvinplayz4308 2 жыл бұрын

i do

@dorsalfinn89 2 жыл бұрын

Colin fuze maybe like he uses a runway maybe ask him

@dorsalfinn89 2 жыл бұрын

Furze, sorry

@Slide100 2 жыл бұрын

@@dorsalfinn89 Bingo! That’s exactly what I was thinking! A collab with Colin, perhaps? 🤔

@operatorflix6339 2 жыл бұрын

I have a driveway that is quite long but was recently given a new tarmac layer, it is very smooth meaning the vehicle wouldn't have any issues with bumps etc.

@operatorflix6339 2 жыл бұрын

Not 1 Kilometer long sadly

@Build_Eye 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps project air could use it (if you live in the uk)

@operatorflix6339 2 жыл бұрын

@@Build_Eye ik but its too short

@Build_Eye 2 жыл бұрын

@@operatorflix6339 fair

@Getnoclipped Жыл бұрын

I don’t think he’s coming to ur house

@DIYPerks 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, that was INSANE! The sound!! 🔥🔥🔥😃 Looking forward to seeing what it can do!!

@Project-Air 2 жыл бұрын

It is extraordinarily loud!

@slickizu2709 2 жыл бұрын

You loud

@arifkg9673 2 жыл бұрын

then make a video about diy jet engines 🤨

@xxCEOofRacism69420xx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice jet car bro

@DIYwithBatteries Жыл бұрын

Yeah it sounds really awesome you guys are making people to inspire a bit ;)

@Dqtube 2 жыл бұрын

Try redesigning the fuel tank and adding baffles to it. That might help increase stability when decelerating.

@henryyandell3222 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Baffles will help a lot for stability. Look at milk tank trailers for example, they all have baffles

@ryancurtis1881 2 жыл бұрын

exactly!

@8thofthe8th 2 жыл бұрын

Came here to say add baffles. Good shout.

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

Fuel Cell Foam is a special, sponge-like material that is installed inside a racing fuel cell. The foam is mostly air, so it doesn't reduce the capacity of the cell. However, it provides a few key benefits: It reduces sloshing.

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

@@henryyandell3222 you can just stick a fuel safe sponge in the tank.

@mrmurder75 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is, you gotta print a badass batmobile looking body for that. It would look sick af 😀 Maybe out of TPU so it's got a bit of give for the inevitable crash. 😏

@DannySullivanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@danmerillat 2 жыл бұрын

Or a new VW Beetle. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5d9lq99ytCUfmg.html

@TheWebstaff Жыл бұрын

You want to do the one out of dark night... You need to make a new chassis but imagine that thing screening down the road..

@Mehrdad995GTa Жыл бұрын

4:40 grinding the shaft instead of drilling and welding a mid section on a fairly cheap disc! brilliant dude, brilliant 👏

@nyeleskettes 2 жыл бұрын

At high speed I can guarantee it will tumble, rupture the fuel tank and spray fuel everywhere ending in a nice fireball, so make sure you record that. Or implement a roll cage. Btw the brakes are efficient if you have downforce, im not sure how much of it you will see if your parachute pulls the chassis upwards?

@skyforce1983 Жыл бұрын

I agree plus his motor is high centered already a roll over risk in itself I’ma truck driver i know all about roll over’s i see them twice a week out here 😆

@kristophersmith4525 Жыл бұрын

You could throttle the motor up so the thrust his the chute in turn pushing air forward to help slow the rc car

@poemes 2 жыл бұрын

I have a runway, never used as good as new, previously owned by old lady who only used it once a week to go to the grocery store, only down side is that its a bit long so parking might be a challenge

@ralphbronzin9721 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! If this car starts moving when on idle, I can only imagine how fast it will go at full power. You might need to add on an FPV system so that you can still control the car when it goes out of sight. I also noticed a crucial flaw in the car; it doesn't have a name!

@JKTCGMV13 2 жыл бұрын

Did you take your wheel off for a 5 second shot of your disk brakes? That's dedication

@prodr0xxthefirst267 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely suggest getting some startup and shutdown procedures down. Just turning the engine off after it's just been on can cause excessive wear and warping of the internal components of the engine. I'd say a 30 - 60 second at idle before powering down should do for an engine of that size. It's a big part of testing engines at full scale. The effect isn't as pronounced with smaller engines but is still there.

@srck4035 2 жыл бұрын

The ecu does that by itself

@chuckels431 2 жыл бұрын

I own and fly several model turbines to help with cooling I have a marine bilge blower with a length of dryer vent hose on the inlet..I put the hose over the tail cone and run the blower on a 3 cell lipo. it does a fantastic job of drawing cool air through the engine and keeps the turbine spinning till its cool enough ..only takes a minute or 2 and temp is below 90c.

@Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer 2 жыл бұрын

That's a very good comment. There's a shutdown procedure in the manual. www.sw-jet.com/uploads/1/1/1/0/111064875/sw_manual.pdf . You can do that by RC command and the ECU will do it, BUT in case of a flameout( when fuel supply is interrupted) the ECU won't automatically do a shutdown and cool down the engine safely. That's also in the manual. I'm (fairly) sure James has read the manual :).

@mikelarin8037 2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckels431 or a used leaf blower works

@Mike-oz4cv 2 жыл бұрын

Is that really necessary? Once it’s shut down the maximum temperature can’t increase, it can only spread slowly from the hottest regions to other parts. If they are designed to survive those temperatures it shouldn’t really be a problem.

@allan80supra 2 жыл бұрын

you will want a gyro stabilizer at a minimum for the high speed run, i'd recommend also looking closely at the wheel alignment and a body that provides some downforce.

@lio1234234 2 жыл бұрын

Gyro stabilisers are a good shout. Not sure how well they'll compensate since they're designed for working when the wheels are driven, not a thrust source above the centre of mass...

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

@@lio1234234 It would still work. It's not like the gyros turn off when you don't apply throttle. You can have gyro on a model glider which has no motor and no wheels.

@TheWebstaff Жыл бұрын

You can also adjust the suspension setup so its neutral and won't want to turn unless you really mean too.

@awood12345 2 жыл бұрын

The second this car flips over this engine is toast.

@JUK3MASTER 2 жыл бұрын

@GoldenCroc 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, and the chances of that is very high as the car stands right now. Parachute being a large factor as well. Needs a lot more CG/thrust optimization and/or some cage protecting it if he wants it to survive.

@JUK3MASTER 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenCroc no

@dronetalia8012 2 жыл бұрын

You make this sport awesome, congratulations! Frank Whittle is proud of you!!

@hammer_ttk 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see some thrust reversers on that thing. Not only would it allow you to break at high speeds without deploying a parachute, but you can even taxi backwards with it. Should be fairly easy to make with some sheet metal and a servo.

@poule1723 Жыл бұрын

Haha easier said than done... Do you think about the one that were fitted to the first 737s ? Those one should be the simplest but if he ever installs reversers he might have to shield a big part of the car I think.

@illuminati.official Жыл бұрын

Clamshell is really the only option with a turbojet. All modern reversers use bypass air. Cool idea though!

@AuthenTech Жыл бұрын

insane amount of work - well done man!

@scorchedparts8013 Жыл бұрын

Nice work James! Come and run with us RC speed freaks at ROSSA in August!

@4acae86 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Thunder Dragon cameo!

@jesse-pikman Жыл бұрын

bro, your content is amazing, but please try building jet plane models

@butterpupper 2 жыл бұрын

A suggestion for future braking system: a thrust reverser with a cascade assembly

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

Yes, let's add more complexity and more mass.

@fastlifedreamer868 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool build , i hav a idea for brakes that maybe useful, it is used on real planes, maybe put a deflector of some kind behind the jet engine to send the trust forward , that will surely stop/ slow the car

@omar.a5947 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm🤔🤔 I see some potential here

@javac08642 Жыл бұрын

You Sir.... Are a Certified Champion

@timgooding2448 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just as excited to see the Thunder dragon". My first real RC car purchased over 30 years ago!

@Slikx666 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting project. 😀👍 There are a few things that are worth looking at for various reasons. 1. Is the engine level? Most jet cars have their engine lower at the front so the thrust pushes the car into the ground, but your car has the engine high up not low down. 2. The parachute. Yours seems to want to lift the rear of the car up. Maybe trying a cross shaped chute (top fuel dragsters) made out of a lighter material? This would mean you can have a smaller box and I'll just add drag. 3. If you had some shock cord between the car and the parachute then it would soften any sudden jolts from the parachute. Less chance of the car getting out of control. Can't wait to see it stretch it's legs, it'll be awesome. 😃👍

@kennethjanczak4900 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great. Thanks for taking the time to make the car and video and share it

@danielt1g3r75 2 жыл бұрын

Add thrust reverse braking ... Would be an interesting idea!!!! Nice Video!

@danielt1g3r75 2 жыл бұрын

Or an ABS System!

@kevo1163 2 жыл бұрын

Can we just appreciate how much effort and time he puts in for every video and how good his content is

@andyroo3022 Жыл бұрын

Nothing beets a jet engine sound spooling up. Good on you for all your design and build efforts. I would like to see some further runs. Oh and a Batmobile Body.

@Juhujalp 2 жыл бұрын

Check your area for flying clubs with asphalt runways. The often can't fly at night so if it gets dark or it's early in the morning, you can probably find someone who will let you use their runway. Also sometimes you can just "rent" the runway. It's sometimes done where i fly for vehicle tests, film recordings or even races.

@GolfFoxtrot22 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Have you got access to a bubble tank to fit between the main tank and the engine. It will give the engine a small reserve and also prevent bubbles getting to the engine and causing an inadvertent shutdown. I always used a bubble tank in my model jets for this very reason. Just a thought and keep the content coming.

@lio1234234 2 жыл бұрын

Great shout with the bubble tank!!!

@ogiego298 Жыл бұрын

I think LTT once said “anything is compatible if you have a Dremel”

@B0aws 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! This is awesome. I wish you the best of luck. And drink your water!

@harrygalvan6425 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content from ProjectAir as allways!

@cowboyross Жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro. Differently need a runway to open her up. That's a awesome project. Nice job 👍🏾

@filippocorsi8780 Жыл бұрын

I want to challenge you. Can you build a plane where you can recharge drone during a flight?

@nbfs0001 2 жыл бұрын

What we were all waiting for!

@brownie9948 Жыл бұрын

Floyd Bennet Field in NYC is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s an old airfield turned into a park. If you can’t get to NYC, look for an old WWII airfield no longer in use.

@DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын

Next, hook a shaft to the fan, and power all four wheels with it!

@ram358 Жыл бұрын

That car must be crasy fast!

@SommerAdric 2 жыл бұрын

Looking to see a Kev Talbot collaboration and send this thing to the moon 🤣

@rayh594 Жыл бұрын

I think some slosh baffles in that fuel tank would be a very very good idea.

@JasonWGamingnProd Жыл бұрын

how crazy this is, I am in love with it

@Just-Finn. 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this for so long

@matthewmann8951 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so good bro. Wow!

@washingelement5855 2 жыл бұрын

Connect the shaft mate ! :) :) :) The one from the reactor to the one of the car ! With a sort of simple clutch 👌

@alainbellemare2168 28 күн бұрын

Aluminium foil the kryptonite of scientist

@hetconaviation2624 2 жыл бұрын

James, you are truly a man of your word... First, the ridiculously large carbon fibre rocket, and now the jet car! When you do your first podcast from space, I hope to be one of the first to tell you, "I told you so." You're a breath of fresh air on the Internet.

@RizwanGnag Жыл бұрын

MAN YOU ARE AWESOME...LOVE & SUPPORT FROM INDIA, MUMBAI

@BlenderTimer Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see where this goes! Loving it so far!

@TheRinger1976 Жыл бұрын

To answer your question: it's pretty cool

@Dindonmasker 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always really fun to watch!

@TheTonester2312 2 жыл бұрын

Love your projects. Definitely my kind of hobbies.

@eh7378 Жыл бұрын

You got me to turn on notifications with this one

@rchelis693 Жыл бұрын

I like it! I have a future suggestion for you which came to mind when I saw the car driving around... Since its jet powered, why not try to make and fit a Bat Mobile body to the car? It will make it more fun!!

@OverlandOne Жыл бұрын

Awesome job so far.

@henrywood5462 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!! Finally the video is out!!

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, James! Really well done! 😃 Looking forward to the speed tests! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@lyonscultivars 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to the full throttle run!. Great build

@yassermasood3423 Жыл бұрын

Good job. There is an airport in Glister and that airstrip where they do the recording for Top Gear, maybe ask them. Otherwise a lot of people have private grass runways.

@Electrowave 2 жыл бұрын

A jet engine may be a good excuse to play with reverse thrusting ideas ;-)

@EJ-74 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Can't wait to see it at full throttle. 🔥

@elijahle7936 Жыл бұрын

u could use a reverse thruster shroud. Some commercial jet engines use a shroud that diverts the exhaust to the forward direction to slow the plane down.

@DaveWhiteInYoFace Жыл бұрын

Your channel is coming along quiet nicely! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏼

@raph_9063 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@locouk 2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of using a tether around a central pole, it’d be great to see the stability limits at higher speeds.

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

The world record for the top tether car speed is 214 miles per hour (344.4 kilometers per hour.)

@ThadMiller1 Жыл бұрын

Even your real car looks like a scaled one 😀

@davenezrapappas4589 Жыл бұрын

Alright kid u gonna get my life's dream. I wanted to make the fastest car ever! problem is killing the pilot. NOW the electronics are good enough to make a USV that smashes all records.

@thunderb0ltplays 2 жыл бұрын

Remember me when you hit 1 million

@axem.8338 2 жыл бұрын

I have a super rich friend who has his own race track but I live way far away from you. But would be glad to have you anytime. Can you also make the car a bit aerodynamic?

@rapolaspreiksaitis711 Жыл бұрын

integza is proud :D

@RCOverKill 2 жыл бұрын

James Mcoy just hit 204 mph with a limitless, are you trying for the record.

@tubois2025 2 жыл бұрын

„Its for a school project I swear!“ -project air 2022 (Off camera;)

@whoever6458 Жыл бұрын

I hope to see this car go fast!

@cliffwright1970 2 жыл бұрын

Looks very promising! ... Whilst the parachute is going to be pretty interesting engineering wise, I'd question whether it's the most effective / appropriate braking method for this though ... wouldn't the 4 wheel brakes, and maybe some kinda "active aero" approach (like an aeroplane does) be sufficient / simpler to build? If not, could you have a "U bend" type way of swivelling the thrust forwards to brake? Look forward to the next edition already 👍🙂

@P8FPV 2 жыл бұрын

Dam cool project 👌 Can't wait to see part two

@toolbaggers Жыл бұрын

Damn it! This is a car not a beaver dam.

@brixbabia9385 Жыл бұрын

Whats the advertisement you got at the start of the video? I got nescafe coffee

@timwegman5776 Жыл бұрын

Man that things sounds amazing. I'm an RC guy so this is candy to my ears. I can't wait to see it fly down the runway/driveway lol

@acomingextinction 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be curious how car-like this is going to be at top speed, 'cause I suspect it's going to be more of an odd-looking plane. Hope someone is able to hook you up with a proper race track to find out.

@TheWebstaff Жыл бұрын

And that is why in the next video I can guarantee some wings will be fitter front and rear to hold it down..

@alainbellemare2168 28 күн бұрын

Use the electric motor on reverse polarity on the drive shaft with a metal gear to slow down

@RetiredTechnician Жыл бұрын

Awesome project well done. Also Pendine sands would be a fitting place with it’s land speed heritage, get there early when the tide is out, hardly anyone out and untouched sand for miles, fpv headset would be a nice touch too or steering gyro if it gets a bit squirmy at high speed.

@kerrycorcoran4885 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, your experiments and content are great. Keep up the great work.

@Ryan_Tidwell 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched all of your videos. Always excited when another one comes out. Can't wait for the next one. 👍

@german_autowerks Жыл бұрын

If you go to Donnington park circuit in the evening around 5pm and ask nicely at the gate I’m sure they will let you use the huge paddock, it’s relatively smooth and noise won’t be an issue. Worth a call to MSV who own the track.

@simonabunker 2 жыл бұрын

That already looks like a beast! Do you have enough downforce to keep it on the road?

@alanmalcheski8882 Жыл бұрын

You don't need down force. You need suck force. You need a vacuum under the car.

@nelsongaldeman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work, keep it up man

@josephreber525 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. You never quit good on you. Your a great example to the young people today👍😎

@washoecreative595 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in the UK for a couple years. It's a nice place. But now I live an hour and a half from a 30-mile-long dry lake (Black Rock Desert). It would sure be convenient for this sort of thing.