[QUOTE=Greg73;25069555]I'm coming to Facepunch in search of serious answers. I need to know what materials, amounts, weight, size, and if you can, prices of materials that would be required to build an airship, similar to a blimp but an actual ship (think wooden, watch Pirates of the Caribbean if you need to know what a wooden ship is) attached to a large balloon which provides lift. I am not coming here in search of BS answers or comments like "It's impossible," "You'd get arrested for flying it," or "think of the Hindenburg" comments. IF you absolutely have to say that, then post them here: [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=958915[/url] . I'm only interested in serious answers, such as the weight per square inch of a lightweight wood or the amount of helium required to lift 2,000lbs. I've got a theory for changing the altitude of this vessel once lift has been achieved, but all ideas are welcome. I also need any ideas on how to propel it forward, possibly backwards, and turning, as well as what material to use for the balloon to prevent helium leakage. Just for the record, 1, it's not impossible, 2,I've researched what exactly would be needed to legally pilot a lighter than aircraft, and 3, I plan to use nonflammable Helium, unlike the Hindenburg, which used flammable Hydrogen. Apart from all this, please assume that I can obtain all materials and permits and I have the room to build this. Just post anything from the weight of the ship itself to how to attach the ship to the balloon using rope in a serious manner.[/QUOTE]
Well I'm pretty sure the first thing you need to do is, log off facepunch and buy a Toolbox.
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[QUOTE=Tu154M;25071859]I made a quick concept rendition. This design should be able to carry around 10 Persons. It also has a Sauna.
[IMG]http://filesmelt.com/dl/blimp.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I can feel the Win!
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Win! - [url]http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/2006/03/british-rails-nuclear-flying-saucer.html[/url]
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