This vehicle is called "Sleipnir", "Sleipnir" is the best horse which appeared in Indo-European mythology, this eight-legged horse has brought the chief god Odin to the underworld. Due to the 8 pieces of special parted I used to make the wings for this vehicle, and the theme of the competition is "racing vehicle", thus I name it as "Sleipnir"
I use white as the main color for it, togather with different tone of clear blue as the decoration, besides, I use Black, gray and flat silver to make the mechanical parts, the color chosen in this way because I want to let it has a cold color palette and a High-tech image. When I was making it, I mainly focus on two points, firstly, a smart and unique appearance; secondly, the mechanical design in real situation, which I will describe on below
Construction, the sensors and computer guides are placed in the prow on the left; the ball shaped cockpit is place in the middle; the extra large fuel container is placed of the back
以下為各部分close up:
The close up images are shwon as below
主推進器(前進、加速用)及副推進器(轉向用)
The main booster and the sub booster (for changing direction)
副推進器-大家可看到是用ball joint跟主體連接,故此副推進器是可作一定程度的角度調整
Sub booster-it is connected to the main bodice by ball joint, which allows the sub booster has certain angle of adjustment
燃料糟-因為是競速用,特大的燃料糟保證了它的續航力
Fuel container-Since it is used for racing, the extra large container ensures its time of travelling
燃料導管
The fuel vessel
機翼上有電路,我也不知道有甚麼用,只覺得很漂亮就是了
There is electrical details printed on the special wings
散熱板
Radiator
駕駛倉-駕駛員是以懸掛姿勢來駕駛的,就像操縱滑翔風箏一樣,太空中反正沒重力,就嘗試用這種方法了
Cockpit-The pilot is suspended when he is driving, since there is no gravity in the space, thus I try to use this design
駕駛員就是以這種姿勢來駕駛了
The pilot is driving in the pose
駕駛倉內部-球型的駕駛倉壁,我是以把它想成是液晶顯示屏為前題來制作的
Inside the cockpit-I imagine it is a LCD
駕駛倉保護蓋的開合結構-在太空競速,我認為對駕駛員適當的保護是不可或決的
The shield for the cockpit-I think that this kind of shield is a must for racing in the space
希望大家都能透過這件作品感受到我想表達的概念,亦希望大家會喜歡它!
Hope you can understand my concept of design applying on this vehicle, enjoy!