An attempt to make an Amphibious vehicle , using the tilt rotor concept but still need to iron out some issue . :)
The video link ( Still uploading the vid. )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3S1MG1h_-U&feature=youtu.be
1st Pic was the Phase 1 V1
Then came Phase 1 V2
The one in the video is Phase 2 V1
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Phase 1 -> Land only
Phase 2 -> land + Water
V -> Version
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Liji0I3vVDI
link Updated :D
Please do explain to me how this vehicle is amphibious? going on top of rain puddles that are a few cm in depth doesnt make it amphibious.
Amphibious vehicles have the capability to run on land and water(like a boat with wheels). The need to be buoyant enough to keep the whole chassis afloat and a propulsion system for traversing both the mediums(land and water). And even though you propulsion system will suffice for both this vehicle is a
Fan Powered/propelled car. If you add a foam boat outer body thats hydrodynamic and balanced and buoyant enough to keep the whole car afloat in water thats deep(2-4 feet deep atleast) while the overhead tilt able propeller powers the whole setup, then you can call it a amphibious vehicle. :)
Nice build though looks good. {:)}
I wasn't able to record the video where it was actually moving on water :) .The moment it comes in contact with water , the foam amazingly supports the body weight and thanks to the prop-based movement , land or water , it keeps going :) So finally Its does go both ways , thus the apt name . And yea i know when a vehicle is called Amphibious . Hope that is cleared :)
And my next step is to make is air capable ... lets see now :D