Hello everyones !

Here is my manipulable jet plane with variable geometric forward-swept wings, which I called « VX-47 Shiftwing »

100% mechanic Technic functions.

Featuring with :

- 3 axis rotation gimbal for roll, pitch and yaw

- parallel inclinable armature for 1 axis pitch (which make translation up-down)

- Throttle handle linked to stabilizing arm at a standstill

- liftable platform by pulling handle.

- Joystick with trigger and red button

I managed to build and design it physically. I wanted in first place to make the mechanism with the transmission of the gears from one extreme to another. I knew the design of the plane will come after. And I knew it will be designed with forward-swept wings.

When the wings are open, it seems to makes 1 wide area with the tail. This is intentional, to visually differentiate the design between the 2 positions even more.

I tried hard to set a functional landing gear ON the plane, shiftable with a second rotating button on the joystick… but the intrication was kind of ugly due to bypass the gears of the wing’s mechanism… So, after hours of reflexion, i wasn't going to re-design nearly all the plane system. I had to accept it will not be possible this time…

The lifting platform was a tricky part too. It’s the final module that I designed. The challenge was to find the right ratio of torque for lift and the right height/position where the cinematic stops. I kept this final design with one fixed rotation point, because it’s interesting the way it goes down forward, making an arch : it moves away a little bit horizontally from the chassis (not only up and down).

Despite the trigger and the red button are just about design, I avoided placing guns or missiles anywhere to keep it neutral.

Once I was convinced by the global design with all features, I finally put it on Studio.

The red color wasn’t my main choice, I had to deal with the BDP8 palette and find a new « fun » consistency with available colors. the deceptive part were when 2 different panels put together hadn't the same color available… However, ALL the available parts that I didn't have, allowed me to make the design even better! This is why my presentation in the video is not the final result in Studio.

The assembling is modular, so you can focus on parts and mechanics one at a time, and as always with Technic, enjoy with the final assembling.

It is my first MOC since years. I hope you will love the ideas and enjoy playability.

Many thanks to all !