Ancient Flying Machines

cults3d

Upon viewing images of ancient golden artifacts resembling a blend of jets and animals, I became immediately fascinated by the prospect of technologically advanced beings - whether gods, aliens or something else entirely - soaring through the skies in these breathtaking aircraft. So far, my attempts to get my prints airborne have been short-lived, lasting only a few seconds. Still, this outcome is hardly surprising given that the originals lack broad wing-spans and thus cannot be expected to function like some of the ingenious "glider" designs available on Thingiverse. Their design bears more resemblance to powerful jets employed by military organizations today. Notably, several enthusiasts have successfully created models based on the artifacts in recent years, but they've managed this feat by incorporating a motor and utilizing radio controls - capabilities that currently exceed my own abilities. As such, I'm leaving these designs here for fellow makers, with the hope that one of you will enhance or expand upon them, enabling them to take flight. In the meantime, they can be suspended from strings and allowed to swing gently in the summer breeze. For those interested in learning more about these remarkable artifacts, I recommend visiting the following websites: http://www.theancientaliens.com/#!technology--quimbaya-airplanes/ciu4 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quimbaya_artifacts http://www.mysterypile.com/quimbaya.php http://www.banrepcultural.org/museo-del-oro/sociedades/tolima/avioncitos-sorprendentes This project was previously titled "Mayan Flying Machine".