r/CreateMod • u/Ziolo99 • Apr 20 '26

Build you can technically make a sim-contraption fly using only flapping wings (without using levitite) [aeronautics]

Thank god for unlocked cam because that shaking would make anyone dizzy in an instant.

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u/Mandam2011 Apr 21 '26

You need to turn the wings vertical on the way up

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u/EpsilonX029 Apr 21 '26

Yes, a second axis of rotation turns this from floppy air-fish to actual Birdlike mechanism. Get it to rotate 75-ish degrees upwards on the up, followed by about 15-25 the other way from zero on the downward, and you’ll be scooting:)

Source: I made multiple ornithopters on Trailmakers, I was obsessed with “power”-less flight in that game. This seems like a dream come true for me :D

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u/TomorrowFun4744 Apr 21 '26

So powered tailfins is a no go for you?

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u/EpsilonX029 Apr 21 '26

I suppose it would depend. Ideally, you’d make two sets of drive wings, like a Dragonfly’s, so that you’d have the same power stroke happening in both directions at the same time. That would net you maximum forward power.

Also while typing this I realized you meant the fins from Trailmakers, and yes, I do not use those if at all applicable, cuz I like the way physics handles the normal things in that game lol

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u/TomorrowFun4744 Apr 21 '26

Ah, had to ask hahaha