Man built his own homemade full-size helicopter

  • YouTuber DIYed an SA-2 Samson helicopter
  • Fans of the Avatar movie phenomenon might recognize it
  • He’s currently looking for funds to make it fly

Published on Nov 09, 2024 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Nov 05, 2024 at 3:43 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Fans of the Avatar movie phenomenon might recognize this DIY SA-2 Samson helicopter.

However, far from coming fresh from set, it’s actually a cunning replica.

It was built by a Vietnamese YouTuber.

Despite not having the cash flow to make it fly – it’s pretty impressive.

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DIY Avatar helicopter

Vietnamese YouTuber, Do doan, has a project: making a DIY version of the SA-2 Samson helicopter from the Avatar movie franchise.

His entire account is a step-by-step on how to create it.

He created the frame from styrofoam and blades from epoxy glue and fiberglass, then installed seats and doors.

The final steps involved covering the entire thing in ‘ milk glue mixed with cement and paint’ and finally, fiberglass.

However, it’s not set to take to the skies just yet – and there’s a very good reason for that.

“To be honest I don’t have enough money to make it fly, and with my current finances I can only make a model,” the YouTuber explained.

“I hope in the near future I have enough money to make it fly.”

Shared by Quantum Tech HD, fans have been left amazed by his skills and engineering nous with a near-professional level to detail.

“This team needs a standing ovation,” one commenter enthused.

“The guy has talent. He should work in the film industry,” said a second.

A third agreed: “Absolutely world-class. The highest level of detail. And everything made from styrofoam. Huge respect for this handiwork.”

Other incredible DIY drives

Want more? This DIY Lamborghini Aventador replica looks almost identical to a real one.

It’s hard to spot the difference – until you get behind the wheel.

Next up, this DIY Lamborghini Countach was created using a Toyota V12.

It’s pretty rare in mirroring the supercar’s performance as well as looks.

Last but not least, this guy spent three years building a DIY Tesla Roadster with a stunning finished result.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”