Dylan Y

Current Projects

Traditional Canoe Model

Status: In Progress

Currently crafting a 1:30 scale model of a traditional indigenous canoe, combining ancestral design principles with modern RC technology.

  • Scale: 1:30
  • Materials: Cedar wood, birch bark, modern composites
  • Technology: Advanced RC systems, GPS tracking
  • Scientific Focus: Hydrodynamic testing

Indigenous Science Integration

  • Traditional hull geometry analysis
  • Water flow dynamics research
  • Material properties testing
  • Performance documentation
65% Complete

Miniature Fishing Vessel

Status: Planning Phase

Researching traditional Pacific Northwest fishing vessel designs with focus on indigenous engineering principles.

  • Scale: 1:15
  • Materials: Traditional woods + modern sensors
  • Technology: Environmental monitoring systems
  • Scientific Focus: Traditional stability design

Technology Integration

  • Water quality sensors
  • Traditional design modeling
  • Stability analysis systems
  • Digital mapping integration
15% Complete

Sacred Cedar Dugout

Status: Research

Documenting traditional dugout canoe construction techniques using modern scientific analysis.

  • Focus: Scientific documentation
  • Technology: 3D scanning, stress analysis
  • Research: Traditional engineering methods
  • Collaboration: Indigenous knowledge keepers

Scientific Documentation

  • 3D modeling of traditional designs
  • Material composition analysis
  • Construction technique documentation
  • Performance characteristics study
5% Complete