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  • Ok, I'm ready to buy a new printer, ( or used) , whats the consensus go to printer these days, I'm tech savvy and do my own modeling.

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    • Originally posted by bbaumer View Post
      Ok, I'm ready to buy a new printer, ( or used) , whats the consensus go to printer these days, I'm tech savvy and do my own modeling.
      BB, Great to 'read' your voice, been awhile. You know my choice, Prusa i3 Mk3S, but it's the only one I have ever owned and was my choice after much research at the time. Anyway, I just converted my Mk3 to the Mk3S with a $20 upgrade Hot-end kit from Prusa and changed to a .3mm nozzle (smaller as .4 is the standard). I had to reset the 'first layer height' is all. Amazing detail now, though print times are longer and worth it. I bought the kit to save some bucks and it was an easy build and calibrate. I don't know your demands for quality, but I'm now looking for a second printer which is an SLA resin printer. These produce high detail and the Elegoo looks like the ticket for now. Hope I've helped. Best, LB
      I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
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      • 3DP Fans, Test printed some Exterior Parts for the FW F-18C. Will mark out positioning on the model and scale the parts to final. I'll post more then with files if there is interest. Best, LB

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        I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
        ~Lucky B*st*rd~

        You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
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        • Originally posted by e4dragongunner View Post

          Hey Dirty Dee.... Apologies if this is obvious?? but is the L-39 3D printed ? Thank man an Looking forward to seeing you at Jet Jam and FV!!
          Yup, a whole lot of plastic! should have it ready for Jet Jam, hoping to get it maidened march/april

          here is the download, the designer also has a salamander for a 120mm EDF:
          EDIT - 29.08.2023 I added a reinforcement block (WingReinforcement.stl) for the inner wing panel that increases the torsional rigidity of the wing by preventing deformation of a weak spot under landing loads. Install according to the illustration. I also added a new impeller for the EDF that sounds great and might give a slight performance improvement (Gleich-Impeller07-12b-fat-Newblade.stl). ---------------- EDIT - 20.05.2022: New EDF impeller with 18 blades. It sounds much better and performs well. Flight video: https://youtu.be/XvHo3N9S8D0 --------- EDIT - 20.09.2021: New front nose piece with clamshell hatch for making access to a battery or whatever you want to put in the nose. Use an M3 screw to hold it closed. --- EDIT -22.07.2021: Added a new EDF housing that can use the HET motor without any heatsink because the heat sink can be hard to find now. EDF-housing04-Noheatsink.stl It supports the motor all the way through and has a gap for air to pass around the motor. It should be printed from a more heat resistant material than PLA, and that goes for the impeller as well because the lack of an extra heatsink can raise the motor and axle temperature to where the PLA will start to soften. --- EDIT: Added a new canopy that is one main piece instead of two for printing in a very large printer (in addition to the front windshield part). The new files are Canopy01-onepiece and canopy02-onepiece. The human is not included. --- Specifications: Length: 1858,5 mm Wingspan: 1451 mm All up weight: 7,2 kg (prototype #1), 8 kg (prototype #2), 7,5 kg (prototype #3) CG: 83-103 mm from the leading edge at the wing joint with the gear in the up position. There is a protrusion on the top of each wing surface to indicate the safe 83mm/25% MAC position. Gear up or down should make little difference because of the low weight of the nose gear. The prototype maidened with CG at approximately 90 mm. 103 mm CG has been tested and flies very well. Needs a large printer. 300x300x300 is recommended. --- Initial control throws: Elevator: Up 18 mm / Down 16 mm Ailerons: Up 20 mm / Down 15 mm Rudder: 15mm / 15 mm Use 30% exponential on all surfaces to reduce center sensitivity. --- Appropriate pilot figure: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2970724 --- Video of the prototype without flaps: https://youtu.be/znbaBhUY25k Maiden videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tShEHO5M5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp0sF1WKZ7w High speed fly bys and landings compilation: https://youtu.be/KzPiHn8WywE Onboard videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDD7gKV2YSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_93jys9oADY Various flight videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcE9QgbNThE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZJCof5v06M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYUfhk2Kec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4S3TekVd6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWw4-YrTFSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBd4eTZwPW4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnProCnHUOs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPln7NoYhA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ruv_F0Jjk --- Build notes and BOM is moved to the text file BuildNotes.txt because of new limitations on Cults when i updated the page 17.11.2020.

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          • Originally posted by Dirty Dee View Post

            Yup, a whole lot of plastic! should have it ready for Jet Jam, hoping to get it maidened march/april

            here is the download, the designer also has a salamander for a 120mm EDF:
            https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/vari...for-120-mm-edf
            You really do amazing things!! Glad you are local and I can sponge off all this greatness in person!! and YES Jet Jam will ROCK!
            Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,

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            • Just need to run some airfoil analysis to decide on a wing airfoil before I dive in. Thinking between the Clark YM-15, NACA 2415, and NACA 3712 (close to scale)

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              • Oh yeah! The amazing Thunder Guppy!😁 I must have one of these.

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                • Originally posted by Elbee View Post
                  3DP Fans, Test printed some Exterior Parts for the FW F-18C. Will mark out positioning on the model and scale the parts to final. I'll post more then with files if there is interest. Best, LB

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                  Great stuff!!! Sorry I missed the post until now!!! Rocking it Bro! Jerry

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                  • LB I'm interested in the files you test printed for the Exterior Parts for the FW F-18C. The one thing I like about what you do is that it makes my model unique from all the rest..

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                    • Originally posted by Dustman View Post
                      LB I'm interested in the files you test printed for the Exterior Parts for the FW F-18C. The one thing I like about what you do is that it makes my model unique from all the rest..
                      DM, Hey how's your cockpit build going? Pictures? I will post STL Files of the vents, etc when I get back to the fuselage and "correct the sizing". Right now I'm working on painting and lighting the Vertical Stabilizers. I received my graphics from Callie and those are great, so lots to do. Best, LB
                      I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                      ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                      You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                      ~Anonymous~

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                      • Did a test flight on this baby, flew awesome. Second flight will be tomorrow with video.

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                        • rifleman_btx, Amazing looking airframe and forgive my ignorance but it's like something out of Germany's WW2 R&D section or an Indiana Jones movie. No vertical. Outstanding. Best, LB
                          I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                          ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                          You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                          ~Anonymous~

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                          • Its what's called a black wing ebw160, I bought the plans and files for this one to rejuvenate my n9mb project. It is weird to fly but suprising smooth too.

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                            • I may build the nonfpv version as well in different material. For testing purposes

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                              • Well I have the corsair ready. Hopefully I can get pics and taxi run tomorrow weather permitting

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                                • Alrightttttttttttt, my first 3D Printer has been ordered. Now for the lovely wait to be delivered. I'm looking forward to digging into it and learning more. I love stuff like this, so I'll be having a lot of fun.

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                                  • Elbee
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                                    T-CAT, Which 3DP printer did you decide to buy?

                                • Hi Elbee,

                                  I ended up purchasing a Prusa Mini. It's going through some growing pains as I expected with a new release, so I waited until I'd be in the order que that took several months before shipping to provide them time to fix any "new product blues". Ha-ha. With it, I ordered two filaments of Prusament PETG, which seems like a decent all around versatile filament type without too much trouble printing and no need for an enclosure, yet rather resilient. You all know much more than I do about that though from experience, so I'm all ears.

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                                  • Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
                                    Hi Elbee,

                                    I ended up purchasing a Prusa Mini. It's going through some growing pains as I expected with a new release, so I waited until I'd be in the order que that took several months before shipping to provide them time to fix any "new product blues". Ha-ha. With it, I ordered two filaments of Prusament PETG, which seems like a decent all around versatile filament type without too much trouble printing and no need for an enclosure, yet rather resilient. You all know much more than I do about that though from experience, so I'm all ears.
                                    TC, I think 'ya dun good'. I read up a bit on the 'Mini' and thought it pretty slick. I am surprised that it is a back-order item. That is a good thing if demand is that high. I might recommend you go ahead download the Prusa Slicer PE program for your computer from Prusa and some of the STL files in these forums and get familiar with the options available in the Slicer PE program. It is amazing the differences in print quality by adding or deleting "supports" or which 'face' you place on the printer bed. You might also check out any of the primer videos by Prusa, if you have not already. I refer to those still when trying to improve print quality. Did you purchase the kit version or fully built version. I have used HatchBox PETG and like it for any print that needs strength or is exposed to excessive heat. I use HatchBox PLA mostly and their ABS as well with great results. Best, Steve
                                    I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                                    ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                                    You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                                    ~Anonymous~

                                    AMA#116446

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                                    • Originally posted by Elbee View Post

                                      TC, I think 'ya dun good'. I read up a bit on the 'Mini' and thought it pretty slick. I am surprised that it is a back-order item. That is a good thing if demand is that high. I might recommend you go ahead download the Prusa Slicer PE program for your computer from Prusa and some of the STL files in these forums and get familiar with the options available in the Slicer PE program. It is amazing the differences in print quality by adding or deleting "supports" or which 'face' you place on the printer bed. You might also check out any of the primer videos by Prusa, if you have not already. I refer to those still when trying to improve print quality. Did you purchase the kit version or fully built version. I have used HatchBox PETG and like it for any print that needs strength or is exposed to excessive heat. I use HatchBox PLA mostly and their ABS as well with great results. Best, Steve
                                      Thank you Steve! That is great information. I have watched Prusa's videos and they have been very helpful. I haven't downloaded the Prusa Slicer program yet, but I will do that today to begin learning more about it.

                                      It appears the Prusa Mini is sold only as kit (in a way, but requires minimal assembly), but it bolts together with three primary pieces from what I understand from the videos online.

                                      The ETA is mid June for any current orders, so it definitely seems like they are very backed up on orders. I don't mind too much as long as it's not much longer, but a little added delay hopefully helps them sort issues (which there have been some judging by ownere posts on the Prusa forums and YouTube video reviews) before I get mine.

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                                      • Hey 3DP Gang, General Question: Has anyone found a purpose for all their scrap prints? Recycle, Give Away, Toss It? Best, LB
                                        I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                                        ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                                        You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                                        ~Anonymous~

                                        AMA#116446

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