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  • rifleman_btx
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    • Dec 2016
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    #501
    Working on the wings now, once i have those, i might redo the stab/float prints, i just dont like how they turned out, they just need alittle more fine tuning to get them how i would like. Otherwise, came out ok.

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    • rifleman_btx
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      #502
      One wing completed printing the right hand wing now.

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      • rifleman_btx
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        #503
        Well the printing is done, now waiting on my electronics to get here

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        • rifleman_btx
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          #504
          Components from motion waiting to be installed

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          • Woodcock
            Old Returning Pilot

            • Apr 2018
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            #505
            Do you have a lake picked out for the maiden?

            Woody

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            • BluesDragon
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              • Feb 2018
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              #506
              Looking good there rifleman! Although it's not necessary to take the pics in your skivvies!! ;)
              Dynam; E-Flite; Freewing

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              • rifleman_btx
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                #507
                Hahaha yeah got me there. :p but yes im gonna fly it off my pond here at the house. Ill have my son video it. This one in the video I'm posting
                 

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                • rifleman_btx
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                  #508
                  Float retracts installed had to do a work around since the units called for were out of stock. Not perfect but they do the job until the intended ones arrive.

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                  • Dirty Dee
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                    • Dec 2016
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                    #509
                    For anyone curious about an Airliner, I uploaded the tail section of my A330-300 to my cults3d profile for free download. Included are ABS gcodes compatible with Prusas.

                    Once my design is fully completed (estimated Summer 2019), the tail is 100% compatible with the remainder of the airframe.

                    Version 2 Tail section and assembly manual for the RC A330 located here. Includes STLs, Bambu Studio 3mf files, and PDF assembly manual. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-30-scale-a330-300-rc-model-92006mm-wingspan Build log: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3117172-1-30-Scale-Airbus-A330-300-(3D-Printed) (2024-03-30) Updated to include full assembly manual and 3mf files.


                    It can be printed in PLA or other filaments, but at an increased weight penalty vs ABS. Any slicer works with this design, just turn OFF the part cooling fan and run the nozzle on the hotter spectrum for whatever filament you use. 255 for ABS, I'm guessing 230 for PLA.

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                    • rifleman_btx
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                      • Dec 2016
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                      #510
                      Im trying out some new filament from filacube, so far its been on point. Im glad i picked up some for when i start on the f86

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                      • slamdance64
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                        • May 2016
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                        #511
                        Hi guys,

                        I have been lurking here reading all of these posts with interest. I finally decided to pick up a 3d printer this year. My Prusa i3 Mk3S has left the factory and is on it's way to me. I can't wait to start to play around with it. I am hoping that my wife lets me keep it in the basement where my workshop is. If not, then the plane storage room (also known as garage, but the car has never been there). I have been doing a ton of reading and watching videos to help me get started. I can't believe the F-86 the elbee is putting together. I will be getting that underway a little later on :-)
                        My Freewing F-4 is sitting at the border UPS store and I am heading out after putting my son on the school bus to pick it up.
                        Thank you everyone for posting your pictures and helping inspire the rest of us to give it a try

                        Brent

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                        • Dirty Dee
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                          #512
                          Brent,

                          Be careful with operating the printer in a garage. cold drafts and humidity can cause the prints to develop cracks or impact the finish quality of the pieces. The Mk3S is much quieter than the MK2S, so you may be able to convince the wife to let you keep it in the basement.

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                          • Elbee
                            Be humble...be approachable...and be credible.

                            • Feb 2018
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                            #513
                            Originally posted by slamdance64
                            Hi guys,I have been lurking here reading all of these posts with interest. I finally decided to pick up a 3d printer this year. My Prusa i3 Mk3S has left the factory and is on it's way to me. Brent
                            SD64, Congrats on your acquisition. LOL If you're going to print PLA, there is virtually no odor; ABS does have that plastic smell. I have built the Ikea Enclosure for my Prusa i3Mk3 and that helps a lot. I think the basement is the ticket with an enclosure of some type. The 3DLabs F-86 is printed, but I have yet to buy all the accessories, so that project is on hold until I finish my Phantom. Best, LB
                            "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                            ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                            "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
                            ~Anonymous~

                            AMA#116446

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                            • rifleman_btx
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                              #514
                              I was wondering about that F86! :Plol i been waiting on updates :) ive also picked up their new Il2. :Cool:

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                              • slamdance64
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                                • May 2016
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                                #515
                                Happy day today. My Prusa, PLA,PETG and ABS have arrived this afternoon. I picked up some Lack Tables and misc parts and I am all set to begin :-) I am going to be busy this weekend. A huge thanks to everyone here showing their setups and recommendations for software. Just started the Fusion360 tutorials. Up ahead is a steep learning curve.

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                                • Elbee
                                  Be humble...be approachable...and be credible.

                                  • Feb 2018
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                                  #516
                                  Originally posted by slamdance64
                                  Happy day today. My Prusa, PLA,PETG and ABS have arrived this afternoon. I picked up some Lack Tables and misc parts and I am all set to begin :-) I am going to be busy this weekend. A huge thanks to everyone here showing their setups and recommendations for software. Just started the Fusion360 tutorials. Up ahead is a steep learning curve.
                                  SD64, A very hearty congrats to you, sir. You will have a busy weekend. LOL Best, LB
                                  "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                                  ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                                  "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
                                  ~Anonymous~

                                  AMA#116446

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                                  • Dirty Dee
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                                    #517
                                    almost 7ft worth of fuselage :)

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                                    • rifleman_btx
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                                      #518
                                      Wow DD, that looks excellent! :Cool:

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                                      • RCjetdude
                                        Higher & higher, straight up we'll climb

                                        • May 2016
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                                        #519
                                        Originally posted by Dirty Dee
                                        almost 7ft worth of fuselage :)
                                        You are amazing sir!!!

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                                        • Dirty Dee
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                                          • Dec 2016
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                                          #520
                                          Thanks guys!

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