Now that the majority of the model is completed, I figure I have enough to show for a build thread.
Construction Method:
I plan to 3D print the whole airframe in ABS, and implement a hybrid construction for the internal structure. Most 3D printed airplanes currently available (Lynxman, 3DLabPrint, Eclipson, etc.) use a single wall thickness approach with printing the parts. I will be testing an idea using 2 perimeter wall thicknesses, and ABS rather than PLA.
ABS is roughly 80% the weight of PLA, has a higher glass transition temperature (105° C vs PLA with 65 ° C), easily sanded, and can be welded together with acetone. A downside is that is is much more flexible.
Specifications:
Scale: 1/30
Wingspan: 2006mm
Length: 2122mm
Planned Features:
Scale Fowler Flaps
Spoilers
3D printed Scale Landing Gear
Dual 70mm EDF powerplant
Possibly LE Slats
The goal is to have it ready for Jet Jam next year in June, so I have about 10 months to knock this out. Afterwards, I'll most likely host the files on Cults3D, or 3DLabGang so others can print the plane for themselves.
Construction Method:
I plan to 3D print the whole airframe in ABS, and implement a hybrid construction for the internal structure. Most 3D printed airplanes currently available (Lynxman, 3DLabPrint, Eclipson, etc.) use a single wall thickness approach with printing the parts. I will be testing an idea using 2 perimeter wall thicknesses, and ABS rather than PLA.
ABS is roughly 80% the weight of PLA, has a higher glass transition temperature (105° C vs PLA with 65 ° C), easily sanded, and can be welded together with acetone. A downside is that is is much more flexible.
Specifications:
Scale: 1/30
Wingspan: 2006mm
Length: 2122mm
Planned Features:
Scale Fowler Flaps
Spoilers
3D printed Scale Landing Gear
Dual 70mm EDF powerplant
Possibly LE Slats
The goal is to have it ready for Jet Jam next year in June, so I have about 10 months to knock this out. Afterwards, I'll most likely host the files on Cults3D, or 3DLabGang so others can print the plane for themselves.
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