Official Freewing JAS 39 Gripen 80mm EDF Jet

kallend replied

Oct 10, 2022, 08:08 PM
I resized the Meteor missiles to 1:9 scale for the Gripen.

Meteor missile for Freewing Gripen by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5558852

Print as light as possible except for the mounting lug (if used).To stabilize printing vertically, some breakaway pads are added to the forward section. Remove after printing.Underwing pylons for the Gripen are here:https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773
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Airguardian replied

Oct 10, 2022, 09:17 AM
Thanks, bookmarked! ^^
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 10, 2022, 08:37 AM
Originally posted by kallend View Post

I probably should rework the Meteors to correct scale for the Gripen (the FMS Rafale is close but not exact). I have some AMRAAMs too that I can scale to fit;

I don't do drop tanks!

Yeah the drop tanks aren't yours. they're good just a little small. not much work to resize them.
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kallend replied

Oct 10, 2022, 08:26 AM
Originally posted by BenOzzy94 View Post

Hi Kallend, the Iris T certainly is yours as are the pylons. I also have your sidewinders ready to go too :)
the drop tanks could do with re scaling as they're more 1/10 scale than 1/9

I probably should rework the Meteors to correct scale for the Gripen (the FMS Rafale is close but not exact). I have some AMRAAMs too that I can scale to fit;

I don't do drop tanks!
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 10, 2022, 07:40 AM
Originally posted by kallend View Post

The Iris T looks like mine:

IRIS-T missile 1:9 scale by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4706132

1:9 scale IRIS-T missile with lug to fit Freewing Gripen wingtip rail.The nose section has some breakaway parts that look like fins to support it upright while printing. These are not part of the missile - remove after printing.Will need supports.Underwing pylons at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773

and pylons:

Underwing missile pylons for Freewing Gripen by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773

These are a modified versions of the missile pylons by Bettsmums. These have their own mounting hardware. The lug and socket are the same as the Freewing standard. and should be printed separately with high infill for strength. The main body needs to be light - I used 10% infill. A socket is also placed under the wing so the rail can be removed. Depending on the accuracy of the printer, the lug and socket may need to be trimmed to make a good but not loose sliding fit.Be aware that there are small differences between the inner and outer pylons. They go immediately ahead of the bulges on the underside of the wing.Bettsmums' original is at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4708956

I also have a Meteor that would fit (it's correct scale for the Rafale):

Meteor missile for FMS Rafale by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4864392

Meteor missile scaled for the FMS Rafale.The nose section has breakaway parts that look like fins to stabilize it during printing. Remove these from the finished part.There is also a pylon that fits the underwing keyhole slots on the wing.Print with minimal infill and thin walls to save weight, except the mounting lug which needs to be strong.

And Sidewinders for the Gripen:

AIM9R missiles for Freewing Gripen by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4653284

Sidewinder at 1/9 scale for Freewing Gripen. Lug fits the keyhole in the wingtip rail.The mid section has breakaway support at the base to stabilize during upright printing. They look like fins with pads at the base. They can easily be removed after printing.Suggest printing lug solid for strength, 15% infill for the rest.

Other stuff too that you may find handy:

https://www.thingiverse.com/kallend/designs

Hi Kallend, the Iris T certainly is yours as are the pylons. I also have your sidewinders ready to go too :)
the drop tanks could do with re scaling as they're more 1/10 scale than 1/9
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kallend replied

Oct 10, 2022, 07:22 AM
Originally posted by Airguardian View Post

Awesome! Send some pics from above too! :D
Is it 3DP?
Do you have the files?

The Iris T looks like mine:

IRIS-T missile 1:9 scale by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4706132

1:9 scale IRIS-T missile with lug to fit Freewing Gripen wingtip rail.The nose section has some breakaway parts that look like fins to support it upright while printing. These are not part of the missile - remove after printing.Will need supports.Underwing pylons at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773

and pylons:

Underwing missile pylons for Freewing Gripen by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773

These are a modified versions of the missile pylons by Bettsmums. These have their own mounting hardware. The lug and socket are the same as the Freewing standard. and should be printed separately with high infill for strength. The main body needs to be light - I used 10% infill. A socket is also placed under the wing so the rail can be removed. Depending on the accuracy of the printer, the lug and socket may need to be trimmed to make a good but not loose sliding fit.Be aware that there are small differences between the inner and outer pylons. They go immediately ahead of the bulges on the underside of the wing.Bettsmums' original is at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4708956

I also have a Meteor that would fit (it's correct scale for the Rafale):

Meteor missile for FMS Rafale by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4864392

Meteor missile scaled for the FMS Rafale.The nose section has breakaway parts that look like fins to stabilize it during printing. Remove these from the finished part.There is also a pylon that fits the underwing keyhole slots on the wing.Print with minimal infill and thin walls to save weight, except the mounting lug which needs to be strong.

And Sidewinders for the Gripen:

AIM9R missiles for Freewing Gripen by kallend

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4653284

Sidewinder at 1/9 scale for Freewing Gripen. Lug fits the keyhole in the wingtip rail.The mid section has breakaway support at the base to stabilize during upright printing. They look like fins with pads at the base. They can easily be removed after printing.Suggest printing lug solid for strength, 15% infill for the rest.

Other stuff too that you may find handy:

kallend's Thingiverse Profile

https://www.thingiverse.com/kallend/designs

Retired engineering/physics professor
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 10, 2022, 02:30 AM
Originally posted by Airguardian View Post

Awesome! Send some pics from above too! :D
Is it 3DP?
Do you have the files?

Yeah they're 3DP.
got the files from thingiverse and had a buddy print them.

I might get him to reprint them in lightweight PLA with less infill
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SgtRay replied

Oct 9, 2022, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by BenOzzy94 View Post

Added some ordnance, probably won't fly with all this on as it puts the AUW to 3.6kg

But it looks cool 😎 so there's that 😏
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Airguardian replied

Oct 9, 2022, 04:37 PM
Awesome! Send some pics from above too! :D
Is it 3DP?
Do you have the files?
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 9, 2022, 04:34 PM
Added some ordnance, probably won't fly with all this on as it puts the AUW to 3.6kg
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 9, 2022, 04:33 PM
duplicate

Last edited by BenOzzy94; Oct 10, 2022, 02:24 AM. Reason: duplicate
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Airguardian replied

Oct 9, 2022, 09:31 AM
The 'no-music-video' version is ready:

^^
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Airguardian replied

Oct 6, 2022, 03:21 AM
Thanks Ben!
Feels good to be back!

Originally posted by SgtRay View Post

I got less than 2 min in and had to stop. My connection out here on the road sucks! I must see this in 4K! Wait til I get home and get the popcorn!

Love to hear that!

Sadly, no 4K (My computer can't really take it, ATM), but still pretty good quality 1080p.
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 6, 2022, 02:10 AM
Originally posted by Airguardian View Post

Well, now that I have already made the video on the Gripen crashes and the thing is repaired and airworthy again, let's go back to my usual heavy-metal flight routines!

Glad to see her back in the air again Jandro.
I do enjoy watching you make her dance around the sky.
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SgtRay replied

Oct 5, 2022, 02:02 PM
I got less than 2 min in and had to stop. My connection out here on the road sucks! I must see this in 4K! Wait til I get home and get the popcorn!
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Airguardian replied

Oct 5, 2022, 11:36 AM
Well, now that I have already made the video on the Gripen crashes and the thing is repaired and airworthy again, let's go back to my usual heavy-metal flight routines!
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 2, 2022, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by Airguardian View Post

Nice flying place!
Plane will feel even better when you get the CG past 30-35mm aft of the wing marks. Slowly progress towards there and you will see for yourself ;)

It definitely feels like it would get better, think I'll wait for the gyro before moving it too far back. 🤣
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BenOzzy94 replied

Oct 2, 2022, 05:26 PM
Originally posted by SgtRay View Post

Lol it's on vacation at the beach!

It's the only place I can fly them where I live, it's a pain waiting for the tide, weather and daylight to align perfectly
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Airguardian replied

Oct 2, 2022, 05:09 PM
Nice flying place!
Plane will feel even better when you get the CG past 30-35mm aft of the wing marks. Slowly progress towards there and you will see for yourself ;)
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SgtRay replied

Oct 2, 2022, 04:22 PM
Lol it's on vacation at the beach!
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