3D Printed 500 size Gazelle

[divisionbelarus]

hello F106DeltaDart,My question is whether you had to reinforce the fuselage with some fiberglass fabric or carbon or just printed and ready, my question is if when making several flights the fuselage breaks, thank you very nice the helicopter and greetings from Argentina

[F106DeltaDart]

hello F106DeltaDart,My question is whether you had to reinforce the fuselage with some fiberglass fabric or carbon or just printed and ready, my question is if when making several flights the fuselage breaks, thank you very nice the helicopter and greetings from Argentina

Hello and welcome to the forum!

For the most part, I’ve used used the parts straight off the printer. I reinforced the cowling area around the rotor mast with fiberglass to prevent fatigue damage to the long unsupported surfaces there. I’ve had around 15 flights with no issues.

[iFLY_RC Vic]

Just started printing the Gazelle 500 (Mastercraft). I have been building and flying Flywing 450 helicopters and decided to step up to a real 500 size heli. So, I have many questions. First question is what do buy for the mechanics/electronics - TREX 500?

[F106DeltaDart]

Just started printing the Gazelle 500 (Mastercraft). I have been building and flying Flywing 450 helicopters and decided to step up to a real 500 size heli. So, I have many questions. First question is what do buy for the mechanics/electronics - TREX 500?

An older Trex 500ESP is really what it is designed to fit. I used that, but without the boom (since the tail fan did not need it). I also ended up making an extra long mainshaft to get the rotor head at the right height. This is a clone of the Trex mechanics that should work as a starting point: https://www.scaleflying.com/500-Mech...D-_p_5170.html

[iFLY_RC Vic]

An older Trex 500ESP is really what it is designed to fit. I used that, but without the boom (since the tail fan did not need it). I also ended up making an extra long mainshaft to get the rotor head at the right height. This is a clone of the Trex mechanics that should work as a starting point: https://www.scaleflying.com/500-Mech...D-_p_5170.html

OKAY, my second question is "How did you setup your model with "clear" plastic windows. How did you cut out the solid windows in the original model?

[Elbee]

F106DeltaDart, WOW!,I have not been checking your threads often enough. My Bad. Great print, great project. Best, LB

[F106DeltaDart]

OKAY, my second question is "How did you setup your model with "clear" plastic windows. How did you cut out the solid windows in the original model?

I used a hot knife to cut the windows out, and 3D printed a vacuforming mold to make the clear parts.

[F106DeltaDart]

F106DeltaDart, WOW!,I have not been checking your threads often enough. My Bad. Great print, great project. Best, LB

Thanks! I need to get it fixed up and back in the air at some point. It had a tail motor or ESC failure and had a hard landing.

[iFLY_RC Vic]

I used a hot knife to cut the windows out, and 3D printed a vacuforming mold to make the clear parts.

That is beyond my skill level and equipment. I will just leave the windows filled in.
Thanks,
-Vic