3D Printed landing gear legs for FT-Storch

[vontugboat]

I am not good at bending steel wire to make landing gear So I drew up some landing gear legs in Sketchup and printed legs for my Storch; they're plenty sturdy and only about 30g heavier than the steel gear setup.


For those interested in printing a set for themselves, I've posted the files on YouMagine under a non-commercial license.
https://www.youmagine.com/designs/landing-gear-for-flitetest-storch

My print settings: 0.3mm layer height, 20% infill, 1mm wall thickness. Definitely use a brim!!!! Support is not necessary.

 

[singer202]

Nice! That model is pretty tail heavy before the battery is in anyway, so a little more weight on the front shouldn't hurt. I didn't do a very good job bending wire on mine.

I wonder if your legs would hold up to this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG_p_-K2lfQ&feature=youtu.be

lol

 

[vontugboat]

Most certainly. They're pretty tough

 

[vontugboat]

Toughness confirmed. My re-entry into RC aircraft has gone... roughly. Kotori did the initial flight and trimmed her out (minor tendency to roll to port). I was not so good at takeoffs, but the landing gear got thoroughly tested, and survived the day. I will be using my Taranis to fly the plane next time so we can buddy-box until I remember how to fly