buzzbomb
I know nothing!
To my knowledge we do not really have a dedicated thread for 3D printing. I think that's a shame. Not only is it a hobby in it's own right, there are so many great things we can print for our FT style planes.
I've seen where FT forum members, who literally just got a 3d printer, printed folding landing gear for an FT Spitfire. I've seen trials and tribulations of other members, just trying to get a printed, plastic plane to fly. I've personally got two printed and just waiting for assembly, and my confidence level
You can print supports, spinners, connectors, canopies, guns and pilots. You can even print an entire plane. There really isn't a limit to what can be done with a 3D printer and this hobby.
So I present a simple benchy. Only it's not the cool little boat you're thinking about. We're taking a benchy to an entirely different level. Plus, it's not so simple.
This:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4575774
Watch the video, so you know what you're supposed to be printing and the reasons that it's the new benchy.
Here's my take. It took six tries and two different filament types to get it right, tweaking all the way. That's pretty much what 3D printing is about.
It's not a plane. That's not the point. I want you to be able share any type of 3D printing triumphs you have, here. If it's RC aircraft related, that's a definite bonus!
I've seen where FT forum members, who literally just got a 3d printer, printed folding landing gear for an FT Spitfire. I've seen trials and tribulations of other members, just trying to get a printed, plastic plane to fly. I've personally got two printed and just waiting for assembly, and my confidence level
You can print supports, spinners, connectors, canopies, guns and pilots. You can even print an entire plane. There really isn't a limit to what can be done with a 3D printer and this hobby.
So I present a simple benchy. Only it's not the cool little boat you're thinking about. We're taking a benchy to an entirely different level. Plus, it's not so simple.
This:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4575774
Watch the video, so you know what you're supposed to be printing and the reasons that it's the new benchy.
Here's my take. It took six tries and two different filament types to get it right, tweaking all the way. That's pretty much what 3D printing is about.
It's not a plane. That's not the point. I want you to be able share any type of 3D printing triumphs you have, here. If it's RC aircraft related, that's a definite bonus!
