FTFC25: Build-ruary by Spitifire76

[Spitfire76]

FTFC25: Build-ruary by Spitifire76 (Build skill: 4, Pilot skill 3)

1. 3dlabprint Hurricane
2. Eclipson Model B XL
3. Eclipson Spitfire
4. Eclipson Horten 229

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2025 Flite Test Forum Challenge: Build-ruary Contest

@Mutley aren’t you going to join in with some missiles or some builds you’re working on?

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The first 3 planes were started before February 1st, its only the Horten that I started this month. In fact I had entered the Eclipson Model B XL into last year's challenge!.

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: 3dLabPrint's Hawker Hurricane MkIIc Build by Spitfire76

Pictures & Plans
Reason for choosing this plane - Same reason as the Spitfire.

Hawker Hurricane MkII – 3DLabPrint

fully 3D printable R/C model of Spitfire Mk IX

3dlabprint.com

Build log
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...labprints-hawker-hurricane.77450/#post-773927
Build level (1-5) TBD
How it flew (1-5) TBD
Color Scheme
Upper - Dark earth (Tamiya AS22) & Middlestone,
lower - Azure blue
Maiden Video
TBD
Dos,dont's and tips
TBD

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Eclipson Model B XL Build by Spitfire76
Pictures & Plans
Reason for choosing this plane - I like that it's large compared to a lot of 3d printed planes I've built. It also has floats so can take it to the lake.

Eclipson model B XL/ 3D printed seaplane

www.eclipson-airplanes.com

Build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Model B XL

I've built and flown several 3dprinted planes from Eclipson including their original Model B but this one interested me as it was much larger with its wingspan of 1500mm/60in compared to the original model B of 1150mm/45in. Larger planes are easier to see and I understand actually easier to...

forum.flitetest.com

Build level (1-5) TBD
How it flew (1-5) TBD
Color Scheme
TBD
Maiden Video
TBD
Dos,dont's and tips
TBD

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Eclipson Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX Build by Spitfire76
Pictures & Plans
Reason for choosing this plane - Being British how could I not build and fly this plane.

Eclipson Spitfire/ Printable RC warbird

Take to the skies with our meticulously crafted 3D Printed RC Spitfire, a marvel of modern engineering and timeless design. Featuring state-of-the-art 3D printed retractable landing gear, this model ensures smooth takeoffs and landings, adding a layer of realism that sets it apart.

www.eclipson-airplanes.com

Build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Spitfire

Eclipson recently released (July 27, 2024) their 3dprinted Spitfire. https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/spitfire This is my build log. 3dprinter Eclipson recommends using a Creality Ender 3 or a Bambu Lab's A1 and have printer settings for both. I have both an Ender3 and a Bambu Lab P1P but...

forum.flitetest.com

Build level (1-5) TBD
How it flew (1-5) TBD
Color Scheme
Upper - Dark green (XF81/AS30) & Ocean gray (XF82/AS31), lower - Medium sea gray (X83/AS32)
Maiden Video
TBD
Dos,dont's and tips
TBD

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Eclipson Horten Ho-229 Build by Spitfire76
Pictures & Plans
Reason for choosing this plane - It just looks cool.

Eclipson Horten 229 / 3D printed flying wing

www.eclipson-airplanes.com

Build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Horton Ho-229

I wasn't going to start building another 3d printed plane until I finished the ones already on my workbench but here goes again. https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/ho-229 FT made a video of this a few months back.

forum.flitetest.com

Build level (1-5) TBD
How it flew (1-5) TBD
Color Scheme
Tamiya Paints
upper side
AS24 - dark green
underside
AS5 - light blue
Maiden Video
TBD
Dos,dont's and tips
TBD