Heinkel He162 Build (Plans)
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kilroy07
Legendary member
Awesome start!
A MUCH simpler build than what I've started (that's a good thing!)
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...einkel-plane-2021-challenge.68255/post-676446
For plans what I usually do is first lay out the "paper size" as a shape. (or in my case the cut area of my laser, 700x500mm)
Then I arrange the parts on the shape so I get the most use out of each sheet of foamboard.
If I wanted a printed set of plans (to share) I might put what my program calls a "fence" around that shape then I can print that fence's contents to a PDF. There is a "poster" setting in most print drivers to allow printing big sheets on normal printers.
(I just export the DXFs to share... I might do PDFs if there is any demand for my plans...)
You can grab the DXFs of my first run and pull those in to Fusion if you want, DXF is the ASCII equivalent for CAD files to see what I've done.
Hope this helps, if you've got any other questions fire away, I'm happy to help!
Bo123
Elite member
I had a dilemma with attaching the wings, it will be 1400mm span, so I needed a way to remove the wings. I had to redo the whole wing structure. But I think I am mainly done, just need the inner support structures in the fuselage.
And also becuase the fuselage is longer than a sheet, I need to find a way to split it.
Yeah, its nearly done.
And also becuase the fuselage is longer than a sheet, I need to find a way to split it.
Yeah, its nearly done.
kilroy07
Legendary member
Try breaking the fuselage into two pieces then rotating the piece on a sheet (I find that 25-30 degrees usually works.)
Most all CAD programs can open (or import) DXF files. They are the equivalent to what ascii files are to text.
What I was suggesting was to simply open one of my example files just to see how I laid out the sheets, but your last post does a fine job (so I wouldn't bother.)
It's looking great so far, I can't wait to see your maiden!
Most all CAD programs can open (or import) DXF files. They are the equivalent to what ascii files are to text.
What I was suggesting was to simply open one of my example files just to see how I laid out the sheets, but your last post does a fine job (so I wouldn't bother.)
It's looking great so far, I can't wait to see your maiden!
FlamingRCAirplanes
Elite member
Christmas!
Bo123
Elite member
Australian slang sorry.
FlyerInStyle
Master member
https://community.glowforge.com/t/exporting-faces-in-fusion-360/17810 this thread should help some. its also about exporting from fusion to svg.
Midnight_Builds
New member
I am sort of following along and need to go home and attempt this. Do you have any experience with solidworks?
Midnight_Builds
New member
Any progress?
Bo123
Elite member
Ahh no sorry, out of foam at the moment.
Midnight_Builds
New member
I will gladly trade you foam for your expertise on this project! You have gotten very far and it would be a shame to stop now, what can I do to help? I am buying a 70mm EDF for this (and other projects if it survives maiden) Also, how do you go about printing it to scale? Use legal paper or go to the copy store?
Bo123
Elite member
its a very incomplete design at the moment. You will need to work out a way to mount the edf well, and also a better wing mounting system. I might spend a little while sometime working on them. Or you could complete the plans if you want.I can send you the dxf files and the Fusion 360 files if you want?
Midnight_Builds
New member
Sounds good, maybe a circular 3D printed ring-type of mount with a T-crossbar on the bottom to attach to the fuselage?
PM me the files and I will see what I can do!
Bo123
Elite member
I'll do that later.
