Retro Rocket - 3D Printed Hatch w/Integrated Steerable Nose Wheel 2

[johnbecker31]

johnbecker31 submitted a new resource:

Retro Rocket - 3D Printed Hatch w/Integrated Steerable Nose Wheel - Steerable nose wheel for the FT Retro Rocket

This is still very much beta. I have not tested this other than taxi test.

This hatch is pretty much a drop in replacement for the Retro Rocket hatch. I found that not being able to steer on the ground was going to limit my desire to fly this amazing little jet. The FT Retro Rocket, with EDF Thrust Vectoring, and Steerable nose wheel, makes this jet the perfect setup!

The only piece that requires support is the hinge. Print using the orientation shown below. I printed 1 piece at...

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[e2designs]

Worked wonderfully! I would suggest adding a bit more back support for the servo mounts. Mine were a bit tight and one of them snapped during installation. No modifications were needed to get it to fit

 

[johnbecker31]

johnbecker31 updated Retro Rocket - 3D Printed Hatch w/Integrated Steerable Nose Wheel with a new update entry:

Retro Rocket - 3D Printed Hatch w/Integrated Steerable Nose Wheel

Updated servo mount.
1. Simplified them to strengthen them, and make them easier to print.
2. Moved them apart by .8mm to accommodate a variety of brands.

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[johnbecker31]

Worked wonderfully! I would suggest adding a bit more back support for the servo mounts. Mine were a bit tight and one of them snapped during installation. No modifications were needed to get it to fit View attachment 243301

let me know how it works out once you get a chance to fly it! Ground testing is all I have managed to do so far.