I printed a V2 out of glow in the dark PLA, then put UV LEDs inside controlled off a brushed ESC. have yet to fly it at night, but the whole plane can glow.
One thing I've noticed with my 3d printed planes, especially ones with such a thin profile like these planes or the 3dLabPrint Spitfire Mk XVI is that they cut through the air so well you have to let off the throttle 2 to 3 times earlier than you would expect to get them to slow down enough for landing.
I have been looking into these kits over the last few days and I must say, its nice seeing a print, assemble, and fly from a reputable place. You guys should def do a few more 3d printed wing episodes. They even have a mini Drak type on Thingyverse. Should do a video on one of those start to finish. Using one of your power packs of course!
I already loved planes but Flite test inspired me to get into the hobby a month ago, This hobby is too expensive for me but at least you guys make videos about these amazing and awesome planes with creative innovations and just by watching it's as if I'm experiencing it as well. Keep up the good work!
i think this would be nice at 75 percent size also... would still be decent size and a bit stronger since wall thickness can be the same...plus you can print the plane faster also...very nice plane...thanks for sharing
I wonder if you could get the same impact resistance out of PETG. Maybe the tough PLA is lighter? PETG is a copolyester and is very impact resistant. Some people say it's difficult to print, but I've never had any issues. Might be a good alternative if someone can't find a specific PLA blend, but still wants to print high impact parts. Layer orientation is also going to play a major role in part strength.
I would think PETG would be heavier and less "crisp." What amazes me is this Light Weight PLA. In the end, I would thing, it is the engineering while on CAD these RC models for 3D printing is the key for light weight and sturdiness.
Hey you guys should do a series on planes that have graced the cover of popular science magazine over the years. Starting with the black and yellow one on the wall....
I think you should try to take down a big rc plane with many really small planes or like "missiles" made of reddi board tubes powered by propellers. I don't know, I think it is just a cool idea to think of.
Please print safe... put the printer in an enclosure, use a fume extractor / air filtration. 3D Printers put out a fair amount of VOCs and Nanoparticles. Check the material safety data sheets. Also, the CDC and OSHA give similar warnings about users near 3D printers in use. Be safe guys!
Trying useing 2212 T13 1000kV BLDC motor it has tremendous power to weight ratio , a 3s lipo with light less mah will do the job ,,as I tested it's best then more expensive ones
Hey guys, an even easier way to detach a 3D printed part is to use acetone as acetone does not attack the PLA but dissolves the CA glue you use to assemble the plane.
@@cjoe5977 well I done it quite a few times and nothing really changed but good to know. What I did is dip the blade of a hobby knife into the acetone and basically cut the glue as it dissolves so I'm thinking that not enough acetone is present to damage it.
I found my perfect answer for all the FAA rules and restrictions. I got a nice "Kite" with yards and yards of string/line, fixed a camera with a gimbal on it and 'presto', no TRUST test cert. or registration ect. Just go fly a FPV camera "Kite".
this tough PLA is more than likely harder to print...i have printed SPla and getting it to stick to plate can be a hit or miss... it seems like same product since it is like PETG tough... thanks
Something no one mentions about lw pla is good luck printing multiple parts. The planes are designed to print in a specific way adding multiple parts doesn't help and the stringing is more like blobs. I think I just need more printers 😂
Where do you get all the hardware for these 3D "kits"? I'm not the greatest at figuring out those sorts of things. Does Eclipson send you a parts list needed to complete?
Can you guys try to print a small micro plane almost the same size as those Asian ready to fly warbirds but only use a resin printer, I haven't seen anybody successfully print a plane with a resin printer yet. Those tiny little warbirds are awesome to fly
I know you might need some supports but I'd much rather the fuselage be printed in section flat instead of on end and same for wing parts. Why? The wings especially because the force applied to them will separate the layers much easier in the orientation you printed them. With the layers oriented like that, even with the rods inside (that's smart), you could still get the layers to delaminate. If you print the wings say, on their leading edge and just sand/finish that, now the layers will be long ways and the parts will be much stronger under load. But the orientation you chose is the quicker way since there's no supports. So I understand that. I'd do that in the iteration phase. But for final I'd swap orientation to gain more natural strength When it comes to 3d printing, you really need to pay attention to layer orientation when loads are going to be applied.
Love your Content since the Mini arow caim out, what an awsom plane with an ccd3 flightcontroller on Board, and now print airplains at home im 50 or less hours! Love the eclipson model- r so much! Printet in lw- pla from Colorfab in green and Black and White! With you Power Pack its a rocket! :)
What's the deal with Colorfabb being basically double the price of any other filament? I can get 1000g of PLA+ for $18 and its pretty tough material, but they want $45 for 750g? That better be some high tech stuff cause that's just the price when its on sale!!
I want to buy this amazing thing... Can anyone please tell me which controller should be bought in order to control this amazing wing? As I never bought any RC plane...
I don't think it would be that easy to replace that damaged part, you might try to pop that part out from the other but since you used super glue to attach those parts together there might be a good chance that you damage the other part in the process as superglue sticks very well to PLA especially to LW-PLA since its more porous.
I printed a V2 out of glow in the dark PLA, then put UV LEDs inside controlled off a brushed ESC. have yet to fly it at night, but the whole plane can glow.
Great idea any videos 😉 would love to see it
Sounds like they liked your idea
@@ToxicBologna ?
Guys, you've been doing this for years. You have put so much into FliteTest and done the most crazy projects. You deserve 10 million subscribers!
Should put a clock behind the 3d printer for those time lapse shots. And put a brake on the esc to stop prop when gliding.
I love how josh has been silently rocking the spektrum e line transmitters (dxe, dx6e, dx8e)
i fly with a dx6e on my nitro planes. never had any problems with it
All it needs now is a folding prop .... Great little plane !
I've been digging the classic music in the background. Super nostalgic.
I never noticed it until i saw this comment
Excellent as per usual, also Dave, who is obviously sharp and into the project, has gotten so much more comfortable on camera, so good for him.
Love the design of the plane
Very cool, I'm looking forward to printing my first airplane in 3D!! 🤩🤩🤩
I really enjoyed that, you built something we can fly. You didn't just try to outbig yourself.
And I’m still can’t wait until the big b-17
Are they making a b17?
One thing I've noticed with my 3d printed planes, especially ones with such a thin profile like these planes or the 3dLabPrint Spitfire Mk XVI is that they cut through the air so well you have to let off the throttle 2 to 3 times earlier than you would expect to get them to slow down enough for landing.
It's fun watching those time-lapse pictures
JOSH! you have to do some more on the twin yak with the fan in the middle!
I’ve printed the model A, hopefully will maiden it this weekend if the wind dies down 🙂
I have been looking into these kits over the last few days and I must say, its nice seeing a print, assemble, and fly from a reputable place. You guys should def do a few more 3d printed wing episodes. They even have a mini Drak type on Thingyverse. Should do a video on one of those start to finish. Using one of your power packs of course!
Planes are so cool, P-51 Mustang is G.O.A.T.
"GitRDone Dave" A great addition to the team. Talk about rolling up your sleeves.
Thank you
Josh actually seems genuinely surprised after return from Oshkos did you run into Juan Browne? Love the content guys especially stuff like this.
Y’all need to do a big B17 Flying Fortress
😉
You guys should do the yf 23 rc jet that would be so sick I hope you see this
The answer to that question is simple, not as much as an a 10 warthog.
I already loved planes but Flite test inspired me to get into the hobby a month ago, This hobby is too expensive for me but at least you guys make videos about these amazing and awesome planes with creative innovations and just by watching it's as if I'm experiencing it as well. Keep up the good work!
Amazed at FT’s depth of broadcast talent. Good job.
Please make a Monster Series F4 Phantom RC sometime soon!
Super Scoop fire fighting plane please. That woud be an epic build & you could make a sweet video with it.
Wow that is so awesome
i think this would be nice at 75 percent size also... would still be decent size and a bit stronger since wall thickness can be the same...plus you can print the plane faster also...very nice plane...thanks for sharing
This will be interesting
Now that printed planes are in play you guys should do more battles
Guys Chech out klipper and the accelerometer based tuning.
It's amazing how good the results are!
Hellooo!!!
Can you please do an A-10 Warthog vs A-10 Warthog dogfight? (The one with the bb machine guns in it?)
That would be SICK!!!!
LOVE U GUYS!!
Ya
Try making the 3D printed eagle that's starting to get some air time these days. They're a big bird and look amazing.
Good job amazing guys now a good 3d printer on my current wish list
I’m seriously thinking about getting into 3D printing after this. lol
I wonder if you could get the same impact resistance out of PETG. Maybe the tough PLA is lighter? PETG is a copolyester and is very impact resistant. Some people say it's difficult to print, but I've never had any issues. Might be a good alternative if someone can't find a specific PLA blend, but still wants to print high impact parts. Layer orientation is also going to play a major role in part strength.
I would think PETG would be heavier and less "crisp." What amazes me is this Light Weight PLA. In the end, I would thing, it is the engineering while on CAD these RC models for 3D printing is the key for light weight and sturdiness.
I would really like to see you guys design and build a 3D print plane from scratch
Hey you guys should do a series on planes that have graced the cover of popular science magazine over the years. Starting with the black and yellow one on the wall....
This Old Man from North Carolina always loving your videos. You guys are amazing with what you come up with. Love you guys. ✈️😎💝
Yall should make a 3d printed speedbuild kit
Can you guys make a composite plane using 3D printed molds in a future video??
I think you should try to take down a big rc plane with many really small planes or like "missiles" made of reddi board tubes powered by propellers. I don't know, I think it is just a cool idea to think of.
Please print safe... put the printer in an enclosure, use a fume extractor / air filtration. 3D Printers put out a fair amount of VOCs and Nanoparticles. Check the material safety data sheets. Also, the CDC and OSHA give similar warnings about users near 3D printers in use. Be safe guys!
Trying useing 2212 T13 1000kV BLDC motor it has tremendous power to weight ratio , a 3s lipo with light less mah will do the job ,,as I tested it's best then more expensive ones
Foam looks so much easier than printing off aircraft lego. However it makes better planes by the looks of it.
Hey guys, an even easier way to detach a 3D printed part is to use acetone as acetone does not attack the PLA but dissolves the CA glue you use to assemble the plane.
Acetone can cause some damage to PLA cnc kitchen has a video on it I believe
@@cjoe5977 well I done it quite a few times and nothing really changed but good to know. What I did is dip the blade of a hobby knife into the acetone and basically cut the glue as it dissolves so I'm thinking that not enough acetone is present to damage it.
Man i miss the old flight test
I found my perfect answer for all the FAA rules and restrictions. I got a nice "Kite" with yards and yards of string/line, fixed a camera with a gimbal on it and 'presto', no TRUST test cert. or registration ect. Just go fly a FPV camera "Kite".
You guys should do a f-82 twin mustang
I wanna see y'all try to pull off a fanwing design!
this tough PLA is more than likely harder to print...i have printed SPla and getting it to stick to plate can be a hit or miss... it seems like same product since it is like PETG tough... thanks
Love the videos thanks for the upload great video
It feels amazing when you guys upload a video ❤️👍🔥
Its been a while since I checked this channel out but its glad to see y'all still do what you do best 😁✈
You guys should make "Teachers" Skyly and the Sanka mk b from "The Sky Crawlers"
gj Dave, I sense your background. I'm proud of you.
Thank you
8:17 tssssssssssssssss!!!!!!! :O thas a big hole, thats gonno add a lotta drag and dihedral elevation restrictions
Very nice planes
I was wondering if you guys could make a Coleopter I think it would be a cool rc project.
You should make a flying v1 rocket
You guys should bake a b-52 stratofortress
Something no one mentions about lw pla is good luck printing multiple parts. The planes are designed to print in a specific way adding multiple parts doesn't help and the stringing is more like blobs. I think I just need more printers 😂
Nice!
Now we just need printable version of the mighty mini Triplane and Biplane!
So much fun
Where do you get all the hardware for these 3D "kits"? I'm not the greatest at figuring out those sorts of things. Does Eclipson send you a parts list needed to complete?
Can you guys try to print a small micro plane almost the same size as those Asian ready to fly warbirds but only use a resin printer, I haven't seen anybody successfully print a plane with a resin printer yet. Those tiny little warbirds are awesome to fly
they should build a BF-109 and a spitfire and have the two battle it out
I wish I could 3D print planes
can u guys make a series where u post vids of fans building
0:50 yoooo what???? is that a double Yak 54????
I know you might need some supports but I'd much rather the fuselage be printed in section flat instead of on end and same for wing parts.
Why?
The wings especially because the force applied to them will separate the layers much easier in the orientation you printed them. With the layers oriented like that, even with the rods inside (that's smart), you could still get the layers to delaminate. If you print the wings say, on their leading edge and just sand/finish that, now the layers will be long ways and the parts will be much stronger under load.
But the orientation you chose is the quicker way since there's no supports. So I understand that. I'd do that in the iteration phase. But for final I'd swap orientation to gain more natural strength
When it comes to 3d printing, you really need to pay attention to layer orientation when loads are going to be applied.
Interesting, thanks. Curious to see a test, and how much difference the print config makes.
was the b-roll footage of the landing gear options from after the collision?
Yaaaaaaaay
3D printing. Putting the cost and complexity back into RC flying.
Love your Content since the Mini arow caim out, what an awsom plane with an ccd3 flightcontroller on Board, and now print airplains at home im 50 or less hours! Love the eclipson model- r so much! Printet in lw- pla from Colorfab in green and Black and White! With you Power Pack its a rocket! :)
Hey what type of tool did you use to cut the nose off. I have a model a I broke the nose was thinking if replacing the nose.
It was just a hobby knife and a hobby saw " exacto " makes good quality ones
What 3D printer is that
Nice work guys! Quick question…what are you using for a camera on the aircraft for inflight video?
I was wondering. Where do we get training to do 3D printing for old people ?
3D printing is a hobby all in its own the best advice I can give you is to watch alot of RUclips videos about it and figure it out by trial and error
You use best good pixels fpv cam
Go with a folding prop.
How much does it cost in material for the printed pieces?
Thanks, cool!
Josh, you were pulling the radical maneuver. It's not fair to say, "You hit me!". More like, "We collided!"
Paint swap!
Are there plans released for the me262 or is it a speed build only?
What's the deal with Colorfabb being basically double the price of any other filament? I can get 1000g of PLA+ for $18 and its pretty tough material, but they want $45 for 750g? That better be some high tech stuff cause that's just the price when its on sale!!
Love from Pakistan i love your video's
can you please do a video with the ft Sportster or a monster ft edge 540.
I want to buy this amazing thing...
Can anyone please tell me which controller should be bought in order to control this amazing wing?
As I never bought any RC plane...
I like 3D printed plane.
now make a B-29 Superfortress
where do i buy all the mechanical parts like the prop and all the flight surfaces?
What is the new runway made of, please?
I don't think it would be that easy to replace that damaged part, you might try to pop that part out from the other but since you used super glue to attach those parts together there might be a good chance that you damage the other part in the process as superglue sticks very well to PLA especially to LW-PLA since its more porous.
I was wondering if y'all could help with a design I made a knex model of
What is the runway made of?
Company name or website?
I'd find a way to combine em
That old guy looks like the voice actor for capt. price
Just waiting for these plans to be cheaper
Do you have the stl file for the motor mount?