Thanks! I'm using PETG for my landing gear struts. It's very important that the z-layer bonding is optimised. Beside that, that strut is build up with 2 springs for a progressive spring characteristic. I think this helps a lot.
I have planes printed in PLA and LW-PLA that fly beautifully. LW-PLA is the best... but it still depends on the design for both how it will fly and how it will print. Unless you've tried it... you don't know.
Sorry my friend you are wrong. I am scratchbuilding a 1/15 scale F-14 in both balsa and 3d printed. Not only is the the 3d printed one lighter it's stronger with a single layer of glass over the joints
Only if the landing skills doesn't fit the F-5 Tiger flight requirements ;-) Of course, the 3d printed landing gear struts are less stable than similar machined out of aluminum. But I have dozens of landings with 3d printed landing gear struts with my Mirage's, without any damage. The landing gear struts includes a two-spring damping system with a progressive spring characteristic. I think this is the key, why they work better than the most would expected.
the stl's can be bought on www. mb-innov8tive.ch as soon I know everything works as expected. Due to the bad weather, I wasn't able to do the maiden flight...
Really first rate job! Well done.
Can I ask what material the gear is printed with?
Thanks! I'm using PETG for my landing gear struts. It's very important that the z-layer bonding is optimised. Beside that, that strut is build up with 2 springs for a progressive spring characteristic. I think this helps a lot.
Unless someone invents a lighter material for 3D printing, those planes don't fly well.
it already exists its called LW-PLA it is more than 50% lighter than normal PLA
I have planes printed in PLA and LW-PLA that fly beautifully. LW-PLA is the best... but it still depends on the design for both how it will fly and how it will print. Unless you've tried it... you don't know.
Sorry my friend you are wrong. I am scratchbuilding a 1/15 scale F-14 in both balsa and 3d printed. Not only is the the 3d printed one lighter it's stronger with a single layer of glass over the joints
The F-4 Phantom was kinda heavy, enough "thrust" and a brick can...fly....
looks beautiful. will be broken asap.
Only if the landing skills doesn't fit the F-5 Tiger flight requirements ;-) Of course, the 3d printed landing gear struts are less stable than similar machined out of aluminum. But I have dozens of landings with 3d printed landing gear struts with my Mirage's, without any damage. The landing gear struts includes a two-spring damping system with a progressive spring characteristic. I think this is the key, why they work better than the most would expected.
Whereabouts could I purchase these STL files!? Please and thank you!
the stl's can be bought on www. mb-innov8tive.ch as soon I know everything works as expected. Due to the bad weather, I wasn't able to do the maiden flight...
@@buckker9085 No pressure or rush at all! I was just curious! I appreciate you replying 🙌