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Scrappy Inspired Carbon Cub Joins the Fleet
Meet Scrubby, our newest model to the rc3dprint line up. Inspired by Mike Patey's Scrappy Carbon Cub our latest model is a 1.2m wing span...
Jon
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Looking forward to 2022 at rc3Dprint
This year has been another hugely exciting one for us here at rc3Dprint - we have launched lots of new models and a new marketplace...
Jon
Dec 19, 20212 min read
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The Future of 3D printed RC on the web?
This weekend marks the launch of our sister site www.rc3dmarket.com . Its been in the works for several months now and I'm excited and...
Jon
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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New Arrival and an Update on the Hangar
I'm really excited to announce the arrival of a new model to the site. This one a Howard DGA-5 designed by Ben Eitel is a beautiful...
Jon
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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NASA's ER-2 Spyplane Has Been Spotted in the Store
The summer is coming to end and with it the project I have spent most of my free time working on. The ER-2, NASA's modified civilian...
Jon
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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Micro Peregrine Maiden flight and a Finished Workshop
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and finding time to get out and fly their RC planes. The last few months have been super busy for...
Jon
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Whats Been Going on in March at rc3Dprint
Its been an eventful month to say the least. I had been working hard on a few projects to have them ready as lockdown begins to lift in...
Jon
Mar 29, 20213 min read
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3D printed Ultra Micro RC is Here. Welcome to the Blackbird
At the end of last year I wrote a blog post about what I wanted to see in 2021. One of the things was some 'UMX' style models. I love...
Jon
Jan 13, 20211 min read
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Fusion 360 Drawings and Calculating CG's
I've been working on a few new projects as well as updating the Avanti for a proper release. Today I built a couple of foam board chuck...
Jon
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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What 3D Printer Should I Buy?
I get many messages asking me which 3D printer to buy so I thought I would write a blog post with my view. I have been 3D printing for a...
Jon
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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My Experience with Colorfabb LW-PLA
Settings for LW PLA
Jon
Sep 27, 20203 min read
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How to 3D Print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 9 - Shelling the Fuselage
In this episode I shell the central fuselage sections. Rather than simply using the shell tool in the first instance I split the fuselage...
Jon
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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How to 3D Print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 6 - Quickie - Cowling and Motor Mount
Episode 6 focuses on the motor mounting and cowl. I have stopped cutting out holes in the firewall for mounting screws as often motor...
Jon
Sep 14, 20201 min read
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How to 3D print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 4 - Elevator and Ailerons
Part 4 of our build, cutting out the elevators and ailerons and including a hinge line. Plenty of trial and error on show with the...
Jon
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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How to 3D Print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 3 - Quickie Winglet and Main Gear
This episode brings you the aft wing winglet, constructed using a sweep on a 3D sketch. It shows you how sometimes you need to think about h
Jon
Sep 9, 20201 min read
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How To 3D Print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 2 - Rutan Quickie
Episode 2, today we have built the wings. There is nothing groundbreaking in my fusion use today, I mostly used simple functions such as...
Jon
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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How To 3D Print an Aircraft - Series 2 Part 1- Rutan Quickie!
I have been asked a few times to do another tutorial on how to design and print a 3D printed RC airplane. I have a quiet few weeks at the...
Jon
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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How to 3D Print an Aeroplane - Cessna 337 gets its Maiden Flight
This project began back in March when the world and the UK where I live was thrown into COVID-19 lockdown.
Jon
Aug 3, 20202 min read
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3D Printing - Geodesic Internal Structure
On more than a few occasions I have wanted to build the internal structure of my models in a similar way to the Vickers Wellington bomber.
Jon
Jun 19, 20203 min read
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A PLAce In The Sun
What happens when you leave black PLA in direct sunlight?
Jon
Jun 15, 20201 min read
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