You may wonder why this 3D model is exclusive to CURA?
The most important thing with small RC model airplanes is always the size to weight ratio. The
lighter a model is, the better its flight characteristics and also the flight time is significantly increased.
With our unique design process, we manage to offer weight-relevant parts in a true 1-wall printing
process for both the outer skin and the filling. This allows us to save weight while maintaining the
necessary stability.
Here we show you how to make adjustments from a standard CURA profile. For this model we need
only 4, easy to create profiles.
It is important to follow the instructions from PLANEPRINT.com to slice the part correctly.
However, it can be useful to perfect your 3D printing by making some additional settings depending
on the printer and filament used.
For slicing all Planeprint
models, four profiles have
to be created in Cura:
PROFILE P1_fullbody
PROFILE P2_hollowbody
PROFILE P3_surface
PROFILE P4_flex
You can find the description at
www.planeprint.com/print
IMPORTANT FOR
THE 1-WALL-PRINT!
In order to print airfoils of the lowest possible weight with high stability, it is necessary to print with only one wall line (Nozzle 0.4
mm). Decisive here is the adhesion between
the layers! To achieve this, you must print at
a much higher temperature than normal. As
a guideline, 230 ° C is a good starting point.
The parts-cooling fan should be set to 0% or
a maximum of 20%. Since not every printer
works the same, it may be necessary to make
small adjustments to these settings.
The development of a complex, airworthy RC flight model to express on any standard 3D printer is
a very complex and extensive process. Therefore, we appeal to your fairness not to forward the STL
data you have acquired to third parties. Our STL files are provided with indelible copyright watermarks that can be verified at any time.
Thank you for your understanding and have fun with your PLANEPRINT MODEL!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profi le P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Canopy LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 7 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
Fuselage1 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 30 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profi le P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Fuselage2 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 34 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
Fuselage3 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 29 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profi le P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Fuselage4 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 25 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
Fuselage5 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 18 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profi le P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Fuselage6 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 8 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
• Fan +30 %
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
Nose LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 11 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position left
right: • Z Seam Position right
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position right
right: • Z Seam Position left
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position right
right: • Z Seam Position left
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position right
right: • Z Seam Position left
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position left
right: • Z Seam Position right
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position left
right: • Z Seam Position right
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
left: • Z Seam Position left
right: • Z Seam Position right
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
Wing2 left: • Z Seam Position right
Wing2 right: • Z Seam Position left
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
This parts are only required for the Motor/Spoiler upgrade Kit!
PROFILE P3_SURFACE Light-Weight LW-PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
Nose motor LW_profi le3_rise.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 10 g*
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
left: • Z Seam Position right
right: • Z Seam Position left
- Setting Profi le3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and suffi cient strength is achieved
with 60 % fl ow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% fl ow).
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is then 60% of this.
Cut six short pieces of carbon rod with the knife and use them as
dowel pins to accurately glue the wing parts together. The bonding
surfaces should be roughened with sandpaper beforehand to
achieve a perfect bond.
This mechanism allows easy
assembly of the wing parts without
tools. Insert the parts into the slots
provided as far as they will go and
check that they engage exactly
when the wing parts are assembled
before gluing.
NOTE To build the thin fuselage suffi ciently stable,
it is very important that the carbon rods are glued to
the LW-PLA over the entire length.
Therefore, there are open gaps along the carbon
rods on the outer surface of the fuselage. Pour thin CA glue into these gaps along the entire length to
create a complete bond between the LW-PLA and
the carbon rod.
Start with the fuselage 6 part and glue the carbon
rods well with thin CA glue. The three long rods must
reach all the way to the end!
Then place fuselage 5 on the carbon rods and glue
only the two fuselage parts with medium CA glue.
Do not forget to roughen all gluing surfaces with
sandpaper!
Then check that fuselage 5 is aligned straight and run
thin CA glue into the gaps along the outer surface
to bond the carbon rods to the fuselage along their
entire length.
Before gluing fuselage 2 to the fuselage,
some PLA parts have to be mounted: Glue
the Ø3mm nuts into the wingmount parts
and then into the fuselage 2. Push the
spacer from the front into the fuselage 2
and glue it well.
Wingmount_profi le2_rise.stl
Fuselage2 LW_profi le3_rise.stl
Parts_profi le1_rise.stl
Spacer
After that, you can glue fuselage 1 and 2.
After gluing one fuselage part, it is suffi cient
to let some thin CA glue fl ow into the
carbon rod.
First insert the hinge into the movable
fl ap and add a drop of liquid CA adhesive
into the gap. Wait for the glue to drain
completely, then spray the activator on it.
medium l.
Parts_profi le1_rise.stl
These spacers ensure the correct
gap distance. Don´t remove!
Then put the fl ap in the wing until the fl ap
touches the spacers and put a drop of CA
glue on the hinge. Wait again for the glue
to run in, and then spray the activator on it.
Do not use too much glue, the fl ap must
move easily!
Insert a 165 mm long carbon rod into the bowden of the cap.
To attach it, fi rst insert the front end into the fuselage, push the
canopy slightly forward and then insert it into the fuselage at the back.
Stick the servomount in fuselage 1,
push it backwards up to this nub*.
The arrow must point forward.
The servos must be installed in this way:
*
Servomount_HS5055_profi le1_rise.stl
Linkage
For the linkage of the V-tail we
recommend to bend short pieces
of steel wire Ø1mm 90 degrees, to
glue it to the carbon rod Ø1.2mm
(secure it with heat shrink tube).
Secure the linkages to the pin horn
with a short piece of heat shrink
tubing (shrink it beforehand on a
piece of steel wire and then cut
short pieces) and a drop of medium
CA glue.
Mount the adjustable rod
connections to the servos.
After installing the electronics and setting up the transmitter, check that the control surfaces are aligned
correctly. Set the transmitter trim to zero. Align all rudders to zero position. Change the position of the
moving parts by changing the length of the linkage from the servo arm to the control horn. In-flight
adjustments can be made later with the trim.
Setting the servo travel
ELEVATOR up: 14 mm, down: 14 mm
RUDDER left: 14 mm, right: 14
Expo setting
ELEVATOR 20 %
RUDDER 20 %
(for some remote controls a minus
has to be in front of the number)
Center of Gravity (CG)
The aircraft must balance 76 mm/3 inches behind the leading edge (see markings on the fuselage).
For the first flight we recommend to move the center of gravity about 5 mm/0.2 inches further forward.
NOTE The CG of 76 mm is the setting we tested with the best flight characteristics.
If you are not yet an expert pilot, your CG should be a few millimeters further forward, not further back!
Flight time will vary depending on the battery size. Expect 5 minutes under normal circumstances; however,
it may be possible to fly for much longer. It is a good idea to be conservative with the flight timer until you gain
experience with your airplane.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WINGSPAN 2000 mm/78.7 inches
LENGHT 1198 mm/47 inches
FLIGHT WEIGHT Glider version650 grams Motor version 680 grams (with 3S/640MaH-Battery)
NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS.
THIS IS NOT A TOY!
By using the download data, an RC model airplane, called
„model“ for short, can be manufactured using a 3D printer.
As a user of this model, only you are responsible for safe
operation that does not endanger you or others, or that
does not damage the model or property of others.
PLANEPRINT.com assumes no responsibility for damage to
persons and property caused by pressure, transport or use
of the product. Filaments, printing supplies, hardware or
consumables that can not be used after faulty 3D printing
will not be replaced by PLANEPRINT.com in any way.
When operating, always keep a safe distance from your
model in all directions to avoid collisions and injuries.
This model is controlled by a radio signal. Radio signals can
be disturbed from outside without being able to influence
it. Interference can lead to a temporary loss of control.
Always operate your model on open terrains, far from cars,
traffic and people.
Always follow the instructions and warnings for this product
and any optional accessories (servos, receivers, motors,
propellers, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) carefully.
Avoid water contact with all components that are not specially designed and protected. Moisture damages the electronics.
Never take an item of the model or accessory in your mouth
as this can lead to severe injuries or even death.
Never operate your model with low batteries in the transmitter or model.
Always keep the model in view and under control.
Use only fully charged batteries.
Always keep the transmitter switched on when the model
is switched on.
Always remove the battery before disassembling the model.
Keep moving parts clean and dry at all times.
Always allow the parts to cool before touching them.
Always remove the battery after use.
Make sure that the Failsafe is properly set before the flight.
Keep all chemicals, small parts and electrical components
out of the reach of children.
We develop our models to the best of our knowledge and belief.
We accept no liability for consequential damage and injuries
caused by improper use. Please be careful when handling
motors, batteries and propellers and only move your model with