PLANEPRINT Seagull User guide

Glider version

NOTE: Slicing only

works with CURA!

You can fi nd the STL data
at www.planeprint.com

PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL

PRINTING THE PARTS – PRINTING PROFILES

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!

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY

The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.

Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Central piece GLIDER_profi le1_sg.stl

MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 11 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Servo mount_profi le1_sg.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 7 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY

The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.

Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Small parts_profi le1_sg.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 4 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE PLA or Tough PLA

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.

Fuselage 1-GLIDER_profi le3.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 45 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Wingmount-GLIDER_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE PLA or Tough PLA

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.

Cover-GLIDER_profi le3.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 7 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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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!

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.

Aileron1-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Aileron1-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 10 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 6 grams

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).

Aileron2-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Aileron2-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 8 grams

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).

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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!

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.

Tail-LW_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 35 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 19 grams

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).

Wing 1-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Wing 1-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 56 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 29 grams

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).

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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!

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.

Wing 2-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Wing 2-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 55 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 28 grams

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Z Seam Position: Wing left: Back Left
Wing right: Back 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).

Wing 3-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Wing 3-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 36 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 19 grams

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).

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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!

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.

Wing 4-LW-left_profi le3_sg.stl
Wing 4-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 8 grams

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).

Fuselage 2-GLIDER-LW_profi le3_sg.stl

MATERIAL PLA, ~ 47 g*

*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 26 grams

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).

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PROFILE P4_FLEX TPU A95

The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P4_FLEX.

Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Hinges_profi le4_sg.stl

MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 1 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Tension belts_profi le4_sg.stl

MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Infi ll Density: 100 %

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REQUIRED ACCESSOIRES

Filament

• normal PLA about 100 grams

• LW-PLA about 140 grams

We recommend using white (natural) LW-PLA, which heats up much less in direct sunlight.

• TPU (A95) about 5 grams

(ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)

Materials

• some tapping screws Ø2*8mm

(simply search for: M2 flat head tapping screw assortment)

• CA super glue (liquid and liquid medium)

• CA activator

• Carbon tube Ø6mm*305mm (inside 4mm), 2 pieces

• Steel wire Ø0.8mm*400mm (or Ø1mm for the servo linkages)

• small Rod connection, 3 pieces

• Neodym Super Magnets 5x5x5mm, 4 pieces

• Self adhesive velcro tape

Rod connection

Tools

• Cutter knife

• small Philips screwdriver

• Drill Ø1.5mm

• needle-nose pliers

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RC COMPONENTS

RECEIVER 3 Channel

SERVOS 3 pieces

• PLANET-HOBBY ECO PLUS

• PICCO 8 DIGITAL SERVO

• Diamond D47

• Hitec HS 40 Eco Servo 4,8g

• Hitec HS-5055MG

Maximum dimensions:Maximum dimensions:

max. 23 mm max. 13 mm

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GLIDER version

PLALW-PLA TPU

ASSEMBLING MANUAL – Basic information

This surfaces should be sanded

Gluing the parts

To glue the fuselage and wing parts well,
use medium-liquid CA adhesive.

First check whether the parts go well together.
Then apply a lot of CA glue to the part with the
connections and all surfaces that will touch later
(except the bowden tubes!). Put the parts toge­ther and align the parts perfectly. If glue comes
out, wipe with a cloth. Then spray activator spray
on the glue points.

IMPORTANT For a strong connection, the

adhesive surfaces should be sanded. Please only
use fresh CA glue and activator spray for curing!
The adhesive connections must hold perfectly!

Interconnect

Installation of the TPU hinges

First insert the hinge into the wing and add a drop of liquid CA adhesive into
the gap. Wait for the glue to drain completely, then spray the activator on it.

Then put the flap in the wing 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 flap must move easily!

medium l.

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Wings assembly

medium l. thin

Use the carbon tube for
exact positioning of the
wing parts. The tube

should not be glued!

Small parts_profi le1_sg.stl

Wing 3-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Wing 4-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Aileron 2-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Aileron 1-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Carbon tube
Ø6mm*305mm

Carbon tube
Ø6mm*38mm

Wing 2-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Wing 1-LW-right_profi le3_sg.stl

Hinges_profi le4_sg.stl

CARBON TUBE INFO

Wing: if the carbon tube is too loose, just put

some tape on it.
Fuselage (Central piece): Here the fi t is somewhat
tighter because the carbon tube must fi t well. If it is
too stiff, you can open it up a bit with a 6mm drill.
You can also use a piece of carbon tube as a drill.
Due to the frictional heat, the PLA adapts.

Remove Support

Fuselage assembly

thin

Pin the parts together
and then let thin CA
glue run into the gap.

Seen from
the side:

2 mm

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Central piece GLIDER_profi le1_sg.stl

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Fuselage assembly

Assemble the parts as shown in the picture.

medium l.

Wingmount-GLIDER_profi le3_sg.stl

from above

medium l.

Small parts_profi le1_sg.stl

Fuselage 1-GLIDER-LW_profi le3_sg.stl

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Cover mount

Put the four magnets into
the gaps, usually no glue is
needed.

Pay attention to the
alignment of the magnets
to each other!

Neodym Super
Magnets 5x5x5 mm

Tailplane assembly

Tape the three parts (
picture, insert the steel wire into the rudder horn and insert it into
the bowden in the fuselage. Then insert the tail into the fuselage
and screw it into the joint from above and below.

Make sure that the tail moves easily!

Small parts_profi le1.stl) as shown in the

Small parts_profi le1_sg.stl

Tail-LW_profi le3_sg.stl

Bowden

Tapping screws
Ø2*10mm

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Rudder Servo

medium l.

Servo mount-GLIDER_profi le1_sg.stl

Aileron Servo

Assemble the parts as shown here.
Tighten the servo cover with tapping
screws. The holes in the wing must
be drilled beforehand. The easiest
way to do this is to heat a piece of
steel wire with a fl ame to melt the
hole for the screw.

Servo mount-GLIDER_profi le1_sg.stl

Cable duct

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Wing mounting system

Glue the retaining plate to this rib of
the wing and then tighten the tension
belt to the outermost screw.

Small parts_profi le1_sg.stl

Tension belts_profi le4_sg.stl

Attach the wing to the fuselage and
tighten the tension belt between the
bracket at the front. If the tension
belt is too loose, tighten it a little
further inside the wing.

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RC components

Use self-adhesive Velcro tape
to attach the RC components.

Battery

Set the exact CG by
positioning the battery.

Receiver

Center of Gravity (CG)

The aircraft must balance these points.

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Control Direction Test

Turn on the transmitter and connect the battery.
When checking the control directions, look at the aircraft from behind.

Elevator up

Elevator down

Aileron left

Aileron right

Rudder left

Rudder right

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SETTINGS FOR FLYING

Since the Seagull requires the simultaneous use of aileron and rudder to initiate the turn for optimum
flight characteristics, we recommend mixing these functions electronically. This means that with the
aileron, the rudder also moves a little. We recommend about 50 %. When the rudder is actuated,
only the rudder should be moved.

Setting the servo travel

With the recommended CG, the basic setting of the ailerons/elevators should be as shown here:

Aileron/Elevator default setting:

2 mm

The Seagull has the maximum flight performance in gliding flight when the CG is a little further back.
After a few flights you can carefully move the CG a bit backwards until the ailerons/elevators can be
adjusted neutrally (no longer 2 mm upwards).

Deviating from this setting, this maximum travel must be set:

ELEVATOR up: 11 mm, down: 11 mm

AILERON up: 11 mm, down: 11 mm

RUDDER left/right: 30 mm

Expo setting

ELEVATOR 20 % RUDDER 0 %

AILERON 20 %

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Takeoff from the hand

For safe launching, you should hold the Seagull
at the marked spot in the forward fuselage area.
For better grip, this area should be roughened
slightly with sandpaper.

NOTE When throwing, it is important

that the bird is pulled forward, not pushed.
Therefore you should not support it behind
with your index fi nger (see picture)!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WINGSPAN 1500 mm/59 inches

LENGHT 530 mm/20.8 inches

FLIGHT WEIGHT 436 grams

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AGE RECOMMENDATION 14+

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

insurance and in approved places!

Never operate the model with damaged wiring.

Never touch moving parts.

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