Mark Howard 1 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I have only heard of 2 or 3 people using a mix of 3D printing and traditional processes. The Kraga Maripi ( https://3dprintedrcplanes.com/maripi/ ) is a 3D printed structure which is covered in film. I am just finishing the build of one of these. There's a chap on RCGroups who has built a Calmato 40 Sports ( https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3102790-3D-Print-Balsa-Hybrid-Build-Calmato-40-Sports ) using a 3D printed structure covered in balsa and film. There is the Kaier Falcon (on 3DLabPrints) that has film covered wings. I'm sure there are more but these are the ones I've seen so far. Aside from printing whole planes I have found 3D printing to be incredibly useful to suppliment traditional components or construction techniques. From various jigs and mounts to other component parts like antenna mounts, battery trays, receiver mounts, cowels, hatches, wheel spats, protection plates etc. I have also printed a few wheels and tyres (tyres use flexible filaments) which have been successful too. I'm currently building a Das Liddle Stik from Aerofred on Thingiverse which is a conventional fully printed plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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