I think she has 7kg(14#), but I don't know exactly, I will weigh her again next time.

Not planned, but the Shard is still alive 😉

Thank you!

Yes, exactly. You can also download the instructions free of charge from the Planeprint site, I fly almost with these settings, I have only reduced Expo.

Yes, I still have 2 more in reserve here, haven't made any changes, I'm still delighted. I only prefer a self-bent landing gear made of 4mm spring steel because of our airfield.

No guarantee, but if you replace the engine bay with plywood and protect the cowling from heat, I can imagine that, but I have no experience of how the material holds up in the long term under vibration (hairline cracks are conceivable), I would then at least laminate the fuselage. But I doubt whether it's worth the effort.

Thanks for that!@@printpilot3d

@@bleak0218 No it will break to pieces with the vibrations.

2s 850mAh THRUST EDF Power Set + 30A ESC Ø 40mm | KV=8600 (Pichler)

I have 20% expo on the ailerons and fast digital servos, the rest is joystick experience. 😉

@@printpilot3d Thank you =). I tend to use more expo. I never went down to 20%. I think I´ll give it a try and then I pratice over and over again 😄.

I have installed the recommended 40mm EDF from Pichler and have not had to make any changes.

Thanks 😉

Everything was done as described in the instructions. Just had to print a new EDF holder in the meantime, material fatigue but everything is fine again

(for the tube specifically)

PLA+ and 1wall

@@printpilot3d thanks!! Will give that a go

Yes, I made a stencil and painted it. You can also see this in the preview video of the Jetwing (on the channel) 😉

@@printpilot3dgreat job indeed! Question: do you think I could print also the 2 rudders (for fuselage rudder version) as well as ailerons in LW-PLA, or better sticking to PLA as reported in the pdf? Thanks

I printed all the flaps and rudders in PLA+, depending on the speed the rudders will warp. But what will work is if you print the rudders and flaps with 2-3 lines (LW) to be on the safe side.

@@printpilot3dso far I printed 2 rudders in PLA, very robust indeed, but their total weight (15% infill, no geoid on them at the moment) is about 22gr. Maybe 6% geoid filling still with PLA could let save some weight with them...? Thanks again

Yes, I also only have 3% infill and the flaps. But if you are nothing else heavier with the other parts, you don't have to worry.

No, sry.

www.thingiverse.com/search?q=Firebird&page=1&type=things&sort=relevant

Do you have Facebook (Messenger)? Then I can send them to you. If you find it difficult to print with LW, you can also use PLA+. I prefer LW with 6% filling as it says in the description. If you fly FPV, you can print the canopies from PLA+.

The new adapted winglets are now attached to the download (Thingiverse)

@@printpilot3d thank you so much

Hi, as with every type of drive, there are advantages and disadvantages. In this case, the shape of the fuselage makes it impossible to install a front motor. The EDF sits right in the CG, and the model has to get airborne on its own. Since I don't want an extra fuselage for the slope, I simply unscrew the EDF and can fly on the slope. That is the main reason. And I like the sound. As for the weight, I don't think the EDF unit is really heavier than a front motor, the EDF itself is no heavier than an aluminium folding propeller mount with propeller. What makes the EDF models heavier is the battery to achieve the same motor runtime as a normal front motor, but with this model 2min EDF runtime is enough for me, that's why a smaller Lipo is installed.

No, if your print profiles are correct, I can only wish you a lot of fun. 😉 I having completed the 50th flight last week.

Oh yes, please see if you can find a suitable EDF, if not, enlarge the seagull for a 50mm EDF. And don't forget the updater tube, it helps a lot, especially at the start.

If I would fly with 4s, then probably with the motor SPITZ Brushless Motor 4250-06 800KV

@@printpilot3d Any suggestions for a prop size for a 4S setup., please?

@@anthonyeden931 From 11x9-12x9 I would say, it also depends on the distance between prop and ground. But I personally don't like a prop that is too big on an RC1. I currently fly the Powerdrive (manual) with 5s and 11x10. But which engine do you use?

@@printpilot3d I have not yet sourced a brushless motor. I am a beginner at 3D printing and the PlanePrint FEARLESS is my first attempt at an RC aircraft. I am currently struggling to set up the PlanePrint Profile P5. My WINGTEST_P5 test pieces are all brittle when I do a "test to destruction". Following the PlanePrint suggestions I shall run another test piece with the CURA Retract Extra Prime Amount increased to 1.0. Many thanks for responding to my question regarding prop size.

@@anthonyeden931 I see you are in the PLANEPRINT FB group, see you later 😉

HK Superglue Medium and Thin

Am still testing different motors and propellers, but for my landing gear height an 11x10 and 11x11 works very well. Flight time with 5000mah over 6min.

Thank you.

What impressed me is how the owl flies in strong winds.

Ja, wenn dann nur von PLANEPRINT, alles Andere ist eine Straftat. In der Anleitung findest du alles was man braucht, findest du kostenlos auf der Planeprintseite. Falls du noch andere Anbieter kennst, die Dateien von PLANEPRINT anbieten, gerne schreiben, die bekommen von mir eine Anzeige. Danke

@@printpilot3d ich meinte eigentlich, ob man die stl Dateien bekommt oder nur die für einen expliziten Drucker 😅 glaube nicht dass die jemand anderes anbietet

@@johannesgoetzen Leider gibt es die Leute auch. Nein, wenn man das Profil für den Drucker richtig einstellt, und das Druckbett mind. 200x200mm beträgt, müsste es auf jedem FDM Drucker funktionieren 😉.

Auf der Planeprintseite findest du aber auch viele Informationen darüber, einfach Mal lesen, ist interessant.

Hi, schreib Mal Planeprint an, gibt bestimmt eine Möglichkeit 😉. [email protected]

Really a great model, the thing gives a lot of fun

Thanks

I thank you! Unfortunately, it was very windy, so it has remained so far only one flight.

did you print in PLA or LW-PLA??

PLA+

Thanks

Oh, you can't compare the two with each other. And also not in the PLA version (Pitts). Alone the assembly and disassembly, the Pitts remains built with me, thereby no longer fits so much in the car. From flying it is all again a matter of taste. With us it is always windy, since the Shard is already better. Watch videos, both are good, I will of course still fly the Pitts and test.

Interesting. I have the Pitts all printed but not finished. I bought the Shard files but got distracted by a 3d printable SuperChipmunk that seems to be similar to my old balsa version. I'm really looking forward to the durability upgrade that I think I will get from the Shard.

I only use Cura for the models from PLANEPRINT, if possible come to the PLANEPRINT Pilots group in Facebook, there are my and other profiles (also for the Prusa) stored.

Yes, it is different, much firmer, I have already noticed with the Shard and Jetwing. At point load you just have to watch out, but that is otherwise also so.

Thank you 😉

THX Bobby

Thank you