PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL Glider version NOTE: Slicing only works with CURA! You can find the STL data at www.planeprint.
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.
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_profile1_sg.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 11 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required Servo mount_profile1_sg.
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_profile1_sg.
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 profile 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_profile3.stl MATERIAL PLA, ~ 45 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required Wingmount-GLIDER_profile3_sg.
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 profile 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_profile3.
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 profile 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_profile3_sg.stl Aileron1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 10 g* *Display in Cura.
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 profile 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_profile3_sg.stl MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 35 g* *Display in Cura.
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 profile 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_profile3_sg.stl Wing 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 55 g* *Display in Cura.
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 profile 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_profile3_sg.stl Wing 4-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g* *Display in Cura.
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_profile4_sg.stl MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required Tension belts_profile4_sg.
REQUIRED ACCESSOIRES Filament • normal PLA about 100 grams • LW-PLA about 140 grams (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY) We recommend using white (natural) LW-PLA, which heats up much less in direct sunlight. • TPU (A95) about 5 grams 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.
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: max. 23 mm SEAGULL max.
GLIDER version LW-PLA 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.
Wings assembly medium l. Wing 4-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Small parts_profile1_sg.stl thin Aileron 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Wing 3-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Use the carbon tube for exact positioning of the wing parts. The tube should not be glued! Aileron 1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Wing 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Carbon tube Ø6mm*305mm Hinges_profile4_sg.stl CARBON TUBE INFO Wing 1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl Wing: if the carbon tube is too loose, just put some tape on it.
Fuselage assembly Assemble the parts as shown in the picture. medium l. Wingmount-GLIDER_profile3_sg.stl from above medium l. Fuselage 2-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl Fuselage 1-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl Small parts_profile1_sg.
Cover mount Neodym Super Magnets 5x5x5 mm Put the four magnets into the gaps, usually no glue is needed. Pay attention to the alignment of the magnets to each other! Tailplane assembly Tape the three parts (Small parts_profile1.stl) as shown in the 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! Bowden Small parts_profile1_sg.
Rudder Servo medium l. Servo mount-GLIDER_profile1_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 flame to melt the hole for the screw. Servo mount-GLIDER_profile1_sg.
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_profile1_sg.stl Tension belts_profile4_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.
RC components Use self-adhesive Velcro tape to attach the RC components. Battery Receive r Set the exact CG by positioning the battery. Center of Gravity (CG) The aircraft must balance these points.
Control Direction Test Turn on the transmitter and connect the battery. When checking the control directions, look at the aircraft from behind.
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.
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 finger (see picture)! TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WINGSPAN 1500 mm/59 inches LENGHT 530 mm/20.
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.
