Wright Stuff C

[Rossyspsce]

With the semi high cost of kits, is it feasible to 3D print my ribs and rudder, modeling it after the FF kit?

[CrayolaCrayon]

With the semi high cost of kits, is it feasible to 3D print my ribs and rudder, modeling it after the FF kit?

If cost is an issue, you could buy one FF kit, and just model off of that; I've heard of some who have made CAD profiles of the pieces in the past.

There are also partial kits, which are 20 dollars cheaper, or you could send a special request to Zeigler himself and get a quote on the balsa sheet cutouts.

[coachchuckaahs]

Once you have the building techniques and overall design, it is relatively simple to cut ribs and such. The parts you are talking about would be far heavier 3-D printed, and far more work to make. The ribs are generally circular, at 6% (wing), and 4% (tail, typical), and thus easy to make a template. For stronger ribs, curve some balsa the "hard way" in the oven or microwave by taping to a circular form, then slice using a balsa stripper or even just a knife.

The harder issue will be getting all the carbon, prop angers, etc. From difference sources, the shipping costs will add up. You may find that Dave's kit is actually a bargain at that point, especially if you get the partial kits after your first full kit.

If you are rebuilding a wrecked plane, then all you really need is the balsa parts, and they are pretty easy to cut or form then cut.

We make our own from scratch, but I have a stock of balsa, hangers, covering, carbon, etc. that I have acquired over the last few years.

Coach Chuck

[klastyioer]

With the semi high cost of kits, is it feasible to 3D print my ribs and rudder, modeling it after the FF kit?

3d printing may add a bit more weight to your plane and if you know how to make both the ribs and rudder the right way, you shouldnt have to invest in 3d printing those parts. creating a round template for the ribs and cutting them along the template each time to create even curves and ribs will allow for a lot less hassle in the future. the rudder is fairly easy to make, and doesnt necessarily have to be rounded like the one in the ff kit. it could be a rectangle or a square, try experimenting because they dont take long to make at all. like crayola said, you could just go onto ff website and special request for laser cut pieces if you really want to, but its all up to works best for you, your budget, and your plane.

[Rossyspsce]

With the limited time spots and areas for testing Wright stuff at my school, anyone have suggestions for other areas? Also, is it possible to test in a room that is large enough for the circumference but only 10-15 feet high?

[klastyioer]

With the limited time spots and areas for testing Wright stuff at my school, anyone have suggestions for other areas? Also, is it possible to test in a room that is large enough for the circumference but only 10-15 feet high?

what we tend to do is work in any large area that doesnt have a lot of sharp corners or lights that can catch onto the plane. so our school has a somewhat fair sized lobby, an auditorium (which isnt so great because of the chairs), two gyms, a wrestling gym, a few music rooms, and a cafeteria. try to get somewhere wide and tall with few things in the way. lights, chairs, corners, and ceilings are all examples of things you try to avoid. if it seems too risky, dont do it. youre better off waiting a bit than risking your whole plane. your testing room probably wont work considering the amount of climb your plane probably has. another suggestion is to go in early to school to get your gym reserved. almost always it will be open in the morning rather than the afternoon.

[bjt4888]

Rossy,

1/2 motor testing will climb to half height and use half turns. A spacer half the hook to hook length and weighing half the full motor is necessary. I believe that ther is a forum post describing this technique.

Brian T

[Rossyspsce]

sorry for asking another question so quickly, but has anyone gotten the chance to test all the different kits and figure the largest differences between?

The kits I'm referring to are as follows

https://www.freedomflightmodels.com/models.php

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1-1.aspx

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1.aspx

http://jhaerospace.com/product/senior-f ... est-model/

http://main.guruengineeringtech.com/sto ... d-supplies

https://lasercutplanes.com/index.php?p=1_2

Thanks,

Rós

[klastyioer]

sorry for asking another question so quickly, but has anyone gotten the chance to test all the different kits and figure the largest differences between?

The kits I'm referring to are as follows

https://www.freedomflightmodels.com/models.php

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1-1.aspx

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1.aspx

http://jhaerospace.com/product/senior-f ... est-model/

http://main.guruengineeringtech.com/sto ... d-supplies

https://lasercutplanes.com/index.php?p=1_2

Thanks,

Rós

lol dont be afraid to ask questions this is what this website is for. ive only tested one so i dont have much of a chance at helping you with this. theyre all interesting choices though. what i can see off the bat is they all vary in design, whether its covering, sizing, props, or really anything. thatll probably affect your ability to alter anything.

[CrayolaCrayon]

sorry for asking another question so quickly, but has anyone gotten the chance to test all the different kits and figure the largest differences between?

The kits I'm referring to are as follows

https://www.freedomflightmodels.com/models.php

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1-1.aspx

http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1.aspx

http://jhaerospace.com/product/senior-f ... est-model/

http://main.guruengineeringtech.com/sto ... d-supplies

https://lasercutplanes.com/index.php?p=1_2

Thanks,

Rós

I've had very good experiences with Freedom Flight in the past; very high quality kits, and their designs are always competitive.