STL Files: https://3dlabprint.com/shop/piperj3cub/
PolyLight 1.0 LW-PLA: https://3dlabprint.com/product-category/3d-filament/
Propeller Wall Art: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/propeller-wall-art
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Specifications:
Wingspan: 1068 mm / 42.0 inch
Lenght: 675 mm / 26.6 inch
Height: 310 mm / 12.2 inch
Wing area: 18,15 dm2 / 1.94 square feet
Wing loading: 31 g/dm2 / 15.3 oz/square feet
Center of gravity: 44 mm / 1.73 inch from leading edge
Airfoil: LHK12 modified by 3DLabPrint
Print weight (LW PLA): 224g/7.90oz
RTF weight W/ Floats (3s 1000mAh): 560grams
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Parts Needed For This Build:
2830 1300kv Motor: https://amzn.to/3zTTljA
30amp ESC: https://amzn.to/3bbJgEb
9x5 Wood Propeller: https://www.masterairscrew.com/products/wood-beech-9x5-propeller?_pos=13&_sid=c930bc714&_ss=r
9x6 Propeller: https://amzn.to/3xVLQpQ
3s 1300mAh Battery: https://amzn.to/3zVUZBe
4x 9g Micro Servos: https://amzn.to/3xLVw69
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3pin wire assortment: https://amzn.to/3l1xNYt
DX6e Transmitter & Receiver: https://amzn.to/3OEXTyv
AR620 Receiver: https://amzn.to/3j4PbK4
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2mm Carbon Fiber Rod: https://amzn.to/3NkOHhs
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Tools and Supplies used:
Spektrum DX6 Controller: https://amzn.to/3m21tGz
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(Inexpensive transmitter) FlySky transmitter: https://amzn.to/3z9HHAF
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How to Build 3D Printed RC Piper Cub
00:35 Why to use LW-PLA vs PLA
01:03 How to Print using Prusa Slicer Software
02:01 How to Setup Cura for 3D Printing
02:24 How to Assemble the Fuselage
02:42 How to Assemble the Tail Section
04:28 How to Assemble the Landing Gear
05:42 How to Setup the Motor, Propeller and ESC
06:36 How to Assemble the Wing
07:25 How to add Servos to the Wing
07:40 RC Plane Decals
07:53 How to attach the Wing
08:30 3D Printed Cub Maiden Flight with Wheels
09:42 How to Build the 3D Printed Floats
10:33 How to make LW-PLA & PLA water proof
10:50 First water Taxi
12:12 3D Printed Cub Maiden Flight with Floats
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