else. In my opinion, Cemal Ozelik has done a fantastic job in designing this aircraft. I have printed (and flown) planes from both Eclipson and 3D Lab Print, and I believe Cemal’s design is superior. For example, the others use complex hinges for the control surfaces but very simple bearings for the landing gear. Their hinge designs add unnecessary weight and complexity with no improvement in functionality. (Foam planes have used tape for hinges for years without any problems.) My guess is that Cemal’s simple TPU hinges will work just fine while being lighter and easier to print. Additionally, Cemal’s attention to detail in the wheel bearings should improve handling during takeoff and landing without increasing the aircraft's weight. However, I do take issue with his insistence that the Ranger V2 can be printed entirely with active foaming LW-PLA (ColorFabb and/or 3D LabPrint PolyLight). The fuselage and canopy parts cannot be sliced and printed without retraction, which is more or less incompatible with LW-PLA. In my experience, the only parts that can be successfully printed with LW-PLA are those specifically designed to be printed in one of the "single line per layer" modes—vase mode, spiral mode, surface mode, etc., depending on your slicer. The geometry of the wings (and control surfaces) is almost always suitable for this. The aircraft fuselage would be as well if it weren’t for the critical need to reinforce the areas where the wings, motor, and landing gear attach. Perhaps this is a design approach Cemal could explore in a future model. Typically, the engine mount is already a separate PETG part—doing the same for the wing attachment points and landing gear mounts, while making the fuselage a lightweight LW-PLA mesh print "skin/covering" for aesthetics, could be a viable solution. One more plus for Craycle Hobby: Cemal’s documentation is very thorough. He is very careful to specify slicer settings for each part. See page 3 of the 2022 Ranger V2 User Guide and the seven-page "Print Guide" included as an appendix. Successful 3D printing is still highly dependent on the printer, slicer, and material used, and he provides all the necessary information to ensure successful prints.
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h other! Cant wait to give it a throw!
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at I prefer for a 700 - 800mm size wing. So, I remixed the file and shorten it a little and also converted it to be mounted on a pegboard (instead of using screws).
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e has been fantastic. After a few adjustments to the CG and battery placement, the plane flies beautifully and handles well on takeoff and landing. I’ve built over 10 3D-printed aircraft, but this one stands out for its design and stability. It’s been a pleasure to work on, and I can already tell it’s going to be one of my go-to models. Looking forward to flying more with this great trainer plane!
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older is very useful, I have printed it and it is very sturdy and supports many airplane models. Congratulations
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esponds to an email right away, even on a Sunday! Bloody brilliant. Next model for me is the Discover!
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antastically well, it is the second Craycle model that I built, the previous one was the 800mm ORCA V2 wing, which also flies very well. I have printed the 2 models on an Artillery Genius printer in PLA PoliAir 1.0 which is a little stronger than normal PLA, I plan to print another Discover in PLA LW which will be lighter
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expected. The quality of the 3D print file is truly outstanding, each piece fits perfectly with each other and is absolutely of high quality. The assembly process was very easy, the instructions were clear and descriptive. The fine workmanship and delicate details on the plane's surface details make me feel like I have a miniature version of a real plane. Also, the design quality is quite sturdy and durable. I had no problems during both the assembly and painting stages. All in all, I am completely satisfied with this model aircraft and I would definitely recommend this site as the first choice for modelers and aircraft enthusiasts! Thanks for a great experience!
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