Balloon Hovercraft with forward propulsion

UPDATE 2: Check out my new and improved model for your enjoyment here 

 

https://makerworld.com/en/models/953866#profileId-922421

 

UPDATE: The Main Design just got a makeover – it's now 20% lighter and said goodbye to the pesky purge tower. 🎉

 

I've also uploaded several MK2 experimental designs for your printing pleasure, including some of my “creative misfires” while trying to improve forward propulsion. Let’s just say this has been my hyperfixation for weeks (don’t judge).

 

I’m already tinkering with a new approach for the MK3 version, which will be available as a separate model soon. But in the meantime, enjoy these MK2 designs! My personal favorite? The Hovercraft with the rocket attachment. Sure, it doesn’t last long, but boy does it zoom! 🚀

 

Happy printing, and may your PLA be plentiful!

 

I wanted to take the normal Balloon style hovercraft but add some extras, for starters, I wanted to add some form of forward propulsion, which I have hopefully achieved, (it does work but it's not very fast). 

 

I also wanted to try and get the design close to how a hovercraft may look so I've utilized the Bambu AMS to make it appear the base has the “rubber” skirt found on hovercrafts, of course, this can be printed with or without an ams.

 

And as all hovercrafts should, it also works on water.

 

I hope you have lots of fun with this model it was a joy to create.

 

Boost MeIf you have a spare boost it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.