March 30, 2025
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UPDATE 2: I have had reports of the existing profile not working well. I apologize to anyone who has had issues with the current profile. I have developed a new print profile and have replaced the 3MF with a new one. This has a new support layout and has successfully passed my print testing. Reprinted today in green to validate the print. See pictures. Thank you for your input and patience.
A P-51C yard spinner or whirligig that I designed. The print profile comes with a stand if you want it to sit on a desk or you can put a post in the ground and set it on a peg in the yard. You will need a 256X256X256 print bed with this model. Sorry, Mini users.
The propeller needs one Ball Bearing, size 10x15x4 mm (6700RS style). If the model is going to be outside, a sealed bearing may be a good idea but the propeller won't spin as easily. I'll leave that decision up to the user.
I recommend pressing the bearing into the nose first then pressing the propeller into the bearing after it's mounted. It's a snug fit into the nose so a pair of pliers may be necessary.
When removing the propeller from the supports, take care not to break the blades. They're pretty tough but they still can be damaged. Luckily, if you break it, you can always print another!
UPDATE - Added a new print profile that includes a new spinner and propeller. This is a Print-In-Place propeller that can be printed without the need for the bearing. It fits in the same place on the fuselage that the bearing would go.
A pair of pliers may be needed to free up the hub from the spinner after printing.
This change eliminates the need for a bearing.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial