Sopwith Camel RC Plane 3D Model

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https://sopwithcamel3dmodel.wordpress.com/

For full printing and assembly instructions.
Smaller (newer) version available: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3951370

This is a 1/7(ish) scale model. The newer version is a smaller 1/10 model.

The instructions are very much a work in progress, so please be patient. The model is complete and can be printed and assembled as it is in the files folder. The instructions are, however, quite compact. Hopefully I can expand on it with some pictures over time.

The one-manifold original model i used as a basis has been extensively re-done (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:898956 ) - essentially the only part that survived is the fuselage. The landing gear, wings and struts were all re-designed as part of the process.

The snoopy models ive re-mixed just to fit them into the cabin. You may need to scale them a bit smaller to fit them. You can go pilot-less or pick a different pilot altogether. Nobody is going to mind if you have a Darth Vader flying your camel...

Before you start printing please note that this is an ambitious project. It will use a lot of your filament and time! BUT very rewarding to see the model materialize. Take care to choose the correct parts that you want, because this model has several parts where you can choose different ways to achieve the same result.

My current model, fully assembled, without any electronics, weights in at 1300g. This is less than I thought it might be, but more than I was hoping for. So I may change a few things, BUT having said that, many of the stls that I print with 1/2 bottom layers can be printed with no bottom layers, which will make the model a lot lighter. You will have to decide what is important to you. If it ends up at 1600g with the electronics and battery, one will have to ensure you get an engine that is strong enough to provide thrust for that amount of weight.