R/C Hellcat (Mini) V1 Test Release

"RC Ready" Hellcat Mini (Test Release)

Requires: 235x235 print bed.
This model is the result of another combined effort between (RonStG) (Aileron Ron) and myself (The3vilRoYcE), it's based on the original printable frame version posted last year, however there are some very significant changes. This plane is now a 1 wall shell print with almost a 600mm wing span that no longer requires to be covered post print. Unlike the other versions the ailerons are controlled through a single 9g servo and gear box system sunk into the belly of the plane. I would consider this a fairly advanced build as the parts are going to have to be pretty precise, especially these gearbox components. You will have to know your way around and be able to change settings in Cura in order to produce proper weighted and functioning parts. please follow the instruction carefully. This build has been tested in flight, it flies. Suggested weight range 450-600grams balanced on the rear of the front landing gear blocks.

Assembly instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mo801Ubra4YEXZSorIgxJun0NzELfR_i/view?usp=sharing

(This is a test release only) we are still working on this model, however... we felt it was time to get some testers in to try it out in a configuration we know prints well and flies on our ends. This release will be a limited time deal will be taken down after it hits 200 downloads. please leave comments/feedback and feel free to ask questions, it would be greatly appreciated for helping improve this model. I would suggest working on the gear box first to make sure your printer can handle the details. More detailed assembly instructions will be gone over soon. Good luck and Enjoy! :)

Printing Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eEFWn5qj5NtcMb3Waoa93h0J0ime95e_/view?usp=sharing

6/28/2022: The test release has already hit its download limit in the first night, wow that was fast... sorry to those that missed out on the offer. The main models have been removed as per this posting as promised. A thanks to those that are participating in this build I look forward to seeing peoples results and suggestions, good or bad please post photos to the makes so we can see how other machines handle this build, there is always room for improvements.

The full V1 model will be moving to cults3d.com and will be available for 10$. I will provide the link below when the page is live and ready for downloads.

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/r-c-hellcat-mini-v1-test-release

7/9/2022: I'm uploading all the photos and short videos to a drive folder that were taken during the now 2 Hellcat minis I have printed. The assembly Instruction manual will include a lot of these photos and will be released in the next couple days. There have been a few additions to the files on the cults page since the test release here, added clearance to the center wing to allow full 180 degree travel of the newer style servo adapter. added gcodes taken from last print on a 300x300 bed. We are still working on a couple tweaks but we have no doubt that what we have already released will make flying plane parts, cant help but to just keep trying to advance the design or make things easier during assembly. Even have a long range simulation fuel tank in draft atm that has slots to hold nickels to easily balance the aircraft.

I take a lot of photos and short clips that don't all make it to the pages... There are over 350 photos in this archive for reference. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1on-x9IfdFUYLLC2jkb3HBU0t2V_T9Los?usp=sharing

update 7/10/2022: First draft of the manual is ready. I tried to cover everything you need to know to assemble the frame, I did not go into electronics setups yet. There are just too many different combinations.

Assembly instructions can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mo801Ubra4YEXZSorIgxJun0NzELfR_i/view?usp=sharing

Update 7/24/2022: Added central wings into the downloads to provide a base for you to test your gearbox systems. Feel free to remix any of these gearbox components or central wing, we are open to potential improvements to this area as it is an experimental feature in this aircraft. Cura 5 is pretty friendly with these pieces, 4.13 may want .02 horizontal expansion to close aileron shaft tube gap.