Plane Launcher for Lightweight Glider

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Plane Launcher for Lightweight Glider

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2 Plane Gliders with Adapter Attachments
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Description

This is the Plane Launcher that's compatible with my recent creation Lightweight Plane Glider. The Plane Launcher is super easy to print, requires no support and can be printed all in one plate. It also super compact yet powerful and only consumes 60g of your filament (For everything including the glider).

 

If you have already printed the Lightweight Plane Glider, you can remove that in the build plate, and save about 6g of filament :)

 

Assembly Instructions

The gun launcher requires a rubber band to function.

  • Make sure these internal parts are installed correctly before assembling the launcher shells
Make sure these parts are installed correctly before assemble the launcher
  • Press down until you hear a CLICK!
Press down until you hear a CLICK!
  • Pull the bolt handle all the way back until it locks onto the trigger to fire.
Pull the bolt handle all the way back until it locks onto the trigger

Assembly is very easy and straightforward, but I will update a more detailed instruction in the future if I think it necessary.

 

3D Print Instructions (Important)

Make sure you have applied all these print settings if you don't use my print profile to ensure the plane fly smoothly. You can ignore all these if you downloaded and use my print profiles.

  • Use 100% infill for the Plane Glider, 0% infill for the adapter attachment (that attach to the glider), 20% infill for the rest
  • 1st and 2nd layer need to be printed with 0.1mm layer height, the rest can be printed with 0.2mm (variable layer height)
  • Use at least 3 walls for the gun shells

Make sure the bed is fully cooled before removing the plane glider to avoid damaging its wings.

I recommend using Basic PLA for this print, but PETG/ABS will work as well. I don't recommend PLA Silk, Matte or Wood as they are weaker and more brittle.

 

Thats it, thank you for your supports, please let me know if you have any question!

Happy printing!

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Hi everyone! I need your help. I’m trying to print a 3D model, but I keep running into the same issue. This is the fourth time I’ve tried, and every time, when the printer reaches the fourth wing, a hole appears. I don’t think it’s an issue with the print bed or the model itself because if I rotate the model 90 degrees, the defect moves and still shows up on the fourth wing. I’m using an A1 Mini printer with Matte PLA filament. Any advice on how to fix this? Thank you so much!
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that is not your only issue , the first layer is not uniform , and not sticking, is the bed clean? is the filament dry? maybe try a slower printing speed ....
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Replying to @user_1191002514 :
You're right, I think there’s definitely an issue. I tried cleaning the bed, but I’m not sure how to check if the filament is damp.Do you have any advice? As you can see, the problem persists. Thank you so much!
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Replying to @Nardpoe :
Hello,I tried another print, and this time it worked perfectly! The print is turning out great. Maybe it just needed a good cleaning, as you suggested.You’ve been incredibly kind—thank you so much!
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Printed well enough. Decided to see what a filament change at layer 3 would look like. Only printed one plane for now to see how it would turn out but I'm sure I'll print the launcher and more planes for the grandkids soon enough though.
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how did you make that change? did you insert Gcode to change filaments? if so what was the code? that's pretty cool.
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Replying to @user_3181162914 :
In Bambu Slicer you can look at preview, use the slider to go through layers, and insert a color change at any layer you want. https://forum.bambulab.com/t/colored-layers/77513
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Replying to @ptim :
Thanks for answering the question. I didn't see it until just now.
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It works fantastic! But it depends on how good of a rubber band you have. I tried a few different ones until I got it to fly pretty far. The only problem I have is the back end of the gun keeps popping undone. It doesn't effect anything, I just don't know why it's doing that. I will post pictures
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try using some glue or tape most models that have to be put together should be glued to stay together
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I am having exactly the same struggle - the 'typical kitchen rubber band' is extremely challenging to fit it inside. Any particular band recommendation? @Tieq121 - do you mind expanding on the instructions/direction for the rubber band part?
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@ButterMaker There's a hook on the launcher to hook the rubber band to. Depending on how long your rubber band is, you just need to wrap it around the 2 nubs until you get the right tightness to stretch it.
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This model is absolutely fantastic! 🚀 It flies so straight and smoothly—it was a blast to play with! I had so much fun that I even made a YouTube Shorts video about it. 🎥✨ Huge respect to you for creating such a well-designed and fun print. Thanks for sharing this amazing work with the community! https://youtube.com/shorts/zmM0cjk4Ai0?feature=share
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Thank you so much for your support! Do you mind if I put a link to your YT shorts in the description as a tutorial?
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Replying to @Tieq121 :
Feel free to use my crude video if you like😊Thank you for your wonderful work!
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Yeah. Me too. Both PLA and PETG pinged a bit off on assembly.
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ottima stampa
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good!
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P1P/S, X1C - All in one plate - Faster, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls
flies great! I added a but of 'up' curve to the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer and added some dihedral (bend them up slightly to form a shallow "v" when looked at from the front) and the glider flies well...even with the added weight of the carriage for the launcher. Launcher works great with a no. 64 rubber band cut in half lengthwise and wrapped up until it has good tension inside the launcher. Elegant design!
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Works great and prints good thankyou!
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Thanks!
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what kind of instruction manual do you give no way of knowing how to assemble
Other Issues:bad instructions
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very good, it can fly longer than I think 💪
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