Rafale R/C Jet Fighter – 64mm EDF

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Rafale R/C Jet Fighter – 64mm EDF

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0.28mm layer, 1 walls, 3% infill
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Introducing the first R/C scale 64mm jet fighter on Makerworld, the Dassault Rafale!

Over several hundred hours of design and perfecting it's flight characteristics.  With OVER 2:1 thrust ratio, this thing is a beast!  This model flies like a dream, video available!  It's extremely easy to build as it is to fly.  I really wanted to do this beautiful fighter jet justice with scale design and flight.  I hope you enjoy it!

I highly recommend you use active foaming light weight PLA or ASA such as Bambu Lab Aero so it is as light and strong as it can be.  However, you can print this out of regular PLA, ASA, PETG, ABS, or others.  I printed most everything in LW PLA.  The nose cone and CA hinges I printed in TPU.  The missiles, refueler, and tail radar I printed from PETG.  

For CG, there are bumps built in to the bottom of the wings. Balance there.

Enjoy!

 



Highlights:
Single 64MM EDF for inexpensive yet powerful fan
Wingspan: 635mm
Length: 762mm
Control surfaces: Rudder and 2 elevons
All up weight (AUW): 965g Check your local laws for planes
Thrust: 1950g 

Parts List:
64mm EDF (Freewing 2500KV 6S E7209)
60-80A ESC
3 X 9g servos
pushrods
Servo horns
CA hinges
CA glue
Hook and loop for battery/canopy cover
~2200mah 4s-6s lipo battery 

I prefer to fly this as a belly lander like many R/C folks do.  If you want to add landing gear, I recommend using these: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/universal-rc-plane-spring-loaded-steerable-landing-gear-400-900g
 

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congratulations on designing the model. the plane is truly fantastic and detailed! just finished printing! truly amazing! 🤩 now I'll get the components and electronics and then off with the inaugural flight. the only thing is that I can't figure out where the rectangular piece with a space in the center goes 🤷🏻‍♂️ … Can I glue all the pieces first? or do I have to insert EDF before gluing? I wish your model will be very successful! and I hope to see more of your models soon 😍 from Italy with love🫶🏻
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The rectangle is an optional piece for radar sensors. Google "Rafale fin tip pod". Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoy flying her as much as I do.
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
ok one last question. is it possible to glue the model first and then insert the components?( EDF, servo cable, esc ..)?
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Replying to @domicaressa :
Yes. That's exactly how I do it as well
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so impressed with this model so far!! great work Chris, thanks!!
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That looks better than mine! Thanks and great job
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Congratulations on your working RC fighter! It's truly amazing to see such a complex project come to life. You've demonstrated an incredible combination of technical skill, creativity, and dedication. The attention to detail and the fact that it's fully functional make it a masterpiece.
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brilliant design.impressive size. built for display. couple suggestions, put pin holes on all the surfaices to help align stuff and hold. Glued it all together just fine but pins make it stronger and put it in the perfect spot. also, change the orientation of the front half of the main wing. their lines go in the opposite direction. So it looks odd. everything else was great and I'm super happy with this display. please make a display stand! double boost! will hand paint flames still.
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i just downloaded this and i was wondering there are 4 parts that i cant print. front fuse, exhaust and L/R front wings. files are in but cannot be printed. its not an stl format. thanks
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Hi. They've worked for a few hundred people so far. However, I'll see if I can upload them as individual STLs for you.
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
thank you very much. just FYI im building this as a hangar queen and scaling it to 200% this is as big as i can go without further slicing it. Thank you again so much, Carl
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
sorry to bother you again. I was able to download the files. I opened the files in Bambu then exported each STL out and it worked. i originally downloaded the files using the STL/CAD option. again thank you for such an amazing model
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Printed well! Wish there was a latching system for the canopy.
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Looking great! Printed weight is 354g. Still need to epoxy and paint. Waiting for the EDF to arrive and can't wait to fly it. Thank you for the design!
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Fantastic, as soon as I can I will print it (or the kids will) :) Excellent work. Is it possible to post links to the electronics? This would be my first flying object :)
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I'll make a video soon with assembly and electronics if that works for you.
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
Thank you so much :)
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This thing looks awesome. Finishing my print today and just ordered all the parts. Kind of new to the RC thing. What radio controller are you using? Could I use one from my RC truck?
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Surface radios like your truck uses are usually 2 or 3 channels. If you want something nice, yet economical, I'd suggest either a Radiomaster Pocket or Zorro. I use a Radiomaster TX16S. Then a Radiomaster ER4 receiver. You can radio and receiver total for under $100. An alternative would be a Spektrum DX6 and a spektrum receiver.
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
I think she is ready for a test flight.
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Replying to @user_937566537 :
How did she fly?
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great model, but the provided profile is very rough. am i missing something?
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@vespassassina With the little info you gave, maybe? Nobody else has mentioned an issue.
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
i printed with the provided files, draft 0.28 with a 0.4 nozzle. esun lw-pla. I got a ton of stringing (but i believe being the pla, now i am drying more to test again). any experience with esun LWPLA ? what if i print in standard 0.2 ?
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Replying to @user_670880384 :
@vespassassina I don't normally get in to the business of trouble shooting brand specific filament, but, can you post pictures of what you are seeing and not liking? Also, stringing is normal part of LW PLA, yes.
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