3D model description
The MIG-33 Flatback is a hypothetical design based off of the experimental MIG-1.44 concept test plane. The MIG-1.44 only flew once in 2000, about 10 years later then planned. It was originally designed by the soviets to counter the emerging ATF programs in Europe (Euro Fighter Typhoon, Gripen, Rafael, etc), however as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, all work more or less stagnated for a decade. Many concepts from the MIG-1.44 found there way into later designs such as the SU-57 Felon and J-20 Dragon.
My fictitious design has taken the MIG-1.44 and merged it with more modern design aspects that would be later seen in the MIG-29SMT's and MIG-35's, with some obviously "test beddy" parts of the design removed and replaced with a more "combative" look. It's inspired by the MIG-42 as seen in the Jet Fighter V video game. This aircraft would have served as a medium weight - long range multirole fighter to compensate for many of the failures (specifically in payload and range) of the MIG-29 family. It also spots a very hefty radar with ampule room for sensors and other gadgets not found on most modern SU or MIG platforms.
This aircraft would have likely seen several variants with a very lethal and expense version going to the Russian air force and lower cost - less capable versions going to export for Russian aligned nations with a sizable wallet.
For scaling purposes - the Flatback is are each roughly 56ft long or 17.1 meters. Russian planes are typically larger then western planes due to less-advanced tech taking requiring more space inside the airframe to due the same job as western planes.
Please note all of my aircraft are clean - as in there are no weapons mounts or weapons - if this is something you guys want added let me know.
I place this model out for free - please do not re-produce for profit or resale in anyway. If you wish to use my models in a project please credit me with creation of the model. If you have questions please reach out to me on Cults. Thank you!
3D printing settings
Disclaimer: I have very limited experience with 3-D printer settings and I am pretty new to this.
This model has two versions - a single piece and a 2 piece. If you are going to print this thing very small, the one piece should work fine horizontal. If you are going to make it large like I do, I highly recommend you print the two piece and glue it together, otherwise you may run into issues with the print failing (only if you print vertically - you should be fine either way if you print horizontally).
I printed my models "strait up 90 degrees", with an infill and support density each around 30-50% using PLA plastic on an Creality CR-6 MAX on a goofy custom scale whereas every 21 meters = 254 mm of print space. You should be able to print the model on whatever scale you like - just be sure to adjust your printer's settings accordingly. I have found that using the "raft" base support with both support roof and floors enabled make for a print solid print.