SR71 Kit Card by planes01

planes01

Hobby & DIY>Vehicles

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P1P

P1S

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

Large Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Designer

4.5 h

1 plate

4.9(106)

Small Kit - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Designer

3.1 h

1 plate

4.9(43)

Large Kit - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Designer

5 h

1 plate

5.0(30)

Small Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Designer

2.8 h

1 plate

4.9(12)

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2028

3106

510

4.5 k

2 k

Released

Description

Model

Overview

SR-71 kit card that was created to showcase a true aviation engineering marvel and is an inspiration for kids and adults of all ages in pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This particular model uses color and sliced 3D format to really bring a highly contoured airplane to life upon assembly. The kit format is great for gifting the model to engineering clubs, friends, family, or coworkers that enjoy building and showcasing aviation engineering history. The kit includes a stand that is assembled to display the model.

Check out the SR-71, B-52, A-10, 787, and Darkstar!

Check out the full airplane kit card collection → linked here!

Profiles

Small Kit with Frame
- small plane kit with frame ideal for gifting to others
Large Kit with Frame
- large plane kit with frame ideal for gifting to others
Small Model Pieces
- small plane without frame ideal for assembly right off the printer
Large Model Pieces
- large plane without frame ideal for assembly right off the printer

Filament

As shown:

Bambu Lab PLA Black
Overture PLA Cement Gray
Overture PLA Space Gray
Esun PLA+ Fire Engine Red

Tips

Model requires close tolerances to ensure snug but not tight or loose fit
- Make sure the model cools to room temperature before assembly
- Ensure filament is properly calibrated with no excessive over extrusion
Ensure good bed adhesion
- Make sure printer is fully calibrated
- Make sure print bed is clean & dry (soapy water is my favorite for cleaning - simple & works)
- Make sure filament is dry (wet filament can generate non-continuous flow that can cause bed adhesion issues)
- Cooling & Temps - make sure they are correct for your printer, build plate, and filament

Assembly

Remove all pieces from the kit
Debur as needed to smooth edges
Insert connector between engine halves
Press engine halves together
Insert engine into fuselage (snaps together). Note LHS & RHS engine positions below!
Insert outboard wing into engine (snaps together)
Insert vertical tail into engine (snaps together; recommend to insert aft end of vertical tail first and then press down on forward end)
Place airplane onto stand
Enjoy!

FAQ

How do you make the airplane kit card models?
- Fusion 360! All of my models are created by me in a CAD environment. I love to design & print my creations!
- Here is a view of this SR-71 model showing sketches & bodies!
How can I learn how to make kit card?
- Learn the tools & keep exploring! (YouTube is a great starting place)
- The basic steps:
  - Create sketch for each of the major components: wing, fuselage, vertical tail, joints, etc..
  - Create solid bodies using those sketches (extrusions, lofts, etc…)
  - Add any details like blends, fillets, chamfers
  - Create the stand over the center-of-gravity (note the maker point on the image above!)
  - Fine tune tolerances in the joint (here is where a lot of 3D printing prototyping comes into play!)
    - Fun Fact: This SR-71 had 6 prototypes before publishing to the community
  - Add kit frame

Comment & Rating (510)

@warwon

Print Profile

Small Kit - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Having an awful day, was happy to see this new model and it printed super well. thanks for my making my day / week better

The designer has replied

@planes01

Thanks! Hope this is a start to a great weekend for you!

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@JCastaPrints

Print Profile

Large Kit - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Print came out beautifully! printed with Overture BLACK CF-PLA/Bambu Lab Basic Grey/Inland Tough PLA Raspberry Red

The designer has replied

@planes01

wow, that turned out really nice with the black CF, basic gray, and tough red PLA. thanks for sharing your print! is it the matte black-cf? I want to print one just like it!

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@JCastaPrints

Replying to @planes01 :

Sorry forgot to add Matte, but yes thats the one I used. Came out super clean 😁👍🏻

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@planes01

Replying to @JCastaPrints :

Picked up the Matte Black-CF. It's amazing; SR-71 looks more realistic! Comparison below (L) Basic Black PLA (R)Matte Black-CF). Thanks again for sharing your awesome print! 👍

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@FridayMarch

Boosted

Print Profile

Large Kit - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

Nice model. Good print. It looks great in the kit card. My young son loved the B52 3D kit card and is excited for this one. He’s asked me to print another, so he can gift it to his friend. I also appreciate the designer’s time and effort providing photo documentation and the FAQ. These “extras” go a long way toward enhancing the experience by educating, building confidence, and extending a sense of community. I think the best posts have these characteristics. Thank you. Filaments: Overture PLA Matte White Overture PLA Matte Black Bambu PLA Matte Ash Gray Inland PLA Matte Red

The designer has replied

@planes01

thanks for the feedback and sharing your awesome print! high five to the young 3d printing enthusiast!

@FridayMarch

Boosted

Replying to @planes01 :

Adding a photo of the completed build. My son has put together a dozen or more kit cards and he says this is his favorite, so far. Thanks, again.

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@planes01

Replying to @FridayMarch :

beautiful! thanks for sharing

@paulsizemore

Love this model! I had a 0.8 nozzle in and had to print this model - I might have to reprint with a 00.2. Here's a side-by-side comparison - both my photos.

The designer has replied

@planes01

nice! that must be the SR-71 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center!

@paulsizemore

Replying to @planes01 :

@planes01 yep, my fav DC museum!

@Sagooinc

Print Profile

Large Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

beautiful model, snapped together nicely, and printed great straight from the Bambu app

The designer has replied

@planes01

Thanks for the feedback! Looks great!

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@dbrine

Print Profile

Large Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

So awesome!

The designer has replied

@planes01

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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@user_1185990071

Boosted

The model printed very well. Added some yellow to make it a little more exciting for my nephew. Printed a gift box for the model as well. Very nice.

The designer has replied

@planes01

wow that's super cool! love the box! if you upload the box I will definitely print one!

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@user_1185990071

Boosted

Replying to @planes01 :

Will upload for sure

@SebTinkers

Print Profile

Large Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

what an awesome model and it printed super well!!

The designer has replied

@planes01

superb! thanks for sharing!

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@rambunuts

Print Profile

Large Model Pieces - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

thanks for all your help and support.

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@rambunuts

ok. I guess I’m not cleaning the plate enough. I did use the glue stick on this print. I wish I could just the fuselage since the other pieces are fine.

@planes01

Replying to @rambunuts :

print the 'replacement parts' profile and then use the Bambu Handy App to 'skip' everything except the fuselage . make sure to level and recalibrate the printer also for best chance of success

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@andrewwful

Print Profile

A1 Mini Small Kit -- 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

sweet kit card nice little add to the collection

The designer has replied

@planes01

nice! thanks for sharing!

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