Rubber Band Powered Propeller Plane

Rubber Band Powered Propeller Plane

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4.9 h
3 plates
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Description

Version 2.0 Released for Rubberband-powered plane with 2 modes.

  • Fly mode (with new propeller & tail choices)
  • Display Mode - with wheels attachment

 

The rubber band is attached between the fuselage and the propeller.

 

*Newly updated model featuring

  • 2 new propeller sizes
  • 2 new tail designs for extra pitch
  • Improved hook for extra rubber bands (require cable tie)

Assembly Instructions

Step 1

Fasten one end of the rubber band to the fuselage using a 2.5mm cable tie.

 

Step 2

Place the propeller of your choice into the engine cap, adding the ring to the opposite end to add extra weight to the nose.

 

Step 3

Fasten the opposite end of the rubber band to the propeller using another cable tie, ensuring it's tight before trimming any excess.

 

Step 4

Attach your selected tail and finalize the assembly by securing the engine cap onto the nose.

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works super great, print is simple and easy to do. then adding the rubber band is also not too hard. when wound up works great
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With such a large propeller you will have a definite left roll along the central axis. Look at 4 left turning tendencies of airplanes. I used to be a flight instructor.
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Thanks for the input. Will try out a few more propeller sizes and include it in the print.
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Amazing model!
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Thank you :)
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Has Fly Mode been accomplished?
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The current version can't fly too far. Working on an improved version and will release it soon. :)
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printed very well
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This sucked I could not even get the band in and when I did it did not work
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