Rubber Band Glider with Reinforced Wings

Lightweight v-tail glider for indoor and outdoor fun

Including step file for customization

Hand- or rubber band start possible

Easy and fast print

Print Settings:

Layer height:

0.1mm (works best for rigidity of the wings) to 0.2mm

Infill: 100%

Outer lines: Min 2

Placement: Glider is rotated 45° in z-axis so that the infill of the first layer goes along the wings. This gives some rigidity when bending the wings and stabilizers.

Also a practical tool to calibrate your first layer and test layer adhesion.

Preparations:

Bend wings slightly upwards

Bend tail to a V shaped stabilizer

Bend tail slightly upwards directly behind the wings.

Launch:

Hand launch

Grip between wings and tail (near the tail) and throw gently

Rubber band launch

Hold the band as you like

Place sling on edge on the bottom

Shoot

Have fun!

If you have any idea to improve the design, need an adjustment to fit your needs or need help with getting the settings right, I'll gladly help.

Just ask and when implementable, I'll update the design or provide an extra file for you as soon as possible.

Print Settings:

Layer height: 0.1mm (works best) - 0.2mm

Infill: 100%

Outer lines: Min 3

Placement: Glider is rotated 45° in z-axis so that the infill of the first layer goes along the wings. This gives some rigidity when bending the wings and stabilizers.