I Was Thinking About 3D Printing A Model/Toy Of The Fastest Electric Plane

[Gizmo j]

I just bought a toy of the Lockhead SR-71 because it's supposed to be the fastest gas powered jet, then I was researching the fastest all-electric plane and I came across the Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" but there was no toy of it on Amazon.

So I was thinking I can 3D print the toy and maybe sell it to people, but I've never 3D printed anything before and was wondering if I would run into any problems.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

So I’m assuming since you’ve never 3D printed anything that you don’t have a printer, right? As someone who owns a business which 3D prints its products, let me just say that there is a ton of learning, experience, and expense before you make the leap to selling product.

 

[Captante]

Start slow.... great suggestion!

 

[deadlyapp]

Isn't this the same guy who was talking about building his own video card?

 

[snoopy7548]

Isn't this the same guy who was talking about building his own video card?

I think it was a GPU factory.

 

[Kaido]

So I was thinking I can 3D print the toy and maybe sell it to people, but I've never 3D printed anything before and was wondering if I would run into any problems.

Start here:

3D Printed RC Plane: The Best Models in 2024

Check out our list of the best 3D printed RC plane models. Pick your favorite model, print, assemble, and then get ready for takeoff!

all3dp.com

Although plastic is pretty heavy for R/C airplanes; I'd recommend checking out 3D-printed drones instead:

3D Printed Drone & Quadcopter Parts: How to Get Started

If you want to build a 3D printed drone from scratch or add parts to a quadcopter, read on to learn all about making your prints fly!

all3dp.com

3D printing is super fun! It is very finicky & requires a tinkerer's mindset & a DIY attitude to cope with all of the weird little glitches, but if you're a persistent person, it's a great hobby to get into!

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Start here:

3D Printed RC Plane: The Best Models in 2024

Check out our list of the best 3D printed RC plane models. Pick your favorite model, print, assemble, and then get ready for takeoff!

all3dp.com

Although plastic is pretty heavy for R/C airplanes; I'd recommend checking out 3D-printed drones instead:

3D Printed Drone & Quadcopter Parts: How to Get Started

If you want to build a 3D printed drone from scratch or add parts to a quadcopter, read on to learn all about making your prints fly!

all3dp.com

3D printing is super fun! It is very finicky & requires a tinkerer's mindset & a DIY attitude to cope with all of the weird little glitches, but if you're a persistent person, it's a great hobby to get into!

There’s actually a lightweight filament some RC folks use called LW-PLA. I haven’t tried it but apparently it has a sort of foaming action when heated to 230.

Amazing Radio Controlled Airplanes made with light weight PLA

Lightweight PLA is the first filament of its kind: a 3D printing filament using active foaming technology to achieve lightweight, low-density printed parts. At around 230°C (446°F) LW-PLA starts foaming and it increases its volume by nearly 3 times.

colorfabb.com

 

[pete6032]

Isn't this the same guy who was talking about building his own video card?

He was born in 1994, his potential is limitless.

 

[sdifox]

A cnc mill is probably better for this. Or just pay someone to print it for you, assuming you don't run into copyright issues.

 

[Kaido]

There’s actually a lightweight filament some RC folks use called LW-PLA. I haven’t tried it but apparently it has a sort of foaming action when heated to 230.

Amazing Radio Controlled Airplanes made with light weight PLA

Lightweight PLA is the first filament of its kind: a 3D printing filament using active foaming technology to achieve lightweight, low-density printed parts. At around 230°C (446°F) LW-PLA starts foaming and it increases its volume by nearly 3 times.

colorfabb.com

Thanks!! I've never seen that PLA before!

 

[zinfamous]

First, you should get to work on that foundry you want to build in your parent's garage so that you can start that GPU manufacturing business that you've been thinking about, and then maybe you should start thinking about 3D printing?

 

[snoopy7548]

First, you should get to work on that foundry you want to build in your parent's garage so that you can start that GPU manufacturing business that you've been thinking about, and then maybe you should start thinking about 3D printing?

But what if he wants to 3D print a GPU foundry?