How to Build Eclipson Model C 3D Printed Bush Plane - LW-PLA

[@lucasdrever3127]

I love your videos on 3d printed airplanes. The videos are clean, they include tips and tricks and the results are always great 👍🏼

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you Lucas I appreciate that

[@Sonex1542]

This is AWESOME. TRENT needs to promote this on his channel.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@jasongregory3950]

Beautiful. Nice flyer. The 3D printing is revolutionary.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I so agree :)

[@boomupengineering]

I'm sure everyone who buys an Eclipson Model C watches your video! Thanks for taking the time. I've got most of mine printed out of Polymaker Polylite PLA-LW. I'm new to printing and RC planes and didn't understand the differences between foaming and pre-foamed PLA. Sounds like I ended up taking the easier route with the heavier but easier to print pre-foamed. Once I realized what I had with the Polymaker, I was able to get my settings dialed in well enough. Slowed the Bambu P1S down and cranked the temp up to 235°C. Not sure if I should try going hotter but it seems maybe my temp. sensor is not accurate as 235°C seems high? My first 3D print was a tracked version of Benchy then I went right to the Eclipson fuselage. Thus I don't yet know much about printing. Looks like Eclipson has added holes for a ø6mm wing tube stiffener? And I see you mention they redesigned the #2 fuselage section for beefier landing gear mounting. Hopefully my plane doesn't end up too heavy to fly well. I only compared a small part thus far for PLA to PLA-LW. My scale only goes to the nearest gram but I'd say the Polymaker PLA-LW is a bit more than 25% lighter with my settings.

[@spoonplug]

I like Eclipson and even more when you do the build and fly videos. Great great job.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@nick92065]

It looks great in red. Congratulations.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Amazing work my friend. Just amazing. Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate the comment I always enjoy watching your videos. Cheers from Las Vegas

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

@@TroyMcMillan 3D printed planes are so interesting. Iam planing to buy printer in the future and have some fun. Your birds really looks so great and the assembley is perfect. Keep up the good work and all the best in the future. Cheers ( and thanks for stopping by at our channel. Always feel at home there )

[@echobeefpv8530]

Almost finished my print, using as many of your links as possible, can't wait to fly it. Still trying to learn about mixing ( I have a DX 6, just not sure how to set it up , a most of my flying has been Horizon preset stuff). Thank you, you got me going farther on 3D printed planes !!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you! You don't need to use mixing for this plane, it can be set as a flaperon. I am glad I could help :)

[@nick92065]

I love the red. Congratulations on your build.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@jhonarrobo8783]

Tus videos son lo máximo, en unos días construiré mi primer avión gracias a tus videos espero tener el mejor de los resultados saludos desde Ecuador. Your videos are the best, in a few days I will build my first plane thanks to your videos I hope to have the best results greetings from Ecuador

[@turnperfectracing2575]

Nice work. I'm really digging the paint job.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you that took a bit of work but defiantly worth the time.

[@Grumus1]

Impressive build! Looks to be flying great

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@RTS907]

Beautiful printed plane!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@Johnellenberger1]

Very nice job!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@freemansfocus]

Wow! Awesome build! And a great job on the video! I definitely need to invest in a 3D printer.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, 3D printed airplanes are definitely awesome.

[@scottiniowa1]

Printing a EGW80 now - very very well designed for printing. Trying regular PLA for now

[@TroyMcMillan]

I am printing one with PLA also I will have a video out this week to compare the two.

[@scottiniowa1]

@@TroyMcMillan Great!!

[@user-qs1xc2cs1s]

yep thats really makes me want to build one and try flying. Thank you and i wish you a happy new year and the best for 2021!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you for the comment, Happy New Years to. you also!!

[@MrWhatsupstan]

beautiful beautiful, just amazing!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@rcdavidk]

Another fun build... thanks.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you cheers

[@MrZeek101]

Great job

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you Robert

[@spinnetti]

What would be nice for these 3d printed planes is hardware kits with all the little bits and bobs you need to make them.

[@Abuzuzu1]

Perfect .. and more than beautiful ..

[@natewallis1]

Hi Troy - in fueslage 3, it printed great for me, except for the vertical rib in the base of that piece of the fueslage. it starts off with some loops or extrusion that didn't quite grip, but it then forms the majority of the rib.... did you have this issue? Checking the preview in Cura shows that it should have bridged, but it didn't, about 10 layers later they all look fine... any ideas?

[@daniel13021]

I have this plane and it fly nicely with FPV. I would recommend to put a little bigger rear wheel if you plan to start from grass or broken concrete.

[@DargoDog]

As if I didn't have enough project going on my printer. Its videos like this that is going to force me into buying another printer.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you for the comment.

[@caronte1974]

nice video, nice plane.

[@mrchillgreen]

cool build just curious if PLA can withstand the direct sunlight because i thought it would break pretty soon because its PLA.

[@rmbn1974]

Wow. This guy is Amazing. I feel jealous if your free time 😁😂😉 I want also to build something like that one of these days. Great job. Your skills are amazing. Really. Impressive work.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@DrLowRPM]

Your build and fly Vid. are perfect, thank you. 🥳🤙

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@puffandstuff72]

troy? You make really great build videos brother!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@NikoRomain]

Thank you man!! I always dreamed of doing what you do!! :)

[@TR1S10WERTZ]

i always love youre landing gear

[@pichulick]

He is not a landing gear.

[@ghostrc4]

Great work, Keep it up.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@pbshooter100]

I'm in the middle of assembly everything is going fine. One comment though about the wheels. Since I don't want to get into a bunch of specialty PLA (i.e. LWPLA) and am using normal PLA for the plane Eclipson says to not use the TPU printed wheels if you are using normal PLA to print the plane. They recommend using foam wheels which are lighter. So I ordered the 40MM foam wheels in your materials list. I got them the other day and they are way small compared to the printed ones. I fly on a grass field and I'm not sure they are going to work out. I've tried finding some larger versions that still have the correct 2.0mm axle size but no dice so far. I've looked at DU-BRO and no luck there either. It seems in this hobby that there is always at least one detail that threatens to kill the deal so to say and this tire/wheel thing may be it.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I built a PLA version of this plane to compare the materials and I used regular TPU for the tire for that build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yqqaqmg9ugkLM. It flew ok but still needed a bit more power I used a 980KV motor with 8x6 prop for the flight. After that I changed it out to a 1400kv with 8x6 prop and it flew much better. So you can use regular TPU it will just be a bit heavy. The tires are 84mm in diameter here is a link to some tires that would work better on grass and have 2mm axel www.amainhobbies.com/dubro-3.00-micro-sport-wheels-2-dub300ms/p130274. I. will add this link to the description also. Good luck with your build.

[@pbshooter100]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks for the link on the wheels and comment on your experience using TPU wheels, I saw the linked wheels on the DU-BRO site when I was looking for options but for some reason didn't see that they were 2mm axle. I'm going with a 1250kv motor as recommended by Eclipson. When buying that motor I noticed in the specs that one prop option was a 9x4.5 running 3s or 4s. So I purchased some of those size props along with the normal 8x6. So now I'm thinking of turning this endeavor into a wheel-a-thon by mixing and matching wheels, props and even battery c count. This is probably going to take some time as I'm sure there will be a crash or two or three somewhere on the journey as crashes are firmly in my DNA.

[@williamdawson6180]

I have an issue with printing wing sections when dropping the g-codes straight into my ender 3 pro (with glass bed). The prints are perfect with one exception: the surface which was attached to the printer bed is not perfectly flat, it raises slightly at both ends which results in gaps when I'm joining the sections? Any clues? Bed temp is 60 deg. I had the same issue when printing my model T, both prints are in LW-PLA.

[@ThomasGillot]

I have this exact same problem with my Ender 3. Switching from the original to glass bed helped a little. Thought the bed must be warped. Most sections printed fine, but the right side of Wing_C that sits against the bed will not print perfectly level no matter what I have tried so far. I am slicing the .stl files with Cura, not using the g-codes. Anyone that has a potential solution would be helpful!

[@spydog1462]

Level your bed. Search up some tutorials. You're gonna need to raise your bed a little using the screws under the bed to make it go up to down.

[@CharlyDuesentrieb]

You don't fear the limited temperature resistance of PLA in summertime, especially for dark coloured parts?

[@TroyMcMillan]

I have flown 3D printed airplanes in the heat a lot and have not had much trouble with this.

[@ioannisbatas1614]

Superb !!!

[@alexkokorin4721]

Hi I want to buy the STL files from this aircraft! But unfortunately I can't find it on your website!

[@TroyMcMillan]

They don't have them available yet they will have them out soon

[@eclipsonairplanes]

It will be available soon

[@alexkokorin4721]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks I am waiting!

[@mhome8071]

I'm new to all this. Can it be printed with standard pla? What are the Categories on the build plan ( a, b, c)? thank you.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes it can be printed in regular PLA it will just be heavy and not fly as well. There is no category it is just the names Eclipson has for there planes.

[@mcride1]

What kind of spray do you use - 2K with lacquer or normal acrylic spray?

[@TroyMcMillan]

I use Krylon Paint and primer

[@reigunxchannel502]

Wow nice 😍😍😍

[@flipfpv]

You make some great build videos man! I really like this plane but I mostly fly 3D planes and am wondering if the weight (and/or design) limits it to just cruising or can you huck it around a little? Thinking this might be cool to slap a DJI FPV camera on.

[@TroyMcMillan]

This plane is pretty strong for sure. Yes an FPB camera would be nice for this plane I have seen people do that a lot.

[@PcandTech]

I can't find this model on eclipson website

[@JerryChetti65]

Not existing yet?

[@PcandTech]

@@JerryChetti65 I would think so

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes Eclipson is still working on this plane they will have this model out soon.

[@JerryChetti65]

Thanks, Troy. Seems to be a nice and good plane!

[@PcandTech]

I would love to test and give feedback

[@songcq]

Awesome video, thanks. It seems everything is glued together? Does any model has detachable wings and tails so that it’s easier to replace parts after crashing? Thanks

[@pbshooter100]

Troy what type/size screws did you use to attach the wings to the fuse and the motor to the motor mount?

[@TroyMcMillan]

For the wing use M3x30 machine screws with 3m nut. Motor mount M3x6.

[@pbshooter100]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks Troy, Your the best!

[@Stubby0266]

When measured with a dial calipers, what is your wall thickness of the fuselage sides and wing skin area? Which settings would need to be changed for the thickness? What would cause a bulkhead to print on bed side of the fuselage? Eagle printed needs put together. Started printing the Eclipson Mod C. Still figuring out the settings in Cura. Trying out the new PolyAir LW-PLA. Used most of the ColorFab on the Eagle.

[@TroyMcMillan]

It is .4 mm thickness if it is to thick reduce flow setting. I print LW-PLA around 55% flow. Have fun with your builds. Ya I just saw that new LW-PLA from 3dlabprint and want to test it out.

[@Stubby0266]

@@TroyMcMillan Just printed the center wind section and the top skin is not attached spar or cross rib sections. Ideas? I will need to increase the flow rate since I am getting an average of .27mm skin thickness. I am pretty sure I have a .4mm nozzle installed, time to check.

[@Stubby0266]

@@TroyMcMillan What setting would cause the top skin of the center wing section to be not attached to the rest of the wing structure?

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@Stubby0266 Ya definitely increase flow rates that is too thin of walls. Also maybe take your nozzle off and clean it. It could be clogged up having that thin of walls.

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@Stubby0266 The wall thickness could be to thin

[@erikheri29]

good share

[@sotm6078]

How did you get the stl files for this airplane?? It is NoT available yet on the site!!!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Eclipson will have it available soon.

[@pbshooter100]

Troy, I have a question but don't know how to contact you other than in the comments here. I'm having trouble printing the fus2 section of the Model C plane. About 50% of the internal structure in one end of the section can't bridge the large gap and ends up as a rats nest of unattached layers. It is the area where the landing gear holes reside if that helps. Did you have any issues printing this section (fus2)?Edit: well I restarted the print and just let it go, it did the spaghetti thing again but eventually got some structure established by mainly just filling the cavity with a rats nest of filament such that the structure could bridge the gaps needed. A pretty ugly way to get the job done but I guess it works. The Eclipson folks really need to redo the design on fus2 because ATM it is hot garbage, in my opinion. I'm going to try and print the section again using their supplied gcode to see if I get a different result.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I have had experience with some of eclipsed parts having this problem. I have just let them keep printing and allow them to fill the gap. For my prints I would have maybe 4 layers max not make contact with the other wall so it was not too bad of appearance and when you glue the rest of the fuselage together it covers it all up. I agree try the G code and see if that helps.

[@pbshooter100]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks, Yes I let the part complete printing and it looks ok and should function ok as well. There is just a lot of plastic up inside that is doing nothing but adding weight so a redesign of the part would be good. I'm going to work on trimming out as much of the excess as I can to save some weight.

[@SebastienChedalBornu]

No carbon road inside the wing even with lwPLA?

[@julian4035]

I will never print pkane without carbon rods again. I printed the model b and the wing snaped in mid air at mine

[@spoonplug]

What settings have you used for your Tundra tires.

[@TroyMcMillan]

For Various TPU 60% Flow 30 mm/s 240C 10% Grid Infill 2 Walls 3 Bottom Layers 4 Top Layers If you want to use regular TPU just set 100% Flow

[@linkspyder]

Hi. what's your settings for the wheels with varioshore? thanks

[@shckltnebay]

Looks like a upgrade from foam, its there better performance over foam? A clear coat might be worth while

[@erickcoffin6848]

Hey Troy, I just purchased the model C and started printing it, however I do not see where the tab parts used to help align and hold the parts together are in my files. Any help you have would be appreciated.

[@erickcoffin6848]

Never mind found it. 😂

[@paulolopes5714]

Hi Troy, congratulations for the excellent job ! We're also trying to assemble a PLA plane, similar to yours ! Just one question: what kind of glue are you using? Super Glue? Hard plastics Glue? Thanks.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Hi! its medium ca glue!

[@asafgl4281]

What is holding the wing as one piece when there is a high load?????

[@Osmodium2000]

Do you spray paint directly on the PLA without any primer?

[@mixalisk8131]

Great video and amazing build . How do you paint the LW-PLA ?? when i try to spray paint it becomes soft and fragile..

[@TroyMcMillan]

I just make sure to use multiple light coats and let them dry between coats and I have not had any problems with them getting brittle.

[@rhettdepol4629]

When are you going to build and upload the model b xl?

[@mr.k1177]

Amazing!

[@bobmunro4853]

For wing3 L&R how many bottom layers did you add? The print sheet shows 0. The gcode has a solid bottom.

[@zbynekchmela7778]

Hi Troy, nice build as always 👍. What type of paint do you use to spray the airplane? It is beautiful. Does it add any noticable weight?

[@TroyMcMillan]

I used Krylon Paint&Primer all in one. Unfortunately I did not weigh the parts before painting. After I was done painting I thought of this and should have weighed them first.

[@sam2b77]

I see the option for a center carbon spar, but in the video I do not see holes for the spar in Wing_C, Wing1_L, or Wing1_R. So how exactly is the spare to be installed? Or is there an updated version of these 3 parts?

[@ThomasGillot]

They updated the wing to include bowden for carbon fiber spars (maybe wood/balsa will work as well). Definitely use spars as the wing is not strong enough without them.

[@st200ol]

@@ThomasGillot Awesome, do you know what the diameter of the carbon needs to be please?

[@tomtdflyer]

Video is a great help. One question, the holes in the wing parts are 4mm dia. The pin printed is 6mm dia. what am I doing wrong or not understanding? thx, Tom

[@Mintzent]

how much does the finished plane weigh, because I think mine might weigh too much

[@darakradomski3403]

Is 53% flow the magic number or 0.4mm wall thickness?

[@TroyMcMillan]

For most printers 53% works good. I use 55% for some printers.

[@TheTorgehal]

Nice! Any chance this model can be printed on Prusa Mini (18x18x18cm)? Thanks!

[@TroyMcMillan]

It needs 200mmx200mmx200mm build plate

[@alpbaykan]

nice plane with good craftsmanship, also you are very luck to be near an endless land.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, yes this is awesome place to fly.

[@jabe5895]

Thank you for this video Troy, one question, the LW-PLA is kind of expensive, like $140 for one roll, is that correct? How many airplanes like this model could be printed with just one roll? Could you tell us the total cost of this model? Trying to make sense if is cost effective. Also, is this LW-PLA available for sale in the USA? Thank you for the awesome content.

[@TroyMcMillan]

The only place that makes LW-PLA is ColorFabb in the Netherlands. So to get it in the US you need to ship it. I payed $30 for shipping an bought 2 750g roles. I Paid $120 including fast shipping. So one role should be less than 100 to have it shipped. When printing thin with this material you print at 53% flow. I have only printed 2 of Eclipson planes on the same role and still have plenty left over I am sure I can get 3 planes maybe 4 planes from one role of LW-PLA. As far as everything else goes I put links to all the parts I used for this plane.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

You use only 50% of flow rate with LW-PLA so the price will be half. To print this model you will spend like 12 USD. Colorfabb send you the material also to USA

[@Shreyam_io]

add some onboard footage as well... showing rudder, flaps, ailerons etc. in action

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes I agree I just need a small lightweight camera.

[@Shreyam_io]

@@TroyMcMillan runcam or mobius will be fine

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@Shreyam_io Thank you, I just ordered a runcam look to for some on board shots. I am not sure I will have it for my video this weekend but definitely my next build. Cheers

[@mohitpatel4720]

How do i considerate dimension of fueslage nd wing accurately please need suggestions

[@TroyMcMillan]

Im sorry I don't quite understand your question.

[@mohitpatel4720]

@@TroyMcMillan from where to do i start sir , i am beginner and this things are highly fascinate me

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@mohitpatel4720 Well there is a lot to building this. First is to get a printer and some PLA to start printing. Also to have a RC transmitter to control this. Sorry there is a lot to cover to build this maybe if you have a more specific question.

[@mohitpatel4720]

@@TroyMcMillan thank you for your answer ,it means a lot for me ... If is there any book which you would suggest to prefer than plz let me know🙏

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@mohitpatel4720 I am not aware of any books to help you with this. You will need to learn about RC airplanes first and get necessary equipment for the hobby of RC. Transmitter, receiver, Charger, Servos, motors etc. Then you will need to learn about 3D printing and get all equipment required for that. Printer, PLA,LW-PLA,TPU, Software.

[@thomaskopp1696]

Hi Troy, I'm just about to have a go with the Model C myself. So far so good. Do you have any print settings for printing the tyres with the colorfabb varioshore TPU, the way you provided the settings for the colorfabb LW-PLA. Or is there another video of yours where you discuss this. I couldn't find one. Many Thanks

[@warbuzzard7167]

Troy, did you have much of a battle with stringing and printing faults? You documented your problems with the Cessna 150 pretty well. Here, it seemed like not much of a challenge. Better files? I hear LW-PLA is a "trial by fire."

[@TroyMcMillan]

The 152 was much more difficult because 3dlabprint does not use Cura as a cutting software. Eclipson has a special way they design their planes to print with no retraction so therefore no stringing at all. So it is ideal for LW-PLA other company's it is not the same.

[@warbuzzard7167]

@@TroyMcMillan HHHmmmmmm. Makes me think that maybe buying a 3DLabs plane might not be the best decision when it comes to ease of printing and assembly. I think they ought to revise their files for the rest of us that don't want to buy a $700 printer and $150 slicing software.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

@@warbuzzard7167 We work with cheap printers (ender 3) and cura to understand the problems that most people will have and to make the design more adequate for everybody and not only for those with expensive printers.

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@warbuzzard7167 Yes exactly. If you want to print one of their planes easily the best option is to have a Prusa. If not good luck

[@kinger1455]

Troy, I love your videos on 3D printed planes. I'm just getting started and I have a newbie question. I'm trying to figure out how to mask off areas for painting. I see you use green painters tape which I have. Your masks look extremely precise and sharp. How do you go about cutting the tape without damaging the surface of the plane? I haven't tried it yet, but it would seem like using an X-acto knife would possibly cut through the thin printed surface, especially on these LW-PLA prints. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@flynat-rc]

hi Troy, very beautiful plane and very well done video...where I can find the files, Is not in production yet?

[@eclipsonairplanes]

Will be available soon: www.eclipson-airplanes.com/

[@TroyMcMillan]

Eclipson is still working on this model they will have it out for release soon.

[@flynat-rc]

@@TroyMcMillan well, I will follow the site..thank you very much

[@Edblog-dv9ev]

Hello Troy Merry Christmas time to you from Switzerland I have problem with slicing Eclipson Model C, part Fus2 (item 6) I just bought the STLs for the Eclipson Model C (2 days ago). The slicer in use is Prusa, and the print is with eSun PLA+ filament, (Printer Ender 3 Neo). It works fine so far, the wing sections are made and some fuselage parts as well. I have one issue on the fuselage section Fus2 (Item 6): If I slice with Prusa (or Cura for that instance) it will not create the straight reinforcements for the landing gear mount ovals. Pictures in the attachment. If I load the G code from the original Eclipson file on the Prusa G code viewer, it creates those reinforcements. The STL file shows the reinforcements as far as I can tell. The slice settings are all in accordance to the instructions and your videos. Can you help me with this issue? Thank you for your time. Ps: I posted this on the Eclipson Airplanes Pilots Facebook group as well Sincerely Edi

[@jimmybutterfield]

What esc are you using? I don't see a link? noob here. crossing over from fpv quad building.

[@ianbrasa7853]

Hi Troy, my name is Ian, I'm from Brazil, I realy apreciate what you do, and I would like to say that tha you've developed and flown amazing planes, and I would like to start print a beginer plane, how can I get or buy the data to print? I have a Ender 3 pro

[@TroyMcMillan]

An ender 3 pro is a good printer to have for your first build. The STL files can be purchased from Eclipson.com The links for the STL files are in the description of the video to purchase the STL files. www.eclipson-airplanes.com

[@willasproth]

Is there some secret color fabb website I don’t know about, because LW-PLA is just so expensive and in short supply.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

You use only 50% of flow rate with LW-PLA so the price will be half.

[@willasproth]

@@eclipsonairplanes still though 60$ for 750g is insane, I only hope that stuff will become cheaper one day.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

@@willasproth If I tell you that you can print 3 of our planes with one roll, is it still insane? Anyway in the future I am sure that more companies will offer foamy materials like this one and the price will go down for sure.

[@willasproth]

@@eclipsonairplanes yeah, I suppose your right. I’ll have to buy one of your airplanes and a roll soon!

[@LaurenceCampbell]

Hi Troy, I just started printing my model C only to discover that parts FUS1 and FUS2 do not actually fit together. FUS1 has a completely flat end, FUS2 has tabs that do not have receptacles in FUS1. Any thoughts? I cant find any support email on the eclipson website, only a contact form that they seem to religiously ignore. Cheers, Laurence.

[@TroyMcMillan]

It may be because you had bottom layers set on make sure when printing all fuse parts and wing part that top and bottom layers indicate 0 in Cura

[@LaurenceCampbell]

@@TroyMcMillan Yep, that was it - I feel like an idiot as its actually shown in RED in the table of settings on the plan. Thanks Troy. Printing is going well now.

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@LaurenceCampbell Nice I am glad I could help. Good luck with the build If you are printing with PLA version use a 1400KV motor 2212 it will need a bit more power then my LW-PLA version. 8x6 prop

[@LaurenceCampbell]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks Troy, I have ordered an 1100Kv Sunnysky motor, and plan to pair it with an 8x6 or 9x5. Think that would be OK?

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@LaurenceCampbell Ya that will work good.

[@aarkell5499]

Hi, i just finished mine in normal pla, i have a question. Did you have any issue with center of gravity, mine weight 830gr with a 90gr lipo but i need at least 100gr more on the nose. So i will buy a 2200 mha 3s to m1ke it right.

[@kilroy07]

Did you do your own GCode files or use the provided ones?

[@TroyMcMillan]

I cut the STL files in Cura myself.

[@rmarkhuff]

Black paint on PLA causes it to deform quickly in the Sun. Wouldn't light gray be better?

[@rcdavidk]

Troy, did you have any issues printing the new Fuselage 2 part? All that new support material, starting about 1.5 inches up from the bottom, seems to want to starting printing without any support. It looks like a run of 1 3/8 inches straight from a cross section to the outer wall. For me, it all ends up as strings... never attaching to the outer wall. Thanks.

[@rcdavidk]

Apparently this is the fix for the landing gear. The support eventually "catches" and forms a bridge, but it takes a number of runs before this happens. I stopped the print twice thinking something was wrong. Eclipson says "let it keep printing". Ok then.

[@maqboolellahi4421]

Hi, thank you for the video. Can I ask if you sell and ship the 3d printed plane?

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, as of now I am not selling any planes

[@axm2689]

Nice vid, nice plane. Would this be a good first 3d printed plane to try out?

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes this is a good plane to print first.

[@karimgobara1475]

am-a-zing !!!

[@madera412]

Im thinking of buying a jgaurora a5, can you share your settings for lw pla, so I dont waste much getting it Dailey in for a single layer thin wall ptint.?

[@TroyMcMillan]

My settings are in the description at the bottom

[@angelflieger9824]

Hallo! ab wann kann ich das Modell C kaufen und Downloaden...............?

[@nickduncan7947]

Hi troy first build of this 3d plane ,after seeing you vids 👍my question is after trying to print 11&12 part number rudder 1& 2 doesn't print a solid bottom ie ends are blank not sealed when print starts ? As i notice yours was what changes did you make in print settings for this ? Any help appreciated in this iam using cura thanks👍

[@dronepilot260rc]

This is sick! Can't wait to start 3d print projects. Where do you get all of the rods and spars ?

[@akschu1]

surprising that there isn't a spar installed in the wings and that all of the load you put on the airplane comes down to glued butt joins and the little clip on the back.

[@danzig483]

Hi Troy very nice videos!! where can I find the Model C to buy because I can´t find it in eclipson-airplanes.com????

[@rhettdepol4629]

Can it hover?

[@dudelordguy]

How did you tape it off and spray it with out having any paint bleed under the tape?

[@spydog1462]

painters tape

[@isquerdo1]

Congratulations friend, very beautiful, do you sell? send to Brazil?

[@eclipsonairplanes]

www.eclipson-airplanes.com/

[@TroyMcMillan]

I don't sell them built but you can purchase STL files and print yourself

[@darakradomski3403]

Hi Troy, I love the videos and have been following for a while. I am experimenting with LW-PLA for the first time and just want to clarify the ideal print temperature. I am trying to print the Eclipson Model A trainer and am having some difficulty dialing in my ideal temperature. I achieve the greatest expansion 200% at 255*C however when I print a test piece the part feels very brittle. I noticed on the drawings that your recommended print temperature is 235*C. Is 235*C the best balance between expansion and strength? Can you recommend what temperature you print at to achieve the best strength

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes I do recommend 235C at 53% flow. At 255c the material foams to much and is brittle because there is more air in the material the lower the temp the more strength it has but needs to be above 230c to make the foam reaction. Thank you for following my builds. Have fun with the model A it flies very well.

[@TheDgdimick]

Happy New Year Troy, and thanks for making another video. I'm having an issue getting good prints in Vase mode for single wall prints - I get a lot of bumps on the side; sort of like you'd see with Randomizing Z Seam. Is there any way you could post your CURA config file(s)? I watched your video on printing, and still have this issue.I've done a LOT of 3d Printing, however, most of it has been with 1.2mm walls at the minimum.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Happy New Year to you, I posted me settings I used in the video for thin wall in the description. Unfortunately both with PlanePrint and Eclipson airplanes you can't print their parts in Vase mode. So I would recommend turning vase mode off and locate the Z seam in a specific location (Back). If you rotate the part you are printing so the Z seam in on a corn this works the best. As far as bumps on the side of your prints when I have seen this issue it is because I had combing on and avoid printed parts selected. Turn all of this off. But if you do have it in vase mode this will not be the problem. Try some of this and let me know. Cheers

[@TheDgdimick]

@@TroyMcMillan Ah, that explains the issue. Thanks for getting back to me so soon.

[@stevewiles2774]

Another great video Troy. What LW-PLA profiles did you use, and which slicer? The parts look so clean with no stringing - much better than I've ever achieved with LW-PLA.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I use Cura for slicer. Yes there is no stringing for these parts become of Eclipson's method of limiting the movement of the extruder. The only parts with stringing is when it prints the tabs for sliding the parts together. I use all the same setting on the Eclipson PDF files for their models. They are all the same setting and works perfectly.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

The design is done in such way that there are no travels.

[@stevewiles2774]

Many thanks. I'll try Eclipson's settings with Cura.

[@adeltusharkumar7675]

Really good video. It would be great if you could make a build video of model D of eclipson.