How to Build RC 3D Printed ASK14 Glider - Planeprint

I will show step by step the full process to assemble this ASK14 Glider. I will show some flight video from the maiden flight. This glider has a 2.5 meter wing span and flies very well. Links bellow to all the parts and materials. The STL files can be purchased from Planeprint.com.
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*These are the settings I used for my Artillery Sidewinder 3D Printer. These settings are not going to work with every printer, or every PLA. Printers have different length bodin tubes, and PLA’s have different melting points. These may not work exactly for you, but should give you a good base to start with if you have a similar size printer. Good luck!
Profile 3 Cura Settings:
Quality:
Layer Height - 0.25
Line Width - 0.4
Shell:
Wall Line Count - 1
Infill:
Infill Density - 0
Material:
Printing Temperature - 230
Build Plate Temperature - 60
Flow - 100
Enable Retraction - Checked
Retraction Distance - 1.3
Retraction Speed - 10
Retraction Extra Prime Amount - 0.3
Speed:
Print Speed - 100
Outer Wall Speed - 35
Inner Wall Speed - 35
Travel Speed - 80
Travel:
Combing Mode - off
Cooling:
Enable Print Cooling - Checked
Fan Speed - 50
Mesh Fixes:
Union Overlapping Volumes - NOT Checked
Special Modes:
Surface Mode - Surface
Experimental:
Slicing Tolerance - Middle
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[@tonywright8294]

Think cats like the tranquility of the workshop ! My cat sits quiet happily watching me work . Excellent build A+

[@kishornikam-bhodanikar3869]

best aeroplane tutorial i have ever saw ....

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@tomorrow517]

Fantastic build video! More complex than I thought, but what a beauty! Thank you for showing us the way.

[@fargonaz]

Just when I think you couldn't possibly go in to more detail... Thanks!

[@MrAutospec]

Wow... that is the precise engineering right there!!!!!!!

[@andrewsolomon2789]

Looks like a cool build. I would probably print a plane with ABS for the heat resistance or ASA since it's UV stable and has good heat properties. PETG and PLA will work for a bit but after a hot day in a car they will both shrink and warp. I've been looking for some interesting builds to do someday like this.

[@TroyMcMillan]

you definitely could do that! I usually just fly in the early morning or evenings before sunset, and then keep it in the shade while setting it up for flight

[@josephv5484]

Wondering why you didn't print it in pc?

[@BlabberizeYT]

So much elevator authority! It looks beautiful. Very cool.

[@stevec7596]

You have these prints nailed!...and I know how much effort goes into that. Great job. I hope you get the eagle when it's available.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, Ya the eagle looks pretty cool for sure. Exited to print that one out with no retraction.

[@HarishKumar-qh8ue]

Your video is so clear to understand

[@TroyMcMillan]

I appreciate your feedback, thank you! Hope it helped

[@valefor666]

Yuri Boyka assembling an outstanding aircraft!!

[@pbshooter100]

Excellent video!! Love that you provided links to all the parts and tools needed to complete the build although some are unavailable but there is nothing you can do about that. Also great that you provided printer settings which is a great start for those who need to get their printer dialed in.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, I try to keep a look out for products and check to make they are still in stock periodically. I hope the printer settings help too!!

[@jonwhittle8826]

Nice video, you said it was too long but i watched it to the end The tip stall is due to a lack of spiral stability, you were right that the tail seemed too small Two ways to improve things without making a bigger tail: increase the length of your tail booms or reduce the length of the nose (remember that the longer the nose is the more area is in front of the lateral centre of area and the bigger the tail needs to be), you could always do both

[@av8za]

Awesome model and great print 👍

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@rcdavidk]

Another excellent walk-through. I'm going to be busy for the next year with all the projects you're showing. Thanks.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Let me know how it goes!! These are fun projects to have :)

[@EddieSlowhands]

Hi Troy - Great video and a super flying model ! I will now order the print file ! Thanks for such an excellent building video - first class. Looking forward to building and flying this beauty. Best Regards & thanks - Eddie - Uk.

[@misc5831]

Awesome Channel! What I find a little humorous is that the wheels are printed as well! LOL

[@dallinbriggs]

Dedication to the craft.

[@terrencegoens1582]

I only used to print small parts here and there but since I got my A5 I've started using your techniques to get my thin wall prints perfect for my planes 🙌🏾

[@everythingrc5652]

I love your videos so much dude and I think I’m gonna start printing some of these planes on my ender 3 pro.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, Definitely recommend trying out one of these builds if you have a printer. In my opinion there is nothing cooler than 3d printing an entire airplane out. Good luck with your build. Definitely this one or the Tucano is my favorite. Cheers

[@terrencegoens1582]

How long have you had your ender 3? I picked up a v2 back and December and had all kinds of problems ended up swapping out for a A5.

[@everythingrc5652]

@@terrencegoens1582 since December there are some annoying problems that are easy fixes, you can buy pretty much all the spare parts you need and I put a sky mini e3 v1.2 silent board in it and I will hopefully get the bl touch and a glass bed and then it will work really smoothly The key is to make sure your bed is perfectly levelled or that’s when the problems will happen.

[@everythingrc5652]

@Thomas Stautner yeah but I got an ender 3 pro because there is more upgrades and mods and I like the look a bit more than the v2 dunno why but also because there wasn’t a difference in the print quality and it was cheaper

[@xxmastertriple]

Amazing project, I'm completely excited. Congratulations my friend.

[@thinkflight]

Beautiful plane, love it

[@TroyMcMillan]

thank you :)

[@stephen3966]

120 hours to print ! A real challenge to my printer. But I appreciate very much for your detail work !

[@olivierbonnel3927]

Your vidéos are so cool... it seems so easy in your hands, thanks a lot for your tutos

[@aserta]

On your list of "plane shop" purchases, should either be the parts to 3d print a chop saw or a mini chop saw/table saw. I cannot overstate how useful that kind of a tool is for stuff like this.

[@binaputrahobby5793]

very good way to make the plane

[@ripmax333]

it turned out really beautiful, if it had a clear canopy it and a pilot it would look even better. well done.

[@Johnellenberger1]

I'm building a EGW-80 and I tell you it's not easy to get your printer set up right! Took almost a full roll of PLA to get it right. It is worth it though! Another nice build!

[@TroyMcMillan]

It does take a bit for sure. My first build I definitely had a lot of failed prints.

[@wordzenpix]

Excellent job of editing to keep it succinct without sacrificing clarity.

[@Hobi_gambar]

I am proud of your creativity i like it verry much

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@mikenowland2739]

Well filmed and explained . Nice glider 👍

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Troy, another solid build. Glad you had another success. I’m still struggling with the Panthera. But I’m determined to make it work.

[@warbuzzard7167]

Dude, you are amazing. Keep rockin' it. This looks like a hell of a flyer and I'm thinking maybe that PlanePrint's got the lock on quality designs over certain other designers.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thanks man, Ya this is an awesome flyer for sure definitely a fun one to add to the collection. Planeprint has really cool scale planes. I enjoy building his models for sure.

[@PaulMacklinAmazing]

l would love to see you slope soaring this great model.

[@VicAmor1944]

A far cry from using balsa kits, push pins, Ambroid glue, wax paper and lots of time.

[@AlexDiesTrying]

Now I'm googling Ambroid glue. I glued my first kit with Uhu Hart.

[@brivyplowman4620]

Thanks so much for sharing the stl's, NOBODY else does unless they pay dearly for them 👍👍👍 your videos are awesome :)

[@warbuzzard7167]

The link is to PlanePrint's website. He's not sharing copyrighted designs on some Torrent website, you nitwit.

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@warbuzzard7167 Thank you WarBuzzard. Yes the link is to purchase the files I am not giving them away. Lots of work goes into the design of these planes.

[@SIDICOMP]

Good morning, I really enjoyed your tutorial video, well done, keep uploading more 3D construction and print videos.

[@henrygutierrezjaimes]

Me gustan mucho tus vídeos y la dedicación que tienes para cada trabajo exelente muy bonito ese planeador 🤟🤟👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheDgdimick]

LOL, love the cat supervisor.

[@TroyMcMillan]

He keeps a tight schedule! haha :)

[@tribia_marco78]

Sei molto bravo , mi piacciono i tuoi video , complimenti

[@englecam]

A source of inspiration. Really Nice work as usual

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you Thomas

[@technicahmett]

A awesome Rc Plane and video...

[@TroyMcMillan]

It is an awesome plane!

[@douglaslewis1975]

I was really looking forward to building this glider, but I found out the hard way today that this plane can only be flown in the winter, at least here in the American SW. I live in Arizona, and it's close to 100F today. This morning, I took an Eclipson Model A (printed with regular PLA) out for its maiden flight. Before we could even get it off the ground, the wings started warping....it was literally melting. LW PLA doesn't seem to have this problem. I'm sure living in Las Vegas, you are very aware of this.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Oh, no... Definitely VERY aware of this. I fly only very early in the morning and keep the plane in the shade. It would be really nice to live somewhere a little cooler so you can take the plane out more often!

[@douglaslewis1975]

@@TroyMcMillan I notice you printed the wing of this glider using PETG. That would really help with the heat problem, but I can't seem to keep the wing sections from warping and pulling away from the base plate (Artillery Sidewinder). I was using the Overture build surface and hairspray, but that didn't seem to help.....any ideas??

[@guamflyer1]

Another motor glider..? SF 33..awesome vid man

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@claudiofiorentino5313]

caro troy hai fatto un lavorone complimenti vivissimi

[@foxwhistling717]

you make it look so easy , what is your favourite printer so far for your builds ?

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

This looks awesome. I've been trying to find a really big wing design because I want a platform that would have the space for lots of solar panels.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Wow good luck! It is a huge wing. Let me know how it goes!

[@Hobi_gambar]

You are a profesor i am proud

[@doverivermedia3937]

Great video. Inspired me to make my first 3d printed plane. Thanks. 🇬🇧

[@thisisyourcaptin]

Did you put a brake on the motor to stop the prop when you are gliding? I can see how a folding prop would be out of the question unless you hacked up a normal one and made your own.

[@JohnnyJiuJitsu]

Damn dude, that was one serious build. Nice job!

[@paulbickley658]

Pretty Slick...

[@MrZeek101]

amazing build Troy love the details great build video also looking forward to the next all ready take care

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you Robert

[@marioorlovic]

My friend, this is incredible, thank you, can you suggest which 3D printer I should get for this kind of thing???

[@lanfrancosimoncelli3980]

Simply.... Fantastic!!!

[@tjkoker]

Are you flying in Ca or Ari. The water looks great in the bkgd. Great video. Cheers.

[@georgekalata7595]

Hello Troy, I have been interested in this for quite some time and I just wanted to ask you as to in your opinion which printer would you recommend? I have a chance to buy a FL Sun Super Racer and wondered if that would be a good purchase? I saw you had one in your videos and just wanted your thoughts. Thanks for all of your videos and tips. Happy Thanksgiving. G

[@zackworrell]

Paper towel on the motor while grinding was a pro move.

[@jamesjusick1462]

PA glue fumes will polymerize on fingerprints, causing most of the fogging issues. Clean parts with alcohol and wear cloth gloves when handling parts where glue fumes will show.

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

A great review and build tutorial. The detail on getting the motor to fit is a huge help for people who may be in the same situation. Would you recommend this for someone's trainer? How much material did it take?

[@najibchergui]

TC 920 looks like TC 99 technetium is the element 99 from the periodic table .... fantastic

[@magnum44pi11]

Excellent build

[@kgppta69]

I’m in Vegas also, where were you flying in this video. I see lake mead but which area? I won’t be part of an RC club so I need a place to fly larger planes

[@TroyMcMillan]

You don't need to be part of any club here in Vegas, just have your AMA. All the fields are really nice to fly on. There isn't any name that I see for this little field, but it is right next to the RV park in Lake Mead.

[@trx4play784]

Fantastic video, very inspirational and looking forward to printing one of my own soon. Subscribed.😊

[@MiniatureWorld_01]

Hi. Does the wing detachable ? And how you secure them if they does ? Thanks for sharing. Make me want to build one. I have 3D printer.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Very easy wing removal. Also super easy to put it back together and it secure. There is a TPU strap that holds the wings on. I hope you do!!

[@rodbar1971]

Hi Troy! Fantastic job! Beautiful plane! Do you have any problem with solar heating the PLA em deforming it? Wouldn't be better to print all parts in ABS? I'm planning to print this plane using a Creality CR-10 v3 printer. Do you thing it would be appropriate fo this kind of job? Thanks in advance and congratulations again!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, I have had problems with the sun deforming PLA. I have problems printing these parts with ABS or PETG because I don't have an enclosure on my printer. If you can print the material ok on you CR10 then definitely would work a bit better. For myself I am just careful what time of day I go fly and park the planes in the shade when I am not flying them. Have fun with your build this is a fun plane.

[@Dom3d]

Super!!! Thank you very much!

[@thetrolle]

Nice work! Im thinking of printing my own plane in hips filament. Do you have any experience using hips? I got an ender 3, do you think i need to ditch the bowden setup for direct drive to get the best results.?

[@TroyMcMillan]

Nah I have printed most of my planes with a bowden tube, it helps to have a direct drive but it will still work and you will still have quality prints. I haven't worked with hips!

[@GratefulFrog]

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@tonysmith7702]

Hello, I have a Ender 3 pro and used your settings to print this plane and it turned out great. I tried using the same setting to print out a 3dlab print F-86 and the walls are a little to thin. what setting should I change to get the walls to print a little thicker?. Thanks in advance.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Nice I am glad the setting worked for you for this build. The 3D lab print planes are hard to work with because they are designed to use simplify 3d as slicer software. That is one of the reasons I haven't build another one besides the 152 I did. If you want the walls thick try increasing the flow setting under the material table. Just keep bumping it up 5% until you get the desired wall thickness.

[@tonysmith7702]

@@TroyMcMillan Thank you. I am printing the V-turn now and using the same settings you provided for the glider build. The settings also work very nicely for the V-turn also. Thank you again.

[@michaeld954]

I wonder if the new belt printer would make a stronger plane as you can print the long wings all as one peice

[@TroyMcMillan]

Ive thought about it too, haven't tried it yet!

[@marcelomacedo9121]

Cara...parabéns que planador lindo ..gostaria muito de ter um desses...muito top mesmo

[@devingable8467]

Nice job! Can the plane be printed on all the same PLA filament or do I have to use the various PLA that you used?

[@K5azz]

Hi Troy, you really didn't comment about your decals. Did you make these on your printer like in a prior video you released. Or did you cut it using something like a "Cricut"?

[@TroyMcMillan]

I used Gravity Designer to design them, then use a local company to print them. I might look into being able to start printing them myself soon tho.

[@K5azz]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks, Is the local company that you referred to, a common printing company or an outfit like FedEx office? Are those Vinyl or something more exotic?

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@K5azz It is just a local company, it took a few attempts to figure out the material that sticks best to PLA... It is 3M High Stick.

[@K5azz]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks Troy!

[@peterlandin457]

use glass on your printer bed and 3dLac, I have printed so many wings with PETG, no brims, they just stuck down so hard, no warping.

[@slofly]

Cool stuff, Thx a lot for sharing! really like all your videos on 3 d printed planes ... 😎 ...greetings from germany... as i am new to 3d printing i am still missing the printer... my current consideration is to go for an ender 3 s1 pro or an elegoo neptune 4 pro...would you mind to share your opinion regarding printer selection ? -

[@The_Pub_]

Awesome Project,, I'm sure that you had "an Experience" putting it together.. Why did I NOT see the thing Landing though!!......Did Ya snap it in 2???

[@marcelob.6921]

Excellent!!!!! Good job.

[@miahb2598]

Sehr schön,gefällt mir gut,Altarnativ zu Styro.

[@РафикЗиганшин-й9ш]

A super! Thank you.

[@SebastienChedalBornu]

Why didn't you print everything in lwPLA? The purpose of a fixer is to be the lightest possible (except for f3k where you have to ballast it)

[@TroyMcMillan]

Not every plane needs to be printed in LW-PLA. PLA is stronger and as long as the plane is designed correct then it does not need to be printed in LW-PLA. This plane works great with just regular PLA.

[@Ellexis]

Here’s my question; where or how do you obtain the decals?

[@SasquatchTheMighty]

What dremel do you use? Would like to buy one if you think it is a good one.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I use a Dremel 4000! With an extension attachment from Dremel as well, it works great.

[@mdriyasatali]

Excellent bro... 💓💓💓💓

[@christopherreichelt3303]

Fascinating, great job, when i was young i had an RC ASK16! But i have heard that PLA is not UV resistant, is there a problem of deformation when flying in summer or other damage when the material becomes older?

[@TroyMcMillan]

Oh that is cool! I haven't had any problems with deformation in the sun, you would become uncomfortable standing in the heat long before any damage occurs!! At least in my experience 😀

[@АлексейФевралев-м9у]

Супер. Мне очень понравится. Молодец! 👍👍👍

[@karolkrajewski9098]

Great project, what software did u use to make it? And is there possibility to get step files to modify it for personal use?

[@TroyMcMillan]

The design of the glider is from Planeprint the STL files can be purchased from www.planeprint.com/ask14

[@EJ-74]

That's awesome great job 🔥👍✌️

[@johnadama]

great job

[@stejer211]

8:57 Metal on metal: no Loctite? Or a drop of CA even? 22:49 Always transmitter first on and last off. Sorry don't want to sound preachy, but these are beginner mistakes (which can cost you an airplane ;).

[@TroyMcMillan]

No worries thanks for your input!

[@hariyanto-wp5nq]

great job !! troy i like it

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you

[@AeroMakerboy]

Do you printed all the plane in Pla ? And how much does it weight ?

[@TroyMcMillan]

the wing is PETG, the fuselage is PLA, and the elevator is LWPLA it weighs about 1700g

[@gblan]

That's a great looking airplane.

[@purplemonkeydishwasher9360]

Love it. Such a gorgeous glider. I don't know if you mentioned it in your videos, but do you use just standard 0.4mm nozzle when printing? Have you experimented with different sizes of nozzle?

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yes I just use .4mm nozzle for all my builds. I have not tried any other nozzles I just use the stock ones installed on the printer.

[@purplemonkeydishwasher9360]

@@TroyMcMillan thanks for replying. Your 3d print look outstanding. You must have spent a multitude of hours fine tuning your print settings to get it perfect. Do you find that you have better luck with a certain brand of filament over others? I try to use the reviews on Amazon as a base for deciding what to order but I am finding the review system to be corrupted by fake review ads.

[@philippemaitre4659]

Super job, wonderful I was seduced, I bought the files, I print thoroughly, everything works, on the other hand big problem to print the canopy in transparent PLA. Can we separate the two parts of the stl, can we find the print settings? Thank you very much, keep it up.

[@parolesdelego]

Great vid! Just make sure that when you cut carbon fiber, you use a vacuum cleaner becanse breathing in the dust isn't very good!

[@Katana50cc]

Nice! : ) About how long does it take to print the entire airplane?

[@homienat3374]

Nice job mate sick

[@michaelcocroft9700]

I bought the artillery X1 on your recommendation. Printing the Eagle now and it's doing a great job. Your magnet and hot knife links are broken. Just FYI

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you for letting me know about the links. I am glade to hear the sidewinder is working good for you. It is a great printer.

[@K5azz]

Hi Troy, one more stupid question... Do you have any recommended suppliers for 1.2mm Steel Rod? It looks like you need rods about 650-700 mm long, the longest I could find were 450 mm which will come up short for the elevator and rudders linkages. I found a supplier in Europe, but I would have to buy about $100 worth (US) as a minimum order. I'm hoping you can recommend a supplier that I can buy smaller qtys for the ASK14 and future planes. Thanks in advance.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Yeah, I use Ace Hardware - it is 1.19mm music wire by K&S Precision Metals

[@K5azz]

@@TroyMcMillan Thanks Troy, you just saved me about $60... I'd send you same cash for a coffee or a drink if you had a tip jar ;-)

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@K5azz I am SO glad I could help! I have a buy me a coffee page, if that's what you mean?

[@K5azz]

@@TroyMcMillan Sent a few coffee's your way.. Thanks Troy...

[@TroyMcMillan]

@@K5azz Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!!

[@Koolkole27]

Why did you not make the wings out of lw-pla due to its shear size you said you lw pla the trail why not the wing or atleast the ends of the wings to reduce sage and weight??