✈️ Printable V-shaped tail wing glider

This is a simple, lightweight, and highly customizable glider, whose core design is based on a fully printable fuselage and a standard 6mm square tube main beam.

The entire machine can be assembled using 3D-printed parts, making it an ideal project for conducting experiments, adjusting settings, and learning the basic principles of aircraft design. 🛠️📚

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🔧 Product features

✅ All printable fuselage structures

✅ Modular design based on a 6-mm square tube main beam

✅ The position of the components can be adjusted, making it easy to fine-tune them

✅ Lightweight structure

✅ V-shaped tail fin layout

✅ It comes with a variety of tail fin solutions

Both the wing mount and the tail mount can slide along the main beam, without the need to disassemble or modify any components, allowing for quick adjustments to the aircraft's balance and flight characteristics. ⚖️

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🛩️ V-shaped tail fin option

It comes with two V-shaped tail fin configurations:

📐 45° V-shaped tail fin

📐 30° V-shaped tail fin

On the premise of keeping the same fuselage, you can try different stability and control features.

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🪶 Compatible with LW-PLA materials

The wing panel and the surface of the tail wing

Advantages:

💨 Very low weight

⚡ Fast printing speed

♻️ Less material consumption

🛫 Better gliding performance

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⚖️ Adjustable center of gravity

The package includes a printable counterweight for the machine head.

By adjusting the filling rate, different quality of counterweights can be obtained, thus achieving precise adjustment of the aircraft's balance without adding extra hardware.

Suggested initial center of gravity position:

📍 The center of gravity is about 25% of the wing chord length from the leading edge

The specific adjustments still need to be further optimized based on the printing parameters, material selection, and the weight of the whole machine.

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🧪 Designed specifically for experiments

This model is not a fixed design, but is built as a platform for testing and learning.

Its unique feature is that:

🔄 Sliding parts

📐 Replaceable V-shaped tail fin angle

⚖️ Printable counterweight blocks

🪶 A flight surface made of lightweight LW-PLA material

These designs enable users to easily explore the impact of different configurations on flight performance.

Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun printable glider, or a seasoned enthusiast interested in aircraft design, this model offers you plenty of room for experimentation and improvement. 🚀

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✨ Print, debug, and experiment—enjoy the thrill of flying to your heart's content! ✈️🛩️🚀