3D Printing August Forum Design Thread

[cwbullet]

I need some inspiration. Look for ideas for the next design. I am looking for a classic kit that is no longer made. Ideas?

 

[BDB]

Estes Stealth. Pretty much impossible to scratch build because it has so many molded parts. IMO it’s a perfect candidate for 3D printing, but it would take some serious CAD skills.

 

[cwbullet]

Estes Stealth. Pretty much impossible to scratch build because it has so many molded parts. IMO it’s a perfect candidate for 3D printing, but it would take some serious CAD skills.

That is a good one.

 

[manixFan]

SR-71? That would be a good challenge.


Tony

 

[cwbullet]

SR-71? That would be a good challenge.


Tony

Yes. That would be a challenge.

 

[Rschub]

Upscale Deep Space Transport with a flat bottom nose cone so that it can be launched off a rail without a spacer.

https://plans.rocketshoppe.com/estes/est2034/Deep_Space_Transport.pdf

 

[Bravo52]

Not sure what I'm going to do with this yet... maybe a "short kit".

 

[OzHybrid]

I need some inspiration. Look for ideas for the next design. I am looking for a classic kit that is no longer made. Ideas?

How about a Red Max. It's a classic and seems to be out of production based on what day of the week it is...

 

[cwbullet]

How about a Red Max. It's a classic and seems to be out of production based on what day of the week it is...

I am going to do it. I will do this monthly. Now, what diameter?

 

[OzHybrid]

I am going to do it. I will do this monthly. Now, what diameter?

Start with something you can get your hand into and work your way down to the awkward ones.

 

[cwbullet]

Start with something you can get your hand into and work your way down to the awkward ones.

Great idea!

 

[jhill9693]

That is a good one.

I have one (an original Estes Stealth), if you want it I’ll take any reasonable offer. It’s unpainted and I don’t think it has ever flown. Looks to be 20+ years old.