Next 3D print project - Venom-S

Michael · January 20, 2026, 05:21:40 PM

David and I have embarked on our next 3D adventure; a Venom-S by LSPlanes. This is a small-medium sport jet, using a 64mm EDF unit. It will run on a 4S battery pack.

Length: 970mm; Wingspan: 900mm.

David printed one for me and one for himself, and I'm getting ready to start building. Luckily, I have every piece of hardware sitting around in my 'airplane room'.

Michael · January 21, 2026, 10:28:01 AM

In case anyone is interested, here are video instructions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBVSyt7cqxE

Michael · January 21, 2026, 10:30:35 AM

Fuselage assembly was easy.

Elevator servos are supposed to be hot-glued in place. I don't normally do this, but I did apply a bit of hot glue to see how it holds. So far, they hold and function well. The instructions call for more hot-glue around the servos to hold them securely. I may do this.

piker · January 21, 2026, 03:29:04 PM

Wow! Cool plane! I expect some low passes like in the video!

sihinch · January 22, 2026, 06:29:13 AM

That's a really nice looking aircraft.

I'm interested, how long did it take to print all the plane parts? Thanks!

davidk · January 22, 2026, 03:24:49 PM

Quote from: sihinch on January 22, 2026, 06:29:13 AMThat's a really nice looking aircraft.

I'm interested, how long did it take to print all the plane parts? Thanks!

About 100 hours

Michael · January 22, 2026, 03:53:05 PM

Stabilizers, fin, and rudder-servo installed.

Canopy assembled.

Michael · January 22, 2026, 10:42:46 PM

Basic construction done, EDF and ESC installed, all servos and linkages installed.

A bit more to go.

Michael · January 25, 2026, 03:02:22 PM

All done and ready to fly.

davidk · January 25, 2026, 03:20:43 PM

Really nice... white canopy. I had a quick look at printing that with 2 colours, but the design just didn't lend itself to doing that.

What is the final weight... with and without a battery... and what battery are you going to use?

Michael · January 25, 2026, 09:18:07 PM

920 grams, or about 2 pounds, with paint.

Add approx. 240 grams for a 4-cell 2200mah battery pack, for a total of approx. 2.5 pounds.

I may get a slightly bigger battery, maybe 2,800mah.

davidk · January 26, 2026, 12:09:31 PM

Good to know. You're very close to the spec for the build.

My FMS 64mm 4S EDF puts out 1150g of thrust... so no issues on weight.