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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => Building / Construction => Topic started by: davidk on May 03, 2024, 12:20:50 AM

Title: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: davidk on May 03, 2024, 12:20:50 AM
Still working on the PlanePrint OV10 Bronco but may as well start printing another.

This Twin Prop V-Tail is from another good 3D Print plane company... Eclipson.  I'm not as enamoured with their designs because they use a Spiral Vase mode to produce a single wall lightweight print.  The issue is that it's a bit too delicate.  Planeprint uses a single wall but with a 6% gyroid infill which approximates a balsa feel and strength.  But, I couldn't pass up on this Twin.  It's actually an FPV platform and that's not for me but the twin props and v-tail sure look nice.  1800mm wingspan, 2 x2212 1250Kv Sunnysky motors, hand launch.  It's big and it's pretty and it's printing.
Title: Re: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: GuyOReilly on May 03, 2024, 09:31:20 AM
Love the V-tail design!
Title: Re: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: davidk on May 03, 2024, 10:05:57 AM
Quote from: GuyOReilly on May 03, 2024, 09:31:20 AMLove the V-tail design!

Agreed, if it were not for the twin engines and v-tail I probably wouldn't bother.  Most Eclipson planes have a very similar fuselage and wing design, so they're not that interesting after the first one or two.  But who can pass up a v-tail?!
Title: Re: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: davidk on May 28, 2024, 04:39:13 PM
Wings done, motors installed, counter rotating props.  Even the prop adapter screws are right and left handed.
Title: Re: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: davidk on May 28, 2024, 07:44:09 PM
Fuselage
Title: Re: Eclipson Pathfinder
Post by: davidk on May 31, 2024, 01:05:03 AM
Wing mount, wheel, tail, servos and battery tray in.