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FMS PA-18 1300mm strut replacement
Authorship, licence & source
- Original author
- Mopatop
- Publishing account
- Meshopia
- Licence
- CC0 · Public domain · Full terms
- Availability
- Free package hosted by MESHOPIA
- Listed contents
- 4 files · STL
- Declared source
- Printables
- Source link
- https://www.printables.com/model/846258
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Project documentation
- Assembly manual
- Not identified in the file list
- Bill of materials
- Not identified in the file list
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Print preparation
- Print status
- Not verified
Published description
Purpose: These components are designed to replace the plastic wing struts on the FMS PA-18 1300mm Super Cub with carbon fibre rods. The author notes the design is not perfect, as the front strut is swept forwards slightly, causing a small bend in the strut.
Practical Uses: Replacing weak plastic struts with carbon fibre to improve the model's structure.
Included Parts:
- Fuselage 4mm.stl
- Wing 4mm.stl
- Fuselage 3mm.stl
- Wing 3mm.stl
Printing/Assembly Guidance:
Printing: Use a material with good layer adhesion such as Nylon (the author used Taulman PCTPE), ABS, or ASA. Do not use PLA. Print with supports and good tolerances.
Assembly:
1. Cut carbon fibre rods (4mm or 3mm, at least 350mm each) to an approximate length.
2. Test-fit the rods into the fuselage pieces.
3. Glue struts into the fuselage piece using CA (super/krazy glue). Warning: CA bonds almost instantly and permanently.
4. Install the fuselage piece and trim the struts to the correct length. Use the wing pieces to verify the length, which is approximately 330-345mm.
5. Glue the wing pieces, ensuring correct orientation. Note that CA will bond instantly.
Declared changes from the original
AI-assisted English description reviewed against the CC0 source. Original content and author attribution retained; photographs from the author's Printables model gallery.