Free Mini Extra 300 Profile Weight and balance
This model is incredibly sensitive to proper weight and balance. Fortunately it is easy enough to check. Simply lift the plane with...
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Robareeno
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Free Mini Extra 300 Covering
Option 1 for the open truss fuselage option. The covering really couldn't be more simple for this model. We used clear packing tape on...
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Robareeno
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
Free Mini Extra 300 Radio Installation.
Rudder and Elevator Servos: In an effort to save as much weight as possible, I abandoned the idea of pushrods altogether and began...
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Robareeno
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Free Mini Extra 300 Main Wing
How to print and build the main wing of the Extra 300 Center Spar: Print setting: "Solidbody LWT" Yes I did mean LWT. As it is the spar...
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Robareeno
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
Extra 300 Profile Main Fuselage
Printing and Assembling the Fuselage Update! March 15,2022. You will now find two versions of the fuselage in your stl parts files. One...
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Robareeno
- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
Extra 300 Profile Model description, specifications, and parts list
What is this thing? What else will I need to build it? Introduction: The design of this plane came after wrapping up the Fokker DR1. ...
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Robareeno
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
Free Mini Extra 300 Profile Version Construction Blog
Here you will find everything related to the construction of the Extra 300 Profile plane: Table of Contents: Model description,...
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Robareeno
- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
Wing Struts:
Printing and assembly of the Fokker DR1 Wing Struts. Printing: All of the struts need to be printed using 100 percent infill. Standard...
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Robareeno
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
The Pitts Fuselage:
The Elevator: Print Setting: LightweightPLA thinwall. Click link for description. The Elevator Hinge: The Rudder: Print Setting:...
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Robareeno
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Weight and Balance
Why it's important: You are almost ready to fly, but in order to fly well, you need a proper center of gravity. In my experience, 3D...
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Robareeno
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Installing the Electronics
Servo, Receiver, ESC, and Battery Installation. Rudder and Elevator Configuration: Rotate the model upside down with the lower wing...
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Robareeno
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
The Lower Wing
Wing Attach Fittings: Printing and assembly of the lower wing of the Fokker DR1 Print 1 copy of the "wingattachoutboardlowerright.stl...
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Robareeno
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Printing the Cowling
Instructions for Printing and installing the Cowling. Print settings: This part is not a single wall print. Material: LW PLA We have best...
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Robareeno
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Fokker DR1 Dummy Motor
Printing and assembly of the dummy motor. She's gorgeous but not exactly to scale. She's scale enough to look convincing under the...
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Robareeno
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Fokker DR1 Fuselage
Printing and assembly of the fuselage components. Printing the formers: The Formers: The Stringers: Fuselage Assembly Starting Point: As...
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Robareeno
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
Upper Wing Printing and Assembly
Use this guide for printing and assembly of the upper wing of the Fokker DR1. Inboard Aileron Outboard Aileron Aileron Assembly: The...
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Robareeno
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Landing Gear and Wing
How to print and assemble the Fokker DR1 landing gear and wheels. Update 01-31-21: There is a "beta test" version of the main gear wing...
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Robareeno
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Mid Wing Construction
The printed parts and assembly of the mid wing. Outboard Left Wing Panel: The below image shows how the print should look. Ensure that...
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Robareeno
- Nov 8, 2021
- 7 min
Covering the Fokker DR1
This is the part of construction that scares new builders off. I promise you it is not hard. Let me help take away the mystery. Prior...
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Robareeno
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
Fokker DR1 Printer settings.
Why It's Important: The design of this airplane yields an airframe that is inherently light already. The way the components are oriented...
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