Carbon Fiber Parts from 3D Printed Mold Patterns. RC Airplane Rudder.

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Making parts for an RC airplane from Carbon Fiber can be done multiple ways. In this short I show how I used 3D prints to create mold patterns. I chose to use Touch PLA by Matterhackers ‪@MatterHackers‬ to print the the rudder mold using the ‪@Raise3D‬ Pro 2 3D printer. The 2x2 Twill Carbon fiber was sourced from ‪@fibreglast‬ and made for a nice light final part. The ribs were printed from NylonX also from Matterhackers for its strength to weight ratio and dimensional stability over a large range of temperatures. I'm not sponsored by or received any products from any of these companies.
The total print time for this was roughly 60 hours in order to print both halves which were split into 4 pieces so that they could fit in the build chamber.
From print, to joining, sanding, priming, painting to install it took a total of 6 days.
See my website for more photos here.
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14 дек 2022

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@snoipa_458 Год назад

Can’t wait to see this thing when it’s done

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

That makes two of us 😜 The most difficult, time intensive part is now behind me.

@emmanuelquinones9156 3 месяца назад

A master at his craft

@Scratchmodeler Год назад

After building giant scale Concorde, Super Connie, C-130, DC-10 and Avro Arrow I am fully appreciating all the time, energy that you are putting into building your gorgeous giant L1011 RC model. Apart from 3D technology and new light weight engineering techniques, everything else you did is pretty much the same as how giant scale models back in the day.

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Thank you! It's nice to know there are people out there who have experience with this kind of project to appreciate it 😀 - Yeah, I am taking a hybrid approach, trying to merge the old school model building style with new tools and tech. Your builds sound amazing! The Concord had to have been a real challenge.

@22showtime 2 дня назад

Yea Hell 2 the yessssss

@tgkoiiclutch 4 месяца назад

😮

@JasonScottHamilton Месяц назад

I’ve found that using ABS and simply vapor smoothing the surface works better and is way less work

@jeremyplatt 11 месяцев назад

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

@RCCAD2VR 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@3nder3d93 Год назад

I was thinking of doing the same but with fiberglass, anyway I can get it setup so maybe I can try and make some custom parts for my car. I do miss flying my rc planes and now that I own a printer I can print my own planes. subbed

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Fiberglass is definitely less expensive and just as effective. have fun with the RC Prints! and thank you for subbing to the channel... Welcome!

@platinumfreeman Год назад

Great music!

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Something a little different 😃

@a330turbinex7 Год назад

Superb!!! :) :) :)

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

🙌 Cheers!

@Flybrei Год назад

👍👍👍

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

😃

@olisandy0 Год назад

J'aimerais vraiment que tu fasses un tuto pour modéliser le moule.... C'est très beau, bravo Cordialement

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Merci - on m'a demandé plusieurs fois de créer une telle vidéo. J'aurai peut-être besoin de prendre le temps d'en éditer un bientôt.

@jaxsoncrenshaw9891 5 месяцев назад

What is the red spray you used over the filler primer?

@GregMakesStuff 7 месяцев назад

Just out of curiosity, how much did the molded CF part cost in terms of materials?

@MidEats Год назад

Sir you are great, why you dont keep on uploding on daily basis ?

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Thanks! Daily 😱 That would be a full time job. Creating videos is a lot of work. I am trying to post more though. Hopefully in the future I'll have some help. Thanks for being excited about the videos and channel!!

@MidEats Год назад

@@RCCAD2VR sir , i appreciate your work. Infact i learn fusion 360 from you within 2 days and now i feel like i am master in it. I am always optimistic to learn something new and when i found your channel, your work is really great and i want my self to be you. Your abilities cannot be defined in words. Hatts off sir. Keep working hard and make content for us as well Take good care of your self

@user-uh4uh9wh3l 5 месяцев назад

What kind of product is the red spray?

@putramelanthing7801 6 месяцев назад

How about the weight of carbon cevlar? 200gsm?

@adventuresmidwest3065 Год назад

Hey man love your vid’s and as a new fusion 360 user, I’m so glad you put up these vids. Just a question, can you make a vid on how you made the molds for the rudder? Im finding it difficult to use the combine tool and my molds never come out. The image of the part is not cut out even though when I select the target. I select the piece I’m trying to mold. Great vids man and I appreciate your time and effort!

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Thanks for the request. Seems like this is a hot topic since I have been asked several times. I may need to work on putting a video together on how I went about creating my molds from start to finish. The combine tool can be a little fussy if your geometry or bodies aren't right. There are many ways to do it, I've used different methods. It all boils down to how you want to create the molds and the shape of the part to be made.

@adventuresmidwest3065 Год назад

@@RCCAD2VR yeah that’s what I like about fusion. So many ways to do these things. A bit overwhelming since this is my first experience with any type of cad program. Thanks again for all the vids you have out! So helpful to a guy like me!

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

I'm happy to know it's helping you out and getting you into something that can seem really overwhelming. cheers!

@farkhodkhikmatov4738 9 месяцев назад

did you by any chance make a video on how to make a mold? @@RCCAD2VR

@user-dx6kg4gu2m 7 месяцев назад

You can make a lot of money making carbon fiber parts for the 2023 s1000rr tail section no body makes it yet 😢 I would buy one

@poltdesigns Год назад

Awsome! Been getting into this myself as well. Whats the pink stuff you applied there? Bondo? Also the final red layer, is that paint or some sort of additional smoothing element to help make sureface flawless?

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Hi, Cool to hear that you are getting into making composite parts. The pink stuff is a filler that can be easily sanded. It is pink when it is wet and white when dry. The red is a high gloss paint that then gets wet sanded with a really high grit sandpaper to get a really smooth finish.

@poltdesigns Год назад

@@RCCAD2VR appreciate your reply! Yeah I made a few parts but still undecided on if I do parts and molds from them the traditional way or print molds lol. Both methods have pros and cons 😂

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

There are always tradeoffs. High volume production definitely needs more durable molds, for low run or one time parts 3D prints are perfect if you know how to dial in the print settings correctly.

@ide858 Год назад

Nice! But how did you make the mold, for make custom

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Hi! I used 3D printed molds. I have photos of the entire process here www.rccad2vr.com/l-1011-model-build-series/building-the-airliner-empennage On my website.

@Pushyhog Год назад

buy some mavcoat mold release.

@georgemoraleswork Год назад

Can it make a pressure chamber for a submersible? Just asking for a friend.

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Hot topic...🤷 I wouldn't.

@ubeydsaglk9504 Месяц назад

Bro can you give me this molds please

@Leviathan3DPrinting Год назад

Are the molds reusable?

@RCCAD2VR Год назад

Yes they sure are 😀 created and prepared specifically for reuse.

@Leviathan3DPrinting Год назад

@@RCCAD2VR Oh that's really cool. I have never molded carbon fiber. You certainly took I lot of time and attention to detail making those incredibly smooth!