PLANEPRINT SEAGULL GLIDER VERSION User manual

PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL
You can find the STL data
at www.planeprint.com
NOTE: Slicing only
works with CURA!
Glider version

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PRINTING THE PARTS – PRINTING PROFILES
You may wonder why this 3D model is exclusive to CURA?
The most important thing with small RC model airplanes is always the size to weight ratio. The
lighter a model is, the better its flight characteristics and also the flight time is significantly increased.
With our unique design process, we manage to offer weight-relevant parts in a true 1-wall printing
process for both the outer skin and the filling. This allows us to save weight while maintaining the
necessary stability.
Here we show you how to make adjustments from a standard CURA profile.
For this model we need only 4, easy to create profiles.
It is important to follow the instructions from PLANEPRINT.com to slice the part correctly.
However, it can be useful to perfect your 3D printing by making some additional settings depending
on the printer and filament used.
The development of a complex, airworthy RC flight model to express on any standard 3D printer is
a very complex and extensive process. Therefore, we appeal to your fairness not to forward the STL
data you have acquired to third parties. Our STL files are provided with indelible copyright water-
marks that can be verified at any time.
Thank you for your understanding and have fun with your PLANEPRINT MODEL!
IMPORTANT FOR
THE 1-WALL-PRINT!
In order to print airfoils of the lowest possi-
ble weight with high stability, it is necessa-
ry to print with only one wall line (Nozzle 0.4
mm). Decisive here is the adhesion between
the layers! To achieve this, you must print at
a much higher temperature than normal. As
a guideline, 230 ° C is a good starting point.
The parts-cooling fan should be set to 0% or
a maximum of 20%. Since not every printer
works the same, it may be necessary to make
small adjustments to these settings.
For slicing all Planeprint
models, four profiles have
to be created in Cura:
PROFILE P1_fullbody
PROFILE P2_hollowbody
PROFILE P3_surface
PROFILE P4_flex
You can find the description at
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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
Central piece GLIDER_profile1_sg.stl
MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 11 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required
Servo mount_profile1_sg.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 7 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
Small parts_profile1_sg.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 4 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required

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Fuselage 1-GLIDER_profile3.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 45 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required
PROFILE P3_SURFACE PLA or Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Wingmount-GLIDER_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 2 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required

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Cover-GLIDER_profile3.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 7 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required
PROFILE P3_SURFACE PLA or Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE Light-Weight LW-PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at
the same time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Aileron1-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Aileron1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 10 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 6 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).
Aileron2-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Aileron2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 8 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE Light-Weight LW-PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at
the same time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Tail-LW_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 35 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 19 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).
Wing 1-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 56 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 29 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE Light-Weight LW-PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Wing 2-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 55 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 28 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
• Z Seam Position: Wing left: Back Left
Wing right: Back Right
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).
Wing 3-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 3-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 36 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 19 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).

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PROFILE P3_SURFACE Light-Weight LW-PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P3_SURFACE (1-wall-print).
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
PLEASE NOTE In profile P3_SURFACE, there should not be more than one STL on the buildplate at the same
time, otherwise slicing errors can occur! Depending on your printer, a brim may not be required.
Wing 4-LW-left_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 4-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 8 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).
Fuselage 2-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl
MATERIAL PLA, ~ 47 g*
*Display in Cura. The actual weight is 26 grams
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
- Setting Profile3_Surface
- Flow 60 % or less
- Higher nozzle temperature
The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved
with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall
thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm. (We print at 250° and 60% flow).

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PROFILE P4_FLEX TPU A95
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P4_FLEX.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!
Hinges_profile4_sg.stl
MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 1 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
None required
Tension belts_profile4_sg.stl
MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 2 g
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
• Infill Density: 100 %

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REQUIRED ACCESSOIRES
Filament
• normal PLA about 100 grams
• LW-PLA about 140 grams (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
We recommend using white (natural) LW-PLA, which heats up much less in direct sunlight.
• TPU (A95) about 5 grams
Materials
• some tapping screws Ø2*8mm
(simply search for: M2 flat head tapping screw assortment)
• CA super glue (liquid and liquid medium)
• CA activator
• Carbon tube Ø6mm*305mm (inside 4mm), 2 pieces
• Steel wire Ø0.8mm*400mm (or Ø1mm for the servo linkages)
• small Rod connection, 3 pieces
• Neodym Super Magnets 5x5x5mm, 4 pieces
• Self adhesive velcro tape
Rod connection
Tools
• Cutter knife
• small Philips screwdriver
• Drill Ø1.5mm
• needle-nose pliers

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RC COMPONENTS
RECEIVER 3 Channel
SERVOS 3 pieces
• PLANET-HOBBY ECO PLUS
• PICCO 8 DIGITAL SERVO
• Diamond D47
• Hitec HS 40 Eco Servo 4,8g
• Hitec HS-5055MG
Maximum dimensions:
Maximum dimensions:
max. 23 mm max. 13 mm

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Installation of the TPU hinges
First insert the hinge into the wing and add a drop of liquid CA adhesive into
the gap. Wait for the glue to drain completely, then spray the activator on it.
Then put the flap in the wing and put a drop of CA glue on the hinge.
Wait again for the glue to run in, and then spray the activator on it.
Do not use too much glue, the flap must move easily!
Gluing the parts
To glue the fuselage and wing parts well,
use medium-liquid CA adhesive.
First check whether the parts go well together.
Then apply a lot of CA glue to the part with the
connections and all surfaces that will touch later
(except the bowden tubes!). Put the parts toge-
ther and align the parts perfectly. If glue comes
out, wipe with a cloth. Then spray activator spray
on the glue points.
IMPORTANT For a strong connection, the
adhesive surfaces should be sanded. Please only
use fresh CA glue and activator spray for curing!
The adhesive connections must hold perfectly!
This surfaces should be sanded
Interconnect
ASSEMBLING MANUAL – Basic information
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medium l. thin
thin
Wing 1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Fuselage 2-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl
Central piece GLIDER_profile1_sg.stl
Wing 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 3-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Wing 4-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Aileron 1-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Aileron 2-LW-right_profile3_sg.stl
Hinges_profile4_sg.stl
Small parts_profile1_sg.stl
Wings assembly
Use the carbon tube for
exact positioning of the
wing parts. The tube
should not be glued!
Pin the parts together
and then let thin CA
glue run into the gap.
Remove Support
Carbon tube
Ø6mm*305mm
Carbon tube
Ø6mm*38mm
Fuselage assembly
2 mm
Seen from
the side:
CARBON TUBE INFO
Wing: if the carbon tube is too loose, just put
some tape on it.
Fuselage (Central piece): Here the fit is somewhat
tighter because the carbon tube must fit well. If it is
too stiff, you can open it up a bit with a 6mm drill.
You can also use a piece of carbon tube as a drill.
Due to the frictional heat, the PLA adapts.

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Assemble the parts as shown in the picture.
Wingmount-GLIDER_profile3_sg.stl
Fuselage4_LW_profile3_fb.stl
medium l.
medium l.
Fuselage assembly
from above
Fuselage 2-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl
Fuselage 1-GLIDER-LW_profile3_sg.stl
Small parts_profile1_sg.stl

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Cover mount
Tape the three parts (Small parts_profile1.stl) as shown in the
picture, insert the steel wire into the rudder horn and insert it into
the bowden in the fuselage. Then insert the tail into the fuselage
and screw it into the joint from above and below.
Make sure that the tail moves easily!
Put the four magnets into
the gaps, usually no glue is
needed.
Pay attention to the
alignment of the magnets
to each other!
Tail-LW_profile3_sg.stl
Small parts_profile1_sg.stl
Neodym Super
Magnets 5x5x5 mm
Tailplane assembly
210 mm
Steel wire Ø0.8mm
Steel wire Ø0.8mm
Bowden
Tapping screws
Ø2*10mm

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Rudder Servo
Aileron Servo
Servo mount-GLIDER_profile1_sg.stl
medium l.
Servo mount-GLIDER_profile1_sg.stl
Assemble the parts as shown here.
Tighten the servo cover with tapping
screws. The holes in the wing must
be drilled beforehand. The easiest
way to do this is to heat a piece of
steel wire with a flame to melt the
hole for the screw.
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Tension belts_profile4_sg.stl
Wing mounting system
Tension belts_profile4_sg.stl
Small parts_profile1_sg.stl
Glue the retaining plate to this rib of
the wing and then tighten the tension
belt to the outermost screw.
Attach the wing to the fuselage and
tighten the tension belt between the
bracket at the front. If the tension
belt is too loose, tighten it a little
further inside the wing.