Large scale Ultimaker Airplane 3D print (Airbus A380 inspired)

Jan 2, 2021 7:37 PM

jdm2

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Source model: Ultimaker Airplane by Valcrow
https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-airplane-model
The wing span is about 1.2m / 47"
I made most of this on a custom large scale 3D printer, using Atomic Filament Gun Metal Gray PLA. Despite its size, all parts were made with 0.2mm layers. The large parts with 0.6mm nozzle on the custom machine, the fan discs with a 0.4mm nozzle on an Ultimaker 2.This model wasn't intended to be scaled up like this, but it still holds up pretty well.
I apologize that the lighting is bad. This airplane model is large enough that I don't have a good place to photograph it.

Right wing, leading edge

The right wingtip is warped because I left the wing in my car one morning. PLA left in a car == BAD IDEA.

Right wing and engines, top side

Left wing, top side

The flap fairings, inboard side

These parts were the hardest part to make because it was a 70 to 75 degree overhang. It took a ridiculous cooling system to get these pods to look good. I had built a short section of the wing many times to experiment with build parameters and cooling setups to get this far. The build seams are apparent in the upper left corner.

Outboard side of flap fairings

Because it was built zero infill, the top side was hard to do well too, especially the inner corner. Extreme cooling helped a lot.

Overall, I'm very happy with the results. I might redo the wings some day to improve the surface quality, fix the end warp, and fix the winglets.

Damn, that's one hell of a print. Most don't have the patience for that. +1, well deserved!

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