3D printed seaplane build video - Eclipson model B XL

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The big brother of our classic looking bush plane design is finally here! A 1.5 metre wingspan, sturdy landing gear (with huge all terrain tundra tyres), independent flaps and interchangeable floats are some of the main features of this plane. The bigger size makes the aircraft much easier to fly compared with the original Model B. This, together with the simple and sturdy landing gear concept, makes this aircraft one of our best trainers. Keep in mind that this is not just a scaled design of our well known Model B. The Model B XL has been designed from scratch implementing the latest design concepts including compatibility with the "spiralize outer contour/vase mode" option; the newest printing category B2. Furthermore, the aerodynamics have been revised to improve the aircraft’s safety and performance.

[@CraftChannelYT]

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[@PetrStanekSnek]

Please add preparation for LED lighting :)

[@kilroy07]

Great looking... Maybe a few "rough" landings to see how durable it is?

[@AerialWaviator]

Great looking design, and nice size for a scale bush plane.

[@Destructor429]

I wish you guys would stick with one or two sizes of carbon rods One takes 6m another uses 8 then 10 then 3 ect. I buy Bundles at a time and would like to use them on more than one plane.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

Each airplane size has its needs. It is impossible to standardise carbon fiber rods.

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

It would also be nice if they'd use standard carbon fiber arrow shafts instead of custom tube sizes. As most people can go to their local sporting goods store and buy arrows at reasonable cost, but carbon tubes have to be ordered and can be expensive and hard to find sometimes. Honestly, sourcing these carbon tubes is one of the biggest deterrents to building these 3D printed planes.

[@dudebro2288]

@@eclipsonairplanes does it have to be carbon fiber? was thinking of trying to find maybe thin wall aluminum.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

​@@jasonhurdlow6607 We use always use standard diameter sizes for CF tubes (D8, D6..), not customized at all. I understand they are expensive but it is totally required to provide enough strength, the good news is that you can use them in other planes or after the plane because they are not glued.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

@@dudebro2288 You can use aluminium, even wood, but obviously the strength will be lower.

[@edersonbardanca6285]

Caraca mano, ficou top. Parabéns

[@ZentekYazlm]

Pilot çok iyi 👍

[@tenchuu007]

Float plane, but I would love to see an actual seaplane, hull in the water! 😊

[@maurooomau6095]

Massa!

[@spitfire7617]

Great build video, like the close-up shots. For the floats do they require some sort of sealant to make them waterproof ?

[@eclipsonairplanes]

Thanks. Yes it is recomendable to at least paint it with spray.

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Are you doing any sort of sealing coat on the floats to keep them waterproof? Printed PLA is typically somewhat porous and would leak.

[@eclipsonairplanes]

Yes, paint or spray sealant helps to make sure it is totally waterproof.

[@pokiou]

@@eclipsonairplanes also just 1 layer for the floats??

[@BeefaloBart]

Could enjoy these videos more with less music and more talking. IE no music, just talking about the products and steps.

[@marc_frank]

i kind of like it like this
a bit like mute fpv
it's pretty clear to see what the steps are

[@tamiron]

This model B gained a lot of weight( 1300g) compared to the original model B it would be nice, if the stall speed would be similar

[@eclipsonairplanes]

This model is much bigger than the original, that is why it is heavier. The Xl is much easier to fly compared with the original model B. Bigger size means more Reynolds number and more inertia which make the plane more docile.

[@tamiron]

@@eclipsonairplanes
Fair enough, I'm gonna give it a try. hope it wont be hard to land

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