A few months ago, [Tom] built a few RC planes. The first was completely 3D printed, but the resulting print — and plane — came in a bit overweight, making it a terrible plane. The second plane ...

3D printing is the process of making three ... Among the best: Turbosquid has free models of toy cars, airplanes, trains, toy soldiers, cats and dogs. CG Trader has teddy bears, Ninja turtles ...

Discover the process of building a powerful 3D printed RC airplane powered by a nitro engine. This full build project combines the precision of 3D printing with the thrill of nitro engine power ...

One of the most important considerations when flying remote-controlled airplanes is weight. Especially if the airplane has a motor, this has a huge potential impact on weight. For this reason ...

They are hoping to show how 3D printing will revolutionise the economics of aircraft design – by flying the world’s first fully “printed” plane ... yanking a buried toy from a sandpit ...

Comparing hinges that were cast in steel in the traditional manner to hinges that were 3D printed in titanium, they found the greatest environmental impact was in the parts’ use phase. A plane ...

The first commercial airplanes with 3D-printed parts were cleared for takeoff about 10 years ago. Today, nearly all aircraft contain at least one 3D printed part. The global aerospace 3D printing ...

Why it made the cut: This easy-to-use 3D printer comes with a catalog of more than 1,000 toys for kids to create. Depending on age and experience, kids and teens may prefer a typical ...