Sturdy Glider with Reinforced Wings for Rubber Band Launch
Lightweight v-tail glider for Indoor and Outdoor Fun. Hand- or Rubber band start possible. Easy and fast print.
Preparations: Bend wings slightly upwards Bend tail to a V shaped stabilizer Bend tail slightly upwards directly behind the wings.
Launch:
Hand launch Grip between wings and tail (near the tail) and throw gently
Rubber band launch
Hold the band as you like Place sling on edge on the bottom Shoot Have fun!
If you have any idea to improve the design, need an adjustment to fit your needs or need help with getting the settings right, I'll gladly help. Just ask and when implementable, I'll update the design or provide an extra file for you as soon as possible.
3D Printing Settings: Layer height: 0.1mm (works best) - 0.2mm
Infill: 100%
Outer Lines: Min 3
Placement: Glider is rotated 45° in z-axis so that the infill of the first layer goes along the wings. This gives some rigidity when bending the wings and stabilizers.




















