3D model description
This RC flight tested replica of the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark "Pig" is designed for easy construction and can be printed using lightweight PLA (LW-PLA), often utilising Spiral or Vase mode to improve print quality and speed.
Designed the 64mm Electric Ducted Fans, this model has a working Swing Wing and is PROVIDED WITH 2 OPTIONS, one for catapult launching and the other with full retractable landing gear. Utilizing a minimum of 4 RC channels (x2 Elevons, Throttle, SwingWing) this model is easy to handle for those used to EDF power models.
Suits 3D Printer with minimum Bed size of approx; 220mm square or 300mm round.
SPECS;
-1200mm span (47in)
-1350mm length
-64mm EDF power unit
-Servo driven Swing-Wing mechanism
-Elevon control w/ optional Rudder
-2 Versions included
--No undercarriage : ~1kg AUW
--With Undercarriage : ~1.7kg AUW
-LW-PLA for most of model, PLA+ for select
-Optimised for Spiral / Vase print mode
What you get:
-All needed STL files/components
-Detailed Build Manual
FREE TEST FILES
https://cults3d.sitegames.net/en/3d-model/game/rc-f-111-swing-wing-edf-jet-test-files
PARTS;
64mm Electric Ducted Fan options, 1 off either;
-FMS 3S or 4S 11 blade / 3900 or 3150KV
-QX-Motor 3S-6S 12 Blade / 2200 or 2400KV
-ESC to suit (typically 50-80amp)
-Motor lead extensions ~400mm
-With no undercarriage - recommend 3S-4S battery
-With undercarriage β recommend 4S-6S battery
-Battery Typical - 1400mAh to 2600mAh
Carbon
-10mm Tube - Swing Pivots: 10 x 8 x 32mm (2)
-8mm Tube - Wings: 8 x 6 x 465mm (2) / Idle Gear: 8 x 6 x 26mm (1)
-6mm Rod/Tube - Elevons: 6 x 120mm (2)
-4mm Rod - Wings: 4 x 120mm (2) optional
Servos
-1x Hitec HS645MG (Swing Wing) or similar
EDIT: Servo - 25kg 270deg is better : https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007792248497.html
-Optional Travel Expander/Tuner
-2x Towerpro MG91 (Elevons) or similar
-2x ~500mm extension leads
-Optional : 1 or 3 microservos for Retract Doors
Electric Retracts
-1x set of 25 gram retracts with steerable nose gear - AliExpress
-Wheels : 2x 52mmx14mm (max) / 2x 35mmx9mm / 3mm Spring Wire
Other Fittings
-Spring Wire for various : 1.6-1.8mm dia. β approx. 200mm
-Spring Wire for Undercarriage / 3mm typical
-2x E/Z Connectors or similar for Elevon Horns
-4x Dubro type hinges for Nose Gear Doors
-4mm wooden dowel
More detail available here;
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4073111-F-111-EDF-Swing-Wing-Release
Testing pre-release version 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a6BNB7071U
Testing pre-release version 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjvB_M4yzKM