41mm 3D-printed Spinner for the Fun Scale Models Macchi 202 Folgore

Description

This is a Custom 3D-printed 41mm 3-blade spinner specifically designed for the “Fun Scale Models” Macchi 202 Folgore Park-flyer as featured in the Jan 2023 Model Aviation magazine.    This model is offered as a laser-cut short kit by Manzano Lazer works (click here)

The spinner is specifically designed for a 3-bladed 8 x 4.5 propeller (standard rotation) which is recommended for this model.  The propeller and prop adapter are available separately from Rabid Models.

Please see the notes below. To install the spinner, first secure the propeller and spinner backplate on your motor shaft using a prop adapter, then the cone simply snaps on – no additional hardware is needed!

The Macchi 202 R/C model was designed for a 24-gram, 1,700 Kv brushless motor spinning an 8 × 4.5 three-blade propeller.   The spinner+motor+prop+ESC are available as a custom package for your convenience!

Airplane not included!  This picture is Derek’s prototype with the spinner installed.

Specifications:

White PETG.    41mm diameter.  Weight: about 9.5 gms total (2 pcs).

This Custom Spinner is sold as a set (one Cone and one Backplate).   The propeller and prop adapter are NOT included.  This product is for use ONLY with electric motors and propellers. The spinner backplate has a 5mm centering hole which may need to be carefully drilled out to fit your prop adapter.   You may also need to drill out the center of your propeller (or thin it) to use the prop adapter.

The plastic spinner parts are unfinished but can be sanded smooth and can be painted with any plastic-compatible paint.  Click here to see a video from Fun Scale Models that shows how to finish and install 3D-printed spinners.  Painting is recommended because all plastics will deteriorate over time if exposed to sunlight.  Glue is not needed!

And, here is a video of the model flying with Derek at the controls!