56mm 3D-printed Spinner & Parts for the Fun Scale Models HE-100

Custom 3D-printed parts specifically designed for the "Fun Scale Models" HE-100 by Derek Micko. This model is available as a laser-cut short kit by Manzano Lazer works! 

The available parts are:

• 3D-printed 56mm 3-blade spinner
• 3D-printed 2" Scale treaded rubber tires
• 3D-printed Scale Wheel hub set
• Optional mechanical retracts!
• Decorative 3D-printed strut cover set (not pictured - Derek used cardstock gear doors over the struts)
• Motor package (includes spinner and prop)

 

The HE-100 spinner with propeller and prop adapter are included with the "1700KV Motor Pack" (CLICK HERE).

The spinner is specifically designed for a 3-bladed 9x7 propeller (standard rotation) which is recommended for this model.  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! (painting is recommended)

The 2" tires are printed from a soft black rubber material called "TPU". They are hollow and have a scale German tread design.

The wheel hubs come in two halves - they are simply glued onto the tire, Carefully drill out the axle hole to the desired size (usually 1/16").

The decorative strut covers (not pictured) are glued onto the landing gear wire, to simulate struts. They are shown in Derek's drawing notes (click here).

Airplane not included! Here is Derek's prototype HE100 with the spinner & landing gear items installed.

Spinner: White PETG. 56mm diameter. Weight: about 23 gms total (2 pcs).

The HE100 Spinner is 2 pieces (one Cone and one Backplate). The propeller and prop adapter are NOT included, but are included in the available "motor pack". The spinner backplate has a 5mm centering hole which may need to be carefully drilled out by hand) 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. 3D-printed spinners are for use ONLY with electric motors and propellers.

3D-printed plastic 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 Derek flying the HE-100 outside - its not cool at all!

Derek installed retracts on the HE100 as well.  The setup uses two 9gm servos along with the micro mechanical retracts (V2) that Derek and Rabid models designed, they are available here.