Alpha 3D Model Rocket 3D Printer Model
The file 'Alpha 3D Model Rocket 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 812.5KB.
The file 'Alpha 3D Model Rocket 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 812.5KB.
This is my tribute to a classic Estes kit. The Estes Alpha III was one of the first rocket kits I built as a kid. While this isn't an exact copy of that kit, it is quite similar appearance.
You can either print just the nose cone and fin canister and use standard BT-50 body tube (6" long) or you can print the body tube model using 'vase mode' (single wall spiral w/ no top or bottom).
You can use either ABS or PETG for printing. I used ESun PETG translucent orange for my 'full print' version. For ABS I've found the FoxSmart ABS to be a good and cost effective filament. The version built with a standard body tube has red FoxSmart ABS for nose cone and fin canister. The 'thick' version of the fin canister has slightly thicker fins for more durability.
Try an A8-3 for first flight, B6-4 for second flight.
Launch video: https://youtu.be/lyxZVnFooGs
Since this is a scratch built rocket, always perform a swing test of the fully prepped rocket before flying. Add weight to nose (clay) until swing test is successful. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhS5fT_EE6M
| BT50_Alpha_3D_bodyTube_15cm.stl | 85.1KB | |
| BT50_Alpha_3D_finCan.stl | 161.2KB | |
| BT50_Alpha_3D_finCan_thick.stl | 300.3KB | |
| BT50_Alpha_3D_nose_cone.stl | 1.7MB | |
| BT50_bodyTube_15cm_spiral_vase_mode.stl | 12.4KB |
