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Single-engine, acro-capable RC plane with towing function
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  • Page 1 Single-engine, acro-capable RC plane with towing function www.planeprint.com NOTE: Slicing works best the ONLY place where you can get with CURA! original Planeprint STL fi les legally!
  • Page 2 LW-PLA OTHER PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 3 4S Lipo, 2600 – 3500 MaH (The battery should have a weight of 270 to 310 grams) SERVOS 6 pieces like Hitec HS-5055 MG Digi or KST Clubman CM509MG or comparable Dimensions: 23 mm max. 15 mm PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 4 • Overhead foils or binding covers of scripts (~0,2mm, offi ce trade) in DIN A4 format. Carbon rod Tools Ball bearings Cutter knife, small Philips screwdriver, Sandpaper grain ~150, Metal saw, Needle nose pliers, Soldering tool 9 mm PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 5 (If you use another slicer, please set the same parameters). You can find the description at www.planeprint.com/print For this model you need the following profiles: When printing the PLANEPRINT CUB you should pay particular attention to a light weight NOTE of each individual part. PROFILE P5_Gyroid It is essential for the necessary stability of the LW parts printed with PROFILE_5 are as stable as possible.
  • Page 6 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_AIL Horns_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 9 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Clips 1mm_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 7 The information about the basic settings you can find on our website at PRINT. Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Cockpit_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 6 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Cover_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 5 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 8 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Frame_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 27 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Gear back 1_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 4 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 9 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Gear back 2_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 4 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Hinges AIL_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Print twice PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 10 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Hinges ELE_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Hinges Flap_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 4 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 11 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Hinges RUD_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Interconnects small_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Print twice PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 12 ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Transparent filament recommended P1_Motor plate_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 13 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required NOTE These part hold the motor and must be absolutely stable! Ensure good layer adhesion. PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 13 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_MPX plug_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 10 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Parts_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 8 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 14 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Protectors_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 22 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Servo mount_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 6 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 15 P1_Spinner wide *Xmm_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 10 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required for 6 or 8 mm motor shaft small wide P1_T-connects_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 3 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Print twice PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 16 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_Window frame 1_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 5 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Window frame 2_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 3 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 17 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P1_WINGservo mount_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 26 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P1_Tow coupling 23mm_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 13 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 18 PLA, Weight: ~ 27 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P2_Gear legs_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 27 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Wall Line Count/Perimeters: 3 • Top Layers: 3 • Bottom Layers: 3 PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 19 • Wall Line Count/Perimeters: 3 • Top Layers: 3 • Bottom Layers: 3 P2_Gear plate_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 15 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Wall Line Count/Perimeters: 3 • Top Layers: 3 • Bottom Layers: 3 PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 20 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P2_Landing Lights_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 7 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P2_Parts_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 16 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 21 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P2_Rim ball bearing_cub.stl P2_Rim 4mm_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 13 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Print twice P2_Strut L_cub.stl P2_Strut R_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 10 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 22 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! V-super P2_Parts_cub.stl MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 3 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Only required for the Super Cub version P2_Carbon tool 10mm.stl and MATERIAL PLA, Weight: ~ 10 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING &...
  • Page 23 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P4_Gear belts_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 0 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P4_Gear stop.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Infill/Fill: 100 % PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 24 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P4_Hinge Cover_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P4_Hinges Gear_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Infill/Fill: 100 % PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 25 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P4_Motor mount_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P4_Strut mount 1_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Infill/Fill: 100 % PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 26 Please note the additional settings for the individual parts! P4_Strut mount 2_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 2 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Infill/Fill: 100 % P4_WING mount_cub.stl MATERIAL TPU A95, Weight: ~ 6 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Infill/Fill: 100 % PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 27 • Bottom Layers: 5 • Infill Density: 6 % • Infill Pattern: Gyroid TPU A95: • Wall Line Count: 3 • Top Layers: 3 • Infill Density: 6 % • Infill Pattern: Gyroid PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 28 Label the Aileron parts so that you don‘t mix them up later! P5_Ail L 2_cub.stl P5_Ail R 2_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 7 g TIME ~ 1 hour ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 29 ~ 1 hour 20 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P5_Ail L 4_cub.stl P5_Ail R 4_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 9 g TIME ~ 1 hour 30 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 30 TIME ~ 3 hours 40 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Layer Height: 0.2mm • This part is not required if you want to build the Super Cub version! Super Cub version P5_ELE 1 L_cub.stl P5_ELE 1 R_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 12 g...
  • Page 31 LW PLA, Weight: ~ 6 g TIME ~ 1 hour ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Print twice P5_Flap L 1_cub.stl P5_Flap R 1_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 6 g TIME ~ 1 hour ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 32 LW PLA, Weight: ~ 8 g TIME ~ 1 hour 20 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P5_Flap L 3_cub.stl P5_Flap R 3_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 2 g TIME ~ 20 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 33 LW PLA, Weight: ~ 35 g TIME ~ 6 hours ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • This part is not required if you want to build the Super Cub version! Standard version Super Cub version P5_FUS 2_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 100 g...
  • Page 34 Remove support. Remove support. Please be careful with the knife! Please be careful with the knife! P5_FUS 4_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 60 g TIME ~ 11 hours ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 35 P5_HS_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 32 g TIME ~ 7 hours ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required Remove support. Remove support. Please be careful with the knife! Please be careful with the knife! PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 36 LW PLA, Weight: ~ 4 g TIME ~ 40 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P5_RUD 2_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 8 g TIME ~ 1 hour 20 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 37 LW PLA, Weight: ~ 4 g TIME ~ 1 hour ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P5_WING L 1_cub.stl P5_WING R 1_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 60 g TIME ~ 9 hours 30 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 38 ~ 8 hours 30 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required P5_WING L 3_cub.stl P5_WING R 3_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 57 g TIME ~ 8 hours 30 minutes ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 39 Print only one STL at a time! P5_WINGtip L_cub.stl P5_WINGtip R_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 25 g TIME ~ 4 hours ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 40 V-super P5_cooling R_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 1 g ADDITIONAL SETTINGS None required These parts are only required for the Super Cub version. V-super P5_Cowling_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 9 g TIME ~ 1 hour ADDITIONAL SETTINGS • Layer Height: 0.2mm...
  • Page 41 If your printer has a larger build space, there is a combined STL: V-super P5_FUS 1a+2_cub.stl These parts are only required for the Super Cub version. V-super P5_FUS 1b_cub.stl MATERIAL LW PLA, Weight: ~ 30 g TIME ~ 6 hours...
  • Page 42: Basic Information

    The remaining top surface is about 1 mm thick. To compensate for this, you can move the new part to be printed down the Z axis in Cura by 1 mm. Glue joint Broken part Glue joint PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 43: Fuselage Assembly

    Fuselage assembly medium liquid If you want to build the PLANEPRINT Cub with transparent foil windows, fi rst carefully cut out the windows at FUS 3 with a sharp pointed knife. This works best if you cut over the same edge very often with little pressure until the window falls out.
  • Page 44 Ø3*153mm P5_FUS 2_cub.stl Glue the frame into the fuselage and use the Ø10mm P5_FUS 2_cub.stl carbon tube for alignment (do not glue the tube!) Now also remove the side windows. PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 45 Fuselage assembly carbon rods well with F2 using thin CA glue. medium liquid P5_FUS 2_cub.stl Standard version P1_Protectors_cub.stl P5_FUS 1_cub.stl Super Cub version V-super P2_Parts_cub.stl V-super P5_FUS 1a_cub.stl V-super P5_FUS 1a+2_cub.stl V-super P5_FUS 1b_cub.stl PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL...
  • Page 46 LIGHTING If you want to equip your Cub with lighting, there are cable ducts. The carbon rod must protrude into the PLA part Carbon rod Ø3*815mm glue the carbon tube yet! P5_RUD top_cub.stl P1_Interconnects small_cub.stl P5_RUD 2_cub.stl P1_Hinges RUD_cub.stl P5_RUD 1_cub.stl P5_HS_cub.stl...
  • Page 47 Steel Wire Ø1*240mm Gear back P4_Gear belts_cub.stl P1_Gear back 2_cub.stl P4_Tire back_cub.stl Do not tighten the Tapping screws too tightly, everything should move easily. PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 48 3 on each side in the P2_Gear parts_cub.stl box. If you want to spring the gear harder, you can use 4 wires each. 3 pieces 3 pieces Steel Wire Ø1*60mm 6 pieces PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 49 CA glue or a nut. Gear leg 6 mm 6 mm P2_Rim ball bearing_cub.stl Ball bearings P4_Tire_cub.stl P2_Rim ball bearing_cub.stl Metal screw Ø4*50mm PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 50 This glue joint must be very good! P2_Gear parts_cub.stl STEP 1 STEP 2 Carbon rods Ø3*216mm Now glue the lower carbon rod in place with thin CA glue. Super Cub version V-super P2_Parts_cub.stl P1_Parts_cub.stl PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 51: Motor Mount

    The TPU shims better isolate the heat of the engine from the motor plate. V-super P5_Cowling_cub.stl V-super P5_cooling R_cub.stl V-super P5_cooling L_cub.stl P5_Cowling_cub.stl Super Cub version Tapping screws V-super P5_Cowling_cub.stl PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 52: Wing Assembly

    We recommend the version with a 650 mm long tube to reinforce the wing. However, three tubes must be purchased for this. You can also build the Cub with just two tubes by sawing one into two 500 mm long pieces. Position P5_WING L 2_cub.stl and glue the tubes so that they start at Wing 1.
  • Page 53 CA glue on each hinge. Make sure that the holes for the wire remain open! P1_Hinges AIL_cub.stl Steel Wire Ø1*385mm PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL...
  • Page 54 Tapping screws Do not tighten the Tapping screws too tightly, the fl ap must be easy to move. Steel Wire Ø1* 81 mm, 2 pieces PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 55 This relieves the load on the servo. P2_WINGservo covers_cub.stl Position the servo lever exactly at this mark (seen from above) Servo Aileron P1_WINGservo mount_cub.stl 90° P2_WINGservo covers_cub.stl Steel Wire Ø1* 83 mm, 2 pieces 16 mm PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 56 Fuselage side 400 mm cable each (Receiver) The cables for the fuselage are routed down the inside of the front window pillars and fi xed with a piece of tape. PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 57 P1_Clips 1mm_cub.stl Rudder Rod connection Elevator Mount the servos on the beams, there are several holes for P1_Servo mount_cub.stl optimum positioning. If everything fi ts, glue them to the brackets in Fuselage 3. PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 58: Wing Struts

    Metal screws Ø3*16mm Insert the wire into the hole from the inside and secure it with a small tapping screw. The wire is loose and can be moved. PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 59 T-60 plug of the controller. Glue P2_Battery plate_cub.stl this into the holder and the socket on FUS 2 so that you can connect the battery with one hand. PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 60 Coat both sides (fuselage and fi lm) beforehand and allow the adhesive to dry. Then insert the windows exactly from the inside. PLANEPRINT CUB PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 61 STEP 2: Then bend the windshield downwards and the sides towards the fuselage and screw it tight with short screws (watch out for the cables running behind it!). PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 62 Tow coupling closed open P1_Tow coupling 23mm_cub.stl 23mm P5_FUS 3_cub.stl Wing fastening Metal screw Ø3*20mm P4_WING mount_cub.stl P1_Parts_cub.stl Carbon tubes Ø10*500mm PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 63 You can also leave it out completely if you need more space for the battery. NOTE Be aware that if the cockpit is printed in black or dark grey, it can quickly deform in the heat of the sun. PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 64: Center Of Gravity (Cg)

    Velcro or CA glue (not near carbon!). P1_Parts_cub.stl You set the correct CG with the position of the battery. Center of Gravity (CG) The aircraft must balance on these points (80mm behind the leading edge). PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifi cations WINGSPAN 1600 mm/63 inches LENGTH 110 mm/4.3 inches FLIGHT WEIGHT 2400 grams WING LOAD 56 g/dm Version Super Cub (classic nose) PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 66: Control Direction Test

    The fl aps must be aligned exactly the same in every position, otherwise the aircraft will not fl y straight! (for some remote EXPO ELEVATOR 25 % controls a minus has to be in front AILERON 40 % of the number) RUDDER 50 % PLANEPRINT CUB PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL © PLANEPRINT...
  • Page 67 3D printing Always keep the transmitter switched on when the model will not be replaced by PLANEPRINT.com in any way. is switched on. When operating, always keep a safe distance from your Always remove the battery before disassembling the model.

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