Pilot-RC F-16 1:5 CG Balance Tool | 270/275/280mm
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Description
Why I designed this tool
While building my Pilot-RC F-16 (1:5 scale), I ran into the same issue many owners have experienced: the supplied 3 mm plywood CG tool is simply not strong enough for a jet weighing around 24 kg (53 lbs).
In my case, the original tool cracked after only a few seconds under load.
To solve this, I designed a robust and easy-to-use 3D printable CG balance tool that allows quick and repeatable center of gravity checks.
Features
✔ Designed specifically for the Pilot-RC F-16 1:5
✔ Supports CG positions at 270 mm, 275 mm and 280 mm
✔ Much stronger than the original plywood solution
✔ Fast and repeatable balancing process
✔ Ideal for workshop and field use
Tested Materials
The design has been successfully tested in both PETG and PETG-CF.
Standard PETG already provides excellent strength, while PETG-CF offers even greater stiffness and durability.
Printing Recommendations
- Material: PETG or PETG-CF
- Layer Height: 0.20 mm strength
- Walls: 4
- Infill: 25–35%
- Supports: Not required
Notes
This tool was designed around the Pilot-RC F-16 in 1:5 scale. Please verify the fit and support points on your own model before use.
I hope it helps make CG checks quicker, safer and more accurate.
Happy flying!
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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