Create Your Own Iconic DC-6/DC-7 Airliner ✈️ | Complete DIY Build & Flight Tutorial

STL Files: https://www.troymcmillanrc.com/dc-6

Decals: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/dc-6-dc-7-doos-and-window-decal-file

Build Volume required for this airplane is 200x200x200.

RTF weight: 3,600g
Wingspan: 1.8m
Length: 1.6m
Print time: 150hrs
2kg of PLA

Cults STL Files: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/troy-s-3d-printed-rc-dc-6-dc-7-airliner

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DC-6 Parts list:
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Printer Setting on Cults page



00:00 Building an AMAZING DC-6/DC-7 Airliner | Full DIY Build & Flight
01:27 Fuselage Assembly
05:44 Tail Assembly
06:59 Adding Servos to Rudder and Elevator
08:48 FLSUN V400 3D Printer Review
09:28 Wing Assembly
10:33 Assembling Flaps, Ailerons and adding Servos
12:40 Nacelle Assembly
14:15 Setting up the Multi Engine Brushless Motors and ESCs in the wing
15:54 How to add Retractable Landing Gear
17:02 Fuselage and Wing final assembly
18:51 3D Printed DC-6 Preflight Checks
19:14 Decals
19:59 Spektrum Smart Tech Lipo Batteries
20:38 RC DC-6 Maiden Flight
22:52 Do 3D Printed planes fly?




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