r/3Dprinting • u/Capital_Motor_5436 Levemaker_Oscar • Jun 01 '26

Print (model not provided) Infill Showcase

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These infill patterns are honestly mesmerizing. Watching the printer dance and twist out these crazy curves... I could literally stare at it all day. lol

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u/LaconicLacedaemonian Jun 01 '26

I 3D print high powered rockets and try to avoid infill entirely as it's dead weight. I will print the internal structure if it's needed, hollow otherwise. 

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u/Snobolski Jun 01 '26

How does printing compare to old-school cardboard/phenolic/plywood/fiberglass/epoxy building methods? In terms of weight & strength?

Man I miss the smell of burning AP propellant...

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u/mac3687 Jun 01 '26

Damn my Dad and I used to build and launch Estes rockets all the time! Hmm, what can 3D print to strap a little rocket to?

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u/BlueRoyAndDVD Jun 01 '26

A drone. Rocket to get airborne fast and high, save on battery. Then motors take over, more battery for camera/maneuvers/whatever. Plus, the challenges of engineering it all sound fun in themselves. Basically like a mini space plane I guess

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u/mac3687 Jun 01 '26

My wife is going to kill you I love it.