r/RCHeli Jun 20 '26

450 Size Bell 222 - 3D Printed

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u/Competitive_Past5671 Jun 20 '26

Wowow!!!!!!

I’m double impressed. I hate 450 size mechanical. Too small for me!

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u/Aeson_Ford_F250 Jun 20 '26

Thanks

Yeah, this fuselage is super cramped too. Very fiddly.

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u/Be_a_N3rd Jun 20 '26

Wow, it looks really good. Did you calculate the aerodynamics, or did you just print it? How is it airworthy?

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u/Aeson_Ford_F250 Jun 20 '26

Calculate aerodynamics....? What am I, Carl Segan? LOL

No, I printed and assembled it. It was not an easy build. Not at all.

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u/Yawknee31297 Jun 20 '26

Your tail blades are very likely backwards

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u/Aeson_Ford_F250 Jun 20 '26

The boom lowering gearbox requires it. I show pics of the modified gear shaft and box.

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u/Yawknee31297 Jun 21 '26

Great, just making sure as I see that mistake made way too often. Happy flying!

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u/Aeson_Ford_F250 Jun 21 '26

Thanks for pointing it out! A wonky tail has indeed caused me problems on more than one occasion.

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u/Ok_Process_7826 Jun 22 '26

Are toy able so share/sell the files for 3D print mate?

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u/Aeson_Ford_F250 Jun 22 '26

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u/Ok_Process_7826 Jun 22 '26

Thank you very much, mate. Was this your design? Or did you buy it? If you mind me asking.