3D PRINTERS

Weather you have a 3D printer or you are looking to up grade for printing 3D airplanes there are a few things to consider. These recomended printers are only recommendations.

Buy what you want, use what you want.

The 3D Printer is a tool... it should not have to be a hobby in itself.

Expensive does not mean better. The right inexpensive printer can easily print these models. However there is a new generation of printers that are faster and print with higher quality, are worth a look and can be used with these files.

The Creality Ender3 Basic (from 2016) can print these, but it is slow and requires constant maintaince... its a hobby to keep running.

PRINT SIZE – 180mm x 180mm x 200mm height minimum.

A DIRECT DRIVE EXTRUDER - not required for SoarKraft models, but nice to have.

We like the Bambu Lab printers so much that SoarKraft is now an Affiliate Partner with Bambu Labs.

Best All Around - under $600

Bambu Lab P1S

Bambu Lab printers are not the only printers that can print the SoarKaft model, but they work so well and do not require any modification to print fast, quality part. The Bambu Lab P1S has the printing capabilities for almost any type of material, the full enclosure for maintaining temperatures and smelly materials, and 95% of the capabilities of the X1C at half the cost. The AMS is fun, but mostly not necessary for this type of printing. The Basic P1S is the best price for capability for airplane printing of the Bambu Lab line up.

Printing with these printers lets you concentrate on planes and what to build, rather than printing... they are so good.

Bambu Lab P1S ordering

The Best Tested - any price

Bambu Lab X1C

If cost is not an issue and you just want to have the easiest and best tool to use, the Bambu Lab X1C fits the bill. So fast and such quality prints with very little hassle or maintenance.  We have been using our X1C continuously since 2022 and it is still amazing and a constant work horse for printing whatever
material necessary with quality results.  The AMS is not required for any of our models..... yet.  It is fun for other projects and the X1C is overkill for printing airplane parts, but it is still the best.  The Lidar, touch screen and other sensors add
to the experience and make the printer work well beyond expectations.  Its just that good.

Bambu Lab X1C ordering

Best Budget Printer under $400 ($339 currently)

Bambu Lab A1

Open Box - Add 4 Screws - ready to print - so easy - almost as fast as P1S and almost as good of quality.

A traditional bed slinger design, but with all of the features to print fast and top quality parts. It has some limitations for exotic materials, but this prints the major materials with ease.

No need for the AMS, which simplifies the setup and operation and the open and quiet operation make having it next to you on you desk far easier to live with. Great bang for the buck.

Bambu Lab A1