Additional Parts Needed

To finish your SoarKraft Model you will need additional parts. I am switching this section to Videos because no one reads anymore. Much of this is in the instructions included with the file sets. Link for parts are in the video descriptions.... The rest of the materials are common equipment for radio controlled gliders and powered gliders. These are suggested materials, you can use and build however you want.... however we know this stuff works.

Carbon Fiber Supports

Pultruded Carbon Fiber is the supporting material of choice for the internal structure, light weight, very strong, 10 times stronger than steel in tension, and inexpensive. Carbon Fiber holds the printed parts together, perpendicular to the layers, in ways that will make the airframe last longer and handle rough landings. Carbon fiber rods and strips are suggested, but wood or steel can be used also. Here is a video about Pultruded Carbon fiber, what it is, where to get it and how much is needed for each airframe... links in video description and below.

Pultruded Carbon - Best Supplier

Andrew at Canuck Engineering is now stocking all of the carbon needed of the SoarKraft models. He has kit bundles at a discount, individual pieces, and also sells batteries and other stuff. Shipping is still $15-20 anywhere in the lower US, but he has everything. He even has 7mm rod, not just tube.

Go to Canuck Website

Links to other Carbon Fiber Suppliers

Aloft Hobbies

WindCatcher

Racedayquads

these open in another page - could be blocked if your web browser does not like it

What Servos to Use for SoarKraft models

Tools We Like

Great for finishing parts to fit exactly how you want. The 4" (100mm) file set is a must have, fits all the gaps. The 5" set is nice for many thing, but too big for the small slots. The 7/32 round file is great for spar channels and cleaning up print bed overhangs - I use this tool daily.

Sorry - links under construction

Other Items you might need

Here are links to items we have used with the SoarKraft models. You do not have to use these exact parts, but they will give you an idea of what additional items you might need or want for building. Even if the link is out of stock it should still have information about what it is and maybe an alternative.

Sorry - links under construction

Here are propeller power pod links

Use want you want, but these are what fit and have been tested... and crashed.. and tested some more. Even if the link is out of stock it should still have information about what it is and maybe an alternative. Make sure the ESC connectors match the battery and or the motor, or buy the right connectors to solider on.

Motor 1400kV, 3S 1000mAh lipo, with 9 x 6 prop recomended.

See the 3D printable folding propeller in the Accessories section - its free.