Description
Howard DGA-5 "IKE" Version 2.2
a "Damned Good Airplane”
The Howard DGA-5 "IKE” evolved from one of two almost identical prize-winning racers "MIKE” and "IKE” developed by Benny Howard in 1932. From 1932 to 1936 both planes won plenty of racing prices culminating in 1935 when Howard aircraft won the Bendix, Thomson, and Greve Throphy – a season of racing events that became unofficially known as "Benny Howard National Air Races”.
Scale
1:6.1
Wingspan
1000mm (39.4 in)
Length
850mm (33.5 in)
Wing Area
16 dm2 (248 in2)
Print Weight
[575...635]g ([20.3...22.4] oz)
Takeoff Weight
[855...995] g ([30.2...35.1] oz)
Wing Loading
[53...62] g/dm2 ([17.5...20.3] oz/ft2)
Channels
5
This 3D printable Howard DGA-5 download features:
Two versions of the "IKE"
(released on 25 Nov 2021 and 10 June 2022, respectively)
(released on 25 Nov 2021 and 10 June 2022, respectively)
Project files for Cura
(including detailed print settings for each part)
(including detailed print settings for each part)
STL files for all parts
(including STL files for LW-PLA optional printing of some parts)
Detailed user guide
(including optimized print setting information)
Link to a step-by-step build video
(see also video below)
(see also video below)
The user guide can be downloaded HERE
Changes between Version 2.1 and Version 2.2 can be downloaded HERE
Test parts (of fuselage and LW-PLA tail) can be downloaded HERE
Ultimaker Cura is available for free. No need to spend extra money for a slicer software to get the "IKE" printed in high quality.
The model requires a minimum print bed size of 190mm/180mm/171mm. The provided Cura project and gcode files contain multiple model parts and require a print bed size of 240mm/200mm/171mm. Some parts can be simply removed from the project file in Cura to adjust the print area to your printer requirements.
Version 2.2 allows to (optionally) insert a carbon fiber pipe into the wing as extra robustness margin for cutting flight maneuvers. Some parts of the landing gear are reinforced as well and slightly increased louver openings in the fuselage further improve the scale impression. Last but not least, the engine side pull was increased to improve the take-off behavior.
Howard DGA-5 Ike in action:
Video
Shop Policies
Delivery Policy
Digital files for own printing will be made available for download (no shipping costs).
Printed parts:
Germany:
- Shipping fee: EUR 7.- including insurance and tracking.
- Expected delivery time: 2-5 days.
European Union (except Germany):
- Shipping fee Option 1: EUR 10.50 no insurance, no tracking. No reimbursement from DHL or the seller in the unlikely event that the goods get damaged or lost during delivery.
- Shipping fee Option 2: EUR 16.50 including insurance and tracking.
- Expected delivery time: 5-10 days.
Please step into contact with me for delivery to other parts of the world.
Contact: 3dprcfun@gmx.net
Refund Policy
30 days return for physical products (printed parts). Buyer pays return shipping.
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