PRINTING & ASSEMBLING MANUAL

NOTE: Slicing only

You can find the STL data
works with CURA! at www.planeprint.com
Printing the parts – Printing profiles

This manual is constantly being improved and supplemented, we recommend downloading

the latest version from our website before building.

For slicing all Planeprint Important for the

models, these profiles have
to be created in Cura:
1-wall-print (P3, P5)!
In order to print airfoils of the lowest possi-
PROFILE P1_fullbody ble weight with high stability, it is necessa-
PROFILE P2_hollowbody ry to print with only one wall line (Nozzle 0.4
mm). Decisive here is the adhesion between
PROFILE P3_surface the layers! To achieve this, you must print at
PROFILE P4_flex a much higher temperature than normal. As
PROFILE P5_gyroid a guideline, 230° C is a good starting point.
The parts-cooling fan should be set to 0% or
a maximum of 20%. Since not every printer
You can find the description at works the same, it may be necessary to make
www.planeprint.com/print small adjustments to these settings.

Here we show you how to make adjustments from a standard CURA profile.
For this model we need only 3 (P1, P4, P5), easy to create profiles.

For the new PROFILE P5_gyroid it is essential to use Cura Version 5 or later, It will work with
older versions, but the weight of the parts will be higher and the printing time longer.

The development of a complex, airworthy RC flight model to express on any standard 3D printer is
a very complex and extensive process. Therefore, we appeal to your fairness not to forward the STL
data you have acquired to third parties. Our STL files are provided with indelible copyright water-
marks that can be verified at any time.

Thank you for your understanding and have fun with your PLANEPRINT MODEL!

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Cooling sheets_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Z Seam Alignment: User Specified

• Z Seam Position: Back
• Built Plate Adhension Type: Brim

Interconnects_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Motor tool_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 6 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Motormount 43mm_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 18 g

You can also print this part with ABS or PETG,

the more heat resistant the better.

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

In the optional parts folder you will find a

variant with 48 mm hole spacing, if your
motor has a larger cross with it. In this variant,
the space for installation is very tight, possibly
something must be filed off at the cross.

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Mount battery_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 8 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

• Print this part twice

Mount rc_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 9 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Parts 1_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 16 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 12 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Parts 3_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 20 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Parts 4_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 5 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or better Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Rim_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, Weight: ~ 5 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

• Print this part twice

Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 13 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P1_FULLBODY PLA or Tough PLA
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P1_FULLBODY.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Spinner plate_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 6 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Wing protectors_p1_Shard.stl

MATERIAL PLA or PLA+, ~ 13 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P4_FLEX TPU A95 and VarioShore
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P4_FLEX.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Tension belt VarioShore_p4_Shard.stl

Tension belt TPUA95_p4_Shard.stl

MATERIAL TPU ~ A95, Weight: ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Infill Density 100 %

INFO: the tension belt made of VarioShore

LW-TPU is shorter because the material is
more elastic. We recommend the variant
made of VarioShore.

INFO Tension belt lenght

If you want to change them slightly

in length, you can simply change the
dimension of the X-axis in Cura (Uniform
scaling must NOT be selected).

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PROFILE P4_FLEX TPU A95 and VarioShore
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P4_FLEX.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

We recommend printing the tires with

the LW-TPU VarioShore to obtain super
light and soft wheels.
We print with 60% flow and 240°.

Tire back_p4_Shard.stl

MATERIAL TPU VarioShore, Weight: ~ 1 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Wall Line Count: 4

• Top Layers: 3
• Bottom Layers: 3
• Infill Density: 17 %
• Infill Pattern: Grid or Gyroid

Tire_p4_Shard.stl

MATERIAL TPU VarioShore, Weight: ~ 4 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Wall Line Count: 4

• Top Layers: 4
• Bottom Layers: 4
• Infill Density: 17 %
• Infill Pattern: Grid or Gyroid

• Print this part twice

View in cross-section printed with
Colorfabb VarioShore LW-TPU.

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PROFILE P4_FLEX TPU A95 and VarioShore
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P4_FLEX.
Please note the additional settings for the individual parts!

Hinges_p4_Shard.stl

MATERIAL TPU VarioShore, Weight: ~ 2 g

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Aileron 1 left_p5_Shard.stl
Aileron 1 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 13 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Aileron 2 left_p5_Shard.stl
Aileron 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 13 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Aileron 3 left_p5_Shard.stl
Aileron 3 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 10 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Canopy 1_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 17 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Canopy 2_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 17 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Canopy 3_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 24 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Elevator 1 left_p5_Shard.stl
Elevator 1 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 9 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Elevator 2 left_p5_Shard.stl
Elevator 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 8.4 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Fuselage 1_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 66 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

INFO: If you have problems with printing,

you can also find this part in a split version
in the Optional parts folder.

Fuselage 2 left_p5_Shard.stl
Fuselage 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 47 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Fuselage 3_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 59 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

INFO: If you have problems with printing,

you can also find this part in a split version
in the Optional parts folder.

Fuselage 4_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 60 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Fuselage 5_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 46 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Fuselage 6_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 12 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Gear Leg R+L_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 5.8 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Print this part twice

HS left_p5_Shard.stl
HS right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 18 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Rudder 1_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 14 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Rudder 2_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 15 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

SFG 1 R+L_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 3 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Print this part twice

SFG 2 R+L_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 3.5 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• Print this part twice

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Spinner_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 7 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• We recommend to print the spinner with

a little more material flow (80%)

INFO: On www.planenprint.com/shard
under Free tuning parts you will find a
version for larger props.

VS_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 14 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Wheel Cap 1 left_p5_Shard.stl

Wheel Cap 1 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 5 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Wheel Cap 2 left_p5_Shard.stl

Wheel Cap 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 3.1 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Wing 1 left_p5_Shard.stl
Wing 1 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 65 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

• left: Z Seam Position: back right

• right: Z Seam Position: back left

Wing 1 part left_p5_Shard.stl

Wing 1 part right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 3.6 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

Wing 2 left_p5_Shard.stl
Wing 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 50 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

Wing 3 left_p5_Shard.stl
Wing 3 right_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 36 g*
*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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PROFILE P5_GYROID Light-Weight LW-PLA!
The following parts must be sliced with the PROFILE P5_GYROID. Please note the additional settings
for the individual parts! It is essential to print these parts with LW-PLA!

Basic settings for LW-PLA: Retract 0 mm/Flow 60 % or less/Higher nozzle temperature.

The optimal weight and sufficient strength is achieved with 60 % flow. Increase the temperature until the wall thickness is 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
(We print at 250° and 60% flow).

X_p5_Shard.stl

MATERIAL LW-PLA, ~ 1.7 g*

*Weighed

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

None required

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Required accessoires

Filament
• normal PLA( or Tough PLA) about 135 grams
• LW-PLA 1000 grams (recommended)
• TPU (A95) about 10 grams
• LW-TPU Colorfabb VarioShore about 10 grams
(strongly recommended for tires, but it also works with normal TPU)

​PRINTING TIME About 119 hours/5 days

Materials
• some tapping screws
(simply search for: M2 flat head tapping screw assortment)
• Grub screw Ø3mm, 4 pieces
• Metal screw 3*20mm with self-locking nut, 4 pieces Rod connection
• Metal screw 3*37mm with 2 nuts, 2 pieces
• CA super glue (liquid and liquid medium)
• CA activator
• Carbon tube Ø8mm*1000mm (inside 6mm), 2 pieces
• Carbon rod Ø4*1000mm, 3 pieces*
• Steel wire Ø1mm*200mm
• Self-adhesive Velcro tape Metal screw 3*37mm
• Velcro strap (2 pieces)
• Servo cable extension 100mm, 2 pieces
• Rod connection, 4 pieces
• Neodym-Super-Magnet 5x5x5mm, 4 pieces
• Pull/Pull Steel Wire Control Set 0.8mm, 2 pieces
• Metal rod clamp, 4 pieces Pull/Pull Steel Wire Control Set
• some Hair gums
• some Cable ties

Tools
• Cutter knife
• small Philips screwdriver
• Drill Ø1.5mm, Ø2.5mm, Ø4mm
• needle-nose pliers Metal rod clamp

*Cut the 4mm rods into the following parts: Magnet

Rod 1: 3x 265, 1x 200

Rod 2: 1x 265, 2x 180, 1x 150, 1x 100, 2x 40, 1x 30
Rod 3: 1x 170, 3x 150, 1x 75, 1x 30
Carbon tube

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RC Components

ENGINE PROPDRIVE V2 3548 900KV (HobbyKing) or comparable motors. Pay attention to the position
You can also use any other motor that fits a 14x7 propeller! of the motor shaft

NOTE Tthis motorization is very powerful and optimized for

3d maneuvers. The Shard is not full throttle safe with it. Always be
careful, it is up to your discretion and the quality of your printing
and assembly as to what stresses the aircraft can withstand.

PROP 14x6 or 14x7, we recommend wooden propellers

BEC-CONTROLLER 80 A (must fit the engine!)

RECEIVER 5 Channel

BATTERY 4S Lipo, 3200 – 3500 MaH

(The battery should have a weight of 340 to 390 grams)

SERVOS 4 pieces like Corona 939MG, Corona 929MG or comparable

The servos should necessarily have metal geavrs and a torque of at least 2 to 4 Kg.cm!
The speed should be at least 0.15 sec/60° or faster.

Dimensions:
max. 30 mm

max. 30 mm max. 15 mm 43 mm

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LW-PLA PLA+ TPU CARBON
Basic Information:
Gluing together the parts printed with PROFILE P5
STEP 1 As a first step, it is important to roughen and smooth the adhesive surfaces with sandpaper.

STEP 2 Insert the interconnects into the slots provided on one side.

STEP 3 Apply a lot of glue to the side with the interconnects. It is important that there is glue everywhere,
especially on the outside and inside of the wall surfaces, in order to achieve a perfect connection.
The interconnects only serve to align the parts to each other. It is better not to apply glue here,
otherwise it can happen that the glue suddenly hardens while the parts are being put together and
stops the process.

Use medium viscosity CA glue, thinner glue would run down the parts too easily.

After assembly, align the two parts exactly and wipe off the excess CA glue from the surface
with a cloth. Now spray with activator spray along the gluing surface and carefully press the parts
together.

STEP 4 Clean the glued areas slightly with a sharp-bladed cutter.

Installing the hinges – rudder/elevator/ailerons

Spacer

Slots thin

TPU hinge

First put the TPU hinges into the wing and put the aileron onto the hinges.
Then fold the aileron a little to the side and put a drop of thin liquid on each
hinge! CA glue. Wait until the glue has completely coagulated (due to capillary
action) into the slots of the hinges and straighten the aileron again. Push it all the
way to the wing, printed spacers provide the correct distance. Now spray some
activator spray on each hinge to cure the CA glue. Repeat on the other side of
the hinges. Do not use too much glue and test if each hinge holds well.

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 Wing assembly medium liquid

SFG 1 R+L_p5_Shard.stl
The carbon rods must be glued
in at right angles to the side
force generator.
Wing protectors_p1_Shard.stl

Wing 3 left_p5_Shard.stl
Carbon rods
Ø4mm*40mm

SFG 2 R+L_p5_Shard.stl

Wing 2 left_p5_Shard.stl

Use the carbon tubes to

align the parts exactly,
but make sure that no
glue gets on the tubes!
Wing 1 left_p5_Shard.stl

Interconnects_p1_Shard.stl

Wing 1 part left_p5_Shard.stl

Wing protectors_p1_Shard.stl

Carbon tubes
Ø8mm*1000mm

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Wing assembly Attach the Side Force Generator to
the wing and tighten the screws just
enough to hold it in place.
Glue the three sleeves into the wing so
Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl
that they are flush on the surface.

Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl
The sleeve for the tension belt
(green) must be aligned as
shown here so that the belt can
be secured with a screw.

Servo aileron
Mount the servos as shown
in the picture.

Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl

Parts 4_p1_Shard.stl

Rod connections

Steel wire Ø1mm

or Carbon rod Ø2mm

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Fuselage assembly

medium liquid
Interconnects_p1_Shard.stl

Start with the part Fuselage 2

Fuselage 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

Fuselage 2 left_p5_Shard.stl

IMPORTANT Before the fuselage can be

mounted, the reinforcement for the main
landing gear must be glued in place!

Put the parts together with the

carbon rods as shown in the picture
and fix the short carbon tubes and
the PLA part in the fuselage at a
few points with medium CA glue
(only so little that you can remove
the four long carbon rods). Now
apply thin CA glue along the short
carbon rods and the PLA part in the
fuselage.

Make sure that these parts are

glued to the fuselage over a large
area, this is very important for the
stability of the main landing gear.

Put the carbon rods back into the

fuselage and glue the PLA parts to
the outside of the fuselage.
Make sure that no glue gets Carbon rods
on the carbon rods, these Ø4mm*180mm
must be removed again!

Parts 1_p1_Shard.stl
Carbon rods
Ø4mm*265mm
Parts 3_p1_Shard.stl
Parts 1_p1_Shard.stl

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Fuselage assembly Motormount 43mm_p1_Shard.stl

The beveled
medium liquid side is in front!

Assemble the parts as shown in the picture. The

motor mount must be exactly flush with the fuselage
at the front. Then run thin CA glue over the entire
surface of the motor mount and the carbon rods.

This glue connection is very important so that

the motor is well fixed!
Fuselage 1_p5_Shard.stl

Fuselage 1_p5_Shard.stl

Carbon rods
Ø4mm*150mm

Fuselage 1_p5_Shard.stl

Now the parts fuselage 1 to

fuselage 5 can be mounted. Fuselage 2_p5_Shard.stl

Interconnects_p1_Shard.stl
Fuselage 3_p5_Shard.stl

Fuselage 4_p5_Shard.stl

Fuselage 5_p5_Shard.stl

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Elevator assembly Elevator 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

When gluing the connecting part, make sure that the

elevators are aligned exactly parallel! Stick the control horn
on at the end and push it all the way to the front.
Elevator 1 right_p5_Shard.stl
Elevator 2 left_p5_Shard.stl

Interconnects_p1_Shard.stl

Elevator 1 left_p5_Shard.stl
Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl

IMPORTANT Before the elevator is moun-

ted, the steel wire control must be attached
as shown in the picture. Use pliers to press
the aluminum sleeves tight.

Tailplane assembly
Glue all parts, including
the carbon rods.

VS_p5_Shard.stl Hinges_p4_Shard.stl

Rudder 2_p5_Shard.stl

HS right_p5_Shard.stl

Fuselage 6_p5_Shard.stl

Carbon rod Ø4mm*100mm

Carbon rod Ø4mm*200mm

HS left_p5_Shard.stl

Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl

Rudder 1_p5_Shard.stl

Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl
Finally, glue the hinges as described on page 31.
These three hinges are wider!

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Pull-pull Rudder and Elevator linkage
Insert the rope guides into the holes
of fuselage 6 and glue them in place.

Install the steel wire control as shown

in the picture. Use pliers to press the
aluminum sleeves tight. Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl

Make sure that there

is still free thread left
for retensioning!

Mount the control horn for the servos and glue

the servo brackets in the fuselage as shown in the picture.

The ropes for the rudder should be crossed.

Make sure that the ropes are taut and hang the rod clamps
in the second hole from the inside.

Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl

Servo brackets_p1_Shard.stl

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Gear assembly Rim_p1_Shard.stl

Tire_p4_Shard.stl

Carbon rods
Ø4mm*265mm
Gear Leg R+L_p5_Shard.stl

Do not glue this part!

Wheel Cap 1 right_p5_Shard.stl

Wheel Cap 2 right_p5_Shard.stl

Glue the carbon rods
well into the PLA part.

Parts 1_p1_Shard.stl

Metal screw 3*37mm with 2 nuts

Glue the PLA part into

the fuselage, then insert
the landing gear and
screw four grub screws
to fix the carbon rods.
You may have to drill the
screw holes to 2.5 mm.
Parts 3_p1_Shard.stl

Grub screws Ø3mm

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Gear assembly

Hair gums

Parts 2_p1_Shard.stl
~5
0
m
m
/1
.9
in
ch

Steel wire Ø1mm

Tire back_p4_Shard.stl

Bend the steel wire with needle nose pliers into a U-shape as shown in the picture, so that it can be put
through the PLA part. Then bend the two ends about 45° down and the ends about 5 mm pointed. Make
sure that the two wires are aligned exactly in the direction of flight and put the wheel mount on top and
pour thin CA glue into the holes. Mount the tire with a piece of steel wire and apply a drop of medium CA
glue to the outside of each tire. Make sure that no glue gets inside the tire!

Screw the gear tightly enough to the PLA part in fuselage 6 so that it can still be moved and connect the
control horns with two hair gums.

Controller assembly

Mount rc_p1_Shard.stl

Mount battery_p1_Shard.stl

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Wing fastening

Glue the PLA parts to the fuselage as

shown in the picture, as well as the X in
the marks in the fuselage.
Attach the receiver
here with a velcro tape
Tension the wings to the fuselage with
the VarioShore/TPU Tension belts. X_p5_Shard.stl

Make sure that the carbon tubes and

tube are not glued!

Mount rc_p1_Shard.stl

Carbon rod
Ø4mm*170mm

Parts 3_p1_Shard.stl
Parts 4_p1_Shard.stl

Place the PLA discs on the carbon tube and apply

just a drop of medium CA glue to the edge to fix
it to the fuselage. remove the carbon tube and
glue the disc well in place with thin CA glue.

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Motor mounting
Tape the four motor mounts firmly into the
recesses in the fuselage. Screw the metal motor
cross to the motor and the motor mount ring,
then screw it to the fuselage.

It is advantageous to assemble the motor

cross before gluing it in place, or you
can use the motor tool to insert
the nuts.

Metal screws 3*20mm with stop nuts

Spinner plate_p1_Shard.stl

SAFETY FIRST Use appropriate screws for

motor mounting to ensure safe operation! Make
sure the prop runs smoothly and does not gene-
rate vibrations. Check regularly that the motor
mounting is absolutely tight!
Spinner_p5_Shard.stl

For the spinner, add some thin

CA glue to the screw hole area
before assembly and cure with
activator spray.

The cooling sheets are absolutely essential

for engine cooling. The fuselage contains
recesses that show the exact position.
You should only glue them in after the
motor has been installed.
Cooling sheets_p1_Shard.stl

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Canopy assembly
Canopy 3_p5_Shard.stl

Canopy 2_p5_Shard.stl
Carbons rods Ø4mm*30mm,
2 pieces

Carbon rod
Ø4mm*75mm Super-Magnets – the counterpart is glued
Canopy 1_p5_Shard.stl into the fuselage (ensure correct alignment!)

Parts 4_p1_Shard.stl

Grub screw Ø3mm

Decals
In your download you will find a folder with templates for decals in various vector formats (in original size)
as well as various suggestions for coloring.

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Center of Gravity (CG)
There are two CG markings on the wing. The front one is 100 mm from the leading edge and is recommended
for maiden flight. The rear one is 10 mm further back and is optimal for aerobatics. Where the CG is actually
located on your SHARD depends on your personal preferences.

nch
m /3.9 i
100
m inch
mm /4.3
110

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Setting the servo travel
These basic settings are only a recommendation and can be changed according to your own preferences.

Flight phase normal 3D acro

ELEVATOR up/down 25 mm up: 40 mm, down: 40 mm

AILERON up/down 40 mm up: 60 mm, down: 60 mm

RUDDER left/right: 60 mm left/right: maximum

Expo setting
Flight phase normal 3D acro

ELEVATOR 60 % 60 % (for some remote

controls a minus
AILERON 40 % 50 % has to be in front
of the number)
RUDDER 30 % 40 %

Technical specifications
WINGSPAN 1300 mm/51.2 inches

LENGHT 1300 mm/51.2 inches

FLIGHT WEIGHT 2.100 grams

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Control Direction Test
Turn on the transmitter and connect the battery.
When checking the control directions, look at the aircraft from behind.

Elevator up

Elevator down

Aileron left

Aileron right

Rudder left

Rudder right

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AGE RECOMMENDATION 14+

NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS.

THIS IS NOT A TOY!

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as this can lead to severe injuries or even death.
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This model is controlled by a radio signal. Radio signals can
be disturbed from outside without being able to influence Always remove the battery before disassembling the model.
it. Interference can lead to a temporary loss of control.
Keep moving parts clean and dry at all times.
Always operate your model on open terrains, far from cars,
traffic and people. Always allow the parts to cool before touching them.

Always follow the instructions and warnings for this product Always remove the battery after use.
and any optional accessories (servos, receivers, motors,
propellers, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) carefully. Make sure that the Failsafe is properly set before the flight.

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