Flying Scooters Working Model

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This is a model of the Larson Flying Scooters you might see at some parks around the world. This was not taken directly from Larson, but based off of publicly available information. This is for a functional model with a motor that can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/NW-Planetary-Reducer-Torque-Gearbox/dp/B07DCLL82G although it's a slightly different motor, just cut off the tabs. If you want a static model that you can still turn follow the instructions at the tile section. Below are a list of the pieces and how many of each you'll need to print: FS ground tile.stl These are the pieces that will surround the ride and act as the ride platform. These are puzzle like pieces. Print 10 of these flat. If you're just making a model without the motor, print 12 and ignore the next 2 pieces. FS channel R ground tile.stl This is a specialized tile to allow for 2 wires to travel under the platform into the center to power the motor. This piece goes to the right of the wire. Print 1 of these flat. FS channel L ground tile.stl This is the other end of the specialized tiles with a cutout to allow the wire to pass through, but also still close properly. This goes to the left of the wire. Print 1 of these flat. FS tower foundation.stl This is the largest piece of the model and for those with smaller printers I suggest using MechMixer to split it up into pieces that you can print. This large piece goes in the center and has a channel for the motor wires to go. You'll still need to print this and the rest even if you're not making a motorized model. Print 1 of these flat (or 1 total in multiple pieces, then glue them together) FS tower base.stl This is the base of the tower where your motor can go, but you'll still need it without as well. This goes in the center. If you're using a motor the motor should be flush with the top of the base with the gear sticking above. It only goes in one way. Print 1 of these. FS tower.stl This is the main tower of the ride. Nothing much to explain here. If you're using a motor you press fit the bottom onto the motor so it's standing on top of the base. Do not glue. Print 1 of these vertically. FS tower cap.stl This will keep the tower in place. Slide this over the tower and glue at the corners making sure it doesn't touch the tower where it will rotate. Print 1 of these. FS arm hub.stl This is the piece that will slide onto the top of the tower. Slide it on and glue it in, but not in the 8 slots on the side. On top is best. Print 1 of these. FS arm.stl These are the arms of the ride. Print these as flat as you can and avoid warping. Slide these into the slots on the hub from earlier and glue. Sand if necessary. Print 8 of these. FS car.stl These are the cars for the ride. Nothing complicated. Print 8 of these flat. FS wings.stl These are the wings of the cars. Print these flat and glue theme to the cars perpendicularly. They only go on one way. See the photo for help. At this point you should get some sewing string, tie a knot behind the flat section on the wings piece (about center of the gap) and carefully string them up in a v fashion to the arms. It's a bit tricky, but make sure they're centered from above and also have something under the cars meanwhile so that when they are in they're not touching the ground. Paint as your heart desires. Happy printing! If you have any questions feel free to contact me on Instagram: @coaster.labs