V912 main roto blades

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My new toy is the V912 from WLToys. A nice 4 axis RC helicopter 40cm main rotor diameter fixed pitch. I looked for the best way to print blades (I don't yet break one but the question is not "if" but "when" I'll break one!) There is here 3 versions of blade: the original is almost the same of original one ;) the two other are some research for more "silent" blade. The small one need more rotor speed => more stability with the bell bar (gyroscopic effect) => less flight time because of overconsumption. Good for small indore place to flight or windy conditions outside. The second one is abound the same lift force of the original one and a little bit more silent... (... Ok, I don't realy scientifically measure it but, you know... it's my baby and it's the best :P ) And of cours, it flight!!http://youtu.be/0OCL_kJv0hk The 3D printed cannopy is another work in progress, still with the vase technic but only 1 shell ultra light printing... I'll tell you more soon ;) EDIT: Original improves is the last design. The "silent"one seems to be unstable, so I redesigne a smooth shape with same caracteristics of the original. Instructions The best way I found to print a plade is to use the "perimeter only" methode, with the blade placed vertically on the edge, just like a vase. There is a lots of work with dremel and sand paper after, and a little drill. but the results is amazingly good and the weight is only 1grame more of the original blade. So I print it with 0%infile, 3 shell and 0.25 height. Good flights!!