Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, 5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

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Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model 3D printable model by MakerBot

5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model

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The 5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by MakerBot. Since the first Radial Engine was built in 1901, the technology has been synonymous with aviation. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Since the first Radial Engine was built in 1901, the technology has been synonymous with aviation. The first flight across the English Channel was powered by a 3-cylinder 12 hp radial engine, built by Italian engine designer Alessandro Anzani. The heavy bombers of the Second World War were powered by massive 28-cylinder 4,300 hp radial monsters from Pratt & Whitney. The basic operating principle illustrated by this model is accurate to both. Radial engines have largely been supplanted in aviation by gas turbines, but are still found today on specialized acrobatic aircraft. This 5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model is based on the Forest Edwards Radial 5, a radial model aircraft engine. This engine started from excellent paper plans drawn by Robert Sigler. The engine described in RobertsÃÂ¢Ã¢ÂÂ…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. 5-Cylinder Radial Engine Model is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by MakerBot.
Who made this model?: Designed by MakerBot, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.