In the past, creating accurate replicas of models and fantasy objects was a task left to the most talented of cosplayers. These props need not be functional, though. [Steve Johnstone] takes replica ...

You can buy all sorts of RC cars off the shelf, but doing so won’t teach you a whole lot. Alternatively, you could follow [TRDB]’s example, and design your own from scratch. The Lizard, as it is known ...

A step by step build process showing how a custom RC helicopter comes together using 3D printing and smart design.

What if a car built in your garage could rival the performance of high-end RC models, all thanks to a 3D printer? That’s exactly what one new project has achieved, pushing the boundaries of ...

A 3D printer may have dimensional limitations, but these can be overcome through design. So, while I might simply be using my Ultimaker 2 Extended to 3D print the biggest objects I find on Thingiverse ...

The Czech designer of radio-controlled model aircraft and founder of 3dLabPrint, Stepan Dokoupil, is a professional architect and 3D modeller of architectural masterpieces with over 15 years of ...

If you’re a fan of 3D printing and motorcycles, we’ve found an ideal project for you. Designed and posted by Brett Turnage, these plans were developed for a bike-crazy friend and have been released ...

Turning a series of setbacks into a functional, print-ready RC chassis is no small feat, but curv lab’s latest project demonstrates how persistence and thoughtful design can overcome even the most ...

3D printing has really taken off and innovators are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of these new-found capabilities. Brett Turnage, one of those innovators and owner of BTI3Dlabs, has ...

The maker collective curv lab spent six months developing a fully 3D-printable chassis for RC cars. Early prototypes quickly exposed weaknesses: drivetrain components failed under load, the suspension ...