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STL file for RV-7

gvouga

gvouga

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Does anyone have an STL file for a standard RV-7? I would like to print/paint a few models to put on sticks for teaching formation. I'm not looking for every rivet detail, but standard cowling and details would be nice. I've done the google search and found one that is red with a James? cowl and an -8 that was converted from a picture. Neither one fits the bill. Let me know if you have something that would work.

Thanks,
Greg
 
Dimville has stl's for all the van's variants. Well worth the cost.
I printed 8's at half scale for formation briefing sticks. Left off the gear as it was too thin anyway at that scale. Added a small stick recepticle on the bottom for a 1/4" dowel.

Allthough I just saw this on their webpage: "We stand for human rights. In opposition to military escalation and ICE enforcement, USA are banned from our shop."
So, I guess they don't want the business.
 
Just another option. Recently I needed to replace the Beringer Tire Tool Spacer. Using measurements provided by a fellow VAF member, a friend asked Claude AI to create an STL file. Within about two minutes, he sent me the file and another friend printed it. Scarry.
 
wirejock said:
Just another option. Recently I needed to replace the Beringer Tire Tool Spacer. Using measurements provided by a fellow VAF member, a friend asked Claude AI to create an STL file. Within about two minutes, he sent me the file and another friend printed it. Scarry.
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Thanks. I tried that with ChatGPT and it failed miserably. Maybe ill try with another AI…
 
fl-mike said:
Dimville has stl's for all the van's variants. Well worth the cost.
I printed 8's at half scale for formation briefing sticks. Left off the gear as it was too thin anyway at that scale. Added a small stick recepticle on the bottom for a 1/4" dowel.

Allthough I just saw this on their webpage: "We stand for human rights. In opposition to military escalation and ICE enforcement, USA are banned from our shop."
So, I guess they don't want the business.
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I haven’t heard of Dimville… too bad they are taking that stance…
 
I've started trying to put one together but it's been slow going. Baseball, flying, work, taxes, and getting settled in the new house have prevented much progress.
 
gvouga said:
Does anyone have an STL file for a standard RV-7? I would like to print/paint a few models to put on sticks for teaching formation. I'm not looking for every rivet detail, but standard cowling and details would be nice. I've done the google search and found one that is red with a James? cowl and an -8 that was converted from a picture. Neither one fits the bill. Let me know if you have something that would work.

Thanks,
Greg
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Sent you a DM
 
gvouga said:
Does anyone have an STL file for a standard RV-7? I would like to print/paint a few models to put on sticks for teaching formation. I'm not looking for every rivet detail, but standard cowling and details would be nice. I've done the google search and found one that is red with a James? cowl and an -8 that was converted from a picture. Neither one fits the bill. Let me know if you have something that would work.

Thanks,
Greg
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Hi Greg, have you found anything ? I have a RV-7 model (stl) that i can share with you or any one in this forum, just let me know.
 
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