Materials for RacingSparrow RS760-3D
These are the complete and detailed lists of materials and electronics you need to complete the build of the Racing Sparrow 760 3D.
Note: all links are for USA suppliers. You will need to find materials near you. The names of some materials like split pins in New Zealand are called cotter pins in USA.
Filament & Adhesives
- 1 Roll of filament either PLA+, ASA, ABS, PETG
- CA Glue (Super Glue) - for PLA
- Resin 100ml (3.4 fl oz) – Polyester or (Epoxy mixed with methylated spirits to thin)
Electronics
- Sail Servo – Futaba S-U300 Universal Standard Servo
- Rudder Servo – Corona 929MG
- Battery – Futaba Battery Holder & 4AA
- Receiver – Radiomaster R86 (designer’s favourite)
- Transmitter – Radiomaster Pocket (designer’s favourite)
- Power Switch – On/Off Harness with JR Plug
Keel & Structure
- Ballast – Lead Shot, 900g. 1 pound = 453.592 g.
- Keel Spine – Carbon Square Rod 4×4mm, (1m × 2).
- Keel Joiner, Topper – Carbon Rod 3mm, 300mm
Mechanical & Linkage
- Tiller Arm Bolt – M2mm x 12mm Bolt & Nut
Rigging & Sail Material
- Mast Tube – Carbon Tube 6mm OD, 1m
- Boom Tubes – Carbon Tube 5mm OD, 450mm
- Sail Material – Mylar Sheet, 1000 × 500mm (39.4" × 19.7")
- Sail Tape – Spinnaker Repair Tape, 1/2 Roll minimum
- Sheet Line – Braid Line 130–300lb, 3m (39.4")
- Aluminium Crimps × 10
- Stay Wire – Fishing Lure Wire, 0.8mm × 5m
- Split Pins (Cotter Pins) – 25mm × 5
- Fishing Clips × 5
Optional Parts List
- Pushrod – Du-Bro #108 Steel Kwik-Link with 12" Rod, 2-56 Thread & Tiller Connector
- Du-Bro #608 Kwik Grip (optional), can use a double z-bend brass rod.
- Sheet Swivel – Fishing Swivel, 1 Small (optional)
- 3mm Stainless Rod × 100mm – Rudder (optional), can use carbon rod.