Image The RS Footy 305 shown here with the B-rig. The best all-round rig.
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3D Printed RS Footy

The RS footy is so much fun to sail. Each part is designed to make the build as easy and cheap as possible. She sails so well too!

Materials & Build Guide

Key design features:

  • 305mm length, official footy box rule compliant
  • Hull printed in 3 parts, printed rig fittings
  • Lead-shot filled printed bulb @ 220g
  • Printed Keel & Rudder, NACA aerofoil
  • Rig Plans for A,B,C rigs
  • Print Volume: 200 x 200 x 200mm (xyz)
  • Educational licence available for classroom use
  • STLs: $16 USD Instant digital download
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3D Printed RC Yacht Kits Now Available

Racing Sparrow 3D printed model yacht kits are now available, making it easier to build and sail without needing your own 3D printer.

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RS Footy servo and hatch layout

People's Finished Footy Builds

RS footy Richard UK

Richard's RS Footy

UK,
Hi, this is my first ever yacht. I normally print rc aircraft and gliders in LW-PLA, and I printed this for a change. First, the Footy was a delight to print. A relaxed day of printing, and everything printed out beautifully with the eSun PLA+ you recommended. Assembly was a doddle using your instructions.
ernests rs footy

Ernest’s RS Footy

Waco, Texas,
Bryn, this is yet another fan letter. I continue to be impressed with your designs. They are simply fantastic! They print flawlessly, fit together with an absolute minimum of prep work and build easily. Here is a quick snapshot of my first RS Footy, almost ready to launch.
RS Footy Jan Peter Danse

Jan Peter Danse's Footy

Netherlands,
It was fun to build, and it really does sail very well. I know it wasn’t necessary, but as an experiment I managed to get it completely smooth by sanding, filling, and applying primer.

RS Footy 305 - Build Steps

Hull Joins Masked Hull Joins Masked
sheet exit tube sheet exit tube
servo tray servo tray
battery box battery box
servo tray and arm install servo tray and arm install
Rudder push rod Rudder push rod

3D Printed Parts & Materials.

All parts are designed to print easily on standard hobby printers, with no complicated settings or supports required.

The full set of parts can be printed in a day, making it a quick project to get started with.

You only need a small number of basic materials, keeping the build simple, approachable and well priced.

Materials & Build Guide

rs footy 3d printed parts

Simplified Rigging

The mast is securely locked in place using a notched reverse disk. A recessed mast well lowers the sail by 15mm, improving overall balance and performance.

The rig is designed so the boom and mast naturally apply tension, creating a firm, stable sail leech (trailing edge).

The sail uses printed battens and reinforced corners with integrated eyelets, all simply taped in place with spinnaker tape. Simple, strong, and effective.

The RS footy lying on it's side in striking blue and white colour scheme.

Clean Stern Design

The rudder and arm are integrated into one solid printed part for strength and simplicity.

Using the full allowance of the measuring box, the rudder is positioned at the stern to maximise leverage and control.

The result is a more stable, responsive and faster boat on the water.

rs footy stern

Fun Size & Fast Build

Small, simple, and quick to build.

The full set of parts can be printed in around 12 hours, using minimal filament.

It’s an easy way to get on the water without a big time or material commitment.

In this picture you can see the RS Footy sitting next to her big sister the RS760.

Check out the build guide.

Footy Build Guide

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