Boom and Pod RC glider

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This is a 3D printed boom and pod glider inspired by Andrew Newton's quite awesome N3utron depron glider. Coming from FPV quadcopters, fixed wing has become a huge obsession recently and gliders especially. When I saw the N3utron, I knew I had to attempt to make something similar to it. My wing is 3 twenty-inch dollar tree foamboard arm sections with one cut in half for the wing tips. It may be a little heavy, but I plan on attempting to fly it before posting this, and even if modification is needed, there's enough here to make it worthwhile. I'll also post the STP files as usual, so people can make any modifications they want or need. My tail feathers will be laser-cut 1/8-inch basswood or balsa. It's designed around the rather common 2212 motor. Not sure what KV I'll use yet, but I'll be swinging a six-inch, seven-inch, or eight-inch folding prop with a thirty-five millimeter spinner. I'm using an eight-millimeter carbon arrow by Victory Archery called the Decimator, which is my practice and fun shooting arrows. If you plan on using a smaller diameter arrow, just adjust the STP file accordingly, or ask me and I'll be happy to change it quickly. As usual, my files are released into public domain - go wild! Although if you modify it and make it better, it's always helpful to people to post a remix. This is my first attempt at designing a plane, so any advice is awesome! I plan on printing a one-millimeter thick version and doing a layer or two of fiberglass as well just to save on weight - I'll post up results if it works out. I'll post pics up as I take them and update files as I print and verify fit and features - here's hoping it flies!