Freewing F-14 Nose Gear Brace Strut

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I was fed up with the flimsy nose gear brace constantly snapping on my Freewing F-14, so I opted to 3D print a sturdier one that would withstand the rigors of flight. This custom part should perform better than the stock component since it eliminates the weak and narrow neck near the ball joint, a common point of failure. I printed this part with 75% infill density for added strength and ensured the groove faced upwards towards the print bed to prevent warping. Minimal support structure was used to maintain optimal print quality. The new nose gear brace fit snugly onto my plane without any issues.