3D printed 10th scale RC snowplow! - Test 1
2This is my own custom design for a 10th scale RC snowplow! It is a direct bolt-on to my Snowcat and its mount system (additional mounts will be made available in later updates!). File releases below.
Swivel bracket here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/angle-rotation-bracket-for-powerbroom-snowplow-and-other-attachments
Snowplow V1 for snowcat here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/rc-10th-scale-snowplow-v1-for-snowcat
The blade is a modified version of my Powerbroom shape. That is the only similarity with the Powerbroom, as everything else (minus the remixed Snowcat mounts) are my own custom design. It includes:
Wide 16.5" clearing path
Minimal parts and hardware; cost effective
Mounts can be easily removed and attached from the blade, with just 4 screws
Can be hard attached to your mount of choice, without the swivel feature, to improve strength
The whole blade pivots relative to the mount, just like real snowplows! This adds a unique touch to the snowplow, while adding functional characteristics to help it get past uneven surfaces.
Flags and/or drift cutters being designed next!
Optional light mounts, hard mounted! (or can be attached to the servo on the swivel bracket to control the angle of light; still unsure of this)
The first off-camera test went well, but the springs were too loose. I traded 4 of the soft springs for harder ones, which helped a lot. The springs can be swapped for more or less blade pivot, depending on your plowing surface! The blade doesn't fully roll back, which causes the plow to get stuck (as you'll see in the video). This was a small design error and will be fixed before file release. Otherwise, the 1st official test went well! (and I finished the whole driveway after my camera died LOL)
This design was heavily inspired by the design in this video, mostly the pivot function. The designer has never released the files, so I made my own. • 3D Printed Scale Western Snow Plow on...
Expect file release early March 2025, paid, but affordable. I might update the files with a metal scraper if I notice wear on the plastic, but if used on snow, I'm sure this won't be an issue.