Fire up your 3D printers and clear off your workbench—Season 4 of the DU-BRO MasterClass has officially landed!
For years, the DU-BRO MasterClass has been your go-to hub for mastering RC building, tricking out your models, and getting the absolute most out of every piece of hardware on your bench. This season, we’re pushing the envelope further than ever before by blending classic craft with cutting-edge maker technology.
Whether you are a seasoned scratch-builder, a 3D printing enthusiast looking to bring your CAD designs to life, or an RC pilot ready to expand your skill set, Season 4 is built for you.
The Star of the Show: The Snowplane Project
This season centers around one versatile, exhilarating build: The Snowplane.
The Snowplane isn’t just a fun project; it’s a masterclass in modern RC design and assembly. Throughout the series, we’ll take you step-by-step through printing, preparing, and assembling a high-performance craft designed to handle rugged terrain and deliver high-speed thrills.
3D Printing Meets Proven Hardware
3D printing has revolutionized the RC hobby, but a great print is only as strong as the hardware holding it together. In Season 4, we dive deep into:
-
Optimizing 3D Printed Components: Slicing for strength vs. weight, selecting the right filaments, and post-processing parts for maximum durability.
-
Advanced Building Techniques: Seamlessly combining additive manufacturing with traditional hobby materials, reinforcing stress points, and achieving precision alignment.
-
DU-BRO Integration: Mounting linkages, control horns, and heavy-duty hardware into 3D-printed structures without stripping or stressing the plastic.
Year-Round Action: Skis or Wheels?
The best part about the Snowplane project? It isn't just for winter.
We designed this build with ultimate adaptability in mind. Depending on your local weather and terrain, you can easily outfit your build for any season:
-
Snow Mode: Bolt on iconic DU-BRO Skis to skim across powder, packed snow, and frozen lakes with effortless control.
-
Road Mode: Swap those skis out for a set of rugged DU-BRO Wheels to tear up pavement, asphalt, short grass, or packed dirt.
One craft, two distinct riding experiences, and year-round fun.
What to Expect This Season
Across the upcoming episodes, you'll gain practical, actionable insights you can apply to the Snowplane project and every future build on your workbench:
-
Digital to Physical: How to prep 3D files and select hardware designed for real-world stress.
-
Precision Rigging: Clean pushrod setups, slop-free linkages, and robust steering mechanics.
-
Terrain Tuning: Dialing in suspension geometry, ski angles, and wheel alignments for smooth tracking on any surface.
-
Pro Finishing Touches: Painting, decorating, and weatherproofing your build for maximum longevity.
Join the Build!
Season 4 is all about experimenting, learning new skills, and building something unique with your own two hands (and a little help from a hot end).
Gather your materials, tune up your 3D printer, stock up on your favorite DU-BRO hardware, and follow along as we bring the Snowplane to life.
What surface are you taking the Snowplane on first—powder or pavement? Let us know in the comments!
Download 3D Print Files Here- DOWNLOAD FILES
Note: The snow skis and the wheels are not included in the bundle since we do not know which you prefer. Please add your choice to your cart (in addition to the bundle) and use the discount code: SNOWPLANE at checkout and you will receive the bundle price on those items as well. Skus are linked below the bundle items.
Parts List
| SKU | QTY | Description | Notes |
| 825 | 1 | Snowbird Snow Skis (Main) | |
| 826 | 1 | Snowbird Snow Skis (Nose) | |
| 152 | 1 | Steerable nose gear | |
| 789 | 1 | Super strength landing gear | |
| 247 | 1 | Spring steel axle shafts | |
| 801 | 1 | 2-56 push rods | This one is optional as the threads are not needed |
| 968 | 1 | Square-Lok Pushrod connector | For the steering push rod connection. |
| 300T | 2 | Treaded tires | Need 3 in total |
| 3370 | 1 | E/Z Brake system | Only for wheel application |
| 120 | 1 | Control over-ride servo saver | For steering |
| 925 | 1 | Hatch latch | |
| 3109 | 1 | #4 flat washer | Main gear (for bolts) |
| 572 | 1 | 4-40 x 3/4" socket head cap screw | Main gear bolts |
| 170 | 1 | 4-40 nylon insert lock nut | Main gear nuts |
| 893 | 1 | Socket head servo screw | To mount the motor, Only need 4 |
| 348 | 1 | hook and loop mounting material | battery placement |
| PT-02 | 1 | Medium CA | Assembly |
Electronics- Can Be Found Here- WindCatcher RC
| Description | Notes |
| SunnySky X2212-V3 1400kV motor - short shaft | |
| ZTW Matis G2 35A ESC (2-4S) | |
| APC-E 9x6 propeller | |
| Emax ES08MA II 12g metal gear analog servo |
Use 2 if going with a brake on the nose wheel application, otherwise 1 is fine for just the steering. |
