3D HOBBY
Develops lightweight, high-performance 3D aerobatic RC plane airframes for the consumer hobby market using advanced 3D printing technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Ben Fisher
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
47-inch Extra SHP; Proprietary RC aircraft airframes
Technological Advantage
Claimed advantage in lightweight design for high-performance aerobatics; verified by the development of the 47-inch Extra SHP model and a loyal customer following.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance aerobatic capabilities through lightweight airframe designs, enabling hobbyists to perform advanced 3D flight maneuvers with proprietary models like the 47-inch Extra SHP.
How They Differentiate
Operates a unique 'club' membership model that provides consumer hobbyists with access to industrial-grade AM hardware (Markforged composite printers and Artec 3D scanners) for specialized RC aircraft design; airframes are specifically optimized for lightweight FDM printing to achieve high-performance aerobatic capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
RC hobbyists and aerobatic pilots
Industry Verticals
RC Modeling; Aerobatics; Consumer Hobby
Competitors
3DLabPrint (3D printed RC aircraft designs), Eclipson Airplanes (3D printed flight models), 3D Printing Services NZ (local AM service bureau)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Recognized as New Zealand's first 3D-oriented hobby club; expanded from a retail/service model into educational partnerships with local primary schools and public libraries for STEM workshops.
Major Milestones
2005: Founded as an online RC hobby retailer; Shifted from retailing to proprietary aircraft production; Developed the 47-inch Extra SHP model in collaboration with Scott Stoops; 2009: Featured in Model Aviation magazine highlighting company history and customer loyalty
Notable Customers
Marina View School, Auckland Central City Library, Onehunga Library, Ponsonby Library