MORGANS CUSTOM 3D PRINTING
Model Airplane News|January 2021
Industrious builders and craftsmen have been carving, machining, or casting small parts for as long as the hobby has been around, but 3D printers have taken custom parts to a new level.
ANDREW GRIFFITH
MORGANS CUSTOM 3D PRINTING

One such enterprising modeler is Will Morgan of Morgans Custom 3D printing. What started as a guy making parts for himself turned into making parts for his buddies at the field. Then his friends said, “Will this stuff is cool, you should offer it for sale and see what happens!” Well what happened is a full-blown side business with a full collection of assorted receiver mounts, battery trays, battery protection caps, and even wheel pants savers. Will offered me several of his products to try out, and I was so impressed I decided to pass my thoughts on to our readers. All of his products are available in black, blue, green, orange, red, and yellow.

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