Fireball XL5 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Gerry Anderson is famous for his futuristic television programs, in the 1960s and 1970s he filmed his well-known series including Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, UFO, Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Joe 90. Fireball XL5 is a science fiction television series showing the missions of Earth Spaceship Fireball XL5 commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac. The patrol ship, belonging to the World Space Patrol is used by the Zodiac's crew and serves for defending Earth from interstellar threats.

Our contributing 3D artist put a lot of effort and dedication into the creation of this multi-functional spaceship. The design is made following the original appearance of the patrol boat in the television series. Fireball XL 5 has the shape of a rocket, the nose houses the cockpit, the hull contains several sections, and interstellar travel is enabled through the rocket motors. The craft is equipped with missiles hidden in the missile launchers; there is an option to install LEDs to light up the model. This iconic spaceship will bring a special charm to collections of all sci-fi lovers!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The Fireball XL5 model for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 93 hours in total.

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible, minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, and make use of the active elements designed by Gambody Engineers, the vessel was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM 1.0 version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won’t face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model’s file you will also receive “Assembly Manual” for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF and video formats. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the Fireball XL 5 3D printing model.

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The model’s scale was calculated from the length of the Fireball XL5 which is 91440 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:128 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:256 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 64 parts;
• A printed model is 135 mm tall, 247 mm wide, 600 mm deep;
• A printed model on the platform is 204 mm tall, 247 mm wide, 600 mm deep;
• Two options for the cockpit window - with frames and solid;
• Highly-detailed cockpit interior;
• Bay hatch opens;
• Two options for hull design - with and without the lettering;
• Missile launcher opens and can be equipped with missiles;
• The platform moves on the rails;
• Tunnels for the wiring to install LEDs;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:

• Contains 59 parts;
• A printed model is 57 mm tall, 124 mm wide, 300 mm deep;
• A printed model on the platform is 102 mm tall, 124 mm wide, 300 mm deep;
• Two options for the cockpit window - with frames and solid;
• Highly-detailed cockpit interior;
• Bay hatch opens;
• Two options for hull design - with and without the lettering;
• Missile launcher opens and can be equipped with missiles;
• The platform moves on the rails;
• Tunnels for the wiring to install LEDs;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

You can get the Fireball XL5 model for 3D printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble a Fireball XL5 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like Thunderbird 1 3D Printing Model and other Spacecraft 3D Printing Models.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use, and especially the particular assembly part you are working with. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review, and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:

You can scale up the model (downscaling for FFF/FDM 3D printers is not recommended!);

All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.

Cura printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Cura 5.2.1 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, Creality Ender 3 Pro with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Simplify3D 5.0.0 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, FLSUN v400, Ender3 S1 with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download