Normandy SR-2 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The fans of the universally acclaimed Mass Effect game series will unmistakably recognize the grandiose Normandy SR-2 starship that inherited and further improved all the best features of its predecessor, SR-1. The upgraded model of the ship was prepared to aid Commander Shepard and his crew on their quest to stop the insectoid alien Collectors from destroying humanity. Our contributing 3D artist’s deep admiration for the massive ship spurred the creation of his very own Normandy SR-2 model for 3D printing. The Normandy SR-2 3D printing model masterly recreates the ship’s outstanding design. The hull of the spaceship is streamlined and prolonged, almost elegant - perfectly suitable for maneuvering in the most distant corners of the universe or in heated battles. Two sharp attachments on the nose of the spacecraft and two vertical stabilizers in the back were installed to further aid the flight control. The top hull plated with ablative armour is riddled with authentic patterns, joined by the name of the ship engraved on the sides. Our contributing 3D artist did not forget to adorn the body of the ship with countless windows from where a splendid view of the interstellar space can unfold. Moving on to the four wings of Normandy SR-2, he equipped them with huge antiproton thrusters, while engraving the ship series on the primary wings. To further enhance your display a special platform for the ship was prepared, which imitates a fragment of a docking bay on the Citadel and large docking magnets that can hold the colossal starship in place. Now gather your crew, get the 3D printer started, and set into a breathtaking adventure with the Normandy SR-2 3D printing model!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Normandy SR-2 for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 97 hours in total. For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and to minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support the starship model was divided into many assembly parts, e.g. sharp nose attachments, antiproton thrusters, tail stabilizers, parts of the complex wings, etc. are provided as separate STL files. For you to display the Normandy SR-2 model among your 3D printed starship fleet in the version 1.0 there is a platform provided that is made to resemble the fragment of a Citadel docking bay. All assembly parts 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 2.0 and DLP/SLA/SLS 2.0 versions in PDF format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to the Normandy SR-2 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 actual length of Normandy SR-2 that is 216000 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/400 for the FFF/FDM version and 1/800 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 2.0 version features:

• Contains 176 parts;
• A printed model is 122 mm tall, 251 mm wide, 552 mm deep;
• A printed model on the platform is 140 mm tall, 251 mm wide, 552 mm deep;
• New upgraded design and enhanced detail;
• 3 variants of the starship design — Clean, Cerberus, and Alliance;
• 2 variants of the hull — with and without the lettering;
• Removable bottom hatch to access the battery;
• Nacelle front moves and can be fixed upright;
• New platform design;
• Tunnels for LED wiring to light up engines and interior;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 2.0 version features:

• Contains 104 parts;
• A printed model is 61 mm tall, 126 mm wide, 276 mm deep;
• A printed model on the platform is:  70 mm tall, 126 mm wide, 276 mm deep;
• New upgraded design and enhanced detail;
• 3 variants of the starship design — Clean, Cerberus, and Alliance;
• 2 variants of the hull — with and without the lettering;
• Removable bottom hatch to access the battery;
• Nacelle front moves and can be fixed upright;
• New platform design;
• Tunnels for LED wiring to light up engines and interior;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 90 parts;
• A printed model is 133 mm tall, 248 mm wide, 558 mm deep;
• Assembly kit includes lock 60_Ge_Lock_x33 to connect the model's parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 33 times;
• Tunnels throughout the starship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up the main hull and all engine exhausts;
• Windows of the main hull and engine exhaust glasses are provided separately to be printed with the transparent filament;
• The platform is designed to resemble a fragment of a docking bay;
• The elements that imitate the docking magnets on the platform can be articulated with the help of 1.75 PLA pins;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 version features:

• Contains 31 parts;
• A printed model is 67 mm tall, 124 mm wide, 279 mm deep;
• Tunnels throughout the starship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up all engine exhausts;
• Windows of the engine exhaust glasses are provided separately to be printed with the transparent material;
• The platform is designed to resemble a fragment of a docking bay;
• 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 model of Normandy SR-2​​ 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 Normandy SR-2 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Mass Effect 3D Printing Models, as well as other Space Ships 3D Printing Models.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Lab, 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.

Bambu Lab printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Bambu Studio 1.9.1. Test models were printed on the Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 S1, Anycubic Kobra 2, and Anycubic Vyper using PLA and PETG filaments.

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

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