Rodan 3D Printing Figurine | Assembly

HISTORY OF RODAN

Rodan is a giant pteranodon of black color. In the first film, Rodan's chicks hatched from eggs in a nest that was located inside the volcano. The cubs were already huge and their first prey was giant prehistoric insects meganules. For the rest of the films, Rodan's appearance did not change, only his behavior. In the film "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" Rodan is the sworn enemy of Godzilla, he attacks Godzilla like a bird of prey, biting his head and beating by his wings. However, by the end of the film, Rodan and Godzilla cease to be at enmity and until the end of the Showa era, they are allies. In Heisei, everything changes: in the film "Godzilla v. Mechagodzilla 2" Rodan is again the enemy of Godzilla, he protects his territory from him on an island in the Bering Sea. However, after Rodan awoke from the choral song of the medium-childrens, he came to Godzilla for help in the battle with the robot Mechagodzilla. In the Millennium, Rodan was one of the monsters that, under the control of the Xylene invaders, destroyed the large megacities of the Earth. Together with Angirus and King Sizar, Rodan fights Godzilla at Mount Fujiyama.

ABOUT THIS 3D MINIATURE

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. 

FDM version features:
- Contain 9 parts;
- Made with Locks for better fixing. One part of Lock (4_Ge_lock_7S (x6)) you need to print 6 times.
- Made with platform;
- All parts are divided in such way that you will print them with the smallest amount of supports.

SLS/SLA version features:
- Same as FDM but smaller and made as 1 part.

All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

Note: Before starting 3D printing the model, read the Printing Details for CURA 3.2.1. Software.

There are 9 parts for FFF/FDM version and 1 part for SLS/SLA version.

Scale: His size in Heisei era is 150000 mm. Model made as 1/500 scale in FDM version and 1/1000 in SLS/SLA version.

FDM version dimensions:
After being printed will stand - 140 mm tall, 300 mm wide, 140 mm deep;

SLS/SLA version dimensions:
After being printed will stand - 70 mm tall, 150 mm wide, 70 mm deep;
- Has only 1 detail, to keep printing costs down.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of Rodan​ 3D Miniature for 3D printing which consist of 10 parts;
- 2 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and SLS/SLA;
- Made with platform;
- Model fixed by the Locks;
- High-poly detailed miniature of Rodan;
- Detailed settings that we provide for Cura 3.2.1. for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Rodan 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel.

You can get Model of Rodan for 3D Printing right now! 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.

Also, you may like other Villains 3D Printing Miniatures.

_______
FAQ: 
Where can I print a model if I have no printer?
How to get started with 3D printing?
How to set up my 3D printer?
How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? 
How to paint printed figurine

Generic

This model was tested in Cura 3.2.1 and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material.

Recommendations: For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality
Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell 
Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
    Wall Line Count: 2
Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0
Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm 
      Top Layers: 8
    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
      Bottom Layers: 8
Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Filter Out Tiny Gaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Sharpest Corner
Seam Corner Preference: Hide Seam
Ignore Small Z Gaps: Check
Extra Skin Wall Count: 1

Infill 
Infill Density: 20%
Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill X Offset: 0 mm
Infill Y Offset: 0 mm
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm
Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm
Infill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 0
Infill Before Walls: Check
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2
Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚
    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0

Material 
Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3 
Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 90
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/s 

Speed 
Print Speed: 45 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s
    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/s
Travel Speed: 120 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 30 mm/s
  Initial Layer Print Speed: 30 mm/s
  Initial Layer Travel Speed: 60 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2

Travel 
Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mm
Layer Start X: 0.0 mm
Layer Start Y: 0.0 mm

Cooling 
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
    Regular Fan Speed: 100%
    Maximum Fan Speed: 100% 
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm
    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2 
Minimum Layer Time: 5 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support 
Generate Support: Check
Support Placement: Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle: 60°
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Connect Support ZigZags: Check
Support Density: 15 %
    Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mm
Support Z Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Top Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Bottom Distance: 0.3 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 0.7 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 3.0 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65° 

Build Plate Adhesion 
Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
    Brim Line Count: 18 
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes 
Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes
Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Experimental
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
Maximum Resolution: 0.01 mm
Flow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mm
Flow rate compensation factor: 100%

Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.