The Time Machine 1960 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

H. G. Wells’ The Time Machine is known and loved by millions of TV viewers. The science fiction film tells a story about an inventor named George (played by Rod Taylor), who constructs a machine that allows him to travel into the distant future. During his time travels, George witnesses the events from different historical periods and finally travels to the era, where mankind is divided into two species, passive vegetarian Eloi and underground-dwelling Morlocks, who feed on the Eloi. After rescuing Weena, an Eloi girl, George learns about the life of two species, tries to help Eloi, falls into the trap of Morlocks, but finally escapes and returns to 1900. But the desire to rebuild civilization drives George to a new journey through time.

Inspired by The Time Machine post-apocalyptic film, our contributing 3D artist created this amazing model for 3D printing. The original design of the vehicle was elaborated by William Ferrari, Mentor Huebner and George Pal, who took a barber chair as the basis for the machine and came up with the idea of a sled-like design. The big radar-like dish indicates the movement of the construction. The Time Machine for 3D printing has a rotating dish with two design options, a moving control lever, a plate with the logo, and LEDs to illuminate the pods. This model is a must-have for all Time Machine fans!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Time Machine 1960 for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 95 hours in total.

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible, minimise the amount of filament needed for generated support, and make use of the active elements designed by Gambody Engineers, the Time Machine 1960 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 format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the Time Machine 1960 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 height of the Time Machine. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:8 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:16 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 72 parts;
• A printed model is 296 mm tall, 219 mm wide, 281 mm deep;
• Dish rotates;
• Two rear dish options - with and without the pattern;
• Two cap options for control and generator pods - solid and fragmented to insert transparent elements;
• Control lever moves;
• The plate with the logo;
• Tunnels for LED wiring;
• 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 47 parts;
• A printed model is 148 mm tall, 110 wide, 140 mm deep;
• Dish rotates;
• Two rear dish options - with and without the pattern;
• Two cap options for control and generator pods - solid and fragmented to insert transparent elements;
• Control lever moves;
• The plate with the logo;
• Tunnels for LED wiring;
• 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 Time Machine 1960 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 Time Machine 1960 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like the Time Travel and Sci-Fi 3D printing models and figurines.

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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