Asterix 3D Printing Figurine for Diorama | Assembly

HISTORY OF THE ASTERIX

Asterix is ​​a fictional Gaul. He travels with his friend Obelix using the magic potion that the druid Panoramix cooks for them. They are fighting the Romans, led by Caesar, who invaded Gaul and the heroes have to travel in different countries and regions as European (Britain, Spain, Italy) and more exotic (Egypt, America, India). Asterix is ​​low in height with a mustache and wears a winged helmet. He constantly follows the moral principles and tries to act according to plan, unlike his friend Obelix. He constantly has to get into trouble because of the fact that Obelix is ​​setting him up. But together they are chosen from any adventure whole not without the help of a magic potion, of course.

ABOUT THIS 3D MINIATURE

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

Features:

- Contains 12 parts;

- Contain one-piece variant;

- All parts are divided in such way that you will print them with the smallest amount of supports.

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 3.1.0. Software.

Scale: The scale of the model was calculated on the basis of the growth of the Dogmatix breed (west highland white terrier) 25 cm. So the size of Asterix is 1290 mm. Model made as 1/12 scale.

Dimensions:

After being printed will stand:
 108 mm tall, 46 mm wide, 52 mm deep;

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of Asterix for 3D printing which consist of 12 parts;

- Contain one-piece variant;
- High-poly detailed miniature of Asterix;

- Detailed settings that we provide for Cura 3.1.0. for the best print;

- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

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

You can get Model of Asterix 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.

Here you can find his friend Obelix with his little canine pal Dogmatix.

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This model was tested in Cura 3.1.0. and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality

Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
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
   Support 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
    Support Speed: 45 mm/s
      Support Infill Speed: 45 mm/s
Travel Speed: 80 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 15 mm/s

    Initial Layer Print Speed: 15 mm/s
    Initial Layer Travel Speed: 26.6667 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 15 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 
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
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
Maximum Resolution: 0.01 mm
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes

Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

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.