Battlestar Galactica 1978 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Galactica-type Battlestar is a capital ship that was designed and deployed after the outbreak of hostilities between the Cylons and Colonials. The military craft is equipped with sublight and maneuvering engines, it can accommodate a crew of 5000 people and is armed with heavy weaponry. Battlestar Galactica operates as a fighter carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one.

Inspired by the iconic 1978 TV series, our contributing 3D artist created the Battlestar Galactica 1978 model for 3D printing. The starship has several design choices that allow you to show creativity while painting and displaying the model. There is wiring to introduce LEDs to light up engines, landing bays and bridge of the craft. A great model for 3D printing that can bring you an unforgettable experience and much enjoyment!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Battlestar Galactica 1978 for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 38 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 battleship 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 Battlestar Galactica 1978 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 Battlestar Galactica 1978. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:2000 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:4000 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 38 parts;
• A printed model is 91 mm tall, 258 mm wide, 629 mm deep;
• A printed model on the stand is 130 mm tall, 258 mm wide, 629 mm deep;
• Hidden compartment to store a battery;
• Two landing bay design options - with and without the lettering;
• Decorative nameplate with the logo;
• Alternative lettering for 11 Colonial Battlestars;
• There are tunnels inside the ship for you to introduce LED wiring and light up engines, landing bays and bridge;
• 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 33 parts;
• A printed model is 46 mm tall, 129 wide, 315 mm deep;
• A printed model on the stand is 65 mm tall, 129 wide, 315 mm deep;
• Hidden compartment to store a battery;
• Two landing bay design options - with and without the lettering;
• Decorative nameplate with the logo;
• There are tunnels inside the ship for you to introduce LED wiring and light up engines, landing bays and bridge;
• 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 Battlestar Galactica 1978 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 Battlestar Galactica 1978 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like the Cylon Raider TOS  and Viper TOS 3D Printing Models, and other BSG models for 3D Printing.

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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