Chevrolet Impala 1967 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

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Chevrolet Impala 1967 is not just a prop in the longest-running fantasy TV series. Affectionately nicknamed “Metallicar” by Supernatural fans, Dean Winchester’s “Baby” is more of an independent character than a car, as it will always be the Winchesters’ loyal companion and a trademark to the show. 

The monster-hunting brothers have been travelling across the country while battling every imaginable evil and subjected the Impala to every possible crash in the course of 15 seasons of the show. However, Chevy Impala model for 3D printing by our contributing 3D artist looks like it is fresh from the auto show. The 3D artist dedicated many hours of work depicting the iconic retro vehicle and stuffed it with lots of cool features that will rejoice both the Supernatural and modelling enthusiasts. Baby sports a Kansas license plate that reads “KAZ 2Y5” and even has a cross in the trunk. 3D print the legendary Chevrolet Impala and get ready to repel evil spirits!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Chevrolet Impala 1967 3D printing model is a highly-detailed action assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 125 hours in total. 

In order to preserve the accurate likeness of the original 1967 Chevrolet Impala car, the model was divided into many parts that are to be assembled as if a real vehicle. Taking into account the willingness of our customers to make their 3D printing projects as true to life as possible, Gambody team worked on the highly-articulated assembly of the vehicle that presupposes active suspension and a variety of movable elements.

Thus, various special mechanisms were introduced into the model to make sure that the parts comprising the suspension, as well as the details of the frame and the car body, are both authentic and highly functional (please, see "Versions' specifications", "Assembly video" and photo preview slider). 

The cutting of the model was chosen to ensure the cleanest 3D printing result possible and to minimize the amount of material needed to print the generated support. 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 so that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to assembling the iconic Chevrolet Impala 1967. 

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.

VERSION'S SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.1 version features:

• Contains 266 parts;
• A printed model is 180 mm tall, 257 mm wide, 677 mm deep;
• New illuminable spotlights on the side arches of the windshield;
• A radio antenna;
• Opening glove box;
• Window cranks and rear door opening handles;
• Fog lights and turn signals can be illuminated;
• 2 variants for front windows - closed and lowered;
• Reinforced connection of the body's rear parts;
• New front seat design;
• Chevrolet Impala 1967 from the version FFF/FDM 1.0 can be updated by replacing the doors, dashboard, and front seats from the FFF/FDM 1.1 version. The front lights are glued to the model.

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• The model's scale was calculated from the actual length of the Chevrolet Impala 1967 that is 5410 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1:8 for the FFF/FDM version;
• When printed the Chevrolet Impala 1967 will stand 180 mm tall, 257 mm wide, 677 mm deep;

Suspension:

• The authentic active suspension of the model's front and rear axles is equipped with independent shock-absorbers;
• The assembly of the shock-absorbers requires 4 regular ball pen springs and additional "pins" that can be made out of short pieces of regular 1.75mm filament;
• The mechanism of the steering rack allows the simultaneous movement of the wheels (incl. via steering wheel);
• Simultaneous movement of the rear wheels rotates the crankshaft;

Engine:

• The model is equipped with an authentic V8 engine; 

Wheels:

• Both front and rear wheels rotate;
• Wheel tyres can be printed either with plastic filament or with flexible material;

Car Body:

• The model's hood, trunk and the four doors open in order to access the highly-detailed interior of the Impala;
• The steering wheel rotates and can also turn the front wheels (via the functioning steering rack);
• The car's windshield, windows, headlights and taillights are provided separately to be printed with the transparent filament;
• LED wiring can be easily installed throughout the body of the Impala, while the battery can be hidden inside the opening hood;
• Windscreen wipers are articulated;

Arsenal:

• There is a cross in the trunk to repel evil spirits;
• The vehicle's registration plate and Chevrolet emblem are made to resemble the authentic ones and are to be glued;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures;

Chevrolet Impala 1967 3D printing model comes with an "Assembly video" and "Assembly Manual" in PDF format that we highly recommend that you watch before printing!

You can get the model of Chevrolet Impala 1967 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 Chevrolet Impala 1967 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like Dean Winchester 3D Printing Figurine, as well as other Vehicle 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