Danube-Class Runabout 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The missions of Danube-Class runabouts, the multi-purpose vehicles affiliated with the United Federation of Planets, are quite versatile: these crafts were used for cargo transporting, passenger services, scientific, rescue, and evacuation missions. Runabouts feature a variety of modules and mission pods that make them so utilitarian. This class was typically assigned to space stations or Federation starships as auxiliary ships. Runabouts are known for their large operational range and superior weapons capability in comparison to shuttles, they can reach speeds of up to warp 5.

Danube-class received a significant amount of votes from our community who were dreaming of having it in their collections of printables and finally, this vessel was added to the Star Trek selection of the marketplace. This project took a lot of time and dedication from our contributing 3D artist to create it and the way the model looks and the quality it has prove the incredible mastery of the author. Both interior and exterior of Danube-Class runabout are designed following the original appearance of the vessel: you can print a very detailed cockpit and crew lounge rooms; the space in the warp nacelles can be light up and the comprehensive cutting of nacelles allows printing the parts of the nacelles with a transparent material; the command and mission-specific pods are detachable just like in the series and the overall build is extremely precise. Printing the model will bring you an unparalleled experience, you can't miss this chance!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The Danube-Class Runabout model for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 99 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 starship 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 and video formats. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the Danube-Class Runabout 3D printing 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 starship which is 23100 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:64 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:128 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 85 parts;
• A printed model is 112 mm tall, 209 mm wide, 359 mm deep;
• A printed model on the stand is 175 mm tall, 209 mm wide, 364 mm deep;
• 2 variants of the hull - with and without the raised lines;
• Detachable command pod;
• Removable command pod door;
• Detachable mission-specific pod;
• Highly-detailed cockpit interior;
• Elaborate crew lounge interior;
• There are tunnels for LED wiring to light up engines, pylons, and interior;
• 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 67 parts;
• A printed model is 56 mm tall, 104 mm wide, 180 mm deep;
• A printed model on the stand is: 88 mm tall, 104 mm wide, 182 mm deep;
• 2 variants of the hull - with and without the raised lines;
• Detachable command pod;
• Removable command pod door;
• Detachable mission-specific pod;
• Highly-detailed cockpit interior;
• Elaborate crew lounge interior;
• There are tunnels for LED wiring to light up engines, pylons, and interior;
• 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 Danube-Class Runabout model 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 a Danube-Class Runabout 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Star Trek 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