F-14 Tomcat 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Active

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Despite its retirement from US frontline service, the F-14 remains a beloved and iconic aircraft among all movie fans, as it was the main aircraft in the "TOPGUN" academy, in the eponymous film starring Tom Cruise. Both Maverick and Iceman piloted these jets in high-stakes aerial battles against MiGs, showcasing their top-notch skills and instincts. Even many years later the events of the original movie, Pete Mitchell and the son of his deceased friend Goose, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, manage to steal these iconic aircraft from the hangars to defeat hostile aircraft once again in the sequel.

Since this is not a fictional air vessel, but a real military jet, our contributing 3D artist spent hours meticulously analyzing blueprints of this supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, as well as real combat footage and fictional scenes from popular movies. Such a meticulous approach will allow fellow movie and modeling fans to equally enjoy the iconic swing-wing design, movable rudders, retractable landing gear, and thematic navy ship platform upon printing the project. Holding this accurately designed model in your hand, you can feel the glorious power behind its iconic design!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The F-14 Tomcat model for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 112 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 fighter 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 F-14 Tomcat 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 F-14 Tomcat which is 19000 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:32 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:64 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 85 parts;
• A printed model is 155 mm tall, 616 mm wide, 593 mm deep;
• Two wings positions - folded and unfolded;
• Vertical and diving rudders rotate;
• You can open and fix the canopy;
• Thematic Top Gun platform features a moving catapult;
• Retractable landing gear;
• Aircraft’s hook lowers;
• Landing gear wheels spin;
• You can illuminate the engines and the canopy;
• 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 57 parts;
• A printed model is 80 mm tall, 307 mm wide, 296 mm deep;
• Two wings positions - folded and unfolded;
• Vertical and diving rudders rotate;
• You can open and fix the canopy;
• Thematic Top Gun platform features a moving catapult;
• Retractable landing gear;
• Aircraft’s hook lowers;
• Landing gear wheels spin;
• You can illuminate the engines and the canopy;
• 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 F-14 Tomcat 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 F-14 Tomcat 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Aircraft 3D Printing Models.

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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