Gandalf Bust STL files for 3D Printing | Assembly Model

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Gandalf the Grey, the wise and powerful wizard, is a pivotal figure in the Lord of the Rings universe. As the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring, he guided a company of brave adventurers on their perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth. With his prophetic wisdom, Gandalf became a mentor and a symbol of hope in the face of darkness. He played a crucial role in defeating the Balrog in the Mines of Moria and later returned as Gandalf the White, even more powerful and wise.

This Gandalf Bust 3D printer model is a tribute to the iconic wizard's enduring legacy. Our contributor has meticulously captured the essence of Gandalf’s character through intricate detail and lifelike features. From his piercing gaze and flowing beard to the weathered lines etched on his face and pointy hat, this bust perfectly embodies the Grey Pilgrim, making it a stunning addition to any LOTR collection. Download the STL files today and embark on your own adventure through Middle-earth.

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Gandalf Bust for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 40 hours in total. The model's anatomy and proportions were thoroughly reviewed during the moderation process for the wizard to be depicted harmoniously in the intended pose.

The model's cutting was chosen by our team to minimise the amount of generated support and some of the parts were hollowed out for you to save resin in the Eco version. In order to conceal the places where the assembly parts of the model are connected, Gandalf Bust 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 Gandalf Bust.

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 height of Gandalf. The 3D printing design's chosen scales are 1:3 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:6 for the DLP/SLA/SLS versions.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 versions features:

• Contains 5 parts;
• A printed model is 290 mm tall, 177 mm wide, 197 mm deep;
• You can print Gandalf with and without the wizard hat;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 versions features:

• Contains 3 parts;
• A printed model is 145 mm tall, 89 mm wide, 99 mm deep;
• You can print Gandalf with and without the wizard hat;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

DLP/SLA Eco 1.0 versions features:

• Contains 3 parts;
• A printed model is 145 mm tall, 89 mm wide, 99 mm deep;
• You can print Gandalf with and without the wizard hat;
• Some parts are manually hollowed out to save resin.

SLS 1.0 versions features:

• Contains 2 parts - a solid Gandalf Bust model with and without hat.

You can get the 3D printer model of Gandalf Bust 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 Gandalf Bust 3D Printer Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other LOTR 3D Printing Designs.

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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 1.9.5. 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 5.8.1 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