Thunderbird 2 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Gerry Anderson is famous for his futuristic television programmes, in the 1960s and 1970s he filmed his well-known series including Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, UFO, Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Joe 90. Thunderbirds were especially popular, these series featured a big variety of futuristic air, land and sea vehicles and machines. The most advanced machines, “Thunderbirds”, belonged to the International Rescue organisation and were used during their rescues. Thunderbird 2,  a heavy-duty transporter aircraft, could carry rescue equipment to the danger zone in one of 6 pods; this super-fast VTOL aircraft was used in most earth-based rescue missions. 

Thunderbird 2 inspired our contributing 3D artist to create this amazing model for 3D printing. The transporter has several display options, it can be mounted on a platform or hydraulic legs, the hangar is detachable and can be placed under the transporter or separately. Hangar serves as a base for Thunderbird 4 submarine, which is included in the files and makes this outstanding model even more authentic! You can choose between the clear and marked hull, there are tunnels for LEDs to illuminate bow and tail sections. We know you were waiting for it so please welcome the most iconic Thunderbirds machines of all!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Thunderbird 2 for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 49 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 transporter 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 Thunderbird 2 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 Thunderbird 2 which is 76000 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:128 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:256 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 78 parts;
• A printed model is 146 mm tall, 448 mm wide, 595 mm deep;
• A printed model on the platform is 286 mm tall, 448 mm wide, 574 mm deep;
• Two hull options - with the line and lettering and clear;
• Highly detailed hangar;
• Two hangar design options - empty and with a ladder for Thunderbird 4 submarine;
• Thunderbird 4 has two hull design options - solid and with a transparent cockpit glass;
• Two types of hydraulic legs - fully raised (for unfolding operations) and lowered to half;
• The transporter can be mounted on an angled platform or the hydraulic legs;
• Two options for covers - solid and with nozzles for hydraulic legs;
• Detachable hangar;
• Highly detailed cockpit;
• There are tunnels inside the transporter for you to introduce LED wiring;
• 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 73 mm tall, 224 mm wide, 298 mm deep;
• A printed model is 143 mm tall, 224 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
• Two hull options - with the line and lettering and clear;
• Highly detailed hangar;
• Two hangar design options - empty and with a ladder for Thunderbird 4 submarine;
• Thunderbird 4 has two hull design options - solid and with a transparent cockpit glass;
• Two types of hydraulic legs - fully raised (for unfolding operations) and lowered to half;
• The transporter can be mounted on an angled platform or the hydraulic legs;
• Two options for covers - solid and with nozzles for hydraulic legs;
• Detachable hangar;
• Highly detailed cockpit;
• There are tunnels inside the transporter for you to introduce LED wiring;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

You can get the model of Thunderbird 2 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 Thunderbird 2 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like the SHADO Skydiver and Eagle Transporter 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