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You will get instant access to the STL files of Serenity 3D Printing Model | Assembly after completing your purchase. Simply add the model to your cart and check out using PayPal, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, or other available payment methods.
Watch the assembly video for Serenity 3D Printing Model | Assembly, and explore more tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, 3D printing timelapses, and painting guides on the official Gambody YouTube channel.
This 3D Model consists of files in StereoLithography (.Stl) format that is optimized for 3D printing.
Before printing the files, we strongly recommend reading the PRINTING DETAILS section.
WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?
- 4 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS printers - files of both versions are available for download after the purchase;
- STL files of Serenity Model for 3D printing which consist of 205 parts;
- High-poly detailed model of Serenity;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D and Slic3r for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.
Detailed information about this 3D printing model is available in the DESCRIPTION section.
Before printing, take a look at Printing Details for recommended settings and tips to achieve better results.
ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL
Serenity is a small transport vessel used by a nine-person smuggler crew within Joss Whedon's sci-fi television series Firefly. Vaguely resembling the insect of the same name, the spaceship was purchased by Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the aftermath of a galactic Unification war and named after the Battle of Serenity Valley, the final decisive battle in the civil war. Although the space drama series lasted only fourteen episodes, both the show and the Firefly-class ship won the hearts of a huge army of fans who still list Serenity among their all-time favourite sci-fi spaceships. The author of this 3D printing project is no exception - the imaginative mind behind the awesome fictional machine spent 115 hours to prepare the legendary transportation means for any enthusiast to 3D print. Inspired by one of the most memorable and recognisable ships in science fiction, Serenity for 3D printing is made to depict every fine detail of the vessel’s design and is provided with awesome bonus features like tunnels for LED wiring or transparent bridge windows. Serenity might be not the most reliable transport - it always breaks down, seems to be mostly patched up with duct tape and even lacks any weapons! But what made it so well-loved by the large audience, must be Serenity’s warm and lived-in nature and love of the crew members that, according to the captain, “keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keens, makes her home.”
ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING
Serenity spaceship for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 38 hours in total. For you to receive the cleanest printing result possible and to minimise the amount of filament needed for generated support the Firefly-class vessel model was divided into many assembly parts, e.g. each solar panel, field generator housing, heat exchangers, cargo door, engine deployment jacks etc. are provided as separate STL files. The cargo door located at the front of the spaceship can be opened to access the lower deck. The windows on the bridge are also provided as six separate files for you to print them using transparent filament. There can be found special tunnels leading into the primary thruster and both main engines that were designed by our team for you to easily introduce LED wiring. For you to display Serenity in a flight position there is a special stand provided. Moreover, there is also a 1:200 Shuttle model available for you to complement Serenity's FFF/FDM version. All the assembly parts are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out so 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.
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 Serenity's actual length that is 82100 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/200 for FFF/FDM version and 1/400 for DLP/SLA/SLS version.
VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS
FFF/FDM 1.1 version features:
- A printed model is: 116 mm tall, 262 mm wide, 412 mm deep;
- A printed model on a platform is: 229 mm tall, 261 mm wide, 412 mm deep;
- New authentic cockpit with the figurines of the crew;
- The figurines of the crew are adapted for resin printing exclusively;
- Two hull versions: solid and with cutouts for the windows;
- The cargo bay doors open;
- You can assemble the model either with or without the landing gear;
- Movable landing gear;
- Vertical and horizontal positioning of the secondary engines;
- Alternative front hull: solid and with the cutouts for the windows;
- Alternative ship's tail: basic and adapted for LED wiring to light up the reactors and field generator housing.
DLP/SLA 1.1 version features:
- A printed model is: 58 mm tall, 131 mm wide, 206 mm deep;
- A printed model on a platform is: 114 mm tall, 130 mm wide, 206 mm deep;
- New authentic cockpit with the figurines of the crew;
- The cargo bay doors open;
- You can assemble the model either with or without the landing gear;
- Movable landing gear;
- Vertical and horizontal positioning of the secondary engines;
- Alternative front hull: solid and with the cutouts for the windows;
- Alternative ship's tail: basic and adapted for LED wiring to light up the reactors and field generator housing.
FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:
- Contains 54 parts;
- A printed model is 230 mm tall, 256 mm wide, 390 mm deep;
- Assembly kit includes one lock 49_Ge_lock_10_x23 to connect parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 23 times;
- Rear engine baffles 53_flap_big_x4 and 54_flap_small_x4need to be printed 4 times each and will require glue for assembly;
- Static Discharge Spikes located above the bridge come as separate file 22_antens_x12 that needs to be printed 12 times;
- Windows on the bridge are provided separately to be printed with the transparent filament for you to access the highly-detailed cockpit;
- Tunnels throughout the spaceship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up the primary thruster and both main engines that are shown in flight position;
- The cargo door located at the front can be opened and closed;
- The version's scale corresponds with the 1:200 version of the Shuttle model that can be attached;
- There are alternative vertical engines to display Serenity coming in to land (24_v2_turbine_2_vert_R; 26_v2_turbine_2_vert_L);
- The main engine is also provided with an alternative cutting to light up the reactors and field generator housing. This version comes with reactor covers separated for you to print them with transparent filament;
- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.
DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 version features:
- Contains 27 parts;
- A printed model is 115 mm tall, 128 mm wide, 195 mm deep;
- Rear engine baffles 26_flap_big_x4 and 27_flap_small_x4 need to be printed 4 times each and will require glue for assembly;
- Windows on the bridge are provided separately to be printed with the transparent filament for you to access the highly-detailed cockpit;
- Tunnels throughout the spaceship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up the primary thruster;
- The cargo door located at the front can be opened and closed;
- 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 model of Serenity 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 Serenity 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.
Also, you may like the other Space Ships 3D Printing Models as well as Serenity Shuttle 3D Printing Model.
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Below you'll find detailed slicing settings for Bambu Studio 2.0+, Orca Slicer 2.0+, UltiMaker Cura 5.0+, PrusaSlicer 2.0+, Slic3r 1.3+, Simplify3D 5.0+ to help you get the best results when printing this model. These settings are optimized specifically for this 3D model, but please note they may need slight adjustments depending on your printer or filament. When in doubt, refer to your printer's user manual.
To avoid printing issues and achieve the best quality, we highly recommend applying the following settings:
Bambu Studio 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
You have to calibrate this parameter
You have to calibrate this parameter
You have to calibrate this parameter
For pins and power elements of the structure, such as the vehicle frame, use 3 loop
Disabled for vehicles and enabled for characters
For 0,2 Layer Height
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v2, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
We also recommend placing and removing supports manually in some places using special button
1-2 loops for more thick support
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Bottom Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
You have to calibrate this parameter which one is better for your filament
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
For PLA and PETG filament types
5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate
You have to calibrate this parameter
Read the description on your filament roll
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Orca Slicer 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
0.01-0.05 You have to calibrate this parameter
0.01-0.05 You have to calibrate this parameter
0.1-0.2 You have to calibrate this parameter
For pins and power elements of the structure, such as the vehicle frame, use 3 loop
Disabled for vehicles and ships, enabled for characters
For 0,2 Layer Height
For 0,2 Layer Height
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example, Anycubic Kobra 3 Or Bambulab A1, you can select the maximum recommended values.
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
We also recommend placing and removing supports manually in some places using special button
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Bottom Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
For PLA and PETG filament types
5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate
Read the description on your filament roll
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
You have to calibrate this parameter
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Read the description on your filament roll
This field is filled in according to your printer specifications when you add it to the slicer.
You can add custom G-code here for the start and end of the print. However, be careful - this is for advanced users only!
You have to calibrate your printer using Ge retraction test models
Retraction Length: For direct-drive setups use 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm; for Bowden extruders use 5 to 7 mm
This is how fast the filament is pulled back—40-60 mm/s for direct drive and 30-50 mm/s for Bowden setups.
You have to calibrate this parameter: Reduce it until the printer starts to hit the parts with the nozzle during printing, then increase it by 0.2.
UltiMaker Cura 5.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
To increase the strength of the print parts, use wall line count: 3
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
These parameters are for standard PLA plastic. If you are using a different type of plastic, check the printing temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Also, read the description on your filament spool. For fast printers, add +30 °C to the current parameters.
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
Use this value other than 0 if your nozzle catches on the internal infill during travel moves. Try to keep this value as low as possible in height.
Use normal supports to support large, straight surfaces (most mechanical or technical parts).
You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Use 1 instead of 0 if your supports are thin and tall. They will be harder to remove, but much stronger.
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
Use tree supports to support complex objects, such as characters.
You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
Use a skirt for all parts when printing on outdated printers.
Use a brim when printing thin but tall parts, as well as parts with a small bed adhesion area.
PrusaSlicer 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
for 0.2 Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
(for PLA and PETG)
(5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
(45-50 degree)You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer
and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Top contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try
increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Top contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try
increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise. Use the minimum value for outdated printers without acceleration calibration, and the maximum value for modern printers if you need it.
These settings only work for 3D printers with multiple extruders
You can try setting all parameters in this section, except the First layer, to values between 0.75% of your nozzle diameter and 1.25% of your nozzle diameter. Adjusting them will help you work out the optimal parameters for the best quality for your print. As for the First layer, you can set it to 150% of the diameter of your nozzle for better adhesion to the build plate (for a nozzle with a diameter of 0.4 mm, the First layer extrusion width can be from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm)
For better printing quality you have to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test model.
Check your filament manufacturer's temperature recommendations on the spool.
Cooling parameters depends on the material you use for printing.
*for PLA
Slic3r 1.3+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
For 0.12 Layer Height
For 0.12 Layer Height
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
Use skirt for outdated 3d printers
(5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
(45-60 degree)You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models
Contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise. Use the minimum value for outdated printers without acceleration calibration, and the maximum value for modern printers if you need it.
You have to calibrate this parameter from 0.9 to 1.1 according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Check your filament manufacturer's temperature recommendations on the spool.
Cooling parameters depends on the material you use for printing.
Calibrate this value if you need to reduce or improve the adhesion between the plastic and the heat bed
Your current nozzle diameter
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
Simplify3D 5.0+ Your current nozzle diameter
You have to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
For 0,2 Layer Height
For 0,2 Layer Height
To increase the strength of the print parts, use Outline Perimeters: 3
You can enable this parameter to print rounded or spherical models, as well as character models.
Use this option only if your parts are too tight. but better calibrate your printer extrusion
Use this option only if your parts are too tight. but better calibrate your printer extrusion
Use 2 and more if you want to create skirt instead brim
1-2 for skirt and 10-20 for brim
Use for wipe nozzle if you need
Use For ABS filament
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Calibrate your filament and detect optimal temperature for it
Average temperature for PLA filament
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise.
