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Thunder Fighter 3D Printing Model | Assembly
Specifications

Files

3D model format

Stereolithography (.stl)

Total files

67
Information
The total number of 3D model files available across all versions and updates of this model, including variants optimized for different types of 3D printers.

License

Personal use

Slicer settings

not available

Mesh error check

not specified

Support

Lifetime support from Gambody team

Update requests

not specified

Model complexity

not specified

Assembly guide

Video

Model versions

1.0 Initial

FFF/FDM

Files

39

Parts

not specified

Scale

not specified

Printed model size

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Printed base size

not specified

Assembly method

not specified

Features

not specified

DLP/SLA

Files

28

Parts

not specified

Eco parts

not specified

Scale

not specified

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not specified

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not specified

Assembly method

not specified

Features

not specified

Additional details

Part of diorama

No

Special pack included

No

You will get instant access to the STL files of Thunder Fighter 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 Thunder Fighter 3D Printing Model | Assembly, and explore more tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, 3D printing timelapses, and painting guides on the official Gambody YouTube channel.

Source Files

This 3D Model of 'Star Fighter from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century 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?

  • 2 versions of Thunderfighter STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA - files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
  • STL files of high-poly Buck Rogers' Thunder Fighter 3D Model for 3D printing consist of 63 files;
  • Sizes:
  • FFF/FDM: 74 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
  • FFF/FDM (on the platform): 138 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
  • DLP/SLA: 37 mm tall, 80 mm wide, 143 mm deep;
  • DLP/SLA(on the platform): 69 mm tall, 80 mm wide, 143 mm deep;
  • Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF format;
  • Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer 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.

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Tag (repaired).stl
Tag (repaired).stl
Size: 150.15 x 18.16 x 4.59 mm | 5.91 x 0.71 x 0.18 in File size: 1.78 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 18 min / 1 m
Keychain (repaired).stl
Keychain (repaired).stl
Size: 29.68 x 29.69 x 2.42 mm | 1.17 x 1.17 x 0.1 in File size: 0.37 mb Printing Time / Filament: 23 min / <1 m
_37_platform_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_37_platform_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 23.72 x 21.15 x 60.9 mm | 0.93 x 0.83 x 2.4 in File size: 0.05 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 27 min / 1 m
_36_platform_a_FDM (repaired).stl
_36_platform_a_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 114.64 x 134.53 x 80.13 mm | 4.51 x 5.3 x 3.15 in File size: 0.48 mb Printing Time / Filament: 7 h 24 min / 4 m
_35_cockpit_e_FDM (repaired).stl
_35_cockpit_e_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 18.3346 x 39.25692 x 16.84201 mm | 0.72 x 1.55 x 0.66 in File size: 0.76 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 4 min / 1 m
_34_cockpit_d_FDM (repaired).stl
_34_cockpit_d_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 19.86801 x 24.048 x 25.048 mm | 0.78 x 0.95 x 0.99 in File size: 1.08 mb Printing Time / Filament: 37 min / <1 m
_33_cockpit_c_FDM (repaired).stl
_33_cockpit_c_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 23.94261 x 26.62719 x 27.73526 mm | 0.94 x 1.05 x 1.09 in File size: 1.15 mb Printing Time / Filament: 45 min / <1 m
_32_cockpit_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_32_cockpit_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 3.28923 x 6.06797 x 17.64448 mm | 0.13 x 0.24 x 0.69 in File size: 0.26 mb Printing Time / Filament: 5 min / <1 m
_31_cockpit_a_FDM (repaired).stl
_31_cockpit_a_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 24.12593 x 35.72561 x 21.78791 mm | 0.95 x 1.41 x 0.86 in File size: 1.23 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 15 min / 1 m
_30_chassis_a_FDM (repaired).stl
_30_chassis_a_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 28.31381 x 19.50571 x 12.48753 mm | 1.11 x 0.77 x 0.49 in File size: 1.19 mb Printing Time / Filament: 24 min / <1 m
_29_chassis_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_29_chassis_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.38742 x 34.11296 x 44.89571 mm | 0.53 x 1.34 x 1.77 in File size: 1.21 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 1 min / <1 m
_28_window_back_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_28_window_back_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 7.694 x 7.65 x 11.37 mm | 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.45 in File size: 0.22 mb Printing Time / Filament: 4 min / <1 m
_27_window_back_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
_27_window_back_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.07602 x 3.796 x 8.034 mm | 0.51 x 0.15 x 0.32 in File size: 0.19 mb Printing Time / Filament: 6 min / <1 m
_26_window_back_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_26_window_back_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 7.88199 x 7.36 x 11.372 mm | 0.31 x 0.29 x 0.45 in File size: 0.22 mb Printing Time / Filament: 4 min / <1 m
_25_window_front_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_25_window_front_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 7.34201 x 13.476 x 38.616 mm | 0.29 x 0.53 x 1.52 in File size: 0.66 mb Printing Time / Filament: 12 min / <1 m
_24_window_front_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
_24_window_front_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.92603 x 4.602 x 40.628 mm | 0.55 x 0.18 x 1.6 in File size: 0.91 mb Printing Time / Filament: 23 min / <1 m
_23_window_front_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_23_window_front_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 7.33801 x 13.532 x 38.604 mm | 0.29 x 0.53 x 1.52 in File size: 0.65 mb Printing Time / Filament: 12 min / <1 m
_22_cabine_b_back_FDM (repaired).stl
_22_cabine_b_back_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 31.5321 x 23.29688 x 32.56737 mm | 1.24 x 0.92 x 1.28 in File size: 2.44 mb Printing Time / Filament: 59 min / <1 m
_21_cabine_b_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
_21_cabine_b_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 32.12744 x 13.28068 x 32.35333 mm | 1.26 x 0.52 x 1.27 in File size: 0.62 mb Printing Time / Filament: 44 min / <1 m
_20_cabine_b_front_FDM (repaired).stl
_20_cabine_b_front_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 31.98801 x 31.62 x 48.826 mm | 1.26 x 1.24 x 1.92 in File size: 3.41 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 37 min / 1 m
_19_cabine_a_back_FDM (repaired).stl
_19_cabine_a_back_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 31.5321 x 20.61143 x 28.81168 mm | 1.24 x 0.81 x 1.13 in File size: 2.40 mb Printing Time / Filament: 50 min / <1 m
_18_cabine_a_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
_18_cabine_a_mid_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 32.12799 x 13.28201 x 29.35 mm | 1.26 x 0.52 x 1.16 in File size: 0.57 mb Printing Time / Filament: 42 min / <1 m
_17_cabine_a_front_FDM (repaired).stl
_17_cabine_a_front_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 31.98801 x 31.618 x 43.916 mm | 1.26 x 1.24 x 1.73 in File size: 3.39 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 30 min / 1 m
_16_cap_c_FDM (repaired).stl
_16_cap_c_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 18.93085 x 18.39594 x 3.98148 mm | 0.75 x 0.72 x 0.16 in File size: 0.33 mb Printing Time / Filament: 11 min / <1 m
_15_cap_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_15_cap_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 23.71518 x 30.9719 x 2.37911 mm | 0.93 x 1.22 x 0.09 in File size: 0.03 mb Printing Time / Filament: 15 min / <1 m
_14_cap_a_FDM (repaired).stl
_14_cap_a_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.39288 x 21.00373 x 3.13327 mm | 0.53 x 0.83 x 0.12 in File size: 0.08 mb Printing Time / Filament: 10 min / <1 m
_13_wing_b_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_13_wing_b_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 43.65399 x 51.606 x 61.346 mm | 1.72 x 2.03 x 2.42 in File size: 22.80 mb Printing Time / Filament: 3 h 18 min / 2 m
_12_wing_a_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_12_wing_a_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 106.21155 x 5.90721 x 39.29917 mm | 4.18 x 0.23 x 1.55 in File size: 0.49 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 33 min / 1 m
_11_wing_b_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_11_wing_b_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 43.65401 x 51.606 x 61.346 mm | 1.72 x 2.03 x 2.42 in File size: 22.80 mb Printing Time / Filament: 3 h 15 min / 2 m
_10_wing_a_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_10_wing_a_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 106.21002 x 5.90801 x 39.298 mm | 4.18 x 0.23 x 1.55 in File size: 0.49 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 34 min / 1 m
_9_turbine_back_cap_x2_FDM (repaired).stl
_9_turbine_back_cap_x2_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 3.76942 x 3.76972 x 1.20136 mm | 0.15 x 0.15 x 0.05 in File size: 0.08 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 min / <1 m
_8_turbine_back_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_8_turbine_back_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 24.96002 x 25.668 x 72.12801 mm | 0.98 x 1.01 x 2.84 in File size: 8.95 mb Printing Time / Filament: 2 h 58 min / 2 m
_7_turbine_front_L_FDM (repaired).stl
_7_turbine_front_L_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.44601 x 13.728 x 78.38001 mm | 0.53 x 0.54 x 3.09 in File size: 4.76 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 2 min / <1 m
_6_turbine_back_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_6_turbine_back_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 24.96201 x 25.668 x 72.13001 mm | 0.98 x 1.01 x 2.84 in File size: 8.95 mb Printing Time / Filament: 2 h 58 min / 2 m
_5_turbine_front_R_FDM (repaired).stl
_5_turbine_front_R_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 13.44601 x 13.728 x 78.38001 mm | 0.53 x 0.54 x 3.09 in File size: 4.76 mb Printing Time / Filament: 1 h 2 min / <1 m
_4_body_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_4_body_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 94.80801 x 35.97 x 98.71401 mm | 3.73 x 1.42 x 3.89 in File size: 33.13 mb Printing Time / Filament: 20 h 31 min / 12 m
_3_beam_b_FDM (repaired).stl
_3_beam_b_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 11.57422 x 9.92755 x 1.19998 mm | 0.46 x 0.39 x 0.05 in File size: 0.03 mb Printing Time / Filament: 3 min / <1 m
_2_beams_a_x8_FDM (repaired).stl
_2_beams_a_x8_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 4 x 15.44943 x 4 mm | 0.16 x 0.61 x 0.16 in File size: 0.01 mb Printing Time / Filament: 4 min / <1 m
_1_body_a_FDM (repaired).stl
_1_body_a_FDM (repaired).stl
Size: 87.65399 x 23.134 x 84.288 mm | 3.45 x 0.91 x 3.32 in File size: 22.99 mb Printing Time / Filament: 9 h 43 min / 5 m
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ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

We all love imagining what the distant future will look like, and the sci-fi adventures of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century can give us a fun glimpse into that! Together with the protagonist, who accidentally spent 504 years in cryopreservation, we can explore the world beyond our imagination and take part in epic dog fights with beautiful starfighters.

To make that dream tangible, you can 3D print the incredibly detailed Thunder Fighter model created by our contributor. The majestic craft of the Earth Defense Directorate is built around two pointy "booms" and powerful twin engines mounted at the aft end. Between them, a life-like cockpit with two different configurations is seated. Choose your display for the masterly designed craft and get ready for takeoff!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Thunder Fighter for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 36 hours in total. 

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, the ship 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 Thunder Fighter 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 Thunder Fighter which is 9200 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 37 parts;
- A printed model is 74 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
- A printed model on the platform is 138 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
- Two cockpit canopy options - with a hinge and with removable panels for a more authentic look;
- You can assemble the cockpit interior with one pilot seat and a control board or with two pilot seats;
- You can display the model on the decorativeplatform or on the extended landing gear;
- Tunnels for LED wiring are provided to light up the cockpit and twin engines; the battery can be stored in the hidden compartment in the underside of the craft;
- 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 26 parts;
- A printed model is 74 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
- A printed model on the platform is 138 mm tall, 160 mm wide, 287 mm deep;
- Two cockpit canopy options - with a hinge and with removable panels for a more authentic look;
- You can assemble the cockpit interior with one pilot seat and a control board or with two pilot seats;
- You can display the model on the decorativeplatform or on the extended landing gear;
- Tunnels for LED wiring are provided to light up the cockpit and twin engines; the battery can be stored in the hidden compartment in the underside of the craft;
- 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 ofThunder Fighter 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 Thunder Fighter 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Space Shipsmodels for 3D printing.

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Printing Details
Important

To avoid printing issues and achieve the best quality, we highly recommend applying the following settings:

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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

Update History
Version history:
All versions
Version 1.0 - Initial

DLP/SLA

Released 04 Aug 2022
Version 1.0 - Initial

FFF/FDM

Released 04 Aug 2022
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