I finally finished this Liberator print and assembly using my 420x420x500 Anycubic Kobra 3 Max and 3v2from to colour print all of the external pieces so no manual painting would be required. I also blew the scale up as high as I could go with these machines so that it finally measured 58" Long x 36" wide and 36" tall (approx). Due to the weight, I couldn't use the supplied optional stand, so I had to make my own using TinkerCAD.
I've linked to a series of Youtube videos showing how it was built. I love the detail on this and it is the best available Liberator model I've found online. If you do scale this up like I have then remember to increase the infill to provide additional strength. I had a problem where my original struts snapped and I had to reprint them 75% infill to take the strain from the weight and angle from the nacelles. There is almost a whole 1Kg spool of filament used in each strut, so they are as solid as rock.
Unfortunately, the main body was done with a mixture of 10-15% infill in an attempt to keep it light, but it turned out to be too little to support a model of this size and you can year the PLA creaking when the model is handled and the area around the orange/yellow panels is the weak point for the model. I'm worried that hanging it from the ceiling could cause the model to snap at this point, so I grabbed a pen, paper and ruler, loaded up TinkerCAD and started designing a table mount that would take the strain. After a few prototypes, I came up with something that supports the body from underneath and also takes some of the weight off the lower struts. In addition, I made 2 large tubes to insert into the model's main body from the engine side which added a lot of structural support and provided a way to mount a light source for the green globes.
I'm going to give some credit to my trusty Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for making the majority of the display stand, which also utilized a stand I had made for an ACE Pro to save time. The internal tubes were done on my Centauri Carbon and FLSun T1 for speed. PVC pipe glue was used for the assembly.
If you decide to print in colour like I did then remember you're going to need to "paint" the parts in Orca yourself. If you're going to paint it in the traditional way then printing time will be way less. If you do decide to go big then consider where you will display it. This model is almost 5 foot long and stretches almost 3 foot wide and tall. In hindsight, I think I should have done it at 75% of that scale, but I love a good challenge.
Remember, Series 3 is due soon on BluRay!!! Here's the video link and a picture of the final model:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxHXVKY50McOLQnnYB183dVTBRoHMFI3G
This was a great build from start to finish with clear instruction notes, there was a few parts that had to be printed at different orientations to get the best results but overall a very detailed model. I have printed 2 time machines now and would recommend this model to anyone who is into classic sci fi.
Das Teil war nicht einfach und ein bisschen Erfahrung mit Modellbau wäre hier sehr von Vorteil. Am Ende realisiert man erst, wie groß das Teil eigentlich ist. Ein großes Lob an die oder den Künstler, jedoch habe ich trotzdem eine kleine Kritik. Es wurde die Toilette vergessen?! Ich konnte das so nicht stehen lassen und musste notgedrungen eine Dixi Toilette mit in den Frachtraum nehmen.
Been meaning to print this for a while but too tiny as standard so printing it at 200% and it is huge lol. Only snag I came to is the socket fittings dont screw in properly. Overall though epic model to print. Once I have more free printer time I will 500% this model. I like how the chest and the back fit together with pegs, I modded my file to take 5x2mm magnets instead to make it easier for battery replacement and repairs without having to hope it stays ion place or glue. If like me obsessed with pacific rim & robots then buy it dont hesitate lol
I had zero issues withthe model or any settings. Printed on my Saturn with ABS like resin, with a vat heater at 85F. Beatiful prints, no issues withassembly or any failures of any kind.I love the size of the figures, great for display!
The bust is amazing the detail is incredible and it fits together perfectly, I printed her in resin and supported her in a way so there is very little clean up, fur and suit text just pop can’t wait to paint !
I wait so long and untill now artist of the model not dissappoint me and help make some a little detail to accurate this Enterprise-E
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Now with this new version of GamBody, I am finally able to leave a comment for this great model by Paul.
It's been almost three years since I bought the first edition of Paul, and in the meantime I've been able to easily download two new updates for the model free of charge – the lifetime support is fantastic!
The many parts are printed on three different printers – at that time, an Artillery Genius, a Viper, and a JGAURORA.
The assembly took me over a year, as I constantly had to figure out how to achieve sufficient stability for Paul. The thin legs, the large head... He was supposed to be detachable, in three sections – head, torso, and legs.
After many hours of filling and painting, he actually stood up on his little legs by himself. A fantastic experience.
The model is absolutely beautiful, and I truly appreciate the hard work that went into creating it. I do have one suggestion that I hope the designer might consider. I love adding fiber-optic lighting to my builds. my Star Destroyer has over 700 individual lights, and people always comment on how incredible it looks. It would be amazing if the sides of the model could be opened up or designed with accessible sections so fiber-optic lighting can be installed throughout. Having that flexibility would take the build to another level, and I’d love to be able to exibit next to the star destroyer.
While still waiting for resin stock to print this I was very impressed with the detail of the model and have since purchased the Hyper jump ring to go with it.
The print files are perfectly prepared and beautifully sliced, making the 3D‑printing process smooth and trouble‑free. I was especially impressed by the level of detail – every little fold, contour, and expression comes out beautifully and gives the final model a truly high‑quality look.
I can 100% recommend this file. Anyone looking to print a Baby Yoda model that not only looks great but is also technically well‑designed will be more than satisfied.
It is about time a decent model was produced of the USS Cygnus from Disney's "The Black Hole." The modeling of the files for the Cygnus is outstanding. All the parts print well and fit perfectly. The instructions are clear and concise. I'm using a Bambu Lab H2D to print the parts at .12 resolution. It will take some time to print all the parts out, but it is well worth the wait.
Please say a big 'Thank You' to Paul Walther the designer of the NX-01 Enterprise!
The number of cables increases while adding Leds. The colors match the color of the led. Most of them are WS2812B leds. On this pic I used WAGO connectors and 0.14mm² cables. In the WAGOs are 30 cables atm. The outlet slot to the nacelle could be 5mm longer to make wiring easyer.
Bernd
I love robocop,. alike most other prints from Gambody I upscale them and this was no different. 1:1 scale and file integrity held perfectly. The detail is epic but i also like both heads with and without helmet so I can change them at will whenever the feeling takes me. You wont be disappointed!
I loved UFO as a kid so I just had to get this model when I ordered my new Anycubic Kobra X. The model was so easy to print and for the most part very easy to colour. Final Result came out great!
This was my frist big 3D print on my Bambu Labs H2S. Rafael3D was very helpful with helping me at parts that I was confused about. I will provide some feedback in some areas that I noticed in the assmebly guide. Rafael3D also gave me some convex lenses for the eyes, but I have not tried them out yet. I need to figure out how to dial in settings for transparent filament. Pretty happy!
Still building this, keep coming up with different ways of printing parts🤪 having great results using "Painting" multicolor parts in Bambu to bring greater detail ..see pics.
Ran into small problem, but the creator promptly corrected got back to me with an update to the part file 👍
I printed this for my wife, as she is a huge Grogu fan. Painted the model in Snapmaker Orca slicer to print multicolor. Did all the parts separately and glued together. Printed mostly in Matte PLA from Overture. The biggest issues I had were in printing the candy cane and the hands. They do not like to print standing up to get the best detail, so I ended up orienting them laying down and using a raft with supports. Palms down with the hands, so the palms side is not the nicest looking because of the supports, but they are hidden by the coffee mug, so not terrible. The fit on everything was great and I look forward to printing the other versions of this for the different Holidays!
Amazing model. Not 100% screen accurate but very close. Printed nicely with resin and the pieces went together smoothly. I made him about 35cm tall. I didn't print the base as I wanted him to be free standing. Keep up the good work.
Awesome model - makes for a great display piece. Printed everything full size on my Ender 3 S1-Plus. Pieces fit together nicely and any imperfections from joining pieces aren't visibly noticeable. One design flaw was found in the joining wing pieces - the alignment holes don't all line up. Not a big deal as there are two and it holds it together until you glue in the panels just fine. Need to go back and watch Rebels now!