Files
3D model format
Stereolithography (.stl)
Total files
Slicer settings
not available
Mesh error check
not specified
Support
Lifetime support from Gambody team
Update requests
not specified
Model versions
FFF/FDM
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
Features retractable landing gear and covers;
Includes open and closed hatch options;
Designed for optional LED lighting in the thrusters and cabin;
Rotating interior section (5°) for battery access and secure lock;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "_01_body_pin_x60_FDM", requires 60 copies;
part "_08_leg_pin_1_x4_FDM", requires 4 copies;
part "_09_leg_pin_2_x4_FDM", requires 4 copies;
part "_10_leg_pin_3_x8_FDM", requires 8 copies);
DLP/SLA
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
Features retractable landing gear and covers;
Includes open and closed hatch options;
Designed for optional LED lighting in the thrusters and cabin;
Rotating interior section (5°) for battery access and secure lock;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "_01_body_pin_x60_SLA", requires 60 copies;
part "_08_leg_pin_1_x4_SLA", requires 4 copies;
part "_09_leg_pin_2_x4_SLA", requires 4 copies;
part "_10_leg_pin_3_x8_SLA", requires 8 copies). Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static connections can be glued together;
Additional details
Part of diorama
No
Special pack included
No
You can get the STL files of Aries 1B Earth-Moon Shuttle 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 the 3D printed Aries 1B Earth-Moon Shuttle Model from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.
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FAQ:
This 3D model comes with StereoLithography (.STL) files optimized for 3D printing. You'll get digital files, not a physical product
Before printing, take a look at Printing Details for recommended settings and tips to achieve better results.
Aries 1B Earth-Moon Shuttle 3D Printer Files | Assembly includes 2 version(s) for the supported 3D printer type(s): FFF/FDM, DLP/SLA. Files are available for download after purchase.
See the Description and Specifications sections for more details about this model.
3D model history
There's quiet poetry to the Aries 1B Lunar Shuttle, a spacecraft that doesn't roar but glides. First seen approaching the Moon with classical music echoing in the void, this elegant shuttle from 2001: A Space Odyssey embodies Kubrick's vision of a future where space travel is sleek, deliberate, and hauntingly calm. Suspended between function and art, its spherical form and precision-thruster ring transformed it into more than a spaceship; it became a symbol of cinematic sci-fi perfection.
Now, that icon of retro-futurism is reborn as a stunning 3D printed spaceship model. Designed with collectors and 3D printing enthusiasts in mind, this Aries 1B model captures the shuttle's smooth geometry and meticulous surface detailing with astonishing fidelity. Movable landing gear, open/closed hatch options, and LED-ready thrusters and cabin bring the craft to life—not just as a moon shuttle 3D print, but as a tribute to one of the most quietly powerful vessels in sci-fi history. Whether mid-docking or touching down in the Sea of Tranquility, the Aries 1B is ready for launch from your 3D printer.
3D printing model features
Model-specific features:
- Faithfully captures the iconic design of the Aries 1B Lunar Shuttle inspired by the 2001: A Space Odyssey movie;
- Features movable retractable gear and movable landing gear covers for dynamic posing and display;
- Designed for optional LED lighting for the thrusters and the cabin interior. The windows can be replaced with transparent inserts to accommodate the light;
- The cockpit opens with a 5-degree rotation, providing easy access to the battery compartment;
- The model also offers two access hatch options: open and closed, for versatile display.
Printing & assembly details:
- Provided as error-free STL files compatible with most 3D printers;
- Optimized part division minimizes support material and ensures smooth surface detail;
- The assembly parts in the FFF/FDM version come in the recommended print orientations for easy bed placement;
- Assembly manual in PDF and video formats is included for both FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA versions;
- The model is available in recommended scales of 1:64 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:128 for the DLP/SLA version, based on the length of the Aries 1B Shuttle.
What will you get after purchase?
- 2 versions of Aries 1B Earth-Moon Shuttle STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA — files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
- STL files of high-poly Aries 1B Earth-Moon Shuttle for 3D printing consist of 100 files;
- Sizes for:
- FFF/FDM: 293 mm wide, 269 mm high, 293 mm deep;
- DLP/SLA: 146 mm wide, 135 mm high, 146 mm deep;
- Assembly Manual for 1.0 FFF/FDM and 1.0 DLP/SLA versions in PDF and video formats;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, Bambu Studio, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.
Average customer rating (4 reviews)
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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 Studio, 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 1.9.1. 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 5.2.1 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
DLP/SLA
Features retractable landing gear and covers;
Includes open and closed hatch options;
Designed for optional LED lighting in the thrusters and cabin;
Rotating interior section (5°) for battery access and secure lock;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "_01_body_pin_x60_SLA", requires 60 copies;
part "_08_leg_pin_1_x4_SLA", requires 4 copies;
part "_09_leg_pin_2_x4_SLA", requires 4 copies;
part "_10_leg_pin_3_x8_SLA", requires 8 copies). Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static connections can be glued together;
FFF/FDM
Features retractable landing gear and covers;
Includes open and closed hatch options;
Designed for optional LED lighting in the thrusters and cabin;
Rotating interior section (5°) for battery access and secure lock;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "_01_body_pin_x60_FDM", requires 60 copies;
part "_08_leg_pin_1_x4_FDM", requires 4 copies;
part "_09_leg_pin_2_x4_FDM", requires 4 copies;
part "_10_leg_pin_3_x8_FDM", requires 8 copies);

















