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Features
Includes 3 variants of the Eye: solid, solid with the Sauron silhouette, and with a hole inside for LED lighting;
Comes with 2 variants of the tower's top: one for the Eye attachment and one for display without it;
Designed for optional LED lighting of the Eye (through diodes in the tower top), tiny tower windows, and lava;
Features a removable cover for convenient battery access;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots;
DLP/SLA
Eco parts
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
Includes 3 variants of the Eye: solid, solid with the Sauron silhouette, and with a hole inside for LED lighting;
Comes with 2 variants of the tower's top: one for the Eye attachment and one for display without it;
Features an alternative version for the tower's top with pre-designed holed for lighting;
Designed for optional LED lighting of the Eye (through diodes in the tower top), tiny tower windows, and lava;
Features a removable cover for convenient battery access;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static assembly joints can be glued together;
Additional details
Part of diorama
No
Special pack included
No
You can get the STL files of Barad-dur 3D model 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 a Barad-dur 3D Printer Model onGambody YouTube channel.
Also, you may like other Lord of the Rings 3D Printing Designs.
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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.
Barad-dur 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
The maker of One Ring, Sauron, can be characterized as a merciless, aggressive, and wrathful character and his role in the LOTR saga is undoubtedly the leading one, considering it is Sauron who rules Mordor and strives to get possession of the whole Middle-earth using dark magic. Barad-dur fortress located in Northwestern Mordor and inhabited by Sauron, Nazgûl, and Mordor-orcs, is the capital of the dark empire of Mordor and the ruling seat of the Dark Emperor. The Dark Tower is often depicted as a massive building consisting of a spiraling gothic mass of towers and spires with a flaming Eye of Sauron on top of it. Barad-dur protected Sauron's domain from external threats, it served as a vantage point for surveillance within Mordor and beyond and was a major symbol of Sauron's power and tyranny.
The long hours of meticulous work and great commitment to the idea allowed our contributing 3D artist to create the highly elaborate and artfully designed Barad-dur 3D printing design. The complexity of the construction of the tower, with its thought-out textures and engineering structures, is evident and the amount of individual constituents is very impressive: the tower consists of numerous smaller towers of different sizes and shapes, tiny windows and pointed spires, multipart gates, several bastions, bridge, and even the lava river. The huge cliffs criss-crossing the building are an integral part of the Barad-dur and the Great Eye on the top of the tower is another characteristic feature of the Dark Tower that makes it absolutely unique. 3D printing the Barad-dur model characterized by top-quality STL files and authentic design will bring you unparalleled emotions that you will never forget!
3D printing model features
Model-specific features:
- A highly elaborate designed Barad-dur model, faithfully recreating Sauron's Dark Tower from The Lord of the Rings;
- Features numerous smaller towers of different sizes and shapes, tiny windows, pointed spired, multipart gates, several bastions, a bridge, and even a lava river;
- Includes massive cliffs criss-crossing the building as an integral part of the structure, along with the Great Eye of Sauron at the top of the tower.
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 1:1500 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:3000 for the DLP/SLA version, based on the Barad-dur's height.
What will you get after purchase?
- 2 versions of Barad-dur STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA - files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
- STL files of high-poly Barad-dur 3D printer model consist of 174 files;
- Sizes for:
- FFF/FDM: 669 mm wide, 1110 mm high, 765 mm deep;
- DLP/SLA: 335 mm wide, 550 mm high, 383 mm deep;
- Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF and video formats;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Bambu Studio, Cura, Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, and Slic3r for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.
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Community Support Team 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 Bambu Studio, Cura, Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, and Slic3r 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
Orca Slicer printing recommendations:
These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Orca Slicer 2.3.0. Test models were printed on Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 V3, and Anycubic Kobra 3 with PLA and PETG filament.
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
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
DLP/SLA
Includes 3 variants of the Eye: solid, solid with the Sauron silhouette, and with a hole inside for LED lighting;
Comes with 2 variants of the tower's top: one for the Eye attachment and one for display without it;
Features an alternative version for the tower's top with pre-designed holed for lighting;
Designed for optional LED lighting of the Eye (through diodes in the tower top), tiny tower windows, and lava;
Features a removable cover for convenient battery access;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static assembly joints can be glued together;
FFF/FDM
Includes 3 variants of the Eye: solid, solid with the Sauron silhouette, and with a hole inside for LED lighting;
Comes with 2 variants of the tower's top: one for the Eye attachment and one for display without it;
Designed for optional LED lighting of the Eye (through diodes in the tower top), tiny tower windows, and lava;
Features a removable cover for convenient battery access;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots;
