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Stereolithography (.stl)
Total files
Slicer settings
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Mesh error check
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Support
Lifetime support from Gambody team
Update requests
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Model versions
FFF/FDM
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
An opening cockpit canopy;
Three options for the canopy glass and frame: domed, convex, or flat for an insert;
A cockpit that can be assembled with a separate control yoke, or a pilot with the control yoke;
Removable wing sections for easier printing;
Two rear hull designs: with or without running lights;
Comes with special tunnels for optional LED lighting;
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
An opening cockpit canopy;
Three options for the canopy glass and frame: domed, convex, or flat for an insert;
A cockpit that can be assembled with a dashboard with a control yoke, or a dashboard with a control yoke and a pilot;
Removable wing sections for easier printing;
Two rear hull designs: with or without running lights;
Comes with special tunnels for optional LED lighting;
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 connections can be glued together;
Additional details
Part of diorama
No
Special pack included
No
You can get the STL files of TIE-d Defender Starfighter 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 TIE-d Defender Starfighter 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.
TIE-d Defender Starfighter 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
Feared even among Imperial pilots, the TIE Defender was the Empire's gamble on absolute supremacy, a radical break from the philosophy of disposable starfighters. Equipped with a hyperdrive, deflector shields, and an arsenal of laser cannons, ion cannons, and warhead launchers, it could strike deep behind enemy lines without the support of capital ships. Reserved for the Empire's most elite pilots, this lethal tri-wing predator became a rare but unforgettable sight, its silhouette a moving symbol of the Empire's determination to crush the Rebellion.
This TIE Defender 3D model captures that same lethal elegance in every line and panel. From the sharply angled solar arrays to the finely detailed cockpit, it blends precision with creative flexibility. This Imperial TIE Defender model features multiple canopy designs, including a domed canonical version, and a choice of cockpit with or without a pilot. Removable wing sections allow for precision painting, while dedicated channels for optional LED lighting let you recreate the ominous glow of its engines and command module. Whether displayed as a pristine 3D printed starship fresh from the Imperial shipyards or weathered from countless battles, this Star Wars TIE Defender STL offers collectors the chance to command one of the most advanced starfighters ever conceived.
3D printing model features
Model-specific features:
- The cockpit canopy is designed to open, revealing the detailed interior;
- You can choose from multiple options for the canopy glass, including a domed version for a canonical look, c convex version for easy printing, or a flat option for a transparent plastic insert;
- The cockpit can be printed with or without a pilot;
- Comes with removable wing sections, which makes painting and assembly easier;
- The rear hull features two alternative designs, allowing you to choose between a solid rear panel or one with integrated running lights;
- The model is engineered with internal channels to accommodate LED wiring, giving you the option to illuminate the cockpit and engine. A dedicated space for battery is hidden behind the pilot.
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 1:34 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:68 for the DLP/SLA version, based on the length of the TIE-d Defender.
What will you get after purchase?
- 2 versions of TIE-d Defender Starfighter STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA — files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
- STL files of high-poly TIE-d Defender Starfighter for 3D printing consist of 80 files;
- Sizes for:
- FFF/FDM (With platform): 308 mm wide, 304 mm high, 271 mm deep;
- FFF/FDM (Without platform): 308 mm wide, 268 mm high, 271 mm deep;
- DLP/SLA (With platform): 154 mm wide, 152 mm high, 135 mm deep;
- DLP/SLA (Without platform): 154 mm wide, 134 mm high, 135 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 (8 reviews)
4.3
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Community Support Team We’re also happy to let you know that the alignment issue you mentioned has already been fixed. The fixed versions of the parts _26_wing_b_X3_FDM and _27_wing_c_X3_FDM have been reuploaded to the FFF/FDM 1.0 Initial version.
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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 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
An opening cockpit canopy;
Three options for the canopy glass and frame: domed, convex, or flat for an insert;
A cockpit that can be assembled with a dashboard with a control yoke, or a dashboard with a control yoke and a pilot;
Removable wing sections for easier printing;
Two rear hull designs: with or without running lights;
Comes with special tunnels for optional LED lighting;
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 connections can be glued together;
FFF/FDM
An opening cockpit canopy;
Three options for the canopy glass and frame: domed, convex, or flat for an insert;
A cockpit that can be assembled with a separate control yoke, or a pilot with the control yoke;
Removable wing sections for easier printing;
Two rear hull designs: with or without running lights;
Comes with special tunnels for optional LED lighting;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots;
