Cobi Ship Models Wall Mount

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<p>As a fan of LEGO and similar brick sets and models, I really like the various ship models manufactured by Cobi. As my space is limited, though, I wanted to build a wall mount to display one or more ships easily. Here we go.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Model Versions</h3><p>The wall mount comes in two versions for the larger and smaller ship models, as well as with or without a mounting option for the white name plates that come with each model.</p><ul><li><strong>Large Ship Models</strong><ul><li>This version is compatible with all ships that come with the large stand – like the large Titanic, Bismarck, HMS Warspite, Hood or Tirpitz.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Small Ship Models</strong><ul><li>This version is compatible with all smaller models that get mounted on a base with two 2 x 2 plates – like the Prinz Eugen or HMS Belfast.</li></ul></li></ul><p>The studs to mount the ship are identical to the included brick-built bases of each model. The name plate can be attached to some studs, too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Mounting to the Wall</h3><p>Depending on your wall, you may use two matching screws and dowels, if required. The pictures include a drawing with the relevant measurements.</p><p>Then, adjust the screw's length over the surface until the mount sits nice and tight and does not wiggle too much. I tested it with all displayed models and did not notice any stability issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Printing Recommendations</h3><p>I achieved good results with the following print settings and attached one example gcode file with these settings for the large ship version with name plate mounting option.</p><ul><li>3 Perimeters</li><li>General infill density of 20 - 25 percent</li><li>Infill modifiers around the screw holes to increase the density to 50 - 60 percent</li><li>Prints without supports</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ships not included ;)</p>