Eiffel Tower 3 m

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I scaled up all the parts from the original 190 cm version by 160% to create a new 3 m Eiffel Tower Model on my German RepRap X400 printer. I used an Ultimaker 2 to print the smaller parts. Only eight bridge section parts were modified in this version, down from twelve in the original model. These changes included skipping the railing on the first stage, reducing the total number of parts to be printed to eighty-four. The 3 m Eiffel Tower was showcased at the Mini Maker Faire in Zurich on September 16-17, 2016. Print Settings: Printer: German RepRap X400 Rafts: No rafts were used. Supports: Yes, support material was required for parts 04 and 05 only. Resolution: 0.32 mm resolution was used. Infill: 8% infill density was chosen. Notes: Some parts needed to be printed upside down, and support material was only necessary for specific parts. Post-Printing Assembly: I assembled the tower using double-sided adhesive tape after discovering that these connections were stronger than my initial attempt with epoxy glue. It's essential to make the first stage solid enough to carry your weight before building higher. Notes: Room Height: To assemble the entire 3.06 m tall Eiffel Tower, a minimum room height of 3.10 m is required. Filament: I utilized high-quality filament from 3Dfilum on 10 kg spools. This generous support contributed to the success of my project, which resulted in a final weight of 54 kg for the tower. Build Volume: A build volume larger than 20 x 20 x 20 cm is necessary to accommodate the largest parts of this model.