Harry Potter - Draco Malfoy's Nimbus 2001 (full-size)

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The Nimbus 2001 is a broom produced by the Nimbus Racing Broom Company, part of their successful line of racing brooms. Released in August 1992, it was faster than its predecessor, the Nimbus 2000. It officially became the fastest broom in existence until the launch of the Firebolt in 1993. The broom itself is black and silver with revolving stirrups. Despite the Firebolt being faster, the Nimbus 2001 remains used by the majority of Quidditch teams across the globe. Draco Malfoy's Nimbus 2001 Quidditch broomstick featured for the first time in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). This is a full-size replica prop with rotating stirrups and pedals for display and cosplay purposes. It is not an exact replica but has been modeled from many internet images and video references. When printed as per instructions, the prop weighs 2.2kg. The stirrups have a limited range of rotation of 100º from flush with the broom to standing position. The handle can be dismounted for easier transit. Tips: The prop has been split into printable parts along natural seams, which means all parts will need to be connected together and all seams sanded until smooth. All parts are pre-orientated for the best print without any need for supports. They can be printed on a printer with a print volume of no smaller than 200mm x 200mm x 240mm. I print all my models with a 0.4mm nozzle and 4x shells (1.6mm) for strength and to provide a thick enough surface for sanding. I highly recommend you do the same as a lot of sanding (or even filing) will be required to clean up all the seams. I recommend printing 50 pins with a brim so you have a 'sheet' to keep them all together. Registration pins are used in all connections, sized correctly, but some work may be required to make pins fit. The stirrup parts are joined in 3-dimensions. Lay out the parts and test fit them before gluing. You will need some screws; I have modeled clearance and threading holes to suit No.8 countersunk wood screws. Take it slowly and do not over tighten or you will risk de-threading or breaking the parts. You will need: 2x 1" No.8 wood screws to stop the pedals on their axles, 2x 1.5" No.8 wood screws to attach the stirrups to the band and adjust rotational torque, and 1x 1.5" No.8 wood screw to lock the handle into position. I hope you enjoy building and using this prop as much as I did.