RETRO mini-bob

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This retro-styled mini-bob is a blast to build and offers loads of fun! Unfortunately, I haven't managed to create a video yet, but you can check out two awesome videos of the original bob here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2a39ZfssQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_MRTIMHz4 Get ready to choose your team, print and assemble your mini-bob, build your own bobsled run and take on the challenge at http://www.thingiverse.com/groups/bobsleigh-challenge. ASSEMBLING: You'll also find a handy construction manual in the main-picture of the mini-bob. Besides the printed parts, you'll need glue, 8 screws (20 mm long; 3 x 16) and some weights (fishing sinkers work great, or something else that's heavy). For assembling, follow these steps and compare the pictures: Combine the seal and the top-part using glue. Fill up the bottom-parts empty segments with something heavy like lead (for example fishing sinkers). Combine the bottom- and the top-part. Attach the eight screws (3 x 16) to the bob. Attach your flag to the flag-base using glue. Attach the flag to the bob using glue. Attach the visors to the pilots' heads. Attach the pilots to the bob using glue. Attach the cockpit to the bob using glue. Use sandpaper to make the surface of the bottom-part smooth. After sanding, rub an old jeans over the cloth until the bottom surface gets shiny. This minimizes friction and makes your mini-bob faster! Check out NC Hippy's funny assembling video: https://youtu.be/31XsKs21dOs, and Abernus69's great assembling video: https://youtu.be/MwNwSC1L2_M. A big thank you to the creators of these videos! Team flags: There is also a top-part available in the files with no flag. If you want to choose a flag, print the normal top-part and the flag-base as well. Then pick one of the following team flags: America: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939523 Canada: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939525 China: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2058847 Fortress: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2461004 France: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2132136 Germany: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939529 Israel: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2054613 Italy: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2799048 Jamaica: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939532 Jedi: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043929 Lettland: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939533 Norway: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2040809 Palestina: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043918 Russia: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939540 Sweden: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939543 Switzerland: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939521 The dark side: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1949025 If a specific flag is missing and you want me to create one, or if you designed a new one and want me to link it in the description, just write a comment or a message. TIP: Using an empty bottle makes building the bobsled run incredibly easy! Help creating new designs for the pilots (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1945717) or the bob and let me know if you want me to add them here. Have fun and remember... don't eat yellow snow! Print Settings Printer Brand: Ultimaker Printer: Ultimaker 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.4 mm Infill: 50%