Saucer 001

prusaprinters

<p>I wanted the wall of the saucer to be very thin so I tried vase model. &nbsp;The problem with vase mode is it only prints exterior walls and I needed interior bulkheads for the launch rails and rocket motor. &nbsp;The first few photos show the slice in vase mode. &nbsp;The next few photos show the slice w/o vase mode checked. &nbsp;I thought the final product was exceptional. &nbsp;The engine cavity was designed for an Estes 1/4A3-3T engine. &nbsp;I also designed a prototype engine to the Estes specifications. &nbsp;The engine casing and engine load can be seen in the last few photos. &nbsp;WARNING: &nbsp;This rocket has not be field tested or swing tested and is probably very unstable. &nbsp;Fly at you own risk! &nbsp;CAVEAT: &nbsp;Although the photos show “no support”, print with “support on build plate only”. &nbsp;Also, although I have included the project file, I recommend printing the saucer by itself with “0%” infill and the engine casing and load with “100%” infill. &nbsp;The final weight of the casing and load should be very close to the weight of the 1/4A3-3T. &nbsp;One final note: &nbsp;The launch lugs are a little snug on a 1/8" launch rail. &nbsp;You may have to ream them a bit. &nbsp;The next version will use a 3.5mm hole which tested quite well.</p>