SR71 Blackbird - Complete. Now With Undercarriage!

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Iconic Aircraft Redesigned for 3D Printing Enthusiasts Get ready to unleash your creativity with a seriously cool gift for the avid 3D printing enthusiast. This 1/35th scale model of the SR71 Blackbird, the fastest manned air-breathing plane in the world (mach3.1), is an iconic aircraft from the Cold War redesigned to ignite imagination. This accurate 3D printable model comes with a display stand and can be converted into a very cool LED lamp measuring 1 meter long x 480mm wide! Each part can be printed as long as your printer's build volume is at least 200mm x 200mm x 200mm, with a 0.4mm nozzle. Full instructions with slicer and printer settings are included in the download. Please leave a comment if you have any questions. I've created STL files that are optimized for single-wall printing (completely hollow) with specially developed 'inside-out' internal supports to generate stiff and economical parts that require no infill, supports, or even finishing or clean-up steps. A single wall is quick to print, and the total cost of filament for the entire build is less than $20. This kit was developed from a 3D model by Chris Shakal, an aeronautics engineer, and has been used with his kind permission; he has even printed one of these kits himself. New Undercarriage Files I've added a few new files so you can now either print the 'supersonic' display stand or original undercarriage. If you decide to go with the undercarriage, remember to print the parts with infill. I've also arranged the STL files to be upside down and some parts are slightly angled to help neutralize overhangs and give you a better FFF 3D print result. Checkout this video to see one of the engine parts being printed with a single wall: The build requires an LED light ribbon set with remote control that can display many colors and patterns, making it a truly unique gift for any 3D printing enthusiast. Other basic supplies needed for assembly include: * Soldering iron * Superglue (liquid type) * Gel glue (e.g. UHU glue) * Short lengths of thin bell wire or any wire suitable for 12V DC * Small plastic electrical terminal blocks/choc blocks (6 pcs. with 4 connections each) Wishing you a great build!