Tardis Transformer V2 Free 3D print model

cgtrader

It looks like you've got a comprehensive build guide for a rather complex 3D model, likely based on Doctor Who's Tardis. I'll break it down into steps to help anyone attempting this build. ### Overview Before starting, it's essential to check the printed parts carefully for any errors or missing parts. If everything looks good, start by printing the grey and blue pieces in one go. You might want to color these differently when you get a bit more experience with printing and coloring (you'll probably end up preferring certain colors anyway, I used grey and blue, as it was convenient for a Tardis). ### Upper Body 1. **Shoulders:** The transformation is quite ingenious, especially considering it allows the head to pivot slightly forward after swiveling outward. 2. **Head and Torso Mechanism:** - Insert the head into the head pivot; it only turns 45 degrees. - Ensure that the torso mechanism moves freely. 3. **Shoulders and Arms:** Attach shoulders and arm parts as described. 4. **Fists and Abdomen:** This is another tricky part, particularly the abdomen since the piece has to be aligned perfectly or won't fit together right at all. 5. **Upper Legs:** - There are again two versions of a certain key part, I like using a version that isn't too easy for a normal print and just add support. 6. **Final Assembling:** This is when things should finally start to look right; it can be pretty intimidating with the number of different bits all stuck in at an angle. ### Additional Components #### The Gun This seems like it's got all sorts of tricks inside, though you might want to have a print cleaner to tidy everything up afterward. 1. **Main Barrel Piece:** - You'll need to take out this whole barrel since its supports just go all the way around. 2. **Barrel Assembly:** I use blue because that gives you plenty of flexibility; the key thing here is getting these flat ends perfectly lined up so it won’t wobble afterward. 3. **Blue Tip Insertion:** - The only part of this piece with real supports has got to be removed really carefully for you to be able not just get all this stuck in right but actually get the parts aligned together nicely afterward. ### Assembly and Cleaning The final touches should result in a solid-looking figure with all sorts of hidden complexities under its hood. Just be patient with gluing things into place, though sometimes this isn’t possible without snapping something anyway – so be prepared for any outcome here really. The process above results in an actual working Tardis. That would definitely make me feel pretty satisfied to have printed. This is just my take on printing a sonic-screwdriver from Doctor Who, of course. It’s really rather intricate which explains how you’ll find most other components very straightforward if anything at all difficult (and with good reason as we are trying to accurately reproduce this thing after all). I’m going to try making more complicated figures using what I've learned from building and experimenting; a real challenge like Sonic the Hedgehog or Master Chief might really push me to do my best.