The Overland - From "The Verse" (Firefly)

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For Julian, the creator behind The Verse's cinematic magic! Your dedication to keeping Firefly alive is truly appreciated! The Overland was a masterful creation by your team for their short film. This 6-inch scale model was printed with my 0.25 nozzle at a layer height of 0.1mm (17.5 hours), showcasing intricate details that are simply breathtaking. A huge thanks to Joe, aka JediKep, for suggesting the brilliant idea of making the engines rotate like in the movie - it's a game-changer! I opted to split the model to achieve the cleanest print with minimal supports required. Depending on your printer's tolerances, you might need to scrape the holes out with an X-acto blade to ensure a snug fit for the pegs; however, mine fit so tightly that no glue was necessary. I'm thoroughly impressed with this filament! WOW! Initially, I purchased ColorFabb - Brass Fill, but it had too much real brass, making it fragile and crumbly. In contrast, Gizmo Dorks - Metal Filament Bronze looks AMAZING in bright lights, and it's surprisingly durable. My search for a good metal-looking filament has finally come to an end with this fantastic find! Next up, I'll be printing one in Ultimaker Silver; I'll post an update once it's complete. *Update: A picture of the finished product using Ultimaker Silver has been uploaded - while not quite as dramatic as GD Bronze, it's still a stunning creation.* In the near future, I plan to shrink this model down to 2 inches to pair with my Firefly Board Game Ships. This will require some significant modifications, as many of the details are already at their smallest printable size. ***UPDATE*** The 2-inch model is now complete - visit the board game ships link above to check it out! *Update: A ball & Socket stand for the ships has been uploaded, allowing you to display your collection at a comfortable angle. Huge thanks to Esquilo for granting permission to use his Ball & Socket joint (Thingiverse: 1668946).