Thunderbird 2

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Thunderbird 2 Made from Vibrant Materials Designed with expertise, Thunderbird 2 is crafted from an exceptional blend of plastics: green, yellow, red, white, black, silver, and natural PLA. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Gerry Anderson TV series. Instructions for Building a Functional Model The printing process begins with the Standard profile on a Replicator2, resulting in an intricately designed Thunderbird 2. The specifications for each part are listed below. Component Plastic Usage Print Time Green-Front Component 48 grams 3 hours Green-Rear Part 23 grams 1.5 hours Central Green Section 86 grams 5.25 hours Tailplane in Green 17 grams 1.5 hours Green-Wing Elements 8 grams 45 minutes Color Accents and Engine Details The wings are infused with vibrant color accents created by printing the engine components, which add a unique dimension to the Thunderbird 2. Printing Tips for Achieving Distinct Colors To successfully obtain the yellow stripes on the wings, use the following procedure: Begin printing using Green PLA When at 77% completion, change filament to Yellow At 82%, switch back to Green Alter the color to Yellow once again when at 86% Finish the print with a return to Green PLA at 92%