USCSS Nostromo 3D Printing Model | Assembly

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ABOUT THIS 3D MODELThe United States Cargo Star Ship Nostromo, or simply USCSS Nostromo, is a ship that took the viewers and the crew of seven that operated it on a blood-curdling mission after intercepting a distress beacon from an uncharted planetoid LV-426. In the depths of the Zeta II Reticuli system, the vicious confrontation of humans and the Xenomorph species took place and resulted in the ship’s eventual destruction. But who could’ve thought that the USCSS Nostromo was destined to make an epic comeback on the pages of Gambody catalogue! Meticulously modelled by our contributing 3D artist, the ship took its most authentic guise and awaits to join your 3D printing collection! Despite being a work-class towing vehicle, the Nostromo fascinates with its brutally beautiful forms and enormous scale. The author of the model adorned the ship’s exterior with immensely detailed exterior graphics that one cannot help but want to unriddle. On the sides, the interstellar cruiser is equipped with two massive nacelles that are almost the size of the ship’s body, while the docking module is mounted on top of it. On the ship's nose and in numerous spots across its hull, communication antennas and comms dishes are installed to keep in touch with the distant lands while slowly drifting through space. Our modeller did not forget to add the super-powerful Yutani J38 auxiliary thruster, two Weylan L46 thrusters, three Forward Pitch Thrusters and other engines to the craft to help you propel this monster of a tow and its valuable cargo. Last but not least, should you need a break throughout the lengthy journey, you can always rest your ship on a special stand and display it with pride. Get ready to 3D print your very own USCSS Nostromo, we are taking off soon!ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTINGUSCSS Nostromo for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 65 hours in total. For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and to minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support the spacecraft model was divided into many assembly parts, e.g. its undercarriages, engine thrusters, the covers of thrusters, various doors, docking module hatch, the Nose Antenna, the Docking Tube, etc. are provided as separate STL files. The covers of the Yutani J38 auxiliary thruster, two Weylan L46 thrusters, three Forward Pitch Thrusters are provided separately and can be printed with transparent filament. There can be found special tunnels throughout the body of the Nostromo that were designed by our team for you to easily introduce LED wiring for illumination of the starfreighter. For you to display the Nostromo model among your Space Ships collection there is a two-part stand provided. All assembly parts are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model's file you will also receive "Assembly Manual" for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 versions in PDF format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to the USCSS Nostromo model.The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.The model's scale was calculated from the actual length of the USCSS Nostromo that is 243800 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/400 for FFF/FDM version and 1/800 for DLP/SLA/SLS version.VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONSFFF/FDM 1.0 version features:- Contains 128 parts;- A printed ship without the platform is 210 mm tall, 412 mm wide, 644 mm deep;- A printed ship with the platform is 294 mm tall, 412 mm wide, 644 mm deep;- Assembly kit includes lock 128_Ge_lock_10H_x147 to connect the model's parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 147 times;- Highly-detailed exterior of the craft;- Removable hatch on the docking module;- USCSS Nostromo's undercarriages can be displayed extended or concealed behind the doors;- Elaborate gear mechanism and rotation of the key allows the extension and retraction of the undercarriages;- When the undercarriage extends or retracts, the doors open and close automatically;- The Docking Tube and the Nose Antenna are assembled with rotating adjustable grip connector that allows them to fully rotate;- The covers of the Yutani J38 auxiliary thruster, two Weylan L46 thrusters, three Forward Pitch Thrusters are provided separately and can be printed with transparent filament;- Model is made hollow for you to introduce LED wiring throughout the spaceship's body; - Made with a two-part stand to conveniently display the ship among your spacecraft fleet;- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:- Contains 53 parts;- A printed ship without the platform is 105 mm tall, 206 mm wide, 322 mm deep;- A printed ship with the platform is 147 mm tall, 206 mm wide, 322 mm deep;- Highly-detailed exterior of the craft;- Removable hatch on the docking module;- USCSS Nostromo's static undercarriages can be displayed extended or concealed behind the doors;- The Docking Tube and the Nose Antenna of the ship are static;- The covers of the Yutani J38 auxiliary thruster, two Weylan L46 thrusters, three Forward Pitch Thrusters are provided separately and can be printed with transparent filament;- Model is made hollow for you to introduce LED wiring throughout the spaceship's body.- Made with a two-part stand to conveniently display the ship among your spacecraft fleet;- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?- STL files of USCSS Nostromo​​ Model for 3D printing which consist of 181 parts;- 2 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS printers;- High-poly detailed model of USCSS Nostromo;- Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 versions in PDF format;- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura , Simplify3D and Slic3r for the best print;- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.You can get the model of USCSS Nostromo for 3D Printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.Watch the tutorial on how to assemble the USCSS Nostromo​​ 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.Also, you may like other Space Ships 3D Printing Models as well as Alien vs Predator 3D Printing Figurines._______FAQ: Where can I print a model if I have no printer?How to get started with 3D printing?How to set up my 3D printer?How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? How to paint printed figurine?This model was tested in Cura 3.4.1 and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material. Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D and Slic3r softwares.Recommendations: For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:QualityLayer Height: 0.1 mmInitial Layer Height: 0.3 mmLine Width: 0.4 mm Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mmSupport Line Width: 0.4 mm Initial Layer Line Width: 100%ShellWall Thickness: 0.8 mm    Wall Line Count: 2Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mmTop Surface Skin Layers: 0Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm      Top Layers: 8    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm      Bottom Layers: 8Top/Bottom Pattern: LinesBottom Pattern Initial Layer: LinesTop/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]Outer Wall Inset: 0 mmCompensate Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: CheckFill Gaps Between Walls: EverywhereFilter Out Tiny Gaps: CheckHorizontal Expansion: 0 mmInitial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mmZ Seam Alignment: Sharpest CornerSeam Corner Preference: Hide SeamIgnore Small Z Gaps: CheckExtra Skin Wall Count: 1InfillInfill Density: 20%Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mmInfill Pattern: GridInfill Line Directions: [ ]Infill X Offset: 0 mmInfill Y Offset: 0 mmInfill Overlap Percentage: 10%    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mmSkin Overlap Percentage: 5%    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mmInfill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mmInfill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Infill Steps: 1Gradual Infill Steps Height: 1.5 mmInfill Before Walls: CheckMinimum Infill Area: 0 mm2Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmSkin Expand Distance: 0.8    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0MaterialInitial Layer Flow: 100%Enable Retraction: CheckRetraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mmMaximum Retraction Count: 90Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/sSpeed Print Speed: 45 mm/s    Infill Speed: 45 mm/s    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/sTravel Speed: 45 mm/sInitial Layer Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Print Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/sSkirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/sMaximum Z Speed: 0 mm/sNumber of Slower Layers: 2Travel Combing Mode: AllAvoid Printed Parts when Traveling: CheckTravel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mmLayer Start X: 0.0 mmLayer Start Y: 0.0 mmCooling Enable Print Cooling: CheckFan Speed: 100%    Regular Fan Speed: 100%    Maximum Fan Speed: 100%Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 sInitial Fan Speed: 0%Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2Minimum Layer Time: 5 sMinimum Speed: 10 mm/sSupport Generate Support: CheckSupport Placement: EverywhereSupport Overhang Angle: 50°Support Pattern: Zig ZagConnect Support ZigZags: CheckSupport Density: 15 %    Support Line Distance: 3 mmSupport Z Distance: 0.1 mm    Support Top Distance: 0.1 mm    Support Bottom Distance: 0.1 mmSupport X/Y Distance: 1 mmSupport Distance Priority: Z overrides X/YMinimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.25 mmSupport Stair Step Height: 0.3 mmSupport Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mmSupport Join Distance: 2.0 mmSupport Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mmSupport Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Support Infill Steps: 0Use Towers: CheckTower Diameter: 3.0 mmMinimum Diameter: 3.0 mmTower Roof Angle: 65°Build Plate Adhesion Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mmBrim Width: 8.0 mm    Brim Line Count: 18Brim Only on Outside: CheckMesh Fixes Union Overlapping Volumes: CheckMerged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mmSpecial ModesPrint Sequence: All at OnceSurface Mode: NormalExperimentalSlicing Tolerance: MiddleMaximum Resolution: 0.01 mmFlow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mmFlow rate compensation factor: 100%Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.This model was tested with PLA material.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:ExtruderNozzle Diameter: 0.4 mmExtrusion Multiplier: 0.97Extrusion Width: AutoRetraction Distance: 5.00 mmExtra Restart Distance: 0.00 mmRetraction Vertical Lift: 0.08 mmRetraction Speed: 5400.0 mm/minWipe Distance: 5.00 mmLayerPrimary Layer Height: 0.2 mmTop Solid Layers: 8Bottom Solid Layers: 5Outline/Perimeter Shells: 2Outline Direction: Inside-OutFirst Layer Height: 90%First Layer Width: 100%First Layer Speed: 20%AdditionsUse Skirt/Brim: CheckSkirt Layers: 1Skirt Offset from Part: 6.00 mmSkirt Outlines: 5InfillInternal Fill Pattern: Fast HoneycombExternal Fill Patern: RectilinearInterior Fill Percentage: 10%Outline Overlap: 22%Infill Extrusion Width: 100%Minimum Infill Length: 5.00 mmCombine Infill Every: 1 layersExternal Infill Angle Offsets: 45/-45 degSupportGenerate Support Material: CheckSupport Infill Percentage: 15%Extra Inflation Distance: 1.00 mmSupport Base Layers: 0Combine Support Every: 1 layersDense Support Layers: 0Dense Infill Percentage: 70%Support Type: NormalSupport Pillar Resolution: 5.00 mmMax Overhang Angle: 60 degHorizontal Offset From Part: 0.50 mmUpper Vertical Separation Layers: 1Lower Vertical Separation Layers: 1Support Infill Angles: 45 degTemperatureExtruder 1 Temperature: 210Heated Bed: 60CoolingIncrease fan speed for layers below: 45.0 sec  Maximum Cooling fan speed: 50%Bridging fan speed override: 100%SpeedsDefault Printing Speed: 4800.0 mm/minOutline Underspeed: 50%Solid Infill Underspeed: 80%Support Structure Underspeed: 80%X/Y Axis Movement Speed: 10800.0 mm/minZ Axis Movemen Speed: 1002.0 mm/minAdjust printing speed for layers below: 15.0 sec   Allow speed reduction down to: 20%OtherUnsupported area threshold: 20.0 sq mLayer height  Layer height: 0.1 mm  First layer height: 90%Vertical shells  Perimeters: 2Horizontal shells  Soid layers:               Top: 8              Bottom: 5Quality  Detect thin walls: Check  Detect bridging perimeters: CheckAdvanced  Seam position: RandomInfill  Fill desity: 20%  Fill pattern: Honeycomb  Top/bottom fill pattern: RectilinearReducing printing time  Combine infill every: 1 layersAdvanced  Solid infill every: 0 layers  Fill angle: 25 deg  Solid infill threshold area: 0mmSkirt  Loops: 2  Distance from object: 6 mm  Skirt height: 1 layers  Minimum extrusion length: 4 mmBrim   Brim width: 10 mmSupport material  Generate support material: Check  Overhang threshold: 45 deg  Enforce support for the first: 3 layersRaft  Raft layers: 0 layersOptions for support material and raft  Contact Z distance: 0.1 mm  Pattern: Rectilinear  Patter spacing: 2 mm  Pattern angle: 0 deg  Interface layers: 2 layers  Interface pattern spacing: 0.2 mmSpeed for print moves  Perimeters: 60 mm/s  Small perimeters: 20 mm/s  External perimeters: 20 mm/s  Infill: 60 mm/s  Solid infill: 60 mm/s  Top solid infill: 30 mm/s  Support material: 50 mm/s  Support material interface: 100%  Bridges: 30 mm/s  Gap fill: 50 mm/sSpeed for non-print moves  Travel: 60 mm/sModifiers  First layer speed: 30 mm/sAcceleration control  Perimeters: 800 mm/s  Infill: 1500 mm/s  Bridge: 1000 mm/s  First layer: 1000 mm/s  Default: 1000 mm/sAutospeed  Max print speed: 100 mm/s  Max volumetrix speed: 0 mm/sExtrusion width  Default extrusion width: 0.42 mm  First layer: 0.42 mm  Perimeters: 0.42 mm  External perimeters: 0.42 mm  Infill: 0.42 mm  Solid infill: 0.42 mm  Top solid infill: 0.42 mm  Support material: 0.42 mmOverlap  Infill/Perimeters overlap: 20%Flow  Bridge flow ratio: 0.95Other  XY Size Compensation: 0 mm  Threds: 8  Resolution: 0 mm