V-2 Turbine Blade

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This is an exact replica of one of the turbine blades that powered the fuel and oxidizer pumps for the V-2 rocket. The rocket featured a hydrogen peroxide reactor/rocket engine that directed hot gases onto 172 of these blades, turning a shaft that drove the main pumps. The V-2 rocket made history as the first man-made object to cross the Karman line and enter space, also becoming the first object to travel at hypersonic speeds. To learn more about this groundbreaking rocket, visit the Wikipedia page dedicated to it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-2_rocket. The German Museum archives contain original drawings of the V-2 Rocket, which include English notes and U.S. Army stamps. You can access a translated archive of all drawings by visiting http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.digipeer.de/index.php%3Fstatic%3D52. These prints were created on an Objet. I am curious to see if anyone can replicate this on a FDM printer, as the original blades are approximately 1 inch tall and may require scaling up for accurate detail. For those seeking ultra-realism, consider using 6063 Aluminum. To make the process more affordable, upload your .SLDPRT file to Firstcut, where it will cost you around $100 for a single piece or $70 if you order in bulk.