Vertebral Space Elevator Station Free 3D print model

cgtrader

This is an intricate new art piece that I'm crafting right now. My vision for this piece involves designing a space elevator terminal, drawing inspiration from the human spine, but instead of focusing on traditional aesthetics, I'm looking to blend function and design into something visually stunning. It's my plan to attach this sculpture using single threads from sturdy anchor points located at the upper end. This monumental art piece will reach an astonishing 50 inches in height and span a considerable width of about 30 inches. Each component is intricately designed with practicality in mind, so the parts are all divisible into smaller pieces that can be printed easily on home printers, completely eliminating the need for rafting or support materials. Each of these sections has been precisely engineered to allow it seamless transition when attached to one another, allowing the art piece's unique style to emerge clearly as you progress. All STL models are currently print-ready but I'm working through printing every part individually since this is my biggest project yet and takes a lot more time with only so many available machines in the house. The space elevator sculpture has already been chosen to display at an exhibit in LA next summer, which is great news because we're now close enough to be just as happy! As far as the actual tools used, I had always relied on Blender before, but this specific project called for Solidworks because it needed extra precision when breaking down into different elements. In preparation for transporting my work, I've ensured that lower and upper pieces are completely detachable by making some very fine details, just like on spaceship saucer which comes out after the warp speed hits. In particular, we have a custom twist mechanism installed inside lower part which allows it to lock neatly with other two parts at once providing secure attachment during shipping but can be opened and re-closed whenever necessary without having to take off entire assembly from foundation - a clever trick for safe traveling! As for printing process itself, I went with PLA as there has been considerable warping observed on complete model with full size parts printed from ABS plastic due to expansion that can't be fully controlled using home based makers printers.