1/48th B-Wing 3d Print
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Looks great, I’m doing the exact same thing. Did you manage to get it to work so that the cockpit pod can be rotated independently of the rest? I haven’t had a chance to test mine, but I did complicate the issue by planning to run wires into the cockpit for lighting. I think I might have to use copper tape to make a contact strip like Chris Olsen did for his Bandai b wing.
I bought the files on cgtrader... Here's the link:
Starwars B-Wing | 3D Print Model
Model available for download in Stereolithography format. Visit CGTrader and browse more than 1 million 3D models, including 3D print and real-time assets
www.cgtrader.com
I am working on making it rotate using a brass rod through the center of the cockpit pod assembly. I don't think I will light this version. I'm planning on doing 1/24th scale versions as well and that I will light.
Hagoth
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Awesome! Thanks.I bought the files on cgtrader... Here's the link:
Starwars B-Wing | 3D Print Model
Model available for download in Stereolithography format. Visit CGTrader and browse more than 1 million 3D models, including 3D print and real-time assetswww.cgtrader.com
You're welcome!
Looking good so far! Excited to see how this one turns out. I actually picked up these same files yesterday (along with his y-wing) and I am getting ready to print the first part. Going to scale up 300% which should be Studio Scale.
Those prints look fantastic!
Those prints look fantastic!
Thanks! That sounds right for 1/24th scale. I'm looking to get his Y-wing as well. I wish there was a Slave 1 available... I want to print that in 1/48th scale.
You must have a large print area. What are you using to print the files?
Actually, you might be surprised. I have printed both a 1/24th scale TIE Interceptor and X-Wing and I only have a Prusa mini (7" cubed print bed). There were a few parts on both, for instance, the front half of the fuselage on the X-Wing that did not fit.
I just went through the B-Wing files and only one piece does not fit at 1:24 and this time instead of using the printer at my work I am going to try just cutting it in half and printing it in two parts.
Here is the first part of the B-Wing that I was able to squeeze onto the print bed, this is one of the larger parts for sure.
Slave 1? I also just picked this one up, it looks to be a new addition to the site. Files are pretty awesome from what I have gone through so far (it's a ton of parts...):
Slave I 3D Printing Model | Assembly
Discover high-poly STL files of Slave I 3D printing model. 3D print your favourite characters with Gambody STL files.
That site is where I purchased my TIE Interceptor and they were fantastic, a lot of work goes into their files to ensure they print and it really shows.
Ooh excited to see a 3D printed 1/48 slave 1. I converted the Hasbro toy into a 1/48 model and I’m not sure I have the will to print it at 1/48 and go through the trial of painting that intricate paint scheme again, but I bet if someone else starts printing one I won’t be able to resist.
I'll be printing one as my next project. That Gambody one looks really good.
That is very awesome... I don't think I could do that with my Elegoo Mars... The Saturn would be able to, though. But that's something that will be a future purchase. I'm having a lot of fun with my resin printer, as you can see... LolActually, you might be surprised. I have printed both a 1/24th scale TIE Interceptor and X-Wing and I only have a Prusa mini (7" cubed print bed). There were a few parts on both, for instance, the front half of the fuselage on the X-Wing that did not fit.
I just went through the B-Wing files and only one piece does not fit at 1:24 and this time instead of using the printer at my work I am going to try just cutting it in half and printing it in two parts.
Here is the first part of the B-Wing that I was able to squeeze onto the print bed, this is one of the larger parts for sure.
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Slave 1? I also just picked this one up, it looks to be a new addition to the site. Files are pretty awesome from what I have gone through so far (it's a ton of parts...):
Slave I 3D Printing Model | Assembly
Discover high-poly STL files of Slave I 3D printing model. 3D print your favourite characters with Gambody STL files.www.gambody.com
That site is where I purchased my TIE Interceptor and they were fantastic, a lot of work goes into their files to ensure they print and it really shows.
OlivierC
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I don't know if your goal is to go for true studio scale or just 1/24 overall, but the Bwing filming model was closer to 1/35, not 1/24. But I understand if you just want to make them all in the same scale. It looks weird when everything is 1/24 and you have one off scale. That's why some kit makers made a 1/24 version of the bwing (using part of the same source models at bigger scale when available). Same thing with the Awing, the main filming model was 1/12, but there is a 1/24 kit floating around
Ah, awesome, that is good to know! It will sit on a shelf between my other two so on this case I think it will work better.
Thanks!
For sure, makes building these much more accessible to a wider audience. Plus, you can make what ever scale you want which is what I really like.
I think the modeling community needed 3d printers... It has injected some much needed excitement back into the hobby... At least for me... Lol
Same! I still have a bunch of Bandai and other models to finish which are awesome in their own right, but now they look so tiny
