3D printed Death Star (Rogue One version - Ø 1.07m / 42.51')

[GK79]

The 3D model that has been used to print the Death Star (Rogue One version) can be found here:
***https://free3d.com/3d-model/death-star-1-8638.html***

The diameter of the 3D printed project is 1.07m/42.51'

 

[GK79]

The original 3D (Cinema 4D) model had to be cut and modified:

 

[GK79]

The Death Star splitted in pieces. After printing the parts they have been glued together and welded.

Upper sphere (16 pieces):


Lower sphere (16 pieces):


Dish (1 piece):


North pole (1 piece):


Equatorial trench (50 pieces):

 

[Matte Painter]

This is awesome. I don't think I'll go full size but I may try for half or quarter size. Thank you!

 

[phil_moscowitz]

The link says 404 Page not found.

 

[Matte Painter]

The link says 404 Page not found.

remove the ***

 

[srspicer]

Nice! Congrats on your own page

 

[GK79]

First day of printing (May 2nd 2020):
Equatorial trench (50 pieces):

 

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North pole:

 

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Dish:

 

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Upper & lower hemispheres:
Printed, glued together, welded, hardened with fiberglass (inside), sanded and bondo.

 

[GK79]

The link says 404 Page not found.

Remove the stars (***) before and after the link.

 

[GK79]

This is awesome. I don't think I'll go full size but I may try for half or quarter size. Thank you!

It's too late for me. I think half size should be fine.

 

[GK79]

Joining the hemispheres and equatorial trench:

 

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Primer and spray paint:

 

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Drawing/painting the surface texture:

 

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Wooden base mount (with electronics for lights and sound):

 

[joberg]

Most excellent work

 

[GK79]

Some slow progress:

 

[joberg]

I think you`re fast...many details on that model!