Rocketeer “Veepy” Jetpack 3D printable kit project.

[circa1964]

Alright then; my 1:4th scale "Screamin'" Rocketeer

Agreed. A small print of this would be nice. The Screamin rocket pack was a terrible sculpt. And I had to completely rework the helmet as well.

 

[gnolivos]

The vents have been refined. This system is much better than the first. More rigid, more accurate, and easier to assemble.

 

[BingoMaru]

Looks great!

 

[Mr.Spider]

Beautiful solution for the vents. Those will be very sturdy, and also replaceable if needed

 

[drewbacca]

GORGEOUS work! I have the MIM cast, (still needs to be finished), but I can't wait to tackle this. The holes you left for the rivets and mechanical connections add SO much to the spirit of the model.

 

[gnolivos]

OK, the radiator is locked in final form. For me, it is the crown jewel of the entire model and so I spend hundreds of hours perfecting it. This is supposed to be immensely accurate down to the fins. I hope you all like it.

 

[drewbacca]

OK, the radiator is locked in final form. For me, it is the crown jewel of the entire model and so I spend hundreds of hours perfecting it. This is supposed to be immensely accurate down to the fins. I hope you all like it. View attachment 1334087


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Words... cannot... describe... the beauty...

 

[BrianM]

Wow, nice. Are the fins separate or is it printed whole?

 

[gnolivos]

Wow, nice. Are the fins separate or is it printed whole?

There are 4 parts to the radiator and they join up seamlessly. You’d never know.

Fins are part of each of the 4 sections.

 

[joberg]

Fantastic piece!!

 

[drewbacca]

Have you moved onto the engines at all? I’m sure you have everything you need so far, but if you need any high quality photos of the MIM engines for reference (don’t know how accurate they are...), please let me know and I’ll be happy to provide.

 

[gnolivos]

Have you moved onto the engines at all? I’m sure you have everything you need so far, but if you need any high quality photos of the MIM engines for reference (don’t know how accurate they are...), please let me know and I’ll be happy to provide.

Hey thanks so much for the offer that’s very nice of you!
I actually did create some engine STL files but decided against spending any more time on them. I think the do3d files for engine model are good enough and figure people will be ok just printing those.

I’ll definitely contact you if I change my mind !

 

[zorg]

Do you advise getting the vents/fins etc printed in resin?

They look pretty fine... Probably be a ball ache to clean up of a standard 3d pla type printer.

Keep up the good work.

 

[gnolivos]

Do you advise getting the vents/fins etc printed in resin?

They look pretty fine... Probably be a ball ache to clean up of a standard 3d pla type printer.

Keep up the good work.

Yes, the small parts would have to be printed on a resin printer from the testing we’ve done.

 

[gnolivos]

Small Vent:

 

[gnolivos]

By all accounts it appears we have reached a final model, pending Printability Confirmation.

This is what I believe will be the final Veepy Jetpack...

 

[zorg]

Yes, the small parts would have to be printed on a resin printer from the testing we’ve done.

any resin printer owners on here? i think shapeways would be pretty expensive (when are they not!)

#exciting

 

[gnolivos]

A MARS resin printer is quite affordable. The vent above was printed on a Mars

 

[MTB]

By all accounts it appears we have reached a final model, pending Printability Confirmation.

This is what I believe will be the final Veepy Jetpack...
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This is amazing! I have a anycubic predator printer and cant wait to print it! I can always help you print some stuff if needed! Just let me know! Thanks so much for doing this, it's great to finally have a super accurate rocket!

 

[Mr.Spider]

I have a Chiron myself. Guess I should order some silver filament