Star Trek SNW Shuttle 3D Print

[Muzza]

Just a little project giving my FDM printer a bit of a work out.
I acquired the files for the shuttle from a friend who drew it up from just watching the show, it was amazing how in only a few short screen grabs he was able to produce such a fine piece of work.
My plan is to only print the main body in PLA and all the other parts from my resin printer.
'And So It Begins"

 

[Muzza]

Fitted the nacelle the fit is perfect, and it supports it self very well.

 

[Muzza]

Here is a paint tip for those who just getting into FDM printing plus you can use it in all other forms of model making as well.

First I painted the model using black acrylic paint. ( this is the base colour for when I start sanding)


Then I add two coats of spray filler


Between coats I give it a mist of green or what what ever colour you have plenty of.
This just helps you keep track on how you cover the model with paint.

After the two coats give it a sand with some 120 grit sand paper remembering not to sand past the black coat of paint.
Clean the model down and paint a different colour. (I used Green)



Add another two coats of the primer filler dry and sand smooth, don't forget to fill in and join seams with some model filler or spot putty.

 

[Muzza]

Here we are test fitting all the parts making sure they all line up correctly.

 

[publiusr]

A lovely design

 

[srspicer]

Excellent!!
Thanks for the tips on working with FDM. I am having a small statue scanned and printed using FDM, and I will be sanding and finish painting the piece.

 

[Muzza]

Excellent!!
Thanks for the tips on working with FDM. I am having a small statue scanned and printed using FDM, and I will be sanding and finish painting the piece.

Try getting it printed in resin if it is small, it will be much easier to paint.

 

[srspicer]

Try getting it printed in resin if it is small, it will be much easier to paint.

I concur. But the FDM will be cheaper, and this will be an experiment to see how much work it will take to get the part looking nice. If it's too much work, I will print future statues in urethane.

 

[Muzza]

Working on the interior.
The print failed but it is enough to see the fitment of the floor and lining up with the side doors.

 

[Muzza]

Cockpit printed in resin.
I have printed it in sections to see how in looks. The final print will be in clear so I can back light it all.
I an not sure what I will do wit the roof paneling yet but that has to have lighting as well.

The white on the print is residue from the cleaning solution I have not cleaned off yet.

 

[Muzza]

The side console fits perfectly, even the bulkhead lines up.

 

[Muzza]

I have printed the floor and consoles the idea is the back light cockpit.



I managed to try some colour on the pieces but it is very hard to get the colour just right compared to the show.

 

[Muzza]

Working on the floor lighting using EL wire.


I remade the floor using 3mm foam board a left a trench for the wire to lay into.
I may have a look and see were I can use the wire to light up the consuls.

 

[Muzza]

Printing the ceiling detail in clear so it can have lights added.

 

[modelerdave]

The floor lighting looks great!

 

[publiusr]

This is my all time favorite shuttle design

 

[Muzza]

Lighting up the rear engine (someone can tell me what this is call) I will add a piece of clear film so it defuses the light better.

 

[Muzza]

I had to add this strip and pads in the door way to support the floor.


I had to trim the floor so I can add the underfloor lighting.

The white filler on the floor is to putty some of the groves from my marking out pencil.

 

[Muzza]

Adding the under floor lighting.


Trying it with the consoles fitted.



Side view through the door.



Front view through the front window.



Now through the back door.


all the lighting will be 12V DC except the EL wire which requires 3V AC.

 

[srspicer]

Looks great!!