Egg Shuttle...ala 3D

[Twokidsnosleep]

Lest we think I will ignore the Easter Sig...nope
Inspiration from BobM's build a few years ago, I found a stl file for a space shuttle and an astronaut:
viewtopic.php?f=709&t=28365

I include the files to give the artists their due recognition.







printed the shuttle






I have another shuttle and the astronaut printing over last night, so will process those after work tonight.
I have learned that overnight is a good way to be efficient with 3D printing as they often take a few hours to print. These files were 3 hours

[aur0ra145]

Very cool!

btw, what resin are you using now? Did you make the switch to more environmental friendly stuff?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Very cool!

btw, what resin are you using now? Did you make the switch to more environmental friendly stuff?

Yes it is an Anycubic translucent green eco one.
I was using it for dinosaurs and plants and just kinda kept rolling with what was in the vat and working
Very few fails with it so far...no jinx
It is stinkier than the other ones though and so got me in maritial hot water

[Twokidsnosleep]

Second shuttle and a little space astronaut riding a meteor

[BobM]

Inspiration from BobM's build a few years ago…

I’m so honored! First time I or anything I’ve done has been inspirational!

Can’t wait to see what you do with it! Good luck!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Inspiration from BobM's build a few years ago…

I’m so honored! First time I or anything I’ve done has been inspirational!

Can’t wait to see what you do with it! Good luck!

Ha Ha, thanks Bob
You are always an inspiration in your modelling
Now please let the Canucks pass your Kings

[barryf1fan]

This build is gonna be outta this world. . .

OKay, okay, all cheese aside - this looks freakin' cool! Can't wait to see the astronaut done!

[Twokidsnosleep]

This build is gonna be outta this world. . .

OKay, okay, all cheese aside - this looks freakin' cool! Can't wait to see the astronaut done!

Thank Barry
I keep finding different space files to print so have to stop myself and just keep it simple

[BobM]

Now please let the Canucks pass your Kings

Ha! Kings game #82/Canucks #81 is shaping up to be a big one!

[BigWall]

Very cool subjects! I can't wait to see them painted up

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some work today, fittingly the last day of April

[aur0ra145]

Very cool! Did you print out the Canada decal?

[BigWall]

Very cool!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Very cool! Did you print out the Canada decal?

Had some leftovers from a shuttle kit and so used them
Also Bandai X wing decal leftovers
I widened the shuttle bay doors and detailed the little guy a bit more and given him a 2k clear over the gold visor
I have some new ideas for a little diorama

[Tomcat64]

Just doing some catching up and that's a great looking spaceship and I love the astronaut (Chris Hadfield?)

Looking forward to seeing what else you've got in mind for this - and maybe 3d printing spaceships for the Sci Fi GB later in the summer?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Bit more work in the seams of the shuttle…prime, fill, sand, prime, fill, sand. Rinse and repeat



The astronaut got a dark wash and a 2K clear on his face shield

[aur0ra145]

That wash really made the astronaut look good!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Printed out some greeblies for the inside of the shuttle plus an airlock door

[digger303]

[aur0ra145]

Looking very nice!

[Stokesy44]

The little fella looks awesome.

Vary cool build and those shuttle bay shots are amazing

[Twokidsnosleep]

Busy day on the garden, but I also got some modelling done

Shuttle doors on, windows painted and some of the flat black accents started


Amazon plastic organizer came for the project..the bigger one is for the Merlin engine printed parts

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some movement forward yesterday

[Tomcat64]

That looks great

Will the tether support the weight of the astrodude sitting on his planet?

[Twokidsnosleep]

That looks great

Will the tether support the weight of the astrodude sitting on his planet?

Nope, not by a longshot
I have painted myself into a corner with the concept and mounting to the base
This will be interesting to see how I can mount them

[Tomcat64]

That looks great

Will the tether support the weight of the astrodude sitting on his planet?

Nope, not by a longshot
I have painted myself into a corner with the concept and mounting to the base
This will be interesting to see how I can mount them

Could you create some sort of manipulator arm like the shuttle had and hang the astronaut off that for a bit of extra stability?

[Twokidsnosleep]

It is done, hallelujah
I spent Friday fternoon and really ticked along, solved some problems and got S done
Little teaser before the reveal





I am especially proud of the Canadarm, now with a hand
Reveal is here:
viewtopic.php?f=759&t=30278

[BigWall]

Nice! I love the Canada arm