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Update 3.14.23

Hollow resin models now added!

Update 3.10.23

New resin files have been added after more repair work was completed.

It’s been several years since I have released a new Star Wars inspired fan sculpt. I started this project 3 years ago and it has been on and off again(kids, work, life, etc). These last months I really focused and wanted it to be finished before May the 4th. This is the first iteration of this design but I plan to make updates in the future to add features (gangway etc), printability improvements, and assembly improvements. I would ask for patience and grace in dealing with potential issues. A little sandpaper and snips can make the impossible possible.

This is mostly based on the Episode IV physical models. All parts were modeled from scratch in blender based off of photos I found online. I created as much detail as I thought FDM could handle and also my sanity could take.

A solid STL for resin printing is in there. I need to figure out the landing gear connection for this approach. It is called Full-falcon-for-resin.zip

I would love to hear feedback on things I could improve, add, and refine. Punch it!

Build Guide(illustrated coming through):

I highly encourage a level surface to rest the pieces on when gluing. Every printer has different tolerances so fit and finish may differ. There will be some gaps in certain spots but I’ve tried to hide these under panel gaps and under other printed parts. All pieces should print in place without support material on FDM printers. There are also solid .stl’s for resin printing as well. To attach the pieces I used epoxy for larger parts and super glue gel for the small parts.

To start, print out all the top and bottom dome pieces.
Lay them out flat and glue these together first. Note the bottom dome does not sit flat due to the flaps on the side being slightly lower than the flat surface. Try to do each bottom part of the dome with the bottom being as flush as possible Drop in the greebles in their holes and glue. Do the top and bottom then glue those two halves together. The gunner turret should fit by may need to be slightly scaled down depending on your printers accuracy.

The mandibles should be printed , assembled and attached next. The frame should be assembled first, then the side detail. The top and bottom line up with the side detail. After the mandibles are attached attach the two side walk ways. These will most likely need to be slightly clamped down so they “pinch” the dome and there is no gap. The center front top and bottom are the last pieces. Glue each together then line up and place. Add the other greebles and your off to smuggling spice.

There may be a gap when all pieces are connected. This should be covered by the side parts but to get it to connect I put a piece of blue tape underneath creating a “trough” to pour epoxy in which makes a solid little bridge connection.

This model is free but should only be used for personal printing and hobbies.

If you want to support my modeling with cold hard cash, please pick up some of my models on https://warlayer.com/