3D Printing 1/60 scale Saturn V, 3D printed, highly detailed

[prfesser]

A beautiful Saturn V display model, though I wonder if it would stand up to, say, an I or baby-J motor...

Best -- Terry

 

[Raptor 2]

The Saturn line of rockets were not only beautiful but one of with a clean record of successful launches.

 

[TheAviator]

Beautiful model! It reminds me of the one on display here in Huntsville.

The Saturn line of rockets were not only beautiful but one of with a clean record of successful launches.

All successful, but I'm not sure I'd say perfectly clean. There were a couple of anomalous engine occurrences, such as the early center engine shutdown on the Apollo 13 S-II stage. Pogo oscillations also plagued both the S-IC and S-II stages throughout the program. Not to say that the Saturn-V wasn't an awesome vehicle, it was; just saying that it wasn't without its warts.

 

[Raptor 2]

Beautiful model! It reminds me of the one on display here in Huntsville.



All successful, but I'm not sure I'd say perfectly clean. There were a couple of anomalous engine occurrences, such as the early center engine shutdown on the Apollo 13 S-II stage. Pogo oscillations also plagued both the S-IC and S-II stages throughout the program. Not to say that the Saturn-V wasn't an awesome vehicle, it was; just saying that it wasn't without its warts.

All true anomalies. I was more referring to them all getting of ground and completing their mission unlike the 4 Russian N1 attempts.

 

[David Schwantz]

I have a 1/52nd scale Saturn V, she flies on a K2050ST. Also all 3D printed.

 

[Raptor 2]

I have a 1/52nd scale Saturn V, she flies on a K2050ST. Also all 3D printed.

What level cert is required for that? I’m not certified at all although I should be.

 

[David Schwantz]

Level 2

 

[dr wogz]

L3 for Canada / CAR

 

[Blast it Tom!]

Err... I was up and down the page a couple of times before I realized... Where's the interstage adapter (skirt) between the second and third stage?

I wanna build this so bad it hurts. And I don't even HAVE a 3D printer...

 

[Bravo52]

I have a 1/52nd scale Saturn V, she flies on a K2050ST. Also all 3D printed.

Do you have a build thread around detailing the printing, build and flights? I would love to see some details.

 

[David Schwantz]

Hi Bravo, I did not do a build thread. We are just leaving for family at the farm, when I get back I will post pics that I have and answer any questions that you may think of. Dave. Merry Xmas.

 

[David Schwantz]

Got the files off Thingiverse from Dave's Rocket shop. Not me, just someone with same name. I thought they came out very nice. Saw it, had never 3D printed anything before. So I bought an Ender 5 Pro. This rocket is the very first thing I ever printed.
1st pic, all done
2nd fin mounting CR with lightning holes
3rd is the bottom thrust ring
4th printing the F1 engine
5th upper stack with couple alongside. this part is the separation point for recovery, Flies with a JLCR on a 9' Rocketman NASA main chute
6th closer detail of the prints

Wife screa.... calling me now. Gotta go!

 

[Bravo52]

Thank you for posting. Love it! That is fantastic being the first print.

I did find another post by Dave on his build. They both look great. I have a idle printer that will be putting to use on this! Maybe 1/72 scale!

Merry Christmas!