by frntr

Not too accurate toy model of a four-stage Vega rocket (design status of late 2018). Has detachable stages by using magnets. It consists of 6 parts in total that will be glued together but hey, if you call that complex, rocket schience is not the right thing for you anyhow.

Model is not to scale.

Print Settings

Printer:                          

Felix Tec 4.0

Rafts:                          

No

Supports:                          

No

Resolution:                          

0,15 mm Layer heigth

Infill:                          

30%

Notes:

Suport is not really necessary, the inset for the magnet will most definitely come out pretty good making use of bridging.
Do not use rafts to guarantee a super flat glueing surface.

Post-Printing

Materials and Instructions

• 6 pcs. 5x4 mm cylinder type magnets

• Strong glue (i.e. two component glue)

• Optional: Three 3 mm dowels (adjustment pins in glue connection)

1. Glue the parts together. Optionally use the dowels as adjustment pins and for enhanced strength.

2. Glue the magnets into the fitting holes on the stages. Pay attention to the polarity of the magnets.

How I Designed This

Source

Based on some images used per 2018.
Not to scale and not too accurate. The third stage connector is completely freely designed for functional reasons.