How To Print & Assemble The SPACESHIP-S6

How to print the SPACESHIP-S6

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The STL package of this model includes an “All-In-One” Print Profile created for Bambu Lab X1 and P1 Series 3D printers. If you intend to use any of those printers to print the model, follow this instruction to print all parts: How to use Bambu Studio’s All-In-One Print Profile

If you don’t have access to any Bambu Lab X1 and P1 Series 3D printers. All of the STL files are really straight forward to print. All you need to do is load them into your slicer software, select your desirable settings (e.g. layer height, infill percentage, etc.) and slice the parts. Most part of the model can be printed with a standard 0.4mm Nozzle. However, to achieve the optimum result for parts with small details (e.g. Heat Shield, Hinge Camera, SN text, etc.), we strongly recommend using a 0.2mm (or 0.25mm) Nozzle

Please note: The STL for each part was saved in the recommended orientation to print on FDM printers. Hence, when you load the STL in your slicer software, you don’t need to orientate them again, unless you want to try to print them in a different orientation.

Below are some tips

There are two “All-In-One” Bambu Studio Profiles created for this model:
– SPACESHIP-S6 [MORETHAN3D – X1C Profile]
This profile contains all parts that are recommended to print with a standard 0.4mm Nozzle
– SPACESHIP-S6 Heat Shields [MORETHAN3D – X1C Profile]
This profile contains all parts that are recommended to print with a 0.2mm (or 0.25mm) Nozzle

It is strongly recommended that you use the correct Nozzle size to print the parts to achieve the optimum result. You can print all parts with a 0.4mm Nozzle if you don’t have a 0.2mm (or 0.25mm) one, but some parts won’t look as good as they should
All magnet holes can be printed without support regardless of their positions/orientations on the model. Please don’t generate support for these holes (unless you really need to). Otherwise, you may struggle to remove support inside the holes due to restricted access.
All internal stiffeners (inside the Skirt Section, Thrust Dome Section, LOX Tank Section, Common Dome Section, Forward Dome Section and Nose Cone Fairing Section) can be printed without support.
This model is designed in such a way to allow you to assemble and disassemble the model into piece part level, because almost every part is held together by magnets. However, if you prefer to glue everything, or some parts, together, that’s also fine – but please be aware that if you do, it may be difficult to update the model later on.
There are two STL’s in folder ‘STEP 01’ called ‘SPACESHIP Assembly_S6’, and ‘SPACESHIP Propellant Distribution System_S6’.
If you load these files (separately), you’ll see the fully assembled SPACESHIP-S6 model, and the internal plumbing of the ship. This will help you understand where each and every part is fitted on the model.
At STEP 6, there are two options to print the Forward Dome Section:
Option 1 (Recommended): If you want to print this part as a multi-colour print, use the STL’s in the “Multi-Colour Version” sub-folder. All you need to do is load both of files (Black, and Silver) into your slicer software, assign the correct colour to the part, and print.
Please note: Both the Black and Silver parts are saved from the same coordinate in relation to each other. Hence, when you load them into your slicer software, they should merge together correctly. You don’t need to align them manually

Option 2: Print the Forward Dome Section as a single piece in Silver, but you’ll have to paint the Hatch Door in Black afterward
At STEP 8, there are two options to print the Nose Cone Section:
Option 1: If you want to print this part as a multi-colour print, use the STL’s in the “Multi-Colour Version” sub-folder. All you need to do is load both of files (Black, and Silver) into your slicer software, assign the correct colour to the part, and print.
Please note: Both the Black and Silver parts are saved from the same coordinate in relation to each other. Hence, when you load them into your slicer software, they should merge together correctly. You don’t need to align them manually

Option 2 (Recommended): Print the Silver part, and all of the Black pieces separately, then assemble them together. We strongly recommend this method as you can print all the Black pieces with a 0.2mm Nozzle in their optimum orientation to achieve the best possible result.
This model is designed at 1:96 scale, hence, it is recommend that you print at this scale to achieve the highest quality. However, if you decide to print the model at a smaller scale, please be aware that the magnets we selected for this model will no longer fit and you will have to find smaller magnets to fit, or glue the parts together.

How to assemble this model?

So now you’ve got all your parts printed? Great! Let’s assemble the model. I’ll take you through the assembly process step by step but before that, you need to purchase some items:

5mm dia x 3mm thick N42 Neodymium magnets (LINK) | Qty: 99-off
3mm dia x 2mm thick N42 Neodymium (LINK) | Qty: 84-off
Super glue (LINK) | Qty: 1 bottle

STEP 1: ‘Dry’ assemble the model

At this step, all I want you to do is try to stack all the parts together to get a good understanding of where they are located. Because there are a lot of magnets you need to fit during the assembly process, doing this first step will give you an idea of how to fit the magnets in each part correctly. Please use the files in STEP 01 folder, and the photos below if required.

STEP 1

STEP 2: Assemble the Skirt Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Skirt Section_S6 (a)
1x Skirt Section Heat Shield_S6 (b)
1x Lower Flap_LH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_3_S6 (c)
1x Lower Flap_RH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_3_S6 (d)
2x Location Pin_S4 (e)
10x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
4x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 2a: Glue 4x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Skirt Section
STEP 2b: Glue 10x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Skirt Section
STEP 2c: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the Skirt Section

IMPORTANT: Glue the 2x Aerofoil Covers first, and then glue the main Heat Shield to the part

STEP 3: Assemble the Thrust Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Thrust Puck_S4 (a)
1x Thrust Dome Section_S6 (b)
1x Thrust Dome Section Heat Shield_S6 (c)
1x Lower Flap_LH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_2_S6 (d)
1x Lower Flap_RH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_2_S6 (e)
2x Hinge Camera (Lower Flap) (f)
2x Location Pin_S4 (g)
10x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
17x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 3a: Glue 7x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Thrust Puck
STEP 3b: Glue 10x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Thrust Dome Section
STEP 3c: Glue 8x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the top & bottom faces of the Thrust Dome Section
STEP 3d: Glue 2x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) and insert 2x Hinge Camera into their locations on the front face of the Thrust Dome Section
STEP 3e: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the Thrust Dome Section

IMPORTANT: Glue the 2x Aerofoil Covers first, and then glue the main Heat Shield to the part
STEP 3f: Glue the Thrust Puck to the Thrust Dome Section.

IMPORTANT: these two parts must be aligned correctly to each other!!! – see pics below for reference

STEP 4: Assemble the LOX Tank Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x LOX Tank Section_S6 (a)
1x LOX Tank Section Heat Shield_S6 (b)
1x Lower Flap_LH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_1_S6 (c)
1x Lower Flap_RH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_1_S6 (d)
2x Location Pin_S4 (e)
6x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
8x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 4a: Glue 8x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the LOX Tank Section
STEP 4b: Glue 6x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the LOX Tank Section
STEP 4c: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the LOX Tank Section

IMPORTANT: Glue the 2x Aerofoil Covers first, and then glue the main Heat Shield to the part

STEP 5: Assemble the Common Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Common Dome Section_S6 (a)
1x Common Dome Section Heat Shield_S6 (b)
2x Location Pin_S4 (c)
8x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 5a: Glue 8x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Common Dome Section
STEP 5b: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the Common Dome Section

STEP 5

STEP 5a

STEP 5b

STEP 6: Assemble the Forward Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Forward Dome Section_S6 (a)
1x Forward Dome Section Heat Shield_S6 (b)
2x Forward Dome Cap_S4 (c)
2x Location Pin_S4 (d)
2x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
8x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 6a: Glue 8x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Forward Dome Section
STEP 6b: Glue 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Forward Dome Section
STEP 6c: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the Forward Dome Section
STEP 6d: Glue two halves of the Forward Dome Caps together, then press fit the cap to the Forward Dome Section

STEP 6

STEP 6a

STEP 6b/c

STEP 7: Assemble the Nose Cone Fairing Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Nose Cone Fairing Section_S6 (a)
1x Nose Cone Fairing Heat Shield_S6 (b)
1x Payload Door_S4 (c)
1x Payload Door Stop_S4 (d)
1x SN30 Antenna (e)
2x Location Pin_S4 (f)
6x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
12x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 7a: Glue 12x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Nose Cone Fairing Section
STEP 7b: Glue 3x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Payload Door, then slide the Payload Door into the Nose Cone Fairing Section
STEP 7c: Glue 3x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Payload Door Stop, then glue the Payload Door Stop to the Nose Cone Fairing Section.

IMPORTANT: STEP 7c and 7d must be completed in the correct order as described above. Failing this means you won’t be able to install the Payload Door
STEP 7d: Test to make sure that the Payload Door is working fine (by sliding up and down)
STEP 7e: Glue the Heat Shields to the back, then insert 2x Location Pins to the holes located on the top face of the Nose Cone Fairing Section
STEP 7f: Press fit the SN30 Antenna to the hexagonal shaped hole located in the front of the Nose Cone Fairing Section

STEP 8: Assemble the Nose Cone Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Nose Cone Section_S6 (a)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_1_S6 (b)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_2_S6 (c)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_3_S6 (d)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_4_S6 (e)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_5_S6 (f)
1x Nose Cone Heat Shield_6_S6 (g)
2x Upper Flap_Aerofoil Cover_Top_S6 (h)
1x Upper Flap_LH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_S6 (i)
1x Upper Flap_RH_Aerofoil Cover_Bottom_S6 (j)
2x Nosecone Vent Diverter (k)
4x Starlink Terminal (l)
2x Hinge Camera (Upper Flap) (m)
2x SN30 Text (n)
8x Magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
5x Magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 8a: Glue 5x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8b: Glue 8x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into their locations on the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8c: Glue the Upper Flap_Aerofoil Cover_Top & Bottom Heat Shields to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8d: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_3 to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8e: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_4 to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8f: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_2 to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8g: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_1 to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8h: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_5 to the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8i: Glue the Nose Cone Heat Shield_6 to the Nose Cone Section

IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you install the Heat Shields to the Nose Cone in the specific order as described above to achieve the optimum accuracy. Please note: the Nose Cone Heat Shield_5 & 6 also have alignment grooves on the inner face to help alignment to the Nose Cone
STEP 8j: Press fit the 2x Nose Vent Diverters, 4x Starlink Terminals, and 2x Hinge Cameras into their slots on the Nose Cone Section
STEP 8k: Glue the SN30 Text to the Nose Cone Section

STEP 8k

STEP 9: Assemble the Raptor/RVac Engines

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

3x Raptor Engine_S4 (a)
3x Raptor Engine Shield_S6 (b)
3x RVac Engine_S4 (c)
6x Magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 9a: Glue 1x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into the magnet hole on each Raptor Engine Shield, then glue the Raptor Engine Shields and the Raptor Engines together
STEP 9b: Glue 1x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into the magnet hole on each RVac Engine

STEP 9a

STEP 9b

STEP 10: Stack Thrust Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Skirt Section from STEP 2 (a)
1x Thrust Dome Section from STEP 3 (b)
3x Raptor Engine from STEP 9 (c)
3x RVac Engine from STEP 9 (d)
3x Engine Floor_S4 (e)
6x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 10a: Glue 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on each Engine Floor
STEP 10b: Install 3x Raptor Engines on the Thrust Puck
STEP 10c: Install 3x RVac Engines on the Thrust Puck
STEP 10d: Install 3x Engine Floors on the Thrust Dome Section
STEP 10e: Stack Thrust Dome Section on Skirt Section

STEP 11: Install plumbing to Thrust Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 10 (a)
1x CH4 Manifold_S4 (b)
1x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
1x Magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 11a: Glue 1x magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) and 1x magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into their locations on the CH4 Manifold
STEP 11b: Install the CH4 Manifold into the Sub-Assembly from STEP 10

STEP 11a

STEP 11b

STEP 12: Stack LOX Tank Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 11 (a)
1x LOX Tank Section from STEP 4 (b)
1x CH4 Main Tank Downcomer (Bottom)_S4 (c)
2x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 12a: Glue 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the CH4 Main Tank Downcomer (Bottom)
STEP 12b: Stack LOX Tank Section to Sub-Assembly from STEP 11, and install the CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom)

STEP 12a

STEP 12b

STEP 13: Stack Common Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 12 (a)
1x Common Dome Section from STEP 5 (b)
1x LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom)_S4 (c)
1x CH4 Main Tank Downcomer (Top) (d)
1x Common Dome Sump_S4 (e)
1x CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid3)_S4 (f)
1x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
2x Magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 13a: Glue 1x magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) and 1x magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into the magnet holes on the CH4 Main Tank Downcomer (Top). Glue 1x magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the Common Dome Sump.
STEP 13b: Install the CH4 Main Tank Downcomer (Top), Common Dome Sump, and CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid3) to the Common Dome Section
STEP 13c: Install LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom) to Sub-Assembly from STEP 12.
STEP 13d: Stack Common Dome Section to Sub-Assembly from STEP 12

STEP 14: Stack Forward Dome Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 13 (a)
1x Forward Dome Section from STEP 6 (b)
1x Tesla Battery_S4 (c)
1x CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid2)_S4 (d)
1x LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom)_S4 (e)
2x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 14a: Glue 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the Tesla Battery
STEP 14b: Install the Tesla Battery on the Forward Dome Section
STEP 14c: Stack Forward Dome Section to Sub-Assembly from STEP 13, then install both CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid2) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom) pipes.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid2) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Bottom) pipes are at the same height before proceeding to STEP 15

STEP 14a

STEP 14b

STEP 14c

STEP 15: Stack Nose Cone Fairing Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 14 (a)
1x Nose Cone Fairing Section from STEP 7 (b)
1x CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid1)_S4 (c)
1x LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Mid)_S4 (d)
2x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 15a: Glue 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid1) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Mid)
STEP 15b: Stack Nose Cone Fairing Section to Sub-Assembly from STEP 14, then install both CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid1) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Mid) pipes to Nose Cone Fairing Section

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Mid1) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Mid) pipes are at the same height before proceeding to STEP 16

STEP 15a

STEP 15b

STEP 16: Stack Nose Cone Section

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 15 (a)
1x Nose Cone Section from STEP 8 (b)
1x CH4 Header Tank (Bottom)_S6 (c)
1x CH4 Header Tank (Top)_S6 (d)
1x LOX Header Tank_S6 (e)
1x CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Top)_S4 (f)
1x LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Top)_S4 (g)
2x Location Pin_S4 (h)
4x Magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)
6x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 16a: Glue 4x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the CH4 Header Tank Downcomer (Top) and LOX Header Tank Downcomer (Top) pipes
STEP 16b: Glue 4x magnets (5mm dia x 3mm thick) and 2x magnets (3mm dia x 2mm thick) into the magnet holes on the Header Tanks
STEP 16c: Install the Header Tanks, and the Header Tank Downcomer pipes together
STEP 16d: Install the Header Tanks, and the Header Tank Downcomer pipes into the Nose Cone Section

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the Header Tanks and and their Downcomer pipes are correctly oriented inside the Nose Cone Section
STEP 16e: Stack Nose Cone Section to Sub-Assembly from STEP 15

STEP 17: Install Flaps

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

1x Sub-Assembly from STEP 16 (a)
1x Upper Flap_LH_S6 (b)
1x Upper Flap_RH_S6 (c)
1x Lower Flap_LH_S6 (d)
1x Lower Flap_RH_S6 (e)
1x Upper Flap_LH_Heat Shield_S6 (f)
1x Upper Flap_RH_Heat Shield_S6 (g)
2x Upper Flap_Heat Shield_Bottom_S6 (h)
1x Lower Flap_LH_Heat Shield_S6 (i)
1x Lower Flap_RH_Heat Shield_S6 (j)
2x Lower Flap_Heat Shield_Bottom_S6 (k)
22x Magnet (3mm dia x 2mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 17a: Glue magnets and Heat Shields to each Flap
STEP 17b: Install all Flaps to the Sub-Assembly from STEP 16

STEP 17a

STEP 17b

STEP 18: Install PEZ Dispenser

Parts required (refer to the photos below)

20x Satellite_S4 (a)
1x PEZ Dispenser_S4 (b)
1x PEZ Dispenser Retainer_S4 (c)
Nose Cone Fairing Section from STEP 18 (d)
24x Magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) (highlighted in RED)

Assembly process

STEP 19a: Glue 1x magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into the magnet hole on each of the Satellite.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that you invert the magnet poles from one Satellite to the next so they can be stacked together!
STEP 19b: Stack all 20x Satellites into 2 stacks on 10 each
STEP 19c: Glue 4x magnet (5mm dia x 3mm thick) into the magnet holes on the bottom face of the PEZ Dispenser
STEP 19d: Load all 20x Satellites into the PEZ Dispenser
STEP 19e: Install the PEZ Dispenser Retainer on top of the PEZ Dispenser
STEP 19f: Install the whole PEZ Dispenser Assembly into the Nose Cone Fairing Section
STEP 19g: Open the Payload Door and test the Satellite deployment – all 20x Satellites can be deployed manually one by one using any small metal tool you can find in your house.

And that’s it! Congratulations, you have completed your 1:96 SPACESHIP-S6 model!