Bubble Toy: Copter

This is the first toy I have designed from scratch. I based the body on a bubble shape.

Instructions:

Look at the exploded views to guide assembly. 

Each left and right part (oriented as copter is viewed front on) is labeled (with an “R” or “L”) and the place each of these parts attaches to the main body is likewise labelled to reduce confusion. The turbine housings are split so the turbines can be installed and move (by hand) after assembly. When assembling these double check you have the correct halves matched. Take care when gluing that no glue ends up unintentionally touching the turbines otherwise they will not turn.

The alignment pegs fit tightly into their associated holes so you may need to carefully trim with a knife. I made the tolerances like this so the toy can look it's best when complete and (when glued well) will hold together well.

Each G-code file is labeled by the color filament I used for each part set. I used the following filaments*:

Prusament Lipstick Red (could not find in store at time of writing this)

www.prusa3d.com/product/white-pla-filament-1kg

www.prusa3d.com/product/pearl-blue-pla-filament-1kg

www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pla-galaxy-silver-1kg

I printed all parts at .15 Layer height with a 0.4mm nozzle

*PLEASE NOTE: When printing the white parts, there is a colour (filament) change about 10 minutes before completion. When the print is ready for this, REMOVE the WHITE filament and LOAD the RED filament. This to make the pontoon nose cones red.

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