Retro Thrusters RT7 - Sci-fi spaceship toy - no supports

Mini toy sci-fi spaceship inspired by, and somewhat in the style of the Astro Mini's space exploration themed mini toy series, produced by Bruder in West Germany in the 1980's. Features opening gull wing doors with a small load cargo area, and four hover thrusters in a quadcopter/drone arrangement. Great for those looking for a non-franchised and non-weaponised space exploration themed toy.

SAFETY WARNING: THIS MODEL IS NOT FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN - FINGERS GETTING STUCK IN THE TURBOFANS IS A DANGER, AS ARE SMALLER PARTS THAT MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME A CHOKING HAZARD. THIS MODEL DOES NOT COMPLY WITH TOY SAFETY STANDARDS!!!!

● Easy to print parts - no supports required

● Designed with colour breaks. Print parts in different colours on single colour printers for a more interesting look.

● Requires multiple #4 x 3/8" pan head screws (or 4G x 9mm sheet metal screws)

● A Phillips head #1 screwdriver is also needed. Very helpful (though not always necessary) is a hobby knife, a selection of small files, and/or some sandpaper.

The part orientation as per upload is correct. Some parts require a little bridging while printing, though still print well enough without support. Interconnecting part fit may be tight, depending on the plastics used, or the printer/slicer settings. Carefully warming female parts (hot water works well if printing in PLA) can help with assembly, as can some careful sanding or filing, or even reducing/enlarging the part size slightly during printing.

Multiple #4 x 3/8" or 4G x 9mm sheet metal screws are used to join parts throughout the model. All but one are hidden when the ship is complete. Assembly in the correct order is necessary, though it is a puzzle that you will need to figure out yourself :) With correctly sized parts, no glue is necessary.

This is the last vehicle in a series of 7 unique models based around this theme (all using the same #4 x 3/8" or 4G x 9mm pan head screw size). And finally, if you like the model enough to print it, please consider taking a pic or two, and posting a make.

Happy swooshing!