by astro_sam

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner successfully launched on an Atlas V N22 on Friday 12/20.

This is a 1:1 scale model.  Recommend printing at 1:100 scale :)

In order to print you should make:

• 1x atlas_core

• 1x atlas_stand

• 1x centaur

• 1x launch_vehicle_adapter

• 2x atlas_srb

• 4x atlas_srb_pin

• 1x starliner_cm_sm_with_cap (you can print it in its in-space configuration by printing starliner_cm_sm_no_cap)

CST-100 Starliner

From: https://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/
Boeing's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The Starliner was designed to accommodate seven passengers, or a mix of crew and cargo, for missions to low-Earth orbit. For NASA service missions to the International Space Station, it will carry up to four NASA-sponsored crew members and time-critical scientific research. The Starliner has an innovative, weldless structure and is reusable up to 10 times with a six-month turnaround time. It also features wireless internet and tablet technology for crew interfaces.

Atlas V

From: https://www.ulalaunch.com/rockets/atlas-v
Atlas V uses a standard common core booster, up to five solid rocket boosters (SRBs), a Centaur upper stage in a single- or dual-engine configuration, and one of several sizes of payload fairings.

Centaur is the world's highest-performing upper stage. The pressure-stabilized tanks combined with the lightweight Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10C-1 engine provides industry best thrust-to-weight ratio. The stage has demonstrated long-coast relight capability that enables it to service any orbital need.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:                          

FlashForge

Printer:                          

Creator Pro

Rafts:                          

Yes

Supports:                          

Yes

Filament:                                            whatever PLA/ABS/TPU                                                                                

Notes:

Supports and rafts recommended.

Recommended printing orientations for PLA/ABS:

• centaur: vertical

• SRBs: on their side

• atlas stand: vertical

• atlas core: vertical

• starliner: print on its side (resting on one of the 'doghouses')

For TPU (starliner cm w/ cap only):

• heat shield down

• 5% infill

• rectilinear infill

• standard TPU settings (slow, no retracts, etc.)

• add LOTS of supports around the heat shield shoulder