1/400 Scale Unicorn Gundam [Destroy Mode] by chiz_m

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A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

0.2mm nozzle, 0.1mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

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138.8 h

15 plates

4.0(1)

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Description

If you like to show appreciation for the effort that went into creating this model, pls hit that BOOST button!

REVISION HISTORY

2024-05-08 - Foot and lower leg frame has been split to further minimize color changes; Assembly Guide updated to reflect changes
2024-05-06 - Added Assembly Guide
2024-05-05 - v1.0 Multi-color profile released

OVERVIEW

This is a 1/400 scale miniature (aprox. 5.5cm tall) based on Unicorn Gundam (destroy mode) designed to be printed using 0.2mm nozzle.

DESIGN GOALS

After successfully completing the 1/400 Strike Gundam, I thought of pushing the envelope further on what can be achieved with a 0.2mm nozzle and to challenge myself as well. Besides, I feel that I can create a more improved printable model that produces lesser filament waste so I thought of employing an internal frame/skeleton as patterns running across the model would require lots of color changes and lots of waste. I minimized waste by using multi-color only on really small details that would otherwise be difficult to glue together.

… and which better Gundam model to showcase the internal frame than the Unicorn Gundam!

Based on the Gundam Wiki, the Unicorn Gundam in destroy mode is 21.7m in height, so a scale of 1/400 means I have to work on a model that is around 4.42cm small! Measuring the first few test prints of the internal frame showed that it's just a tad thicker than a matchstick!

Nonetheless, despite of the limitations, I decided to see if I can pull it off and this is the result of that effort. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed working on it!

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

0.2 nozzle is required to print this miniature.
Print using Silent mode (50% speed) to prevent the parts from getting knocked out from adhesion.
Make sure you have your print bed clean or use glue stick to ensure proper adhesion. Pls do not rate the model low due to adhesion issues as the model contains really small parts that do not have much area to adhere to the build plate.
Parts are intentionally littered with supports to aid in bed adhesion. Be careful removing the supports and parts from the build plate as they are really small, thin parts.
Some parts require CA/super glue for assembly.
Don't get overwhelmed with the amount of parts in the build plates. I provided spare enough to build three (3) copies and as extra in case parts get messed up during printing or assembly.
While it is tempting to use glow filament, PLS DO NOT as it will clog 0.2mm nozzles.

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

A PDF detailing the assembly steps is available for download under the Documentation section. Sample screenshot below:

Documentation (1)

Assembly Guide (1)

1-400 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) Assembly Guide 1.01_482b27f7-b935-4945-bd97-5950280f19c7.pdf

Comment & Rating (23)

@Dark_Paradise

Do U have a version of 0.4mm nozzle？I really like it，but wanna a big one hhh

The designer has replied

@Dark_Paradise

I try to enlarge the model,but it may have some problems,such as break.

@chiz_m

Replying to @Dark_Paradise :

Technically, you can enlarge the models and change the nozzle to 0.4mm. What problems are you having after scaling up?

@Dark_Paradise

Replying to @chiz_m :

I wanted to print a larger one of this model and use a 0.4 mm nozzle, but after printing I found that there were always gaps in the part, then I examined the model and found that simply enlarging the model would cause gaps in parts of the model, resulting in unsuccessful printing. So may have to fix the enlarged version of the model, simply enlarging may not work.

@user_1783718493

Are you just gonna stop making minecraft stuff?

The designer has replied

@chiz_m

LOL no. The last few models I released have been in my backlog like forever and so I decided to really get those done and released. I do have some other Minecraft stuff just waiting final touches before release.

@user_1783718493

Replying to @chiz_m :

k (:

@Tutexx

Boosted

thanks again

@Tutexx

Boosted

Its me again, minus the caps lock. I havent printed this model yet but I really dont even care, its on my list, but its so awesome that you 100% deserve all the boosts. Gundam is so legit and the fact that youre going balls out making dope stuff like this is freakin top notch mate. Keep it up!!! lets see some bigger models eh? maybe 1/144 or 1/100. Print em in parts. I'd be all over that!

The designer has replied

@chiz_m

Lol you are funny man! Technically, you can scale up the model right now to 200% and you get 1/200 scale. Scale it up to 274% for 1/144 and scale it to 396% for 1/100.

@user_3619467871

太酷了，你真的好厉害

The designer has replied

@chiz_m

感谢您的客气话！

@zackza

omg printing fully assembled with ams is craaaaazy hahaha

@sgixus

this is really great works!!! thank you so much. you got big talent bro

@jasonzhu1989

Boosted

very nice will print later

@Zz18830193239

我也好想拥有0.4MM喷嘴的版本呀！

@TSAAOTUSG

Print Profile

0.2mm nozzle, 0.1mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

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