The Batwing - Movie Accurate Display Model from Batman (1989)

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Intro This is a movie accurate rendition of The Batwing, an air combat vehicle that Batman uses - this particular design is from the Batman (1989) movie. I have always loved cool fantasy and sci-fi vehicles, and the Batwing stood out to me for its sleek, flashy design.

I designed the entire model in Fusion360, referencing photos and schematics of the prop used in the actual movie. I did my best to replicate all of the intricate details, ensuring they converted well to the 3D printing medium. This model is printable even on small printers like the A1 Mini or Prusa Mini without any supports required.

There are also two display stand options featuring the Batman logo. One is a minimalist, smaller stand with an accentuating logo on top. The other is a stand inspired by the logo from the Batman (1989) movie that makes use of the AMS to print in dual black and yellow colors. The stands also come with an optional magnetic connector for easy attachment. This additional feature allows the Batwing to snap to the stand, and in my testing the stand was able to be completely inverted without the Batwing falling off.

Printing & Assembly There are multiple print profiles available with all of the necessary parts laid out. This model was test printed with a 190mm wingspan - it is rotated 45 degrees on the print bed to fit within a 180mm x 180mm space, meaning it fits completely within the A1 Mini. It is recommended that you print using the highest possible resolution (high quality, 0.08mm layer height) to capture as many details as possible. No supports are required.

Wait for the print bed to cool down before removal to ensure the wings don't warp. Then, connect the upper and bottom halves using two copies of the cylindrical connectors - spread superglue across the wings so they stay together and don't split over time. You can optionally clamp the wings together while the glue is drying for a better join.

You can glue small 6mm x 2mm cylindrical magnets into the holes on the top of the stand and bottom of the Batwing. These magnets are completely optional and the model will still fit on top of the stand either way.

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