Lost in Space B9 Robot

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This is my rendition of the Lost in Space B9 Robot. All files are manifold and print well on the Makerbot Replicator Mini. The biggest problem with any B9 model is the globe. Here, I had used a 50c gumball container cut in half. Please, if anyone has a better solution then post it. The only parts that need support when printing is the neck, Body middle and claws. The area under the talking plate is hollow and there is a passage between that hollow area and the main body if anyone wanted to install lights and batteries. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator Mini Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Notes: The white,gray and black in the THING file names is a filament color suggestion. Post-Printing The plastic parts come off shiny which is -not- how it should look. I had airbrushed the gray, black and other colors using Liquitex acrylic heavy body paint. Then the non-black parts were followed up with airbrushed Miniwax Polycrylic (Non-yellowing water based polyurethane) for a satin finish. I did not use the polyurethane on the black parts so they keep the rubberish textures. I glued it all together with JB weld epoxy. Some parts will need light sanding for a proper fit before gluing. Enjoy How I Designed This I used NewTek's Lightwave 3d for CAD and referenced various sources for dimensions.