Summary

I really love to build space ships and space shuttles - and sometimes draw them. With the help of the 3D software available, my chances of making such things has increased. I built this project out of a images I saw in NASA's website and decided to share it with others so that other people can enjoy using these things...

How I Designed This

Step 1

            <div><p>In this project (i.e. the space shuttle), I started to see close-up images of the space shuttle </p></div>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://thingiverse-production-new.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/10/1d/40/8a/f1/Space_Shuttle_By_Pouya_Ebrahimi_1.jpg"></p>            <p class="detail-caption"><strong>Google Images - Space Shuttles</strong></p>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://thingiverse-production-new.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/dd/b8/c5/00/29/Space_Shuttle_By_Pouya_Ebrahimi_1.jpg"></p>            <p class="detail-caption"><strong>Google Images - Space Shuttle Design</strong></p>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Step 2</strong></p>            <div><p>Use a 3D Designing software (I used 123D Design). Insert 4 cylinders (i.e. 3 cylinders for the booster rockets and one for the shuttle itself). Consider the proportions. Use the Chamfer and Fillet options to sharpen the points.</p></div>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://thingiverse-production-new.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/f0/12/fb/8a/60/Space_Shuttle_By_Pouya_Ebrahimi_1.jpg"></p>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Step 3</strong></p>            <div><p>Add details by using Polyline (i.e. you can split solids and add more details to it). </p></div>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://thingiverse-production-new.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/66/84/1e/97/7d/Space_Shuttle_By_Pouya_Ebrahimi_1.jpg"></p>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Step 4</strong></p>            <div><p>Merge the solids together and print it [if possible]. Enjoy your very own-made Space Shuttle...</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Requirements</strong></p>            <div><p>Nothing is needed but a creative mind and a computer - works best if your computer is powerful. You need to download one of the 3D software (i.e. 123D Design) or use the online ones (which are much easier to utilize) as that of Tinkercad...</p></div>

Project: Space Shuttle Design

Objectives

            <div><p>I was inspired by many people - including my teacher to create 3D models. I decided to create a 3D model as simple as it is and transfer this notion of creativity and love of art to others.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Audiences</strong></p>            <div><p>Skills: simple computer skills and familiarity with the 3D printing and 3D printing software.<br>Grades: 5 - 12+<br>Ages: 8 - 99+<br>Side Note: Younger people might not be able to work with 3D designing software, hence choosing the age category and grades as high as grade 5 and 8 years.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Preparation</strong></p>            <div><p>Check out the following links before starting this project to get an overview of how to work with 123D Design easily (YouTube Videos):</p><p>i. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nEzlY4i3aQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nEzlY4i3aQ</a><br>ii. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QZxsLNvlcY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QZxsLNvlcY</a><br>iii. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPGDQ68SgMY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPGDQ68SgMY</a><br>iv. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dlGox0BxOY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dlGox0BxOY</a><br>v. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QWALh4Jmt8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QWALh4Jmt8</a></p><p>Side Note: learn more about Space Shuttles and how they work by going to NASA's (or ESA) websites.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Project Idea</strong></p>            <div><p>Please refer to the “How I Designed This” section to get a brief summary of how to design this project.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>Results</strong></p>            <div><p>By the end of this project, you will have a space shuttle I designed by yourself. [if you can print the Space Shuttle], you will have your own space Shuttle and can place it on a flat surface (i.e. a table) or hang it from a wall.</p></div>