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The Saturn V F-1 engine injector plate had around 5k+ holes across the plate’s surface forced the engine’s propellants (liquid oxygen and kerosene) into the combustion chamber. Early F-1 test engines experienced combustion instability, which could lead to engine loss. The instability was solved by the addition of baffles (dividers) across the injector plate's surface.

This was actually the first piece I modeled for my take on the F-1. I decided to explode it much larger, create a simple stand, and print it! The FDM version (pictured) is 1:4 scale. I'm going to work on the resin version as well - likely 1:6 scale, a bit smaller. Note how even when blown up, visible polygon/edges are still not there. That's how detailed I create my 3D models. All modeling done in Autodesk Maya. Printed on Bambu Lab P2S!

If you're interested in the STLs, you can DM me.

A variant of my Saturn V F-1 engine model I created. The 1:72 one pictured has 24 parts and even has magnets inside to snap onto the Saturn V model I'm making. First in resin, then in FDM/filament.

I found that going down to 0.01mm layer height, 10 microns, is absolutely the way to go for some models. They simply do not look 3D printed at all! No prep work needed. Just airbrush and glue parts together :)

Short video here of the model, by the way: F-1 Engine 3D Printed Model [Preview] And if you want a few sample parts just DM me or let me know. Enjoy the pics!

One subject that doesn't give nearly enough love in the modeling world is the Saturn V Rocketdyne F-1 Engine. I scoured the internet high and low and, other than a very few extremely low poly/low detailed 3D printable files, a 1:20 kit that was maybe 1/4th the detail of my model, and a resin kit you can buy that's about 1/2 as detailed as mine, that's it. So, I created my own.

I used Autodesk Maya and Zbrush to do the 3d modeling and public image reference. First, I created a 1:32 desktop display model- the main large parts are printed with the Elegoo Saturn 3 but all the small parts are with the Mars 4! The first pic in the set is actually 100% Mars 4 100% 0.01mm layer height & 24 parts! Exceeds any/ALL other models of this subject and it's 3d printed! One thing I like about the Saturn 3 is the screen resolution - on one of the axis it's more dense than the Mars 4, and actually, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is more detailed now than the Mars 4!

Hope you enjoy it! If you're curious about some sample parts to print, DM me! Here's a short video of it: F-1 Engine 3D Printed Model [Preview] - Youtube

One subject that doesn't give nearly enough love in the modeling world is the Saturn V Rocketdyne F-1 Engine. I scoured the internet high and low and, other than a very few extremely low poly/low detailed 3D printable files, a 1:20 kit that was maybe 1/4th the detail of my model, and a resin kit you can buy that's about 1/2 as detailed as mine, that's it. So, I created my own.

I used Autodesk Maya and Zbrush to do the 3d modeling and public image reference. First, I created a 1:32 desktop display model- the main large parts are printed with the Elegoo Saturn 3 but all the small parts are with the Mars 4! The first pic in the set is actually 100% Mars 4 100% 0.01mm layer height & 24 parts! Exceeds any/ALL other models of this subject and it's 3d printed!

Hope you enjoy it! If you're curious about some sample parts to print, DM me! Alos, here's a short video: F-1 Engine 3D Printed Model [Preview] - YouTube

One subject that doesn't give nearly enough love in the modeling world is the Saturn V Rocketdyne F-1 Engine. I scoured the internet high and low and, other than a very few extremely low poly/low detailed 3D printable files, a 1:20 kit that was maybe 1/4th the detail of my model, and a resin kit you can buy that's about 1/2 as detailed as mine, that's it. So, I created my own.

I used Autodesk Maya and Zbrush to do the 3d modeling and public image reference. First, I created a 1:32 desktop display model, then forked that off into an FDM / filament printed one (larger, 1:16 scale), then I created a super small 1:72 scale for the Saturn V model I'm creating at a similar level of detail as well. For the resin models I printed them with the Elegoo Saturn 3 & Mars 4 printers (these are around $160-260!) and the Bambu Lab P2S for the larger filament/FDM model.

Hope you enjoy the photos! Here's a short video of it: F-1 Engine 3D Printed Model [Preview] Also, if you're curious about some sample parts to print, DM me!