Unfolding James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
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PLA from £6 inc. UK delivery on letter-sized prints. We slice, print on a calibrated Creality K2 / Bambu A1, QC and post.
This model includes almost all of the deployment steps of the James Webb Space Telescope including: (https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/deploymentExplorer.html)
Solar Panel
Antenna
Fore and Aft Sun Shield Pallets
Left and Right Sun Shield Boom Extension
Aft Momentum Flap
Tower Deployment
Secondary Mirror
Radiator Panel
Primary Mirror Wings
Size: Appox. 40cm, 22cm, 18cm
In addition to a 3D printer, you will need:
Small wood nails (1.25mm diameter)
Mylar Foil
Small Magnets (approx 6.3mm x 2mm)
Glue
**Note: I have also posted this model to Prusa Printers and My Mini Factory in case Thingiverse downloads are not working.
PrusaPrinters: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/109816-unfolding-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst
MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-unfolding-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst-202519
Check out this awesome build guide from Printables user nff: https://imgur.com/gallery/hrcXKX0
Assembly Notes: (if something is not clear from the images or the notes below, send me a message and I will be happy to add a clarifying step).
The nails are used as hinges
Depending on print settings the nails may or may not fit through the holes in the 3D printed parts. I found drilling the holes out with a 1/16in drill bit worked well for the holes that were slightly too narrow.
The location of the parts and number needed (if more than 1) are included in the file names. All directions are in relation…
