Space Shuttle
- 12 Devlogs
- 52 Total hours
I Designed A Realistic Space Shuttle Using Computer Aided Design. I modeled every aspect of this rocket as realistic as I could and I'm very satisfied with the result!
Ship #1
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle
I Created a Space Shuttle Using CAD (Computer Aided Design)
How to use my project:
- You can visit the model of my space shuttle at https://cad.onshape.com/documents/0cc091979462d1f40116053c/w/ab82948fa33e8f748e0fcb44/e/4129cc439ac4ca6aab65041f?renderMode=0&uiState=6a565da1ab0f5b3c13bc4737
- If this link says 403 Forbidden, you should select the address bar at the top of the screen and then press enter to refresh the page, which should fix the issue
Step-by-step explanation:
- Select the address bar at the top of the screen
- Press enter/search
- Another way to fix this is copying the url and pasting it into another tab
Step-by-step explanation:
- Select the address bar at the top of the screen
- Copy the address bar that you selected
- Paste the link in a different address bar (a new tab)
How to download my project:
- First go through the link to visit my project
- Then select the download button
- After selecting the download, button a menu should appear where you can then select many options before you export the file
Does this project support AMS (Multi-Color Printing)?
- Yes, this project should support AMS since it’s broken down into separate pieces instead of just coloring the visible faces on the rocket
Why did I choose a space shuttle?
- This project was very hard to make and not many space shuttles are available, and they are usually not realistic. I wanted to make a space shuttle since it was the theme of the event, and I was interested in testing my CAD skills. I am so happy with the result and realism of my rocket. If you look at other designs online, a lot of them will be way less realistic than mine. For example, here is a link to a space shuttle on maker world. Comparing it to my rocket, you can see the difference in realism.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/956260-space-shuttle#profileId-925247
What was the most difficult part of this project?
- One of the most difficult parts of this project was the back of my rocket. There were so many complex, intricate parts that I had to redo so many times that it took me countless hours just to get it right.
What I learned from this project:
- I learned how to use multiple new tools that I’ve never used before, like the transform tool
- I learned how to copy off images and try to make the dimensions correct
- I learned how to use many tools better, like fillet tools
- I learned how to make complex sketches
Thank you for viewing my ship! I had so much fun creating this project and I can’t wait to start my next project (which will probably be a space station!)
My readme is easier to follow since it has multiple images so check that out if you are confused for the viewing and downloading process
Check my readme out here: https://github.com/JaydenSeelo/CAD/blob/main/README.md
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
5h 2m 43s logged
I Finished My Space Shuttle!
This has taken me so many hours and I’m very happy with the result
What I did in the past 4 hours:
- I started and completed the large support that connects the body of the shuttle to the external tanks.
I had to cut into the external tank and I used multiple tools to add realism like the extrude tool.
After that, I created cylinder supports that i then connected using the transform and extrude tools.
- I started and completed the small support that connected the nose of the shuttle to the external tanks. I had to use many transform tools to make the correct shape but eventually I shaped it correctly.
- I added a liquid oxygen fuel line to the large external tank and connected it to the system tunnel with many supports. I mostly used the extrude tool for this step. This took the most time to complete in the 4 hours since my last devlog.
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What My Space Shuttle Includes
Realistic external tanks
- Realistic rings surrounding the solid rocket boosters
- Realistic rocket booster shape
- Small realistic features like an access door and forward booster separation modules
- Realistic supports that carry the rocket
- Realistic external tank
- Realistic LO2 feedline and LO2 feedline fairing
- Realistic stringers
- Realistic ring frames
A realistic rocket
- Realistic wings
- Realistic nose with small features like the cockpit window and star tracker doors
- Realistic vertical stabilizer
- Realistic body shape
- Realistic Aft fuselage, which includes the space shuttle’s main engines and also includes the orbital maneuvering system and the RCS thrusters
Thanks for the support on this project! I will likely do a space station for my next project.
I will probably ship this project tomorrow, and then it should be available for printing! I tried to design the shuttle for multicolor printing so you should be able to choose multiple colors. There should be a total of 3 different colors since I wanted to limit the amount of filament colors for printing.
If you still have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
6h 26m 56s logged
I Finished The Rocket Component Of My Space Shuttle
This Was A Long And Hard Process But I was Finally Able To Complete The Rocket Component Of My Shuttle!
This Is What I Have Done In The Past 6 Hours
- I fixed an error in the front of my rocket that made the front look less realistic (This took so long since I needed to fix an area with a curved shape. which is difficult to do)
- I remade the elevons of my rocket since they were unrealistic before
- I renamed my project from CAD to Space Shuttle for more clarity in what my project is
What I Still Need To Do
- I still need to connect the rocket to the external tanks (They are hidden in this image)
This Project Is So Close To Being Done! If You Have Any Suggestions To Make This Rocket Better, Please State Them In The Comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
3h 55m 49s logged
Almost Done The Back Of My Rocket!
I Can’t Believe How Close I Really Am From Completing This Project. This Is All I Need To Do Before I Am Done:
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A quick fix to the wings of the space shuttle (this will probably take 10 minutes and then I will be done with the back of my rocket!
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Connect the fuel tanks to the rest of the build (They are hidden in this picture)
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Possibly fix one area on the front of my rocket (This Is Optional But Would Make The Rocket Look Much Better)
What I Did Since Last Devlog:
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I completely remade the vertical stabilizer (also called the tail fin) of the space shuttle
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Remade and angled the oms pods since they were completely wrong before
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Moved up the oms engine nozzles (The bell looking component on the rocket)
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Redesigned the RCS thruster ports (They are beside the OMS engine nozzles)
If you have any improvements that i could make to the space shuttle, please mention them in the comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
2h 42m 9s logged
I’m Done The Front Of My Space Shuttle!
This Has Taken A Lot Of Hours But I Am Happy With This Iteration
I was able to add:
- Much More Realism To The Front Of The Rocket Like Realistic Colors
- Added Some More Small Components Onto The Front Of The Rocket
- Added The Flight Deck Window To The Rocket
- Added More Material To The Middle Of The Rocket To Make The Base More Curved And Realistic (This Took The Longest Since I needed To Smooth It Out Realistically And It Took Forever To Find The Solution To Round It Perfectly)
What I Still Need To Work On:
- I Still Need To Add Realistic Angle To The OMS Pods
- I also Need To Attach The OMS Pods To The Rocket, Which Includes Reshaping Them To The Right Dimensions
- I Need To Move The Body Of The Rocket Further Down Into The Rocket Boosters Since Right Now There Is A Gap
- I Have To Smooth Out The Enclosure Surrounding The Main Engines
- I Will Try And Fix The Connection Point On The Rocket To The Main Tanks (They Are Hidden In This Image)
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I’m Estimating This Will Take 9 Hours To Complete. If You Have Any Suggestions To Improve This Model, Feel Free To Share Them In The Comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
3h 1m 24s logged
Almost done the front of my rocket!
After 3 Hours, I Was Able To Troubleshoot Many Errors and Finally I Was Able to Make The Front Of My Rocket Much More Realistic.
I was finally able to add:
- A realistic, smooth shape of the rocket that resulted in boosted realism
- A more round shape to the body of the rocket- Realistic features of the rocket’s nose
I also removed the sharp edges on the front of the rocket that ruined the rocket’s overall image.
My next goals:
- Working on the bottom of the rocket to add realistic color for AMS printing
- Smoothing out the transition between the body and the engines (Right now they are really messed up and look terrible)
- Adding realistic connections where the rocket attaches to the external tank (The tank is hidden in this image)
I was able to make the rocket look so much more realistic (Look at my other devlogs to see the before and after) and I’m so happy about how it turned out so far!
So far, I have made amazing progress on this ambitious project and I can’t wait to finish this off.
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
3h 49m 47s logged
I’m still working on my space shuttle!
So Far, My Main Goal has been Editing The Front of My Shuttle Since it Was Lacking in Realism. This Includes:
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Smoothing down ruff corners
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Adding high detail to the front of the rocket (Haven’t done this yet, but I have enough experience from the previous design to edit this)
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Enlarging the base of the rocket to add more crucial detail
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Making the front shape of the rocket realistic (This is by far the hardest and most time-consuming part)
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Adding detail to the tip of the rocket and the window in the front of the rocket (I haven’t really started on this because it needs a lot of work)
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Adding realistic connections to the external tank (Right now it’s just sitting on top)
Once I complete these main goals, I will likely be done! (The rest of the rocket in this image is hidden)
Feel Free To Share Suggestions About The Rocket In The Comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
1h 39m 34s logged
Still Working on My Space Shuttle. I was able to add much more detail to the external tank like realistic panels, vents, and intertank ribs (The stripe pattern on the external tank). I also moved up the external tank and rocket since they were very low. I’m also planning on designing a better nose for the shuttle. After I do that, I’m am going to be very close to being done but the nose will take a while.
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
2h 0m 21s logged
Editing My Space Shuttle
I mostly worked on adding the smaller details on the external tank.
I was able to smooth out some areas to add more realism and this made the rocket more clean.
I also realized that the front of my rocket isn’t very realistic, and I’m going to try and fix it. I’m also planning on adding other details.
Sadly, it seems like my project will take much longer than expected, but I’m willing to pour in more time to make this ship accurate.
I’ll try to add much more detail over these past few days.
I might also design a stand so you can display this rocket (You should be able to print it once I ship the project, and it should also support multicolor printing) Let me know if you want me to make a stand in the comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
4h 9m 30s logged
My Space Shuttle is Almost Done!
My Estimate is That it Will be Done Tomorrow
The main goals I have worked on since my last devlog are:
- Added the same realism on the left rocket as the right rocket. This included adding multiple realistic rings and other complex shapes.
- Added much more detail on the solid rocket boosters, like accurate connection points to the external tank. This was necessary so that the tank would actually connect to the rocket boosters when printing the rocket, and this also made the rocket look much more realistic.
- Smoothed out the bottom of the external tank to increase realism since before it was just a block.
- Moved up both solid rocket boosters since they were very low. I had to move them up since they were very wonky and moving them up made the overall image of the rocket much better and more accurate (You can see what it looked like before with the messed-up tank on the other devlogs).
- Added a black stripe to the wings of the rocket (Wasn’t too noticeable but after completing this edit the wings looked much cleaner).
- Hollowed out the bottom of both rocket boosters, since before it was just a block before.
- I also added subsections on the rocket boosters. This created subtle realism, and it made the boosters look less empty.
What I still need to work on:
- I still need to add realism to the external tank since it currently looks empty.
This whole build took way too long since i made many mistakes and errors during this whole process but I learned a lot and I’m very happy with the result!
If you see my shipped project, feel free to check it out!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
3h 20m 5s logged
I’ve Finally Designed The Back of My Space Shuttle.
I was able to add very crucial details like:
- Angle on the RS-25 engines (Space Shuttle Engines)
- Added much more detail and realism to the OMS
Engines (Smaller Steering Engines)
- Fixed the overall shape of the backside of the shuttle
- Added an RCS thruster port
My Next Goal is to Finish off the Left Solid Rocket Booster, and Then I’m Going to add More Detail to the External Fuel Tank.
If you have any suggestions on how to make the rocket better, feel free to send suggestions in the comments!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
1h 42m 58s logged
I Completed The First Side of The Rocket For My Shuttle
I still need to do the other side so I will work on that next and then I will almost be completed this project!
@CoolHotDog64
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Space Shuttle
14h 20m 34s logged
I’m Designing A Space Shuttle Completely From Scratch
This involved many steps
- Finding a picture that I could base the rocket off of
- Making countless sketches (28 right now to be exact)
- Extruding these sketches (this was one of the hardest parts since I needed everything perfect and it took 73 extrudes)
- Using multiple tools to smooth it out and add realistic dimensions (I used 18 fillets, 33 splits, 14 drafts, 1 chamfer and finally 1 shell)
I’m Now Working On Adding More Details To The Fuel Tanks and Other Large Components
