Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Model Rocket - Eggloft Altitude Competition - PELA18-V1.0 is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by garyacrowellsr, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Model Rocket - Eggloft Altitude Competition - PELA18-V1.0 3D printable model by garyacrowellsr

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Source: Thingiverse by garyacrowellsr

The Model Rocket - Eggloft Altitude Competition - PELA18-V1.0 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by garyacrowellsr. I recently attended the National Association of Rocketry's 60th annual competition, where I undertook a personal goal to determine if printed models could be competitive. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: altitude, eggloft, model rocket, model rocketry, nar

About this model

I recently attended the National Association of Rocketry's 60th annual competition, where I undertook a personal goal to determine if printed models could be competitive. The models in this competition are usually comprised of paper, balsa, plywood, fiberglass, and/or vacuformed plastic. Other than a few printed nosecones, and details used in scale models, printing has seldom been used. This model is 100% printed in ABS. It achieved a second place altitude of 274 meters with an Estes 'C' motor, just six meters out of first place. As this was the first model rocket of any kind that I'd flown in over 30 years, I was mildly pleased with this result. (For an old guy, 'mildly pleased' = 'wildly ecstatic'.) The intention of the Eggloft event is to fly a raw large egg to the highest possible alti…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Model Rocket - Eggloft Altitude Competition - PELA18-V1.0 is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by garyacrowellsr.
Who made this model?: Designed by garyacrowellsr, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.