Description

This fun and whimsical toy car features a cute astronaut-style character as its main body! The rounded character design includes a distinctive visor detail on the front, giving it a friendly appearance. The dome-shaped transparent or translucent top piece acts as a windshield/cockpit cover, creating a charming space vehicle aesthetic. Mounted on bright orange wheels and axles, this rolling toy makes for a delightful desktop companion, children's toy, or unique gift for space and character enthusiasts.

Print Settings

Layer Height: 0.2mm (0.16mm for smoother curves on the body)

Infill: 15-20% for the body, 30% for wheels/axles for durability

Supports: Yes - needed for the visor detail and any overhangs on the body

Support Type: Standard supports, easily removable from visible surfaces

Wall Line Count: 3-4 walls for strength

Top/Bottom Layers: 4 layers

Print Speed: 50-60mm/s

Nozzle Temperature: 200-210°C (PLA) / 230-240°C (PETG)

Bed Temperature: 60°C (PLA) / 80°C (PETG)

Cooling: 100% fan after first layer

Orientation: Print body upright as shown, wheels separately on their sides

Adhesion: Brim recommended for the main body

Material:

Body: Blue PLA or PETG

Wheels: Orange PLA or PETG

Dome: Clear/Translucent PETG or PLA

Multi-Part Assembly: This model prints in multiple pieces (body, dome, wheels/axles). Wheels may need axle rods for assembly.

Post-Processing: Remove supports carefully, light sanding on contact points, assemble pieces. Wheels should rotate freely on axles.

Estimated Print Time:

Body: 4-6 hours

Dome: 2-3 hours

Wheels/axles: 2-3 hours

Total: 8-12 hours

Kids Toy Car

0.32mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill