All3DP Unwrapped: Hubble Telescope Kit Card

Ah, the holidays. A time for family, and about as much relaxation as you can manage while the kids are out of school and fueled on a daily dose of seasonal chocolate from their advent calendars.

Your 3D printer can help (somewhat), with quick prints that provide a daily dose of fun. 3D printed advent gifts, if you will.

All month until December 25th we’re bringing you All3DP Unwrapped: daily highlights of quick and easy toys that you can 3D print over the holiday season. We’re sure to dig up something fun for you, whether it’s a daily advent toy, gifts for the holiday celebrated by your family, or just a micro project for yourself. Check it out!

Hubble Telescope Kit Card by Nakozen

The Hubble Telescope is iconic. It’s also in space. But what if you could put it on your desk – or hold it in the palm of your hand? With the “Hubble Telescope Model Card” you can. Printed as single “cards” – similar to how snap-together models are packaged and sold – you’ll print (no glue required) a miniature Hubble Telescope model of your very own.

Each part is numbered, making assembly a literal snap, but “go slow” the instructions read. There are also a few slicing tips on the model’s Printables page – using a 0.2 mm layer height  – for example, but overall this is a simple, scientific print that can unleash anyone’s inner astronaut – or unlock a love for model making. Designer Nakozen has shared a lot of other model kit cards, so check out their profile for more!

Who made it? Nakozen

Where to download: Printables

Check back tomorrow for our next 3D printable advent toy, and bookmark the full list to keep it simple!