A full-scale model of the communication device from the original Star Trek series! No electronics or sound and light effects, but the model flips open with a flick of the wrist, just like the performance of our favorite crew members from the Enterprise.

This product offers a printed 3D model, optionally assembled and painted. All parts are inspected for quality and assembled/painted with attention to accuracy and strength. Please allow up to 4 days of handling time prior to shipping as models are made to order and on demand.

Model Information

The model is designed by "UnimatrixRed". Please refer to the following link for design information, model files, and license (currently CC BY):

• https://www.printables.com/model/98317-star-trek-tos-communicator-kit

Model Assembly

The model is printed with black PLA using a Bambu P1 with the default "strength" profile settings (25% infill) and 0.1mm layer height for simulated smoothness on the body. It is assembled using cyanoacrylate glue, and all components are painted with the exception the three "lights" and the black body. Furthermore, the communicator body is held together by friction to allow easy replacement of the mesh cover, should one break it with an overzealous flick of the wrist. The body may be glued together as needed.

If you choose to assemble this model on your own, please review the assembly diagrams on UnimatrixRed's model page. Assembly instructions will not be provided with an order.

Note: as this is a 3D printed model, some parts will have a visible and unavoidable "seam" caused by the process in which a printer starts and finishes each layer. This seam is visible on the exterior of all cylindrical components; assemble them with care and rotate the part so the seam faces as away from the typical lines of sight.