The Googie Rocket‑Wing Totem is a sculptural décor piece inspired by the bold futurism of late‑1950s roadside architecture and atomic‑age design. Its form blends sweeping curves, planetary geometry, and mid‑century ornamentation to create a display object that feels both retro and imaginative. The totem stands as a tribute to the era’s fascination with rockets, satellites, and the promise of a streamlined future.

Design Features:

• Rocket Wing Fin: A tall, curved fin with a classic Googie upward sweep, echoing the dramatic silhouettes of mid‑century signage and coffee‑shop architecture.

• Orbit Ring: A tilted ring that wraps around the central sphere, creating a planetary profile reminiscent of 1950s space‑race iconography.

• Sputnik Sphere: A smooth globe suspended within the orbit ring, referencing the atomic‑age fascination with satellites and orbital forms.

• Starburst Base: A stable base accented with tapered cones and star motifs, capturing the decorative language of mid‑century modern interiors and signage.

Suggested Color Themes:

• Aqua, white, and chrome for a classic mid‑century palette

• Coral, cream, and gold for a warm atomic‑era look

• Black and brass for a more dramatic, sculptural presence

3D printing settings:

Resolution: 0.16mm (orbit ring) - 0.2mm Infill: 18% - Gyroid Outer Wall Speed: 65mm/s Inner Wall Speed: 180mm/s First Layer Speed: 25mm/s First Layers: 2 Silk PLA temp: 197C to 210C to prevent stringing PLA Temp: 220C

Materials:

Giant Arm Metallic Shiny Silver PLA Giant Arm Metallic Shiny Gold PLA Sunlu White PLA Sunlu Black PLA

Instructions:

1. Print Parts

2. Wing and Fin assembly:

   • Insert Fin through slot in Wing starting with bottom first and pivoting Fin into Wing. Be sure that the Fin bottom sticks out from Wing bottom to glue into Fin Base.

3. Glue Wing Support to Base.

4. Glue Bumps A and B into Base.

5. Glue Wing and Fin combo into Fin Base with Wing Support going into hole in bottom of the Wing.

6. Glue the Planet_Sphere into indentation in Wing Fin Combo.

7. Glue Ring Upper and Lower Ring together so that edges match and the inner Ring tabs align.

8. Carefully place Ring over Wing top and down to slot in the Planet Sphere and carefully insert the tab into the slot of the Planet Sphere.

9. Enjoy.