In anticipation of Batman Day on September 16th, I am excited to share this unique, free to download display piece that captures the essence of Batman and Gotham City.
I released my Batwing model a month ago, featuring a simpler stand. My original vision, however, was to combine it with Gotham itself—the gritty, atmospheric city that has defined Batman for generations—to form a distinctive, bold display model.
Inspired by Batman writer and editor Dennis O'Neil's vision of Gotham as “Manhattan ... at eleven minutes past midnight on the coldest night in November,” this design brings that noir energy to life using a chunk of the Manhattan cityscape as the base for the Batwing’s dynamic flight with a custom cutout in the shape of the classic Batman (1989) logo. The result is a striking display that sets the Batwing above the shadowy streets of Gotham.
If you’ve already printed my Batwing, the design hasn’t changed—just a new stand that swaps easily with the original. If you haven’t yet, all files are included in the download, with detailed printing and assembly instructions below for a seamless build experience.
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Printing & Assembly
There are multiple print profiles available with all of the necessary parts laid out. This model was test printed with a 190mm wingspan - it is rotated 45 degrees on the print bed to fit within a 180mm x 180mm space, meaning it fits completely within the A1 Mini or Prusa Mini. It is recommended that you print using the highest possible resolution (high quality, 0.08mm layer height) to capture as many details as possible. **No supports are required. ** Wait for the print bed to cool down before removal to ensure the wings don't warp. Then, connect the upper and bottom halves using two copies of the cylindrical connectors - spread superglue across the wings so they stay together and don't split over time. You can optionally clamp the wings together while the glue is drying for a better join.
You can glue small 6mm x 2mm cylindrical magnets into the holes on the top of the stand and bottom of the Batwing. These magnets are completely optional and the model will be stably mounted on top of the stand either way.
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Credit The stand was made using the detailed New York City Manhattan Square 3D Miniature model by jarvizar which is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.