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Oliver Heisel
Nov 222 min read

SpaceX Starship Keychain - 3d printed




Starship is the fully reusable spacecraft and second stage of the Starship system. The vehicle comes in several different configurations, offers an integrated payload section and is capable of carrying crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship is also capable of point-to-point transport on Earth, enabling travel to anywhere in the world in one hour or less. https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/


The Keychain comes in multiple sizes and variants:

  • 6cm (small) without logo

  • 6cm (small) with logo

  • 12cm (big) with logo



3d modelling

Here’s how I put it together step by step:

  1. Finding Inspiration - I started with an image of the starship to use as a reference. It helped me figure out the shape and get the proportions right.

  2. Sketching the Basics - I drew a simple outline of one side of the rocket on a flat plane.

  3. Mirroring for Symmetry - To make sure both sides matched perfectly, I mirrored the sketch along the Y-axis. This gave me a full outline in no time.

  4. Building the Main Body - Using the revolve tool, I spun the outline around the central axis to create the starships’s main body.

  5. Adding the Winglets - Next, I designed one of the small winglets on the rocket. It was all about getting the proportions to look just right.

  6. Duplicating the Winglets - Instead of making each winglet individually, I mirrored the first one around the rocket. Easy and consistent!

  7. Creating the Funnel - I added the funnel from the bottom for the rope.

  8. Making Space for the Knot - I added a small recess where the knot would sit, making sure it fit neatly into the design.

  9. Smoothing the Edges - To finish things off, I rounded out the edges. It gave the rocket a clean, polished look and made it feel more complete.


That’s it!



3d print configuration

Printer: Bambu Lab P1S with AMS and 0.4mm harded nozzel

Material: Matt Black PLA from Bambu Lab

Layerhight: 0.12mm

Infill: 25%

Support: Tree (auto) only from base



You can find the 3d file here





Upgrade: I just made the hole for the knot a bit deeper. It should not be peaking out anymore.

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