Autodesk Fusion 360 Saturn V Rocket

Follow along to create a rocket on Fusion! I created this as a beginner, and it a fun and simple space-related creation to do.

1. Laptop
2. Mouse (makes it easier to create model on software)
3. Autodesk Fusion 360 Software (or any cad software!)
4. Optional: 3D Printer to print your final creation

Start by creating a circular bottom, with a smaller circle inside it. Extrude the outer circle to desired height of rocket. For reference, my outer circle is 50mm, inner circle is 20mm, and I extruded the height to be 350mm tall. Feel free to choose your colors and customize the appearance of your rocket as you go on.

This next step gets a little more involved! Using a series of tapered cylinders, create the top part of the rocket. The process is simple as you go on, stack cylinders on top of each other, extruding and tapering each one a different amount. It is not necessary to create multiple sketches, click on the top view to create a sketch and extrude from the outer ring on the top. Then, continue to extrude the cylinders as the form on top of each other. You can also make some of the layers black, to match Saturn V.

A cool thing about this project is that you do not need to create four separate thrusters and fins. You simply need to create a base model, and duplicate it. To create the base model, make a circular sketch on the bottom view, and extrude it with a taper, so that it appears as a cone. You will need to place it partially covered by the center cylinder, to give the proper thruster effect. Next, for the fin, use the lines to create a sketch, and extrude it to make it thicker.

Now that the thruster and fin are ready, we can duplicate them in the next step to make the overall process easier. Simply copy and paste the desired components and change the positions, ensuring they are equally spaced and surround the rocket. Now you have four thrusters and fins and your creation is almost complete!

Now your rocket is finally finished! Feel free to change colors, textures, or add any desired designs.

If you have access to a 3D printer and want to print your creation, now is the time! If you do not have direct access to a printer, my recommendation is to visit your schools STEM classroom or even the public library, as they might have a printer for you to use. Happy building!