Choosing a Jupiter 2 model is mainly a question of display footprint, visual impact and which current listing group you prefer. PrintVerse3D currently offers six diameters from 3.5 to 11 inches across two groups of listings. Some include a stand, while one group offers standard and glow-in-the-dark finishes.
This guide uses the live product details checked at publication time. Options can change, so confirm the exact listing before ordering.
The six current Jupiter 2 sizes
The current catalogue separates the models into two listing groups rather than one six-option product. Compare the product photos as well as the diameter because the groups have different titles, finish choices and stand information.
Group one: 3.5, 9 and 11 inches
- 3.5-inch Jupiter 2 Model with Stand: the smallest current option in this group. The listing says it arrives assembled and includes a stand.
- 9-inch Jupiter 2 Model with Stand: a much larger display presence. Its listing also says it arrives assembled and includes a stand.
- 11-inch Jupiter 2 Model: the largest current option. The listing describes it as assembled and advises buyers to use the product photos for the supplied display configuration.
Group two: 4.3, 6.5 and 8.6 inches
- 4.3-inch Jupiter 2: the compact entry in this group, with standard and glow-in-the-dark options.
- 6.5-inch Jupiter 2: the middle size, also offered in standard and glow-in-the-dark versions.
- 8.6-inch Jupiter 2: the largest option in this three-size group, again with standard and glow-in-the-dark choices.
All six listings describe physical, assembled 3D printed display models. They are not digital files.
Choose the listing group before the exact size
The 3.5-, 9- and 11-inch pages form one clear size progression. The 4.3-, 6.5- and 8.6-inch pages form another and add a standard-versus-glow decision. Start by comparing the imagery and finish options between those two groups. Then choose the diameter that fits.
Do not assume that two nearby diameters are identical apart from scale. The 8.6- and 9-inch models sit close together numerically but belong to different listing groups. Product photography, stand information and finish selection are more useful than the half-inch difference alone.
Make paper footprint templates
A diameter can be hard to picture from a screen. Cut a plain paper circle to the listed size and place it on the intended shelf. For Australian buyers working in metric, the approximate diameters are:
- 3.5 inches: about 8.9 cm;
- 4.3 inches: about 10.9 cm;
- 6.5 inches: about 16.5 cm;
- 8.6 inches: about 21.8 cm;
- 9 inches: about 22.9 cm;
- 11 inches: about 27.9 cm.
These conversions describe the stated diameter only. They are not complete packaged dimensions. Leave extra space for the stand or supplied display configuration and for your hands to place or lift the model safely.
Small, medium or centrepiece?
Choose 3.5 or 4.3 inches when the shelf is shared with books or several smaller collectibles. The compact footprint is easier to integrate into a grouped display.
Choose 6.5 inches when you want a clearly readable ship without dedicating most of a shelf to it. It can act as the anchor of a compact display.
Choose 8.6 or 9 inches when the model should be the main object in a standard shelf bay. Because the two belong to different listing groups, let finish and product imagery break the tie.
Choose 11 inches when you have measured space for a centrepiece. The current listing specifically positions it as the largest option and notes that hull banding and landing-gear detail resolve individually at this size.
Standard or glow in the dark?
The 4.3-, 6.5- and 8.6-inch listings currently offer both standard and glow-in-the-dark variants. Choose standard when the normal colour treatment is the priority. Choose glow when the changing appearance in low light is part of the display idea.
A glow finish still needs ordinary display planning. Do not rely on bright or hot lighting close to the model. The guide How to Light 3D Printed Models Safely on a Display Shelf covers a gentler approach.
Check the stand and clearance
The 3.5- and 9-inch titles explicitly say “with stand,” and their listings confirm that a stand is included. The other pages should be judged from their own current descriptions and photos. Never assume that the ship's diameter equals the full display footprint.
Measure shelf depth, width and height, then check the front opening of a cabinet. Leave room above and around the model for lifting, dusting and viewing from an angle. If you are still deciding how much space a model needs, see How to Choose the Right 3D Printed Model Size for Your Display.
Jupiter 2 size checklist
- Compare the two listing groups before comparing diameters.
- Make a paper circle in the stated size and place it on the shelf.
- Allow extra room for the stand or supplied display configuration.
- Use the exact product photos to compare appearance and details.
- Choose standard or glow only within the group that offers those variants.
- Measure cabinet openings as well as the shelf itself.
- Recheck the live listing before ordering.
The smallest option is easy to integrate, the middle sizes balance presence with flexibility, and the largest is designed to read as a centrepiece. The right choice is the one whose full display setup fits comfortably, not merely the largest diameter the shelf can hold.