Space Cats — 3D/Pixar Astronaut Kittens [Flux, Illu, Qwen, Z-Image]
![Space Cats — 3D/Pixar Astronaut Kittens [Flux, Illu, Qwen, Z-Image]](/models/space-cats/cover.png)
## Description
A style LoRA that conjures 3D/Pixar-style anthropomorphic cats in space settings — think animated movie characters with the production value to match. Astronaut cats floating through space stations, captain cats on the bridge of tiny starships, scientist cats in zero-gravity labs, and kittens tumbling through playrooms on orbital habitats.
The style hits that sweet spot between charming and polished — big expressive eyes, smooth 3D rendering, saturated colors, and environments full of whimsical detail. Every cat looks like they belong in a film that would make you cry at the end.
Available for three base models: Flux, Illustrious, and Qwen. Each produces slightly different interpretations of the style — Flux gives the cleanest 3D render, Illustrious adds painterly warmth, and Qwen brings detailed environments. Pick your architecture, get your cats.
Completely SFW. Safe for every platform, every audience.
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## Download
### Flux
### Illustrious
### Qwen
### Zimage
## Recommended Parameters
### Strength
- Flux: 0.8 – 0.9 (0.85 recommended)
- Illustrious: 0.7 – 0.8 (0.8 recommended)
- Qwen: 0.8 – 0.9
Higher strength pushes harder into the 3D Pixar aesthetic. Lower strength (0.5 – 0.6) gives a more painterly or semi-realistic result with cat-like features.
### Trigger Words
Include space cats in your prompt for strongest activation. The LoRA responds well to descriptive
scene prompts — the more specific the setting and action, the more charming the result.
### Prompt Tips
The LoRA excels at:
- Solo character portraits: “space cats, an orange tabby astronaut cat floating in a space station, holding a tiny fish toy, bubble helmet, big green eyes”
- Group scenes: “space cats, two kittens playing in a zero-gravity playroom, colorful balls and puzzle pieces floating, space station window showing a blue planet”
- Action shots: “space cats, a black cat captain standing on the bridge of a small starship, gold-trimmed uniform, confident pose, nebula visible through the viewport”
- Science/lab: “space cats, a white cat scientist in a lab coat and goggles, examining glowing crystals, beakers and flasks on the table, space laboratory”
### What Works Best
- Anthropomorphic cats (standing upright, wearing clothes, doing human activities)
- Space and sci-fi settings (stations, ships, planets, labs)
- Colorful, well-lit scenes with depth
- Expressive faces and poses
### What to Avoid
- Realistic cat anatomy — the LoRA pushes toward cartoon/3D style
- Dark or horror themes — the style is inherently cheerful
- Very complex multi-character scenes (3+ characters can get crowded)
## Training Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base model | Flux Dev / Illustrious / Qwen |
| Method | LoRA via AI-Toolkit |
| Training images | 48 |
| Style | 3D/Pixar animation |
## Sample Prompts
### Flux — Astronaut with Fish
space cats, an orange tabby astronaut cat floating inside a space station, wearing a teal spacesuit with a clear bubble helmet, holding a tiny green fish toy, big excited green eyes, space visible through hexagonal window behind, warm golden lighting
### Flux — Captain
space cats, a sleek black cat captain in a dark uniform with gold trim and captain’s hat, standing confidently on the bridge of a starship, purple nebula visible through the viewport, moody blue-purple lighting
### Illustrious — Astronaut Portrait
space cats, an orange striped cat astronaut in a white spacesuit with star patches, clear helmet visor, holding a blue fish and an orange fish, detailed space station interior with control panels and a round window showing Earth and stars, warm cinematic lighting
