3D Printing 1/72 Scale Tanks

We ramble on a bit about our recent adventures in 3D printing.

[@sangomasmith]

Glad to hear that you're getting into it! I've been printing 1:60 scale tanks (the scale being for... reasons) on an Ender 3 and have been quite happy with the results so far. CAD-ing up your own models really helps, as you can adjust parts and layout to suit the limitations of the printer.

[@daisho13]

Really enjoyed the info about the rare tanks as much as seeing the models.

[@liamroggenkamp]

I’m pretty sure I modeled that M1921 you printed that was in a collection of Pre-war US tanks. Considering the model files themselves are over 2 years old, they could probably use an update. Some of the more recent pre-wars I modeled are much improved

[@thetanksofworldwarii-tanka4368]

Thanks for making those!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice new video

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

The layer lines on PLA prints are almost impossible to remove. PLA vehicles are probably not going to satisfy fine scale modellers, but for gamers who just want to put something on the table they’re entirely adequate, though still quite a lot of work. Resin prints are certainly better but they’re harder to work with and the dust is toxic.

[@CZ350tuner]

1:72 scale, 1:76 scale and 1:100 scale are popular historical wargaming scales, which is what these models are intended for. 1:72 scale is 4mm. = 1 foot (OO guage) with no rounding of drawing measurement conversion fractions. Figures are between 20 to 25 mm. tall. 1:76 scale is 4mm. = 1 foot (OO guage) with rounding of drawing measurement conversion fractions. Figures are 20mm. tall. 1:87 scale is 3.5mm. = 1 foot (HO guage). Figures are 15 to 20mm. tall. 1:100 scale is 3mm. = 1 foot. Figures are 15mm. tall.

[@jackray1337]

Thank you.

[@AdamMann3D]

You should look at the Elegoo Mars 2 or Saturn. Resin has a better fidelity. I have a Neptune 2 that does fdm really easily too.

[@ashleyshy035]

For the T-28 you could try magnets, best way to hide the magnets would be putting them in the road wheels or maybe somewhere in the hull if you use a strong magnet. (Just an idea)

[@Doge_on_a_Tank]

did you design these if not where did you find them?

[@gabrielgutierrez1741]

Hola gente me interesa saber de donde obtiene los stl de los modelos, gracias!

[@rogegarcia5756]

Awesome video dude a question when you printed those 3d tank models were they already assembled? or do you have to assemble them as little pieces.?