AT-ST Walker 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

AT-ST, or All Terrain Scout Transport, is a nimble two-legged Walker that masterly screens the slower moving AT-AT and easily ferrets out minor resistance. Equipped for a standard crew of two, the Scout Walker carries a driver who analyses the terrain via AT-ST’s feet-mounted sensors and a gunner who is responsible for fighting small infantry units. Being the iconic military symbols of the Galactic Empire, all Terrain Walkers with their mechanical legs and intimidating appearance, have always fascinated not only the Star Wars fans but also the fictional vehicles enthusiasts. One of our contributing 3D artists has clearly set his mind on providing the 3D printing community with as many Walker representatives as possible and we couldn’t be happier! The execution of the AT-ST model for 3D printing leaves no doubt about the effectiveness of the Walker. The author of the model equipped the model’s cabin with twin blaster cannons on its chin, a concussion launcher on the left side, and a light blaster cannon on the right side. The 3D printing Walker’s armored “head” also has its two opening viewports that emphasize the scary image of a beastly droid staring at the enemy with two large eyes! The Imperial manufacturers behind the design of the Scout Transport would have been satisfied with the achieved frightening effect. The author of the Scout Walker for 3D printing paid particular attention to the tall legs of the model which gave the AT-ST a signature gait and earned it a nickname the “chicken walker”. The 3D printing model’s feet are equipped with seemingly useful fence-cutting blades and its knee joints are protected with special joint shields. AT-ST might not be the mightiest of the Terrain Walker family but its patrolling and reconnaissance skills have never been underestimated! Lightweight, agile, and quick, AT-ST Walker is a must-have for any 3D printed ground force of the Galactic Empire.

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

AT-ST Walker 3D printing design is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 80 hours in total.

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible, minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, and make use of the active elements designed by Gambody Engineers, the combat vehicle was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the 3.0 FFF/FDM version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won’t face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model’s file you will also receive “Assembly Manual” for 3.0 FFF/FDM and 1.0 DLP/SLA versions in PDF and video formats. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the AT-ST Walker 3D model.

The design is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The 3D model’s scale was calculated from the height of AT-ST Walker. The 3D printer design’s chosen scales are 1:34 for the FFF/FDM version, and 1:68 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

• FFF/FDM 3.0 version features:
• Contains 66 parts;
• A printed model is 235 mm tall, 96 mm wide, 134 mm deep;
• The updated version of the model with a significantly enhanced level of detail, completely reworked joints, and articulated elements;
• Assembly kit includes one lock 52_Ge_lock_10H to attach the Walker's "head" to the gyro system securely without glue;
• The rotating hollow "head" of the AT-ST can be accessed via opening entry hatch and opening command viewport;
• Made with several sets of special joints to ensure the model's articulation (foot, ankle, elbow, knee, hip and pelvis joints are movable);
• For the highly articulated Walker to stand firmly in any position you may choose there was a ratchet mechanism introduced into the model’s main joints (elbow, knee, hip, and pelvis);
• The model's hip and knee connection allows Walker's legs to slide apart;
• The Walker's chin-mounted twin blaster cannons, cheek-mounted grenade launcher, and cheek-mounted light blaster cannon are movable;
• A pair of small wheels comprising Walker's gyro system is spinning;
• Decorative hydraulic cables that connect Walker's parts do not come in STL files but can be made out of short pieces of regular 1.75 PLA;
• The assembly of some of the articulated parts of AT-ST requires additional “pins”. These pins do not come in STL files but can be made out of short pieces of regular 1.75 PLA;
• It is highly recommended that you watch "Assembly Video" in the photo preview section and read "Assembly Manual" in PDF before assembling the Walker;
• It is recommended that you print all parts of the connectors at 50% of your standard printing and travel speed with 100% Infill;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 version features:

• Contains 14 parts;
• A printed model is 118 mm tall, 48 mm wide, 67 mm deep;
• The Walker's cheek-mounted grenade launcher and cheek-mounted light blaster cannon are movable;
• The rotating hollow "head" of the AT-ST can be accessed via opening entry hatch;
• Walker's legs are static but you can assemble them in various positions;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 43 parts;
• A printed model is 371 mm tall, 146 mm wide, 212 mm deep;
• The initial low-poly version of the AT-ST 3D printing model released in 2015;
• The scale of the model is indeterminate.

FFF/FDM 2.0 version features:

• Contains 43 parts;
• A printed model is 371 mm tall, 146 mm wide, 212 mm deep;
• The updated version of the AT-ST 3D printing model released in 2017;
• The scale of the model is indeterminate.

You can get the STL files of AT-ST Walker for 3D printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble the 3D printed AT-ST Walker from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like AT-M6 Walker 3D printable files and other All-Terrain Vehicles 3D printer designs.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Studio, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use, and especially the particular assembly part you are working with. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review, and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:

You can scale up the model (downscaling for FFF/FDM 3D printers is not recommended!);

All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.

Bambu Lab printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Bambu Studio 1.9.1. Test models were printed on the Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 S1, Anycubic Kobra 2, and Anycubic Vyper using PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Cura printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Cura 5.2.1 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, Creality Ender 3 Pro with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Simplify3D 5.0.0 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, FLSUN v400, Ender3 S1 with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download