Conqueror Tank 3D Printing Model | Assembly

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

Conqueror Tank, also known as “The FV 214” or ”Tank, Heavy No. 1, 120 mm Gun, Conqueror" is a mighty and heavy 9th-level British tank that was manufactured from 1949 through 1952 and was actually the last British Heavy Tank in service. Being initially created so to counterpose new heavy Soviet tanks when the cold war was at its hottest, the Conqueror tank turned out to be too large and heavy to potentially provide long-range fire support on the battlefield. Therefore, only a total of 185 vehicles were mass-produced from 1955 through 1959. And although, fortunately, the Conquerors never saw any actual use aside from training, its design was interesting enough both for tank replicas modelling enthusiasts and was featured in many well-known and widely played massively multiplayer online games. 

Either being inspired by the Conqueror tank’s design or being an avid video games player, the author of this 3D printing model came up with his own design to make sure that any tank fan will be able to obtain one’s own British vehicle by means of 3D printing. The main advantage of this heavy tank is said to be its rapid-fire gun, which is extremely effective against infantry as well as other machinery with insufficient armour plating. These, as well as many other features the 3D artist implemented in his model that will surely have its well-deserved place in your collection!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The Conqueror Tank model for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 93 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 tank was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM 2.1 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 FFF/FDM 2.1 and DLP/SLA 1.0 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 Conqueror Tank 3D printing model.

The model 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 model’s scale was calculated from the length of the tank which is 12000 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:35 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:48 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 2.1 version features:

• Contains 56 parts;
• A printed model is 137 mm tall, 177 mm wide, 345 mm deep;
• New authentic caterpillar tracks;
• Movable barrel;
• Highly detailed engine;
• Rotating tank turret;
• Two variants of caterpillar tracks: composed of single segments and pre-built segments. It is recommended to use a 0.8 mm wire or a paperclip for the assembly of the tracks; 
• Tank wheels rotate;
• Opening engine hatch;
• Thematic platform;
• There are tunnels for LED wiring to light up the front lights;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:

• Contains 36 parts;
• A printed model is 99 mm tall, 128 mm wide, 251 mm deep;
• New authentic caterpillar tracks;
• Movable barrel;
• Highly detailed engine;
• Rotating tank turret;
• Two variants of caterpillar tracks: composed of single segments and pre-built segments. It is recommended to use a 0.8 mm wire or a paperclip for the assembly of the tracks; 
• Three variants of caterpillar tracks: solid, comprised of single segments and pre-built segments; 
• Tank wheels rotate;
• Opening engine hatch;
• Thematic platform;
• There are tunnels for LED wiring to light up the front lights;
• 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 2.0 version features:

• Contains 54 parts;
• The tank's scale is 1:35;
• A printed model is 124 mm tall, 119 mm wide, 332 mm deep;
• Assembly kit includes lock 2_Ge_lock_10H_x6 to connect the parts of tank's hull securely without glue that needs to be printed 6 times;
• Made with fully articulated caterpillar tracks, rotating turret, movable barrel and opening engine compartment;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

FFF/FDM 1.0 and FFF/FDM 1.1 versions feature:

• The initial versions of the model that were released in 2015 and lack a high level of detail, some design elements, etc.;
• Contain 84 parts;
• A printed model is 270 mm tall, 250 mm wide, 725 mm deep; 
• The tank's scale is 1:16.

You can get the Conqueror Tank model 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 a Conqueror Tank 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Military 3D Printing Models.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, 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.

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