Merkava 2 STL files for 3D Printing | Assembly Model + Action

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The model of Merkava 2 tank adapted for 3D printing is inspired by the Israeli main battle tank that was produced during 1978-1996. This off-road model of the war tank was first introduced into service in April 1983 as an improvement to Merkava I.

Merkava MK 2 from Gambody contributing 3D artist is a breathtaking project that will be appreciated by every fan of 3D tank models: the military vehicle has numerous movable elements, its interior is modeled the way you can print and paint the tiny compartment details, and the exterior of the tank closely repeats the design of the Israeli Merkava known for its impressive chemical protection. Fill your collection of 3D printables with a top-quality 3D printing design of Merkava 2, printing it is a pure joy!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Merkava 2 3D printing design is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 99 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 2.0 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 2.0 FFF/FDM and 2.0 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 Merkava 2 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 length of the war tank. The 3D printer design’s chosen scales are 1:35 for the FFF/FDM version, and 1:48 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 2.0 version features:

• Contains 59 parts;
• A printed model is  115 mm tall, 109 mm wide, 237 mm deep;
• A printed model on a stand is  129 mm tall, 161 mm wide, 271 mm deep;
• New scale, upgraded design;
• Movable tank gun and machine gun;
• Machine guns turn, the hatch opens;
• Movable glacis plate;
• Opening rear ramp;
• The turret rotates;
• Movable wheels;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 2.0 version features:

• Contains 51 parts;
• A printed model is 84 mm tall, 79 mm wide, 173 mm deep;
• A printed model on a stand is  96 mm tall, 117 mm wide, 198 mm deep;
• New scale, upgraded design;
• Movable tank gun and machine gun;
• Machine guns turn, the hatch opens;
• Movable glacis plate;
• Opening rear ramp;
• The turret rotates;
• Movable wheels;
• 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 46 parts;
• A printed model is 158 mm tall, 167 mm wide, 345 mm deep;
• Workable main gun;
• Detailed tank interior;
• Movable wheels;
• Tank’s turret will rotate at 360°;
• The caterpillars are optimized to be printed in resin and the wheels will be movable;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

You can get the STL files of Merkava 2 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 Merkava 3D model from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like Tank Merkava MK 4 and other Military 3D printer designs.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Lab, 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 1.9.5. 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 5.8.1 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