MWO Shadow Hawk STL Files for 3D Printing | Assembly Model

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

A true icon of the MechWarrior universe, the Shadow Hawk stands as a testament to Golden Century engineering and battlefield versatility. Conceived in 2550 as a multi-role battlemech, this robot excels at balancing speed with potent firepower. Its ingenious design blends agility with a formidable arsenal of both short- and long-range weaponry, quickly making the Shadow Hawk the quintessential military sci-fi mech and a cornerstone of many MechWarrior forces. Though early iterations faced setbacks due to armor vulnerabilities, the definitive 2550 revision solidified its place in history, making it a workhorse for the Star League and Great Houses alike. Production continued for decades, establishing the Shadow Hawk's legendary status until the ravages of war led to the fall of its primary manufacturing centers.

Command your own piece of MechWarrior history with this incredibly detailed Shadow Hawk 3D print model! Brought to life by a skilled Gambody contributing artist, this model perfectly captures the iconic silhouette of the MWO Shadow Hawk. Featuring fully articulated joints and a rotating torso for dynamic posing, this model is designed for both display and interaction. Enhance its presence further with integrated tunnels for LED, allowing you to illuminate the mech's head and rear engines for a truly captivating showcase. Add this exceptional 3D printed battlemech to your collection and celebrate the MWO legacy!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

MWO Shadow Hawk 3D printing design is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 91 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 mech 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 MWO Shadow Hawk.

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 Shadow Hawk's height, which is 15500 mm. The 3D printer design’s chosen scales are 1:60 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:100 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 FFF/FDM version features:

• Contains 42 parts;
• A printed model is 280 mm tall, 167 mm wide, 150 mm deep;
• This version has upgraded joints and enhanced level of detail;
• Hips feature ball joints;
• Flexible knee with locking mechanism;
• Ball joints on the feet;
• Rotating torso;
• Shoulders with ball joints;
• Compatible with Weapon Pack (sold separately);
• Articulated elbows with locking mechanism;
• Platform is available;
• Model features LED tunnels and battery compartment to illuminate the head and rear engines;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

2.0 DLP/SLA version features:

• Contains 25 parts;
• A printed model is 168 mm tall, 97 mm wide, 90 mm deep;
• This version has upgraded joints and enhanced level of detail;
• Hips feature ball joints;
• Flexible knee with locking mechanism;
• Ball joints on the feet;
• Rotating torso;
• Shoulders with ball joints;
• Compatible with Weapon Pack (sold separately);
• Articulated elbows with locking mechanism;
• Platform is available;
• Model features LED tunnels and battery compartment to illuminate the head and rear engines;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

1.0 FFF/FDM version features:

• Contains 40 parts;
• A printed model is 262 mm tall, 163 mm wide, 133 mm deep;
• Made with Joints and Claws. One part of Joint (17_Axis_1_B_Joint_x4) you need to print 4 times. One part of Joint (26_Axis_1_B_Joint_x2) you need to print twice. One part of Claw (18_B_Claw_x6) you need to print 6 times;
• Assembly kit includes locks. One part of Lock (9_Ge_lock_10H_x8) you need to print 8 times;
• All limbs are movable as in the game: legs, weapons and torso rotating 360°;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

1.0 DLP/SLA version features:

• Contains 13 parts;
• A printed model is 157 mm tall, 98 mm wide, 88 mm deep;
• Same as 1.0 FFF/FDM, but smaller and has few details, to keep printing costs down.

You can get the STL files of MWO Shadow Hawk 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 MWO Shadow Hawk model from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.

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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