3D model description
This is a Panther T14R in 1/14th scale. Everything minus the electronics and nuts/bolts is printable (yes, the tracks too!) The upper chassis with cab and dump bed have unlimited rotation (like a excavator/bagger). The tracks are made of tpu and are flexible. The flexible tracks and track suspension provide great with ground and traction in dirt, mud, sand, etc. The unlimited rotating upper chassis allows for work to be done in tight spaces as well as easy access to load and dump. I have printed this and tested with everything working as it should. I was able to print this on my Ender 3 Max Neo 300x300x320 printer without any issues. Instructions are a little rough but the build is not too complicated and should be sufficient for someone with little to no experience. Build video will be up soon as well. If you have a smaller printer and would like to build this let me know and I can cut some of the bigger pieces up for you. Please feel free to me if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Thank you and dig on my good friends! Also, please our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/659931459464021/
We provide assistance, pictures and videos of builds and would love to see some progress or finish pictures/videos. Thank you and I look forward to and/or pictures and videos :)
Overview Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP4TY2F9JJI
Build Videos here:
1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHRJo72dMl4&t=301s
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8eqHgbpPQI
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV0q62h7U7Q
Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/148940497799847
**UPDATE 3/23/2023
I have split up some of the bigger pieces into 2 pieces so those of you with a build plate of 200x200 can now print this
I have updated parts list and instructions to reflect the smaller print files
I forgot to add in parts list if you print the tracks in pieces you will need 32 pieces of 2mm rod @ 50mm length**
**UPDATED 03/27/2023
1- I have added light cover for interiors and made the light housing bigger for LED.
2- Cut out for slip ring in dump bed bottom and gas tank.
3- Cut out for rotating light mount wire
**UPDATED 04/02/2023
1 Parts list has been updated. Mainly bolt sizes
2 Wire guide has been updated in the files to fit around 12mm nut
**UPDATED 11/09/2023
1-Parts List to include metal pinion gear for turret rotation
3D printing settings
200mm x 200mm x 200mm Print Plate Minimum
MAIN STRUCTURE
.4 Nozzle
.2 layer height or smaller would provide the best results.
5 Walls/Shells
4-5 Bottom/Top Layers
Minimum 20% Infill (I chose 50% for the weight)
60mm/s
TRACKS
.4 Nozzle
.2 Layer Height
5 Walls/Shells
20% Infill
Retraction OFF
75% Flow
s ON with 20% Infill and .7 away from part
50 mm/s