SUMMARY:
This model was designed in shapr3d with the AH-64 Apache helicopter as reference. The model is designed to print and assemble easily, so there are minor modifications to the overall design in order to do that. I do have a few refinements and updates in mind for the future to increase the level of detail and improve the wheels a bit. If you come across any issues, please leave me some feedback.
I've included printing settings, post-processing tips, and assembly instructions with diagrams. Hopefully this makes it simple and fool-proof, but if anyone has confusion, don't hesitate to reach out.
Printing/Post-Processing:
Below are the slicer settings I used. Post-processing is fairly straight forward. There's a few brims that need to be removed, which I do with a deburring tool. The supports should all pop off fairly easily. The wheels will likely need a few drops of oil for lubrication, but once the supports are removed you will need to roll them a few times to free up any snags. The sensor turret may have a little stringing inside, but the other half drops into that socket anyway, so just drop in some super glue and smash it together. The windows are designed to be printed on a patterned plate for effects, so just make sure they're face down on the build plate.
Global Settings:
Cabin:
Engines:
Tail:
Turret:
Tail Rotor:
Night Vision:
Wheels:
Primary Rotor:
Assembly:
The assembly primary requires no glue (the nose mounted gear needs glue), but I recommend using super glue if this is going to be played with. The fit is fairly snug for most components, so all you need to do is press them into place.
That's all there is to it. I tried to break it up into pieces that would likely be the same colors, but the raw files are also up. Follow my facebook page, RC3D, for giveaways and entry details as well as my latest models.