Caractacus Imperial Battle Platform - Free 3D Print Model

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Voltage3d

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X1 Carbon

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X1E

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A2L

0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill, with support

42.6 h

15 plates

5.0(3)

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Description

This is my mech proxy called the "Caractacus". He is Fully printable with FDM printers and it's fully articulated. The Files are free to download and print for yourself or friends only. He's 9-½" tall and fully articulated down to his finger tips. You can find video instructions on how to print and assemble him at my YouTube channel .

https://www.youtube.com/@voltage3d469

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Comment & Rating (32)

@riqcles

Excellent build, masterful craftsmanship, as well as unique tips (TPU for example: how many mech/character/etc. models I have whose joints fail) (Too bad, I did not find the files for the weights... I would have made him a real training room) Assembly problems for me, for which the author (?) will provide explanations CORE 1. Hatch and Hatch Top The hole is so small that enlarging it breaks. I had to resort to gluing 2. Turrets I had to cut off the extra bit on the round support because the cannons would not go down 3. Upper and Lower Part Assembly It was impossible to align the notches of the upper part with those of the lower part without dropping the supports for the two small turrets LEGS 1. Plates There are several Thigh Guard Slotted / Solid / Chevron plates, but only the Chevron has the 'balls' for attachment 2. Feet There is a Foot file and a Heel file. What is the difference

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@Voltage3d

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! As always with so many parts mistakes will happen. Do you have a date on the files you used? I have made updates for example the thigh guards all have ball detents added and the turrets adjusted. A wonderful clean print too what filament did you use?

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@riqcles

Replying to @Voltage3d :

Thank you for your feedback, I had not used those from the MakerWorld site, Caractacus_by_Voltage3d.rar 02-26-2024: I started by looking here (yes, I was looking for it everywhere :) ) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4537774/files Then this one here https://www.printables.com/model/1183903-caractacus-imperial-battle-platform/files Which I used for the print illustrated by the photos Then the final site (I should have started with this one :) ) https://www.voltage3d.net/ Where I took the model for the turrets I had to modify them like the old ones (so cut the addition in the middle) because it was impossible to lower the turret Question: are the photos on your site old or new? because we see systems with balls and springs My biggest problem is the core which I had to glue because it was impossible to snap it into the notches to make it hold But I love this model :) :)

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@user_2866095641

Thank the author for sharing this model, its exceptional articulation is truly magnificent, I plan to create a Titan legion

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@Voltage3d

Wow looks great, what kind of of filament did you use? Thank you for posting your build, please post your painted ones too! I would love to see them.

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@user_2866095641

Replying to @Voltage3d :

I used PETG, as it offers superior strength and wear resistance. I won't be spray painting; I plan to use paintbrushes instead.

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@akawilliamafton

Good to know that it works with PETG!

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@user_2866095641

Hello, I'm watching your YouTube video and assembling this model, I didn't find any printable instructions in the package, I wonder if the author will release printable instructions later

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@Voltage3d

I'm sorry to say, I don't have printable instruction yet, I'm still trying to figure out a good method for making them. All suggestions are welcome.

@user_2866095641

Replying to @Voltage3d :

Okay, I'll try installing other manipulators, looking forward to the author releasing manipulators

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@Voltage3d

Replying to @user_2866095641 :

I'm sorry some how I didn't upload the files for the hands, they have been posted now.

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@FabledFive

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This looks like as much fun to print and build as it will be to play around with after it's complete. I love the idea of using TPU filament between the joints as retention. Genius!

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@Voltage3d

I do Hope you enjoy it, be sure to check out the YouTube instructional for assembly and tuning to get the optimal results in it's articulation. And yeah TPU was a real breakthrough, prior to that I was using springs and ball bearing which would have added about 20 bucks to the kit, TPU saves a TON!

@FabledFive

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Yes! I have checked out the instructional videos. I am loading all the parts in Orca right now. I'll print it out little by little and assemble it as I have time. I'll upload pictures as soon as I have the complete model.

@Voltage3d

Replying to @FabledFive :

I'm working on the final video as we speak should be out soon:)

@user_1350601856

hi i dont know if i am blind but i can t find the gun from the 4th and 5th photo or the pistol from the 2nd are there more files to download ?

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@Voltage3d

Yes that's the Baxter Bulldog and the Carbine edition of the MMC, I have yet to up load them, got a few bugs to fix before release. They're coming.

@user_1350601856

Replying to @Voltage3d :

ty for the mesage i am sure it will be done before i print paint and assemble him have a good rest of your day

@Voltage3d

Replying to @user_1350601856 :

You bet, I hope you post your results when he's done, I love to see it.

@user_2205414244

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awesome

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@Voltage3d

No your awesome, thank you :)

@user_1350601856

hi i have question how can i have a shoulder armor without the pre suport ? cus my print program shows that it will be fused to the model

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@Voltage3d

Sure I'll post one in the Arm folder

@Jody6363

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Having just got my first air brush and paint set i was looking for something that was large enough that my 49 year old eyes would be able to see and would be enjoyable to print and build. When i seen this i knew i found what i was looking for! I am working with 2 A1's with .2 nozzles, .8 layer height, and smooth build plates on both. Just pulled the reactor power core parts off a plate and all i can say is WOW! Thank you for making this and making the files available. I know its going to be a slow go but I'm looking forward too it.

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@Voltage3d

I'm glad you found the Caractacus, I hope you enjoy him. I deliberately designed him for the purpose of taking ones time to enjoy the full model building process just like the old days with the added layer of 3d Printing. I implore to please, please, please, post your finished project, I would love to see what the end result looks like. With a .2 nozzle and .08 layer height that will produce some GREAT results I hope you share here. And thank you so much for the YouTube Subscription, there is more coming, I have a new armor pack you can put on the Caractacus frame coming out for the separatist faction called "Vexus".

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@the_creata_gata

Awesome design! thank you for sharing your work, cant wait to print.

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@Voltage3d

My pleasure, I hope you enjoy it, be sure to check out my YouTube channel on how to build and tune the model. More to come! https://www.youtube.com/@voltage3d469

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@sebastianxyz

before i print this, could i use part from imperial knight, like leg armor or face armor on this? i would love to give it the skull armor plate

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@Voltage3d

You could with some craft I imagine. You could print out the Cractacus counter parts to your knights and merge them together so they fit like you want. Or you could adapt the Caractacus parts in a 3d environment like TinkerCad to better fit your needs, hope this helps Happy printing