Greyfeather Confederacy Spider Sentry | TPU Articulated | Military Mech Model | 1/16 Scale

Important Reminder:

Please note! The filament used for testing is Bambu Lab's officialAMS-specific TPU filament, with a hardness greater than 95A-TPU. Friends who are concerned, please print the test profile for verification first!

Users without TPU filament need not worry; PLA filament joints have been specially added!

🧩 Easy to assemble
All parts feature snap-fit or slot designs, allowing for initial assembly by hand. To accommodate different printer models, I intentionally left wider tolerances in some areas. If a part is loose, simply use a small amount of super glue to secure it; this will not affect its appearance or function. It is recommended to dry fit first before deciding whether to use super glue

⚙️ Minimal Supports
To balance complex structures with print success rate, only a minimal amount of support is reserved in the model (concentrated in localized overhang areas). After printing, it can be easily removed with simple post-processing, requiring no extensive cleanup

⏳ Print Time
Due to rich structural details or larger volume, the total printing time for this model is usually longer (with official default settings). However, every print will yield a sturdy, reliable, and worthwhile finished product

🔧 Expandable / Customizable
Adjustable space is reserved in the design to facilitate future updates and replacement accessories (such as different sized card slots, bases, pendants, etc)

💪 Durable Design
Critical stress points are thickened; even with super glue assembly, it remains sturdy and durable, suitable for long-term preservation

Background Introduction:

Star Sea Pathfinder · Grey Feather Confederacy · Lightweight Fixed Defense Turret

Model Specifications
Model: NM-G01-AC "Spider Sentry"
Role: Position Sentry / Fixed Firepoint / Occasionally used as a stool
Height: 1.3 meters standing
Armament: Twin-linked grey cannon barrels (standard module, replaceable), top annular heat dissipation pipes - emits cricket-like sounds when firing, used as a hand warmer by new recruits when not firing
Paint Scheme: Military green. Not by design, it was the color of the first batch of stock paint. Later, when the paint ran out, new recruits thought it was a tradition and bought the exact same color code again

Story

When the Grey Feather quartermaster first saw it, he asked, "Can this thing be sat on?" The instructor said no. The quartermaster replied, "Then how do you explain the butt imprints on these three units?" Later, surveillance was checked. It wasn't that they sat on it — new recruits, squatting on position waiting for shift change, would lean back when their legs went numb. The Spider Sentry's four legs would automatically level, catching the person steadily. The recruit said he was touched at the time, thinking the machine cared for him. The instructor said that was called center of gravity compensation, not caring. The recruit then asked, "Then why did it jolt upwards?" The instructor said the ground was uneven. From then on, the Spider Sentry gained another nickname within Grey Feather: "Comrade's Stool." No one admitted to sitting on it, but every Spider Sentry's base had chipped paint. The quartermaster changed "Is there human-caused damage?" to "Has it been sat on?" on the requisition form, adding a small line after the checkbox: "An honest answer will not affect your next requisition."

Assembly Instructions:

Notes:

• My printing equipment includes A1 mini, P1S, and X2D, with default parameter settings and minimal supports
• Contains small parts. Adults should supervise children during play or assembly to prevent ingestion!
• It was difficult to create; if you like it, please leave a five-star review! (If you have any issues, please leave a comment first, and I will resolve them as soon as possible)
• Please clean the build plate before printing! Clean the build plate! Clean the build plate! Important things are reminded three times!
• Have fun～

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