Tow Truck for Little People

Ambulance for Little People figures

This toy tow truck is compatible with Little People figures (although individual figures can vary in size, so fit is not always guaranteed). All pieces can snap in with a little force, so glue is not required. However, since tolerances can vary across filaments, you may want to glue any pieces that seem loose.

Printing Recommendations

This model was designed to be printed with 0.2mm layer height and a 0.4mm nozzle. I print with 15% infill and 2 walls.

Supports are recommended for the wheel wells and top window frames on the truck. The seam on the hook has been painted away from the edges; seam buildup on the edges of the hook caused failures in testing, so be sure to use the painted seam. The .3mf file has specific support settings for each object that I thoroughly tested and recommend.

Assembly and Play Recommendations

Assembly is straightforward, but it may take some force to snap the pieces into place. If small children are going to play with this, I recommend gluing any small pieces. The hook assembly is designed to be taken off and put back on with relative ease so that kids can put characters in the back of the truck. The wheels will likely feel stiff upon initial assembly, but they will loosen up as you spin them. To help them spin even more freely, I recommend lubricating the axles with something like Super Lube synthetic oil.

If you like this model, be sure to check out my Little People series:

Most parts in my Little People series are interchangeable. One vehicle can be used as a truck, pizza planet delivery vehicle, or ambulance, depending on which topper you choose to use. Other design variations, such as headlight shape, allow you to customize your vehicle according to your tastes. (The exception is Lightning McQueen, who can only trade wheels with the other vehicles.) Eyes from the Tow Mater model can be used with all trucks to add personality or to create a vehicle from Pixar's Cars.