Lightweight Wheeled Tank

Update:

This print configuration addresses a few issues.

The links between the turret and the hull have been extended.

The missing slots in the left armor of the hull have been rectified.

The connection point between the gun shield and the turret has been repaired.

I wanted to create a tank!

However, I'm not skilled in making tracks, as the structure is quite intricate.

So, I opted for a wheeled tank instead.

During this project, I challenged myself to separate parts by color as much as possible.

While printing all the parts together and painting them later is also effective, many people might not have painting abilities.

(In fact, my painting skills are terrible.

Additionally, printing parts together can lead to issues with printing accuracy, resulting in less sharp edges.

However, by separating parts by color, one can simply use different colored filaments to assemble a model with vibrant colors.

Based on this idea, I strived to separate the colors as much as possible.

While there are still two or three areas that require hand-painting, the project generally aligns with my initial vision.

If there's anything that didn't meet my expectations in this project, it's probably the degree of assembly.

Initially, I even considered the idea of assembling the entire model without glue, relying solely on the friction between parts.

In the end, there were many aspects where I made assumptions in the design, so I ended up using a considerable amount of glue.

I hope to create a model in the future that can be easily assembled without glue.

Below are the model showcase and assembly steps!