Bofors 40mm Round used by AC-130 and in WWII
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Description
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Summary
This is a 1:1 replica of the famous 40mm L/60 Bofors round that was used as far back as WWII for anti-aircraft defense, such as against kamikazes in the Pacific, and is still used to this day fired by the US Air Force's AC-130 gunship. These rounds had a huge variety of uses since they were large enough to fit a massive variety of fuses, warheads, etc to serve many roles. Tracer, Armor Piercing, High Explosive, Delayed Detonation, are just some of them. I provide two options for you to print, one is Armor Piercing Tracer, and the other is High Explosive Incendiary Tracer.
This model is easy to assemble, just snap the pegs together.
Bambu Filaments used were:
- Overture Silk Gold (Amazon link)
- Overture Silk Copper (Amazon link)
- Armor piercing
- Sunlu Black Silk (Amazon link)
- Overture Silk Gold (Amazon link)
- Silk Silver
High Explosive Incendiary Tracer
- Metal Blue, Silk+ Red
- Sunlu Black Silk (Amazon link)
- Silk Silver
The diagram below (not my design) you may find helpful if you'd like to color your 40mm to look like a particular type of round. Note that the colors are little tough to assess from this old US Navy diagram, but it gives you a good enough idea to work from.
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This 3D print is intended for decorative purposes only and is not suitable for children. Small parts may present a choking hazard and edges may be sharp. By printing this 3D print, you assume all liability for any harm to yourself or others resulting from its use.
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