I set the layer height at 0.1mm with a 20% infill to provide a better quality (versus speed) to the 3D print.To ensure all the parts would come out reliably and consistent, I printed the tank in sub-assemblies, one part at a time. This approach also minimizes failure, because I am able to monitor each piece before making the next.For the well-versed 3D printing enthusiasts, you’ll probably want to know what software slicer settings I used.In a nutshell, I used standard PLA plastic filament with a 0.4mm standard nozzle. It’s a slow process, but it produces a more reliable result and that looks good. To make all the parts fit on the printer bed, I print the sub-assemblies one at a time.

But, you can check out this for more info on the process.The 3D printer I used is an Ultimaker 2+, which I purchased several years ago. So, for the sake of brevity, I won’t go into that here. If you look closely, the model is missing a ton of details, but I try to add later with kit-based pieces from real sprues.I used the free, open-sourced software “” to slice the model into layers for the 3D printer.There are a lot of resources online about how to operate 3D printing software and hardware. Step 2 – Print 3D ModelThe model I printed was a re-rendered 3D model of the Forgeworld Spartan Assault tank. In either case, some of the work that you can see there is incredibly well-done.To read more about the legality or ethics of 3D printing game models, check out this. And, if you were wondering, the only way that these 3D printable files of look-a-like models are there is that someone uploaded them.These individuals either got the 3D renders from someone else, or modeled the pieces using software themselves.

Thingiverse is an open-source database that people can upload 3D printable files to, or download from.There are TON of Warhammer models on Thingiverse. These 3D printable files are listed as either “.OBJ” or “.STL” formats.The model I printed was from a 3D printable file that I found on. In this article, I show you how I went from a free downloadable 3D file of a Forgeworld inspired model (Spartan Assault Tank) to a finished piece.Step 1 – Download 3D FileTo 3D print anything, you need a 3D printable file of the model.

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