GI Joe H.A.L.

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The HAL was an acronym for heavy artillery laser. Even as a kid I never understood how a laser could be used as artillery, but whatever, it’s 80s GI Joe… This model was drawn using my original toy and a pair of 6 inch calipers. Although the file is presented full scale, I modeled it so that it was optimized when printed at 25%. Unless you stay in that range it may have too much or too little detail. The gun doesn’t raise and lower like the real toy, so I made a few different versions of the turret at different angles. You only need to print one of them per model. Also, I added support material under the axle. This gives you more surface area to glue the tires on and provides support to prevent them from shearing off once complete. All parts are modeled with supports on, but since it is so small it wasn’t too much trouble to clean off. Orient all parts with the top surface up. The tires should be printed with the hubcaps up, no support. Much respect and gratitude to the men and women of our Armed Forces (past and present). Your sacrifice allows people like me to live in peace and freedom. /You/ are the real American heroes. I created these files and they are free to download. Please note that it is listed as “non-commercial”. Neither you nor I are allowed to buy or sell physical copies of this 3D model. You are allowed (and encouraged) to print copies for your own personal use. If you have been re-directed to this file from a source other than my site on thingiverse.com they have done so without my permission. Thank you for respecting the rights of the original copyright holder.