Tank Merkava MK 4 3D Printing Model | Assembly

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This is the new authentic 3D printing model of the real Merkava Mk 4 Tank, which was used by Israel armed forces. Feel the power of one of the mightiest armies of the world! For the first time, Merkava tank was used in Lebanon war in 1982. It was developed to be fast, keen to ride the off-road and to be repaired easily as fast as it is possible. The decision to resume the manufacturing of these tanks was made in 2013, and before that they were used in another Lebanon war in 2006. Advanced machines of this line have modular armor design, which helps to replace only its damaged parts. Merkava Mark IV is the most recent model of its row and the most advanced one. Its series was limited, and the last tank of this model joined the Israel army in 2004. Inspired by the success of Merkava 2 tank 3D model, Merkava Mk 4 3D printing model is created, and it is designed to look almost exactly like its prototype. The figurine looks so realistic that it seems to be ready to go to the war. The internal layout of the tank is, unfortunately, a military secret. But there are enough photos to make it close to the original. The scale of this 3d model is calculated from Merkava's actual length including barrel gun (9.04m) and is 1:38.There are some details that are movable in this 3D model. The tank’s cannon rotates 360 degrees. Its doors, its hatch open and close, road wheels and caterpillars move. The model has an active suspension that fulfils irregularities.  After being 3D printed, the 3D model will stand 97 mm wide, 84 mm tall and 240 mm deep. This is the 3D model that requires assembling. It is split into 84 pieces, including 2 spare caterpillars and 2 pieces of armor. You can watch the video at Gambody YouTube channel that will make this process easier for you. Buy Tank Merkava Mk 4 3D model right now! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model's page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card._____________________________________FAQ: Where can I print a model if I have no printer?How to get started with 3D printing?How to set up my 3D printer?How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? How to paint printed figurine?Readme PleaseIf you want the suspension to be active, you should print all of these details with 100% infill in order to achieve their maximum strength.These details (tank tracks) are intended only for flexible plastic:You can also print the springs from the flexible plastic, but in order to achieve the high quality of the suspension, we recommend to use the metal springs from ballpoint pens. Then the suspension will work the best and the most realistic.Print the following details only in case you don't have metal springs and you don't want the suspension to be active. Don't print the files 54-59 and 82-93This model was tested in Cura 2.3.1. To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:QualityLayer Height: 0.1 mmInitial Layer Height: 0.3 mmLine Width: 0.4 mmWall Line Width: 0.4 mmOuter Wall Line Width: 0.4 mmInner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mmTop/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mmInfill Line Width: 0.4 mmSkirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mmSupport Line Width: 0.4 mmShellWall Thickness: 0.8 mmWall Line Count: 2Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mmTop Thickness: 0.8 mmTop Layers: 8Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mmBottom Layers: 8Top/Bottom Pattern: LinesOuter Wall Inset: 0 mmCompensate Wall Overlaps: CheckCompensate Outer Wall Overlaps: CheckCompensate Inner Wall Overlaps: CheckHorizontal Expansion: 0 mmZ Seam Alignment: ShortestInfillInfill Density: 25%Infill Line Distance: 3.2 mmInfill Pattern: GridInfill Overlap Percentage: 10%Infill Overlap: 0.04 mmSkin Overlap Percentage: 5%Skin Overlap: 0.02 mmInfill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mmInfill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Infill Steps: 0Infill Before Walls: CheckMaterialEnable Retraction: CheckRetraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mmMaximum Retraction Count: 90Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mmStandby Temperature: 175°CNozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/sNozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/sNozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/sSpeedPrint Speed: 60 mm/sInfill Speed: 80 mm/sWall Speed: 30 mm/sOuter Wall Speed: 30 mm/sInner Wall Speed: 60 mm/sTop/Bottom Speed 15 mm/sSupport Speed: 60 mm/sSupport Infill Speed: 60 mm/sTravel Speed: 120 mm/sInitial Layer Speed: 15 mm/sInitial Layer Print Speed: 15 mm/sInitial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/sSkirt/Brim Speed 15 mm/sMaximum Z Speed: 0 mm/sTravelCombing Mode: AllAvoid Printed Parts when Traveling: CheckTravel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mmCoolingEnable Print Cooling: CheckFan Speed: 100%Regular Fan Speed: 100%Maximum Fan Speed: 100%Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 sRegular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mmRegular Fan Speed at Layer: 2Minimum Layer Time: 5 sMinimum Speed: 10 mm/sSupportEnable Support: CheckSupport Placement: EverywhereSupport Overhang Angle: 50°Support Pattern: Zig ZagConnect Support ZigZags: CheckSupport Density: 30 %Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mmSupport Z Distance: 0.1 mmSupport Top Distance: 0.1 mmSupport Bottom Distance: 0.1 mmSupport X/Y Distance: 0.7 mmSupport Distance Priority: Z overrides X/YMinimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mmSupport Stair Step Height: 0.3 mmSupport Join Distance: 2.0 mmSupport Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mmUse Towers: CheckTower Diameter: 3.0 mmMinimum Diameter: 3.0 mmTower Roof Angle: 65°Build Plate AdhesionBuild Plate Adhesion Type: BrimSkirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mmBrim Width: 8.0 mmBrim Line Count: 20Brim Only on Outside: CheckMesh FixesUnion Overlapping Volumes: CheckSpecial ModesPrint Sequence: All at OnceSurface Mode: NormalExperimentalExtra Skin Wall Count: 0Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.